The Backstory
"How did you spend your May Day holiday? Traveling? Partying with friends? Visiting elders? Or bonding with kids?
As the holiday wraps up, grab some beer, kick back with a movie, and recharge for work next week! Let me recommend Beerfest—a 2006 cult classic perfect for brain-off relaxation."
The Quest
To fulfill their drunken grandfather’s dying wish, American brothers Todd and Jan Wolfhouse (Paul Soter & Erik Stolhanske) fly to Germany to spread his ashes in his beloved hometown. But they stumble upon a centuries-old secret competition: the "Beerfest"—dubbed theOlympics of beer chugging.
The Humiliation & Vow
Eager to compete, the brothers get utterlydestroyedby their German cousins. Humiliated, they swear to return in a year to defend their family honor—and America’s reputation.
The Dream Team
Assembling a ragtag crew:
Barry (Jay Chandrasekhar): A man with a dark past 🕶️Phil (Kevin Heffernan): A brute-force chugger 💪Charlie (Steve Lemme): Aliteralbeer scholar 🎓
Together, they endure a year of grueling training... but can this "Super Five" conquer Germany’s ultimate beer showdown?
🍻 Why Watch?
Style:Fight Clubmeets frat-party chaos—with beer kegs replacing fists. 🥊➡️🍺Makers: From Broken Lizard, the comedy troupe behindSuper TroopersandClub Dread. Known for absurd banter and prankster energy.Legacy: Though niche, it became a sleeper hit—grossing $80 million and birthing a loyal fanbase.
Pro Tip: Don’t overthink the plot. Just embrace the madness—it’s a"competitive drinking manifesto wrapped in chaos"😉.