The beer festival was due to take place at the weekend but events on Friday and Saturday were called off at the last minute as Storm Amy battered the country.
12:41, 08 Oct 2025Updated 12:44, 08 Oct 2025
A waitress carries mugs of beer
Organisers behind Edinburgh’s Oktoberfest have been forced to destroy 7,000 litres of beer after Storm Amy cancelled the event.
The beer festival was due to take place at the weekend but events on Friday and Saturday were called off at the last minute as elements from Storm Amy gripped the country.
It was anticipated the event could be postponed to the end of the month, however, ticket holders have recently been told the festival won’t proceed until next year.
Those who bought tickets for this year’s Oktoberfest will be able to roll their tickets over to 2026. In an update online, organisers told how they will be forced to destroy thousands of litres of beer, bratwurst and schnitzel due to not having insurance.
A statement on Edinburgh Oktoberfest’s Facebook reads: “Hi Edinburgh, most of you wanted to roll over to next year so it makes no sense to be back in three weeks. We will send out an email confirming you have the tickets for next year and what to do.
“We were not prepared for this – no insurance – and now have to destroy 7,000 litres of good beer, thousands of bratwurst and schnitzel and much more.
“We wish we could distribute it to you all but let’s fight the wind together.
“Next year we will bring fresh beer and have the best party ever with all of you.
“Thank you for your kind support, the Oktoberfest team.”
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Around 42,000 homes were left without power at the weekend while Storm Amy battered Scotland.
Railway lines, roads and ferry routes were closed as gusts of more than 100mph hit the country.
The Record has approached Edinburgh City Council for comment.