The beer festival was due to take place in the Scottish capital last weekend, but organisers called off the event on Friday and Saturday due to the storm, which left around 42,000 homes across the country without power.
In a statement posted on social media, organisers behind the festival confirmed that although they had hoped to reschedule for three weeks’ time, the event has been postponed until next year.
A spokesperson added that due to a lack of insurance, they have had to destroy thousands of bratwurst and schnitzel along with the beer.
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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 7000 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.”
It is understood that those who bought tickets for this year’s Oktoberfest will be able to roll their tickets over to 2026.