---
title: "Beerfest"
year: 2006
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/beerfest-2006"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 9988
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Beerfest (2006) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/beerfest-2006

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Beerfest is a film first released in 2006. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Broken Lizard Industries, Cataland Films, Gerber Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Brothers travel to Germany, discover a secret drinking competition, and prepare for a major showdown."

### Why Watch
- Features a unique secret drinking competition storyline
- Follows German-American brothers on an international trip

### Caveats & Content Note
- Rated R for content suitability
- Involves competitive drinking themes
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated R and contains mature comedic themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, humorous, lighthearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/beerfest-2006#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jay Chandrasekhar
- **Networks / Studios**: Broken Lizard Industries, Cataland Films, Gerber Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Erik Stolhanske** as *Todd Wolfhouse / Young Baron Ludwig*
- **Jay Chandrasekhar** as *Barry / Blind Sikh*
- **Steve Lemme** as *Fink / Emcee*
- **Paul Soter** as *Jan Wolfhouse*
- **M.C. Gainey** as *Priest*
- **Cloris Leachman** as *Great Gam Gam*
- **Jürgen Prochnow** as *Baron Wolfgang von Wolfhausen*
- **Will Forte** as *Otto*
- **Allan Graf** as *Soup Waiter*
- **Kevin Heffernan** as *Landfill / Gil / Sausage Lady*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is Beerfest?
It is described in the synopsis as the secret Olympics of downing stout.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
German-American brothers Todd and Jan.

### Q: Why do the brothers go to Germany?
They travel there to scatter their grandfather's ashes.

### Q: What is the goal of the brothers?
They want to enter the contest to defend their family's beer-guzzling honor.

### Q: When is the showdown scheduled to take place?
The showdown is planned for the following year after the brothers return to America to prepare.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Beerfest — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/9988)

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