The Berg from the historical point of view
	Every year around Pentecost, Alumni of the university and former citizens of Erlangen return seeking comfort and security in Erlangen. At this time of year the Bergkirchweih takes place, the most enormous and enjoyable beer festival in the northern part of Bavaria. In the shade of numerous trees people from the area as well as from abroad, meet to celebrate and taste the beer which is especially brewed for this occasion.
In the 19th century Erlangen was famous for its beer which was called 'Erlanger' and exported it even to Sweden and the United States. The beer export experienced a great decline as a consequences of World War I, but the fame of the tasty brew of hop and barley has never been forgotten. Even today Erlangen's two large breweries, Kitzmann and Steinbach make use of the well known taste of their beer which was appreciated world-wide by famous persons such as the author Karl May.