Bockfest Tips 4 and 3

4.  NEXT!

Know what to order!  Remember its called Bockfest, not Lightfest, give a Bock a try!  If you don’t like it, try one that has been caramelized.  Nothing brings out the flavor of a Bock like a red, hot, ashy, metal poker.  If you don’t like that one, try another one that isn’t!  By this time, the three Bock’s will have taken effect and before you know it, you can’t get enough of that delicious Bock. (In my best Duffman from the Simpsons voice)  If you can’t get past the first Bock or the first couple of sips, then you should probably stick to the Premium Light.

3.  Channel your inner boy scout...be prepaaaaared!  

Beer lines are going to be long.  This is where tip #9 comes back into play.  You are going to want to buy more than one beer at a time.  The problem is this: We only have two hands!  (Newsflash, right?)  If you don’t have a beer mug or some kind of beverage receptacle, you will definitely spend more time in line.  They do have some type of beverage cardboard carrying thingy to carry about four cups but I don’t care for them.  If you are ill prepared in this aspect you will spend more time in line than out in the fest but you’ll probably get some interesting conversation in.  Tip #10 is going to rear its ugly head again here!...It WILL be cold, so don’t worry about the beers getting too warm.  

Next pointer - wear waterproof gloves.  

***Even if you have your own beer mug, you’re gonna spill.  People tend to forget about a beer’s tendency to foam up when it is hastily poured into a mug.  Believe me, I have fallen victim to this one at least a time or two!  Also when a Bock gets caramelized, it creates a large head.         

I realize that Tip #3 is very broad and can pertain to a number of things.  In general, take some time to think about the endeavor you are about to embark on.  We live in Minnesota.  It’s cold in the winter.  It gets boring in the winter, (especially this year!) so even though it IS going to be cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey, it’s going to be a blast!  Just plan accordingly.