Looking Back at Bockfest 2014

With Bockfest 2014 in the books, I wonder if it’s too early to take some time, sit back, and reflect upon all that happened.  After all, it was just two days ago.  In this fast paced, ultra competitive, modern world we live in, we can’t afford to take the time for events to really soak in before we reflect on them.  I’m sure that after reading my blog, I have inspired millions, (well maybe thousands, but truthfully more like less than five people), to leave a virtual footprint about their food, beer, and whatever else they want to on the internet.  With my opening spiel over, let us open a bottle of Bock (if you have any left) and rehash the events of Bockfest 2014.   

As a Bockfest veteran, 2014 was my ninth consecutive Bockfest.  I thought I was prepared for anything.  So prepared that I even took the time to give others tips on how to enjoy Bockfest.  This year’s Bockfest provided me a problem that I never considered….frozen beer (eeek!).  With temperatures dipping to -4, oh yeah, PLUS the windchill, the Bock in my bubba keg started to ice up (panic mode).  I managed to blow my hot air (wife’s words) into the drink hole on the mug to thaw out little bits of the Bock ice.  At least enough to enjoy my beverage.   An interesting twist for sure!  Outside of the frigid temperature, Schell’s did another great job hosting this event!

So!  Let’s recap.  Most important thing: the beer.  I had no problem getting a beer.  Schell’s had four different bars set up with enough distance between them to keep lines at a minimum.  The people working the bars had the most important job and did it well.  They were friendly and Johnny-On-The-Spot with the beers.  The Bockfest Boys delivered their A game which I had no doubt they would.  They nailed the classics that everyone knows and loves and I especially appreciated the dedication of a song to my late Uncle Mark.     

I could go on and on about last Saturday but I’ll allow a little more time to pass and let all you come up with your own reasons why you had a great time.  If anyone asks you if you were at Bockfest 2014, make sure to stop, take a second, and proudly say, “Yep, I certainly was at the coldest Bockfest in its 29 year history!”