WoW Brewfest Is Here – What You Should Know
Who doesn’t love the great tradition of Brewfest in WoW? Even those not old enough to drink can partake in the fun that comes around every year, as well as some fun rewards and quests. There is so much fun to be had at Brewfest for both factions, as well as some cute new pets and mounts that you can obtain for quests. Plus, who doesn’t love those Synth Goggles that make everything look like you’re drunk? To help you noobs learn about Brewfest and what it’s all about, here are the basics of Brewfest and what you should know:
Brewfest is a holiday loosely based on the Bavarian Oktoberfest. It contains quests and novelty things such as outfits, kegs, and riding rams. In 2008, it began on the 20th of September and continued until October 4th. The main events are just outside of Ironforge and Orgrimmar, although there are also beer gardens set up outside of all the major cities. The only small exception to this is Shattrath; its beer garden is between the Aldor/Scryer elevators, likely so the city’s sanctuary status would continue to be easily maintained. (There are even Teldrassil Pink Elekk to be seen within this area by the inebriated.)
Celebrated by both the Horde and the Alliance, the Brewfest is a time to enjoy the fermented fruits of the harvest: pretzels, cheese, and booze! The competing breweries Thunderbrew, Barleybrew, and the Ogres, all come together outside of all the major cities in a bid to outdo each other with their special ales, meads, and beers. Brave adventurers are invited to sit back, take a pull, and sample the finest wares these brewers have to offer!
Brew and buffs:
Brewfest is about brew, and the brew is good, and is cheap or free. The brews vended by the brewers are both alcoholic (inebriating) and provide a well fed buff, similar to the Rumsey Rums. The brewers have representatives at other cities vending the same brews. A Brewfest Stein is awarded for the completing an easy Souvenir quest (see Quests below) which will allow you to drink a few of these selections for free. There is also food and other inebriating drinks available. The complementary sample brews used to pelt the Dark Iron Dwarves will also get you drunk.
edit Tapping of the Keg
At 6:15 AM and 6:15 PM server time, Gelbin Mekkatorque or Vol’jin gives a short speech and taps the small keg on the stand at the Brewfest grounds. Characters attending this ceremony receive a Brewfest Enthusiast buff granting 10% extra experience for two hours (reportedly only from killing mobs, not from quests, much like rest).
Brewfest mounts:
Since Brewfest 2008, the Brewfest mounts are no longer available for purchase through the token system. Players must now venture to Blackrock Depths and defeat Coren Direbrew, a boss encounter whose method of summoning is similar to the Headless Horseman.
The mount is not a guaranteed drop, but the mounts are not faction-specific![1] Players from either side stand a chance at looting the [Great Brewfest Kodo] or the [Swift Brewfest Ram]
Players who completed the quest to unlock ram mount purchasing in 2007 may still purchase [Brewfest Ram] and [Swift Brewfest Ram] from the Ram Racing Apprentice ( Pol Amberstill or Driz Tumblequick), no trip into Blackrock Depths needed.
Token redemption:
There are several items you can get from redeeming [Brewfest Prize Tokens]. To redeem your tokens, or turn 2007′s [Brewfest Prize Tickets] into tokens, visit
Belbi Quikswitch at the Alliance Brewfest grounds outside Ironforge
Larkin Thunderbrew in the Stonefire Tavern in Ironforge.
Blix Fixwidget at the Horde Brewfest grounds outside Orgrimmar
Ray’ma in the Valley of Spirits in Orgrimmar
Larkin Thunderbrew and Ray’ma remain available for redeeming Brewfest Prize Tokens for some time after Brewfest ends. They will not offer to vend after the Brewfest if you are not carrying Brewfest Prize Tokens.
[Wolpertinger's Tankard] can only be obtained by completing “Catch the Wild Wolpertinger!” and is not available for purchase in 2009, except for players in Europe.
The Brewfest Hops items are like the [Fresh Holly] of the Feast of Winter Veil.
Preserved Brewfest Hops are like the [Preserved Holly] of the Feast of Winter Veil.
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