I’m only 4 days late, but in case you haven’t logged in or heard, by now, it’s Brewfest time in Azeroth! That’s right, every alcoholic’s favorite holiday has come ‘round once again to the World of Warcraft.
Brewfest is based loosely on the Bavarian Oktoberfest. It is celebrated between September 20th and October 4th of every year in Azeroth, outside the major cities of both factions. The main event, including the various quests and games, are held outside Ironforge and Orgrimmar. The official description for the event reads:
Celebrated by both the Horde and the Alliance, the Brewfest is a time to enjoy the fruits of the harvest: pretzels, cheese, and brew! 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!
Aside from free beers and ales, players can also compete in various quests to receive rewards (mounts, Brewfest gold coins, etc) and earn achievements. For more detailed information on all events, check out the World of Warcraft’s official Brewfest Page.
As far as achievements go, there is a couple of news ones to go along with last years goals. Wowhead has a nice Brewfest – Achievement page to go along with the event, as well as the usual comments from regular users to help one should you become confused, lost or just don’t understand what you need to do.
This years achievements include:
Strange Brew – “Drink the Brewfest Beers listed below.” This quest, along with The Brewfest Diet, were the most frustrating to do the first day of the event. There were so many people gathered around the vendors that you could hardly find the person to click on. Even then, if you were lucky enough to get a coinbag and click, the items you needed, they would display a, “Item is Busy” error.
Brew of the Month – “Join the Brew of the Month club.” This requires 200 Brewfest coins, which are earned through quests.
Direbrewfest – “Kill Coren Direbrew.”
Disturbing the Peace – “While wearing 3 pieces of Brewfest clothing, get completely smashed and dance in Dalaran.” Again, this quest requires Brewfest coins to buy the various garments from vendors in Ironforge or Orgrimmar.
Have Keg, Will Travel – “Obtain a Brewfest mount, or transform yours into one using Brewfest Hops.” If you can’t get a mount to drop from killing Coren Direbrew, then you have the option, this year, of buying Hops from a vendor. These will automatically transform your own mount into something more … festive. Of course, this will require Brewfest coins from quests.
The Brewfest Diet — “Eat 8 of the Brewfest foods listed below.” See my comments concerning Strange Brew.
Drunken Stupor — “Fall 65 yards without dying while completely smashed during the Brewfest Holiday.” Similar to the regular achievement of falling 65 yards without dying, except you have to get hella drunk and do it.
Down With The Dark Iron — “Defend the Brewfest camp from the Dark Iron attack and complete the quest, “This One Time, When I Was Drunk…” This happens randomly, as far as I can tell. The quest in question doesn’t pop up until AFTER the event is over. Dark Iron Dwarves will start drilling up out of the ground in tunneling machines. Once they do, go to a table, grab a refillable mug, drink and then chuck the mug at them by clicking on the mug. It’ll hurl itself automatically. This goes on for awhile, but once it is complete, look for the broken cog wheel laying on the ground with the exclaimation point over it. It will give you the quest in question and you’ll then need to turn it in to the main events dude at the front of the vendors area.
Does Your Wolpertinger Linger? – “Obtain a Wolpertinger pet.” This was my first and only achievement for Brewfest last year. You can simply buy these from the vendors … for Brewfest coins, of course.
Brewfest is another great way that Blizzard keeps players entertained and involved in the game. Social events such as this are an outstanding feature that allows for a nice change of gameplay, good interactions with guildmates and other attendees and lets you take a break from the usual grind of leveling or “end game” mechanics.
So, put aside your leveling, save your rested xp and go grab a big old mug of ale from that Ogre over there. It’ll be worth the hangover the next morning. Oh, and as a side note, Drunken Vomiting is a channeled effect that leaves you dazed and immobile for a few seconds. No, no I’m not making it up …
