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Because we like to be extra, we’re kicking off Bockfest early with our legendary Tapping of the Bocks on Thursday, March 6, where we’ll ceremoniously tap 17 different Bock beers at once in a grand event that somehow manages to be both chaotic and sacred. Brother Tim, Cincinnati’s favorite Franciscan monk, will be on hand to bless the beer, because tradition (and monks) make everything better.The Official Arnold’s Bockfest Rundown:
📅 Thursday, March 6 – The Tapping of the Bocks (6PM)
An Official Bockfest Kickoff Event!
17 Bock Beers Ceremoniously Tapped at Once
Brother Tim Blessing the Bocks
Live German Music from The Polka Warriors (6-8 PM)
🍺 The Bock Beer Lineup:
(A carefully curated selection of Bocks from near and far.)
German Bocks:
Weihenstephaner Korbinion DoppleBock 7.4%
Einbenbecker Brauhuas Maibock 6.5%
Stiegl Bock 7%
Ayinger Celebrator Dopplebock 6.7%
Paulaner Salvator Bock 7.9%
National Bocks:
Bell’s Conecrator Dopplebock 8% (Michigan)
🏠 Local Bocks:
Christian Moerlein Maibock 6.8% (OTR)
Rhinegeist Cincinnator Dopplebock 6.2% (OTR)
Madtree Guten Bock 6.2% (Oakley)
Sonder William Goat Bock 6.8% (Mason)
Fretboard Reverbarator 8% (Blue Ash)
Brink Brinkonator 7.5% (College Hill)
50 West Road Bock 6.1% (Mariemont)
Braxton Ignitor 7.2% (Covington)
Grainworks Cincinnati Liars Weizenbock 6.8% (West Chester)
Northern Row Heller Bock 8% (OTR)
Wandering Monsters Rassel Bock 6.9% (Anderson)
🥨 The Food:
(A proper Bavarian feast, plus a nod to St. Patrick’s Day because it’s close enough.)
Appetizers:
Fried pretzels with beer cheese & mustard
Sauerkraut balls
Entrees:
Chicken Schnitzel – Braised cabbage & mashed potatoes
Bock Sausage Plate – Two Avril Bleh sausages, braised cabbage, mashed potatoes, mustard sauce
Fish & Chips – With remoulade slaw
Lamb Stew – (Irish, yes, but we’re just being proactive for St. Patrick’s Day.)
Pork Tenderloin Panini – Rye bread, provolone, sauerkraut, Randi sauce
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
210 E 8th St, Cincinnati, OH, United States, Ohio 45202