Greetings, fellow Azerothians! The air is crisp, the leaves are turning, and the scent of barley is wafting through the wind—it can only mean one thing, Brewfest is back! This year, the festivities are not just confined to the familiar territories; they have spread their wings to the mystical Dragon Isles in Dragonflight! So, grab your stein, saddle up your drake, and let’s dive into the frothy goodness of Brewfest 2023!
A Toast to Traditions
Brewfest, inspired by our world’s Oktoberfest, is a time-honored celebration initially brought to life by the dwarves. It’s a festival of joy, beer, and camaraderie, featuring a plethora of activities, quests, and of course, rewards! From barrel rolling to bubble collecting and defending the Brewfest grounds from pesky invaders, there’s never a dull moment!
So, let’s get important stuff out of the way right now: the event runs from September 20–October 6 and you can expect to be able to experience the following content:
- Location: Ironforge Entrance (Alliance), Orgrimmar Entrance (Horde), Valdrakken
- Activities: Barrel Rolling, Bubble Collecting, Eating Contests, Defending Brewfest Grounds
- Quests: Daily Quests, Coren Direbrew Encounter
- Rewards: Toys, Pets, Mounts, Experience Buffs
More on all of this below.
This Year Brewfest Comes to Dragonflight!
This year, the celebration takes a flight of fancy to Dragonflight! New quests and activities await in the enchanting Dragon Isles, where you can engage in Dragonriding and visit taverns scattered across different zones. Achievements are aplenty, and the rewards? Simply legendary! Look out for the Orange Brewfest Bulwark shield customization and the whimsical Brew Barrel toy that promises a ride like no other.
- Locations: 12 Taverns across Different Zones in Dragon Isles
- New Rewards: Orange Brewfest Bulwark Shield, Brew Barrel Toy
- Special Achievements: Exclusive to Dragonflight
Event List
Brewfest Chowdown
In this lively eating contest, participants compete to be crowned the Chowdown Champion. Four players race to finish 10 plates of sausages in front of a panel of spectators, with the winner earning the title and a Brewfest Chowdown Champion Token. Contestants can join by speaking with Etga (Horde) or Britta Steinhart (Alliance). Manners are optional, and participants are encouraged to eat quickly but carefully to avoid choking.
Timed Events
Every half hour, disruptive alementals or hozen appear to wreak havoc on the Brewfest grounds. Participants can earn rewards once a day by stopping their mischief. The events include “Chug ‘n Chuck Alementals,” where players throw taster mugs at alementals, and “Shoo Pesky Hozen,” where players drive away unruly hozen, some of which are winged and require a flying mount to reach.
Ceremonial Keg Tapping
A special ceremonial keg tapping takes place at 6 a.m. or 6 p.m. server time, featuring the Draenor-famous Frostwolf brewery Warband Ales. Alliance players can join the celebration with the Thunderbrew and Barleybrew breweries.
Daily Quests
Brewfest offers special daily quests that reward players with experience, gold, and Brewfest Prize Tokens. These tokens can be used to purchase a variety of holiday items available during the event.
Sample Fine Food and Brew
Attendees can explore the Brewfest grounds to sample specialty food and brew from various regions of Azeroth and Draenor, enjoying the diverse culinary and brewing traditions represented at the festival.
The Festive Items List
Garland of Grain*: A festive crown adorned with a golden pretzel that you can wear during Brewfest. |
Tabard of Brew*: Show off your love for Brewfest year-round with this tabard! |
Brewfest Chowdown Trophy*: Proudly display your Brewfest Chowdown Trophy! |
Bottomless Brewfest Stein*: Fill your Brewfest Stein at a Brewfest Festive Keg. |
Brewfest Reveler’s Hearthstone*: Return home in the most jubilant way possible! |
Great Brewfest Kodo: Coren Direbrew won this prize after drinking a Tauren druid under the table – and the druid was in bear form. It was one of Direbrew’s proudest moments. |
Swift Brewfest Ram: Dwarves attribute this breed’s even temperament to rigorous training, but other races argue that a daily diet of strong ale has something to do with it. |
Blix’s Eyesight Enhancing Romance Goggles: Guaranteed by Blix Fixwidget to make EVERYONE look attractive! |
Brewfest Garb: Put together a full festive appearance by wearing three of the following cosmetic pieces: Blue Brewfest Hat, Green Brewfest Hat, Brown Brewfest Hat, Purple Brewfest Hat, Brewfest Dress, Brewfest Regalia, Brewfest Slippers, and Brewfest Boots. |
Brewhelm*: Attach two tankards to your head or helmet. |
Synthebrew Goggles XL*: Warning: Do not wear while mounted. |
“Brew of the Month” Club Membership Form: Sign up to join a monthly brew club! |
Angry Brewfest Letter: WARNING: Once an angry letter is sent, you will never be able to join the Club again! |
Feed your mount these hops to transform it into a Brewfest steed: Fresh Dwarven Brewfest HopsFresh Goblin Brewfest HopsFresh Brewfest Hops, or Preserved Brewfest Hops. |
Brewfest Pony Keg: Tap a pony keg of delicious Brewfest Brew. |
Brewfest Keg Pony*: Summon a beer-toting keg pony for 3 minutes. |
Brewfest Banner*: Represent Brewfest! |
Steamworks Sausage Grill*: Places a Steamworks Sausage Grill that increases the spirits of those nearby by 4 and allows cooking. |
Pandaren Brewpack*: Carry a keg of brew on your back for 3 minutes. Drink brew or toss some to friends! |
Gravil Goldbraid’s Famous Sausage Hat*: You never sausage a hat! |
Pint-Sized Pink Pachyderm: A shy creature, the pink elekk will only make its presence known to those that have befriended it, or to anyone too intoxicated to harm it. |
Wolpertinger’s Tankard: Many a drunken Brewfest goer has told the tale of this mysterious creature, but few remember that tale in the morning. |
Stout Alemental*: The Pandaren Brewmasters accidentally brought a barrel of Uncle Gao’s last sentient batch of brew with them to Brewfest. |
Ancient Heirloom Scabbard*: Upgrade an heirloom weapon allowing it to increase in power up to level 35. |
Timeworn Heirloom Scabbard*: Upgrade an heirloom weapon allowing it to increase in power up to level 40. Only works on heirlooms that scale to level 35. |
Title and Achievements
As Brewfest is underway, participants have the opportunity to earn a variety of titles and achievements. These accolades are awarded for completing specific tasks and challenges throughout the festival. From consuming different Brewfest foods to joining clubs, defeating characters, and participating in unique activities, each achievement represents a different aspect of the Brewfest experience. Below is a detailed list of the available titles and achievements:
Completing the achievements The Brewfest Diet, Brew of the Month, Direbrewfest, Does Your Wolpertinger Linger?, and Have Keg, Will Travel will reward the meta-achievement Brewmaster. Awards the title Brewmaster.
THE BREWFEST DIET: Eat 8 of the following Brewfest foods—Dried Sausage, Pickled Sausage, Savory Sausage, Spiced Onion Cheese, Spicy Smoked Sausage, Succulent Sausage, The Essential Brewfest Pretzel, and The Golden Link.
BREW OF THE MONTH: Join the Brew of the Month club.
DIREBREWFEST: Kill Coren Direbrew.
DOES YOUR WOLPERTINGER LINGER?: Obtain a Wolpertinger pet from the Brewfest quest line.
HAVE KEG, WILL TRAVEL: Obtain a Brewfest mount, or transform yours into one using Brewfest Hops.
BREW OF THE YEAR: Sample 12 beers featured in the Brew of the Month club. Requires a “Brew of the Month” Club Membership Form.
STRANGE BREW: Acquire the Brewfest beers listed below. Don’t drink them all at once!
DISTURBING THE PEACE: While wearing 3 pieces of Brewfest clothing, get completely smashed and dance in Dalaran.
A BREW-FAST MOUNT: Obtain an epic Brewfest mount.
Brewfest in WoW Classic
For those relishing the nostalgia of Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Brewfest has something special in store for you too! With the Fall of the Lich King update just around the corner on October 10, the holiday offers a treasure trove of activities and rewards to keep you occupied.
In the Classic version of Brewfest 2023, players have access to unique achievements such as “Drunken Stupor,” where players must fall 65 yards without dying while completely smashed during the Brewfest Holiday, and “Down with the Dark Iron,” requiring players to defend the Brewfest camp from the Dark Iron attack and complete the quest “This one Time, When I was Drunk…” Additionally, it’s important to note that some items and achievements available in the Dragonflight version are not accessible in WoW Classic, offering a distinct experience for Classic players.
Final Toast
As we continue to revel in the ongoing festivities of Brewfest, the joy, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories fill the enchanting landscapes of Dragonflight and the nostalgic realms of WoW Classic. The festival is in full swing, and there’s still plenty of merriment to be had and adventures to embark upon in the World of Warcraft community!
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May your mugs remain brimming, your quests be rewarding, and your Brewfest memories be as vibrant as the festival itself. Here’s to more joyous moments and epic tales in the days to come, fellow Brewmasters!
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