Fitger’s Celebrates Kickoff for Bockfest 2015

The Blessing Of The Bock A Success

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The kegs have been tapped, the beer has been blessed. And now it’s time to start celebrating Bockfest!

The German tradition is returning to Fitger’s for the 21st year, symbolizing that winter is over and spring is finally here.

A red hot poker is mixed with the cold beer for a special caramelized taste.

“It’s a very hardy beer, and it’s named after bock, because “bock” is German for “goat”, and a couple of these would give you a pretty good kick,” joked Ken Buehler.

Event organizers are expecting larger-than-ever crowds, with the warm weather this weekend.

The tent opens Friday at 5 p.m., and Saturday at noon.