KOP Donnerstag and Beerfest Royale Kick Off Fall with a Stellar Beer Weekend

Every year, I get super excited because October marks the time when Donnerstag and the King of Prussia Beerfest Royale is back! 

This is truly one of the best beer events in Montgomery County (and I would know, having run a couple of them) and this one is probably the best.

I brought my photographer friend Diane (all pictures here she shot), and we totally enjoy ourselves for the night. 

We both aren't huge beer drinkers, as she is gluten-free, and we were wowed by the amount of gluten-free offerings on display.

Donnerstag is always held on a Thursday night before the event- a super-charged happy hour outside, with two giant tents full of music, beverages, and food. 

For me, it's a great time to speak directly to managers and chefs at the hottest KoP restaurants- from great spaces inside the mall to some of new restaurants in the KoP center across 202 near Wegmans and CHOP.

All were divine, the music, the food, the cider, the cocktails. We were happy ladies- this event just gets better every year. 

I'm already counting down til next year, and don't forget to vote KoP Beerfest Royale as the BEST OUTDOOR EVENT in MONTCO in March!

Photos by DL Cooney. 

   

Donnerstag Happy Hour Kicks Off KoP Beerfest Royale

Did you know that Donnerstag means Thursday? And what a great Thursday it was to kick off King of Prussia Beerfest Royale with the Donnerstag Happy Hour on October 1! Despite the Nor’easter winging its way up the coast and into KoP, hundreds attended this sold-out event behind the mall under the big tents to eat and drink in style.

Many local food vendors were in attendance, Maggiano’s, Bahama Breeze, Wegman’s, Bonefish Grill, The Capital Grille, Morton’s, California Pizza Kitchen, and Sullivan’s.

Delicious wine and spirits came from Manatawny Still Works and Chaddsford Winery. Many local breweries were pouring all night, including Troegs, Two Roads, Sly Fox, Stable 12, Haymaker, Neshaminy Creek Brewing, Sir Charles Hard Cider, Crabbie’s, Evil Genius, Free Will, Conshohocken Brewing Co, Rock Bottom Brewery, Starr Hill, and many more!

Live music from Swift Technique kept the crowd pumped while sampling amazing food and craft brews. Despite the weather, everyone had a great time enjoying their complimentary cigar from John Hay Cigars, specialty cocktails and pumpkin beers, Dia Doce cupcakes from the cupcake truck, and more!

Then the night continued over all Sullivan’s for the Official Donnerstag Happy Hour After Party- which was a great time!

And don’t forget the rest of the weekend- Saturday, October 3 has two sessions for beer tasting..but sorry folks, they are sold out! (Only Saturday Session Designated Driver tickets are available at $15- includes full access to event, entertainment, free non-alcoholic beverages & snacks from Wegmans, KOP and more!)

This is the fourth year of this spectacular event, and if you don’t make it this year, come next year and you’ll see why the King of Prussia Beerfest Royale is named Best Outdoor & Best Foodie Event 2015 by Montco Happening!

Always drink responsibly!

Special thanks to Brooke Hersh and the KOP-BID team! KOP-BID uses all dollars raised at KOP Beerfest Royale for physical improvement projects throughout King of Prussia: like landscape medians and welcome signage, lighting, and more.

Photography by Diane Cooney. Contact Cooney via Twitter at https://twitter.com/cooney_writes.