With a week to go before the annual Home Opener, the Milwaukee Brewers announced that fans attending games at American Family Field this season will be able to enjoy a handful of new concession items while saving a few bucks on some popular favorites.
The price of a 16-ounce domestic beer highlights the list of 11 concession items that will receive a price cut of up to 15% this season, according to president of business operations Rick Schlesinger.
In addition, 12 of the ballparks concession stands will offer a new “414 Value Menu,” featuring four items — junior hot dogs, junior nachos, a box of Cracker Jack and small sodas — that cost $4 each.
The goal, Schlesinger said at a Monday press conference, was to provide variety, quality and quantity for fans while also trying to make the game day experience affordable for everyone.
“We don’t want anybody to say they can’t come to a Brewers game because of the price,” Schlesinger said.
According to the 2022 Fan Cost Index by Statista.com, the Brewers 14th among 30 Major League Baseball teams with an average cost of $195.90 for a family of four to attend a game, slightly below the league average of $204.76 for four average-priced tickets, two small draft beers, four small soft drinks, four hot dogs, parking, two programs, and two adjustable-size adult caps.
The team ranked among the top ten when it came to beer prices, with an average price of $9 last season while a hot dog cost fans $6.75 in 2022, which tied with the Dodgers for the fourth most expensive hot dog in baseball.
Here is a list of the items with reduced prices this season:
- 16-ounce domestic beer
- Craft cocktails
- Kettle corn
- Popcorn
- Peanuts
- Cotton candy
- Root beer float
- Licorice and other candies
- Minute Maid Frozen Cup
- Custard in a Helmet
- Cracker Jack
New options for fans this season include Elote tater tots and hot dogs as well as a Philly-style cheesesteak sandwich while those on the stadium’s club level can enjoy a muffuletta, rosemary ham sandwich, roast beef sandwich or a Swedish meatball and steak Diane sandwich with even more new food and drink options available at the new J. Leinenkugel Barrel Yard stadium set to open inside the stadium on Opening Day.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewwagner/2023/03/27/lower-prices-new-offerings-on-the-menu-for-brewers-fans-this-season/