Sure, hot dogs are quintessential ballpark fare. But bratwursts share top billing whenever the Milwaukee Brewers are home at County Stadium. Last season, baseball fans bought 200,000 hot dogs and 140,000 brats, according to Tom Olson, general manager of Sports Service, which contracts for concessions at County Stadium. With opening day set for Monday, the concession manager is projecting even better hot dog and brats sales this season.
Hot dogs remain the kid favorite.
Brats are the top choice among adults, he said. Brats have been sold at County Stadium for as long as the Brewers have been in Milwaukee. Believe it or not, a majority of folks choosing brats or sausage ask for sauerkraut on top, Olson said. No surprise, they also want the Secret Stadium Sauce. Hot dogs and brats are dipped in the sauce upon request, at no extra charge.