Time to give this thread a bump! Maybe also start a roll call?

I was able to get in on a deal for a business trip i need to take and recently discovered it overlaps beautifully with Oktoberfest.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/milea...1600-a-13.html

I will be in Berlin and Hannover. Not Munich but after some casual research it sounds like there is great partying to be had.

I have been to Hofbrauhaus & Augestiner Munich; but not during oktoberfest; so i have a general idea of the environment.

Any pro tips on where to attend. I will be staying at the IC Berlin and CP Hannover. What should i expect regarding seating for 2 at either location; tickets/reservation? Should we plan on eating elsewhere and attending for a few brews and stand?

Also; i know; totally american of me; Im super excited about Stone brewery opening in Berlin. I have been to the Escondido, California location and it was great. Anybody visited yet?