Michigan winter beer fest this weekend!

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by raymo55, Feb 22, 2012.

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  1. dblab33

    dblab33 Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 Michigan

    Figured as much.... yeah, it's pretty insane. Last year it was terrible. I heard of people having to wait an hour+ just to get in.

    Might just have to leave any stragglers behind! heh
     
  2. dblab33

    dblab33 Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 Michigan

    Dark Horse is bringing the thunder just like they do at every one of these festivals as of late. I hope the lines aren't as crazy as they were last year, but I know they will be. I'm afraid to even think about what the Black Note line over at Bell's is going to look like. Yikes.
     
  3. dlello2

    dlello2 Initiate (0) Nov 11, 2011 Illinois

    So what time should we show up for the best chance at not waiting an hour+ to get in??
     
  4. adamant1912

    adamant1912 Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2010 Michigan

    I'll be there nice and early, the guild membership and hour early admittance is nice to have! I'm predicting a lot of people will be let in for the early admission, but not nearly as bad as when the masses are let in after 1...
     
  5. adamant1912

    adamant1912 Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2010 Michigan

    I'd show up around 12 to get in on time if you don't have a guild membership
     
  6. dpjosuns

    dpjosuns Initiate (0) Dec 8, 2009 Illinois

    I'm there. Not sure what time, probably btw 11:30 and 12ish.
     
  7. kenm2118

    kenm2118 Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2009 Illinois

    We better not get there at 2pm. Shawn, I say we leave the stragelers at home
     
  8. trginter

    trginter Pundit (755) Dec 1, 2008 Michigan

    Just like everyone else, hoping to get there by noon and wait in line to get in. Wish there was a way to show you're a BAer, like a BA hoodie or something.
     
  9. raymo55

    raymo55 Initiate (0) Oct 3, 2011 Michigan

    I agree.....I will drive myself if everyone starts playing grabass before we leave!
     
  10. GRBrew

    GRBrew Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2009 Michigan

    I know this is the wrong spot for this, but I posted an FT:ISO looking to set up some trades for this weekend. If anyone is interested here is what I posted:

    FT:
    Baller (multiple)
    Better Half (multiple)
    BA Pt5 (multiple)
    BCBS (multiple)
    CBS (multiple)
    King Henry (multiple)

    ISO:
    BA Stouts/Barleywines
    Sours
    Cantillon
    Offers
     
  11. jale

    jale Initiate (0) Oct 17, 2009 Michigan

    Hopefully I will be there. leaving from Phoenix this afternoon, maybe if the weather is good in Detroit.
     
  12. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    Grand Rapids weather for the next 36hrs. Looks like perfect great Winter Fest weather!

    Friday:
    Cloudy with snow. Temps nearly steady in the low to mid 30s. Winds NNW at 20 to 30 mph. Snow accumulating 2 to 4 inches.

    Friday night: Snow showers. Low 26F. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 50%. Snow accumulating 1 to 2 inches.

    Saturday: Snow showers. High 32F. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of snow 50%. Snowfall around one inch.
     
  13. raymo55

    raymo55 Initiate (0) Oct 3, 2011 Michigan

    Safe travels to you sir...hope you make it out Saturday. The snow is only really in the SW corner of Michigan
     
  14. GRBrew

    GRBrew Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2009 Michigan

    It looks like a snow globe outside of my office in downtown GR.
     
  15. iceatalamo

    iceatalamo Initiate (0) Dec 13, 2011 Michigan

    A beautiful day for BeerFest!!!!!

    Can't wait!
     
  16. raymo55

    raymo55 Initiate (0) Oct 3, 2011 Michigan

    I hope to be there by 12:30 via bus trip from the Walldorff. I will be wearing my Colts sweatshirt and I will be with "kenm2118" and "chitownfish" among about 10 others.

    Stop by and say cheers!
     
  17. RyanMM

    RyanMM Crusader (403) Mar 12, 2009 Michigan

    Anyone have any heads-up on special releases? The only one on my radar right now is Black Note at 3:15pm.

    I'm doing the Groupme thing again this year, so if anyone wants to keep in touch during the fest, it's a great way to talk about what's good, bad, and awesome. It's like a chat room for your phone, via text messages or a dedicated app.

    Message me with your cell phone number and name so I can add you to the group.
     
  18. GRBrew

    GRBrew Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2009 Michigan

    I will be the guy with the homemade soft pretzel necklaces. They are amazing. Seek me out and I will break you off a piece.
     
  19. Itoclown

    Itoclown Zealot (580) Jun 19, 2008 Michigan
    Trader

    I'll hit you up man. I should be there around 1.
     
  20. camil1mj

    camil1mj Initiate (0) Oct 4, 2010 Michigan

    This was a great event. Raspberry Wild One was the best in my opinion.
     
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