The Festival 2013 Portland Maine Edition - June 21-22

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  1. Jason

    Jason Founder (0) Aug 23, 1996 Massachusetts

    So who is planning on attending this year?

    When:
    Friday, June 21, 2013 at 6:30 PM - Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 10:30 PM (EDT)

    Where:
    Portland Company Complex (aka Portland Yacht Services Building)
    58 Fore St Portland, ME 04101

    Tickets & Info:
    http://thefestival2013-beeradvocate.eventbrite.com
     
  2. polishkaz

    polishkaz Initiate (0) May 30, 2011 Connecticut
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    I'll be there with my fiancé and 8 of my closest friends. 3 of us went last year and it was easily the best beer festival I've ever been to. Can't wait for the vintage Drie Fontenien!
     
  3. jamvt

    jamvt Savant (1,126) Aug 5, 2005 Massachusetts
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    Kicking off my bachelor party weekend with the festival.
     
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  4. brikelly

    brikelly Pundit (781) Apr 11, 2010 Massachusetts

    I'll be there on the Friday night session. Cannot wait.

    Look for the tall guy with glasses having multiple beergasms at the cantillon table.
     
  5. youbrewidrink

    youbrewidrink Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2009 Vermont
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    Please don't drink it all, I won't be there until early Saturday:slight_smile:
     
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  6. brikelly

    brikelly Pundit (781) Apr 11, 2010 Massachusetts

    I can't promise anything when loons are involved :slight_smile:

    But I'm sure it will be like last year where they had distinct allocations per session so that everyone gets a chance to try something of each. Of course, the popular stuff can still run out mid session but last year there were very few things that I missed out on, mostly because I camped at Mr. Van Roy's table for an hour at the start....
     
  7. hiphopipa

    hiphopipa Initiate (0) Jul 19, 2008 Maine

    Saturday afternoon tix here. Can't wait. Its going to be a great weekend, seeing David Byrne at the State the night before.
     
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  8. jbertsch

    jbertsch Pooh-Bah (2,710) Dec 14, 2008 Massachusetts
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    I'll be there saturday afternoon. Probably wear my green Offshore Ale hat. Say hi. I really hope the drink ticket max doesnt hinder my enjoyment.

    I'm eager to see exactly what beers will be there from all the brewers. Hope they update that soon.
     
  9. ElGallo

    ElGallo Pooh-Bah (2,233) Sep 26, 2009 New Hampshire
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    Going to the Saturday day session. Very excited for 3F, Loons, Struise, and HF, but equally excited for breweries we never see up here, like Westbrook. Mexican Cake perhaps?
     
  10. WanderingFool

    WanderingFool Pooh-Bah (2,062) Aug 7, 2002 Massachusetts
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    I'll be there Saturday afternoon. Last year's fest was one of the best I've ever been too and I can't wait to see what happens this year.
     
  11. Maxwell

    Maxwell Initiate (0) Apr 2, 2012 Massachusetts
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    I'll be there Friday and I am quite jazzed up for the experience! I just wish Maine's festival laws allowed us to try more of the beers/ciders/meads being poured...
     
  12. benbking

    benbking Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2009 Rhode Island

    Saturday evening session, cannot wait.
     
  13. Bowdoinbeerboy

    Bowdoinbeerboy Initiate (0) Sep 28, 2006 Maine

    I will be volunteering at the Friday session and attending one of the others, likely Saturday afternoon.

    Cantillon and HF here I come!
     
  14. Trevdawg

    Trevdawg Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2012 New Hampshire

    Saturday Day session. Then hitting Novare Res or Infiniti.
     
  15. Luk13

    Luk13 Initiate (0) May 25, 2009 Canada (QC)

    They keep upping the antes. 3F Intense Red, Zwanze '12, Lambic Haute densité and now one old 3F Oude Gueuze at each session ('98, '99 and 2001). I'm really surprised people aren't all over this. Already booked the two first sessions, it's going to be awesome :slight_smile:
     
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  16. rudzud

    rudzud Initiate (0) Apr 28, 2010 Massachusetts
    In Memoriam

    I will be volunteering, like I did last year, the first 2 sessions then attending the third. I worked the Cantillon table last year, anxious for more outstanding moments this year!
     
  17. rudzud

    rudzud Initiate (0) Apr 28, 2010 Massachusetts
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    I definitely seem to recall you!
     
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  18. blckout20

    blckout20 Initiate (0) May 24, 2012 Connecticut

    Got my tickets this evening for the Saturday afternoon session.
     
  19. duchessedubourg

    duchessedubourg Savant (1,157) Nov 2, 2007 Vermont

    Someone just sent me some interior shots of 58 Fore St. where a recent event was held. If it is the same space, it sure is nothing like the place in Worcester. Looks like an old warehouse with peeling paint and industrial lighting. Any locals chime in?
     
  20. jbertsch

    jbertsch Pooh-Bah (2,710) Dec 14, 2008 Massachusetts
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    I assume this is it? http://www.portlandcompany.com/event.html
    Some pictures look a lot better than others. Kinda rustic in a cool way. Either way it'll be good times.
     
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