Beer festivals; am I getting old?

If you've been to it 10+ times you might consider that it's a bit petty to complain that the arrival of new people is ruining your fun.

Because, you know, you've been to it 10+ times already.

 

I haven't really encountered much douchebaggery at events. But then again, I only go to local ones that are worth the money or are free. My only gripe are the ones that don't use pastic cups and instead opt for the sampler glass with no means of rinsing it only. Seems like they don't care much about you discovering new brews when they do that. It's just hurry up and get smashed so you can buy this overpriced case of beer.

 

This.

 

Just curious if you are an attorney. Thanks.

 

While beer festivals are becoming a hassle, the smaller brewery only parties, meet the brewer night, Oakquinox, Sour Sunday's, Eclipse release, Beer Republic's ipa vs. sour or Stout day, etc. are becoming much better and more intimate. Take for instance Beachwood's sour week ... while not a festival per se, it is quite an event and spread out over a period of days. I get the same great beer, but in a setting that is more conducive to having a good time... instead of the smash and grab feeling of a shoulder-to-shoulder 3 hour, do or die, beer festival. I've passed on many fests as of late in favor of the smaller intimate events. I like limited ticket sales too, but that is sometimes a misnomer as breweries obviously try to maximize their end and sometimes oversell which leads to a massive clusterF (see The Bruery's 3rd Ann party). Nothing is perfect, but I definitely chose to attend smaller, specialized events, than open chaos festivals.

 

Hey man, do the chicks you bring to said parties have an ass like the chick in your avatar? If so, I need an invite to your next beer bash ASAP!!!

 

We can all skip the theoretical "is me punching someone in the nose self-defense because someone (slapped a drink out of my hand / groped a female companion / etc)" question. The practical effect of punching someone in the nose is that you (a) will likely be arrested, (b) will have to hire a douchey lawyer to help prove that you were justified in doing so, and (3) may get your ass kicked somewhere along the way.

 

Same here. Local breweries like Jester King, Independence, Austin Beerworks and Thirsty Planet, among many others, consistently and regularly put on great events, and I'm more than happy to just stick to those. They are also starting to do a lot of special events at local craft bars, so its win win. Festivals are just too much hassle for an old man like me.

 

Actually and factually speaking, if you go back in the thread and read what is written:

the scenario I addressed was someone intentionally slapping a glass out of another's hand just to hear "OOOOOHHHH" (specifically at GABF). . . and I compared it to the case of snatching a plate from someone's hands as to why it constituted a battery and then potential self-defense associated w/ the battery.

You then changed the entire fact pattern (in your words "in no way similiar/relevant") to involve inadvertently spilling a drink, among other things.

So in summation, the problem with your revisionist history, is that it is:
a) revisionist
b) incorrect

 

"a) that dick beerandraiderfan always has to be right"
Res ipsa loquitor my friend, don't you think?

 

Yeah, I'll bring a vertical for us to pound!

 

Why would you choose to hire a douchey lawyer unless you, yourself are douchey or attracted to doucheyness?

I'd simply recommend hiring the best/most qualified for your needs, rather than doucheyest. Same with mechanics, doctors, contractors, BEER etc. . .

 

As an attorney, I can confidently look around amongst my peers and recognize that there are a lot of shitty, douchey lawyers out there. While you may "simply recommend hiring the best/most qualified for your needs," not everyone has the luxury of retaining a particularly skilled and polished attorney to represent them--particularly when it comes to attorneys handling charges stemming from punching someone in the nose over beer.

 

Regardless of the situation, I recommend competent professionals/beer to address a relevant situation for a person. What a person does with that recommendation is up to them. What a person has done in their entire lifetime and future to have the ability/desire to proceed from there, is up to them.

Its not my fault (or anyone else's in general) if someone says they have to buy/have a hoppy lager, I make a recommendation, but can only afford Hurricane Malt Liquor instead of checking out some Humulus Lager. Same thing with professionals.

There are shitty, douchey (insert any profession) out there.

 

No disagreement here. Hell, I made my point earlier and you responded: "exactly." My statement that seems to be driving you crazy was simply filling out the point I originally made in response to beerandraiderfan asking why the lawyer would be douchey.

 

Agreed. I was just saying, don't punch someone in the nose... you might end up with shitty, douchey lawyers, judges, juries, police, friends and family judging you, and employers firing you.

 

Again, man, check out my initial post discussing battery/self defense. After discussing the legalities, I talked reality: I said unless you see your life flashing before your eyes, getting into a bar/beer event fight, even in self-defense isn't a wise course of action. We've never disagreed on that aspect, in fact, I think that's why I previously "liked" your post asserting as much