Brewbies Festival 2014

**For anyone taking trains, be aware the Amtrak isn't operating in San Diego that weekend due to construction*** (Ms.Krispy and I are taking the train)

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Question, so can I take the Amtrak from Orange County down to Oceanside on Saturday?

 

if you are in orange county, take the metro link. it is 10 bucks round trip but the last train leaves at 5:30. according to the metrolinktrains.com they will be running.

 

ive attended the 2012, and 2013 Brewbies festival. It was previously held at Pizza Port Carlsbad, and PP broke out a few pizzas here and there on the house. I think it was just them being generous and spur of the moment, rather than pizza being included with the festival. So i would say no, food is not included. They also had the Pizza Port grillmaster cooking bbq sandwiches etc, in years past for a reasonable price. It is one of the best beer festivals i have ever been too, and a great cause i look forward to this event every year. Some favorites from last year, Alpine Pink Nelson, Avery Pink Berlinerweise, Lost Abbey one off pink Sour, Kern Just Outstanding, El Segundo IPA.

 

Anyone doing VIP? I already bought a reg ticket but I'm gonna try paying difference at the door. 100% of ticket sales go to charity so it's really a win win situation.

 

Also, I've never been to the Bagby site... can we assume there will be inside/covered space?

 

Its in an empty lot. The brewery hasn't been fully built. However they will have big massive tents.

 

The GF and I will be attending VIP along with the Krispys. Bagbys announced yesterday they will have two 40'x100' tents to cover pretty much the entire event.

Looking forward to it, and as MrKrispy mentioned, the tap list is going to be fantastic!

 

Societe is bringing one of their sours... Maaaaan. I really wish I could go!

 

I do this event every year now and I have to say it was typically better than FWI for me. I say that because the taplist was comparable but because it used to be held in the C-Bad lot of PizzaPort they only sold 300 tickets per session. So 40+ taps for 300 heads is a great way to have a good time. I fear this year (and the new giant lot) will make this much more crowded and taps will blow much faster but no matter how it plays out it will be a great day and it is all for a great cause.

If you don't have plans, I highly recommend you attend this.

 

anyone know if there is a VIP only section? i believe SD Beer week fest used to do this, dont want to miss out on any special beers if its VIP only

 

According to the site, Breweries will have special pours going from 12-1PM (VIP hour) then the regular crowd gets in at 1-5PM so taps will probably start to blow quickly.

 

Beer list is up.
http://www.bagbybeer.com/uploads/1/1/2/8/11285495/brewbies_beer_list.pdf

 

Epic list, So are the VIP beers, for VIP tickets only?

 

Some of these are embarrassing.

 

Yeah, I have been spoiled in the past. This year they are asking breweries to man a tent and I think it has scared away a lot of high end participents. I don't see any Russian River or Kern River.. all the rivers are out. Firestone has traditionally shat the bed and no change here.

I went through and marked my ones to try, and have more than enough to keep me busy for 5 hours so I am not complaining. I know it will be a great time tomorrow. Just holding out to see a late keg of PtY again.

 

Agreed. And some of them are awesome. Wish I was going...