For Those interested in the Younger release. . . .

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  1. Obsidian

    Obsidian Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2012 California

    I and a friend have tried it the past two years with no luck. Probably $20 worth of tickets. Still, the trip to Beachwood to buy tickets is always worth it.
     
    #21 Obsidian, Jan 20, 2015
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  2. Curb71

    Curb71 Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2012 California

    That's a good point. I could go the 27th. Pick up Melrose bottles/growler and drop some tickets for PtY while I'm there.
     
    #22 Curb71, Jan 20, 2015
  3. CraftBeerBrotha

    CraftBeerBrotha Initiate (0) Jul 23, 2013 Georgia
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    Hamilton's in SD will be getting it again this year. They get 2 kegs every year. The first one will be announced, and there will be a line around the block. The second one will not be announced, and is normally just told to the regulars. That's how my wife and I have done it the last couple of years. Walk over to Hammy's on a random Tuesday, have several pours, stumble home. No waiting in line necessary.
     
    #23 CraftBeerBrotha, Jan 20, 2015
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  4. gldnns

    gldnns Initiate (0) Nov 2, 2014 California

    What's the best way to park if there's a 2 hour maximum in most places?
     
    #24 gldnns, Jan 20, 2015
  5. SDReaper

    SDReaper Pooh-Bah (2,174) Aug 15, 2013 California
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    I assume you are speaking of Santa Rosa and in that case when I was there I parked in the parking structure behind RR. No 2 hour max there, just typical pay for X # of hours as you leave.
     
    #25 SDReaper, Jan 20, 2015
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  6. Original_Fake

    Original_Fake Initiate (0) Nov 15, 2013 North Carolina

    Yup. There are a few structures around there that are not 2 hour max.
     
    #26 Original_Fake, Jan 20, 2015
  7. jamesar

    jamesar Zealot (581) Mar 13, 2012 California

    I've done this with mixed results. I buy four tickets every year and the first year I entered I actually had two of my tickets pulled, which was nice. But no luck since then. Either way, it goes to a great cause.
     
    #27 jamesar, Jan 20, 2015
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  8. Coorsy

    Coorsy Pooh-Bah (1,730) Jul 11, 2014 Massachusetts
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    just putting together some finishing touches on my teleportation device so i can make the release!

    -xICooRsYIx
     
    #28 Coorsy, Jan 20, 2015
  9. jnrjr79

    jnrjr79 Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2009 Illinois

    So, I was there in 2013. Didn't make it last year, but will be making the trip again this year. I hear last year the line really was bananas. What time is reasonable to show up (2nd Friday of the release) if you want to be in the first wave?
     
    #29 jnrjr79, Jan 21, 2015
  10. skawars1

    skawars1 Initiate (0) Feb 28, 2006 California

    Nice avatar!
     
    #30 skawars1, Jan 22, 2015
  11. kpacedo

    kpacedo Initiate (0) Nov 24, 2009 California

    I would guess that if you absolutely cannot swing it Monday through Thursday, before 7 am might be safe.
     
    #31 kpacedo, Jan 22, 2015
  12. jnrjr79

    jnrjr79 Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2009 Illinois

    Haha, thanks!
     
    #32 jnrjr79, Jan 23, 2015
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  13. jnrjr79

    jnrjr79 Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2009 Illinois

    Ok, great. 2 years ago when we went, we showed up between 5:30 and 6:00, and I was ready to do so again this year, so honestly that's fine. Thanks!
     
    #33 jnrjr79, Jan 23, 2015
  14. grilledsquid

    grilledsquid Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2009 California
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    I think friends of mine got in line around 7 or 8 during the weekend last year and they waited about 9 or 10 hours (in the rain).
     
    #34 grilledsquid, Jan 23, 2015
  15. reefer_bob

    reefer_bob Savant (1,010) May 13, 2014 California
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    Last year, I got in line around 8am, and was in line for 7.5 hours. 2 years ago, I got in line around 9ish and was in line for about 6 hours...
     
    #35 reefer_bob, Jan 23, 2015
  16. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    NOT Worth it!! I think it was 2009 or maybe 2010 (whenever the last year they filled growlers) when the wife and I went and got in line around 2pm and waited for 4 hours. And another 30 minutes before getting served Younger. Not worth it. The next year a co-worker & myself flew out on the first Monday and was the first one in line 30 minutes before the doors opened. If your going to go to the fiasco then go on a weekday. It still got really busy an hour after the doors opened. So you will experience the circus show even during the weekdays. I'll stick to BW's lottery. If I win or not, it's not a Big deal. I got Citra.
     
    #36 dcgunman, Jan 23, 2015
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  17. Original_Fake

    Original_Fake Initiate (0) Nov 15, 2013 North Carolina

    Yeah that is absolutely insane.
     
    #37 Original_Fake, Jan 23, 2015
  18. Alexgnarcia

    Alexgnarcia Initiate (0) May 13, 2012 California

    Is there a different policy for take home bottles of blind pig and pliny during the madness?
     
    #38 Alexgnarcia, Jan 24, 2015
  19. erichxedge

    erichxedge Zealot (567) Nov 29, 2009 California

    Bought my raffle ticket yesterday ... The bartender said last year they made about 14,000 dollars for charity, so around 2800 tickets were sold, so ultimately you have about a 4-5% chance of winning. Regardless, the money is going to a good cause, so win or lose im good either way.
     
    #39 erichxedge, Jan 24, 2015
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  20. Obsidian

    Obsidian Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2012 California

    I bought 2 tickets Friday night at BW Long Beach. They had Blind Pig, Elder, and Row 2 Hill 56 all on at the same time, so it was a win either way. :wink:
     
    #40 Obsidian, Jan 25, 2015
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