Great Taste Pre-Party Events Thread

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  1. chazmcbro

    chazmcbro Initiate (0) Sep 7, 2010 Wisconsin

    Something else to consider when going downtown Friday night: there's a Live On King St show, which always bring a lot of people to that block, so be sure to allow time for parking/patience if you hit up Madison's/Argus/Tipsy Cow

    /your mother
     
    #81 chazmcbro, Jul 30, 2015
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  2. maximum12

    maximum12 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,686) Jan 21, 2008 Minnesota
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    The question was "Will Short's have a Friday event" not "Will Short's be at the Brickhouse." Too bad they won't be, they really added with their eclectic lineup.
     
    #82 maximum12, Jul 30, 2015
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  3. macewank

    macewank Zealot (666) Aug 28, 2010 Illinois

    I stay at the Hyatt Place every year. It's walking distance to just about everything on/around the square, has a good free breakfast and comfy beds. Staff is super cool too. Last year we had an after party in the pool and they (surprisingly) let us bring beer. I don't imagine that'll continue cuz glass in a pool area is a wicked bad idea.

    The only real issue is that every year the price has literally gone up $20/night.
     
    #83 macewank, Jul 30, 2015
  4. Yohann

    Yohann Zealot (744) Apr 29, 2014 Wisconsin
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    Apparently they wouldn't love to share it all that much, with that scheme. Color me nonplussed.
     
    #84 Yohann, Jul 30, 2015
  5. FlssmrBrewAlum

    FlssmrBrewAlum Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2009 Illinois

    If you want it, skip New Glarus on Friday.

    Easily solved.
     
    #85 FlssmrBrewAlum, Jul 30, 2015
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  6. cptnspeed1

    cptnspeed1 Initiate (0) May 20, 2010 Wisconsin

    As much as it would seem like a bad idea to have it the same time as New Glarus, I think it's a great idea to get it to those that really want it and those that aren't typically willing to wade through neckbeards to try it. Plus it's probably much less stress for Dexters.
     
    #86 cptnspeed1, Jul 30, 2015
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  7. FlssmrBrewAlum

    FlssmrBrewAlum Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2009 Illinois

    They've also extended their day.. and possibly made lunch a bit less slammed.

    I remember the first year they did it in 2012 the place was literally dead for lunch. A little busier in 2013. And crazy in 2014.
     
    #87 FlssmrBrewAlum, Jul 30, 2015
  8. budanoo

    budanoo Initiate (0) Mar 10, 2014 Louisiana

    Are you implying that there won't be hoards of neckbeards out at 9 am to get this beer? They will be at Dexter's on Friday morning and they will all be at NG on Saturday morning. That Saturday NG release is going to be crazy.
     
    #88 budanoo, Jul 30, 2015
  9. cptnspeed1

    cptnspeed1 Initiate (0) May 20, 2010 Wisconsin

    They will be split. Plus, some won't be in town yet. It also relegates all the craziness to one timepoint instead of two while still allowing them to tap the kegs at different times.
     
    #89 cptnspeed1, Jul 30, 2015
  10. FlssmrBrewAlum

    FlssmrBrewAlum Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2009 Illinois

    Then go to New Glarus on Thursday or Friday instead.

    Skip Dexters until later on if a line in the morning is something you want to avoid.

    If getting SR-71 is THAT important to you, get in line at Dexter's on Friday morning instead.
     
    #90 FlssmrBrewAlum, Jul 30, 2015
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  11. elliott1184

    elliott1184 Maven (1,320) Mar 31, 2011 Minnesota
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    No Friday Short's event unfortunately, but they will be pouring at Great Taste:

    https://twitter.com/ShortsBrewing/status/626497245894971392
     
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  12. elliott1184

    elliott1184 Maven (1,320) Mar 31, 2011 Minnesota
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    From Dexter's website:

    Toppling Goliath Great Taste Pre-Party!
    Fri Aug 7, 2015
    Toppling Goliath Great Taste Eve

    Patio Party @9am-8pm

    *Morning Delight 5oz pour $7.00

    *Free coffee & Greenbush donuts, while they last

    *SR-71 Blackbird Tickets $20

    SR-71 tickets will be good for one 5oz pour in a keepsake glass. Customers are able to redeem tickets at the bar any time on Friday August 7th after 11am. Tickets must be used on Friday August 7th. Limited number of tickets available. Limit 4 per person

    *Select Toppling Goliath brews will be on tap outside throughout the day

    *Brats/Veggie Brats and chips will be available after 11am for $5

    *2pm – Firkin Tapping of Toppling Goliath Peach Saison

    *4pm – Firkin Tapping of Toppling Goliath MoZee

    *6pm – Firkin Tapping of Cherry Tart Tsunami



    *Please note patio is CASH ONLY, ATM available in bar*





    Inside Dexter’s

    *Bar opens at 11am.

    *Limited ‘Special Events’ menu, including Dexter’s Famous Fish Fry

    *Amazing Toppling Goliath line-up to include:

    -Rover Truck -Watershed Wheat

    -Murph’s Irish Red -Naughty 90

    -Tsunami Pale -King Sue

    -pseudoSue -Dorothy’s Lager

    -Light Speed -Zeelander

    -Golden Nugget -Coffee Milk Stout

    Great list, but am I reading that correctly that 5-ounce pours of SR 71 will be $20?
     
    #92 elliott1184, Jul 30, 2015
  13. Dontcounttoday

    Dontcounttoday Initiate (0) Apr 23, 2010 Illinois

    Yeah, I assime because its the last keg ever and it comes with a glass. Limit 4pp is kind of odd, since I assume it's $20 every time and you end up with 4 glasses. Kind of stupid if you ask me
     
    #93 Dontcounttoday, Jul 30, 2015
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  14. Yohann

    Yohann Zealot (744) Apr 29, 2014 Wisconsin
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    Wow – $4/oz. Keepsake shmeepsake.

    Between this and the apparent $30 price tag on the new MD release, my enthusiasm for TG is waning.
     
    #94 Yohann, Jul 30, 2015
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  15. B-Nut-GoBlue

    B-Nut-GoBlue Pundit (912) Apr 22, 2014 Iowa
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    That's a fucking joke, plain and simple. Wonder if that's Dexter's doing or TG's charging for this "keg".
     
    #95 B-Nut-GoBlue, Jul 30, 2015
  16. fondyball20

    fondyball20 Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2015 Wisconsin


    4 tickets per person seems a little odd. I can just see a group of 4 buddies buying 16 tickets and then trying to trade/sell them over the course of the day. Not to mention $20 for 5 oz
     
    #96 fondyball20, Jul 30, 2015
  17. elliott1184

    elliott1184 Maven (1,320) Mar 31, 2011 Minnesota
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    I fear this is exactly what will happen. The ticket plan/price is dumb as balls. I drove to the brewery for this release and happily paid $60 for 2 bombers, because this beer is worth that to me, but come on.
     
    #97 elliott1184, Jul 30, 2015
  18. WiscoTerr

    WiscoTerr Initiate (0) Feb 20, 2014 Colorado

    Bah, maybe I'll stop by to try King Sue, but probably not.
     
    #98 WiscoTerr, Jul 31, 2015
  19. dirtylou

    dirtylou Grand Pooh-Bah (3,352) May 12, 2005 Oklahoma
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    There is going to be such a grand abundance of great beer to drink next Friday that I'm a little dumbfounded at the anger related to one event, especially over a Florida brewery...:astonished:
     
    #99 dirtylou, Jul 31, 2015
  20. BigBadBeerSnob

    BigBadBeerSnob Zealot (545) Jul 31, 2013 Wisconsin

    After seeing that SR-71 is $20 for 5oz pour, I don't think I'll be making it to Dexters. Also, given the 9AM tapping of Mornin' Delight...I see there being a mad dash from New Glarus.
     
    #100 BigBadBeerSnob, Jul 31, 2015
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