Annual 4 Elf Party - 2015 Details

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by WillHuberm, Oct 1, 2015.

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What time are you getting in line?

  1. When doors open. I'm not waiting in the fucking cold overnight for a glorified stout.

    62 vote(s)
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  2. 3:00am

    5 vote(s)
    4.3%

  3. 5:00am

    4 vote(s)
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  4. As early as fucking possible. I need trade bait you idiot.

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  5. Early enough to the point that I desert and alienate my wife and kids on a weekend before Christmas.

    13 vote(s)
    11.1%

  6. Let me get back to you after I ask what time everyone else is getting there in this thread.

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  1. spike8382

    spike8382 Initiate (0) Jan 14, 2015 Indiana

    Friday's forecast calls for 52 and mostly sunny. Fantastic weather for December. Even warmer on Saturday, but they're calling for rain.
    If Dark Horse has the same security group as last year, I just hope that the girl who was the control freak in the group doesn't show up. She caused all of the chaos when everyone packed up last year.
     
    #161 spike8382, Dec 9, 2015
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  2. craigo19

    craigo19 Zealot (697) Oct 12, 2009 Michigan

    Thank God for a vacation day on Friday!
     
    #162 craigo19, Dec 9, 2015
  3. xufan02

    xufan02 Initiate (0) Jul 11, 2015 Michigan

    I will be there at 10am tomorrow. I have the day off and I'm thirsty.
     
    #163 xufan02, Dec 9, 2015
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  4. BIN29

    BIN29 Initiate (0) Aug 12, 2014 Michigan

    What time are they giving away numbers on Saturday morning?
     
    #164 BIN29, Dec 9, 2015
  5. xufan02

    xufan02 Initiate (0) Jul 11, 2015 Michigan

    They are giving numbers and wristbands at 6pm on Friday.
     
    #165 xufan02, Dec 9, 2015
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  6. dthrift3

    dthrift3 Initiate (0) Apr 7, 2015 Michigan

    Arriving between 8 and 9 on Friday night to set up the tent. I know they are passing out the order forms at 6pm, but we will still be there to share good beers and good times with our BA friends!
     
    #166 dthrift3, Dec 10, 2015
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  7. core42

    core42 Pooh-Bah (1,862) May 5, 2010 Michigan
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    Why?
    They don't open until 11am & have asked that people not make a line.
    Beyond that, the first ~450 people get everything that they want so lines are unnecessary this year
     
    #167 core42, Dec 10, 2015
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  8. bshadley7

    bshadley7 Devotee (375) May 31, 2014 Illinois
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    ^says every person that got to a beer event and was like wtf!!!!
     
    #168 bshadley7, Dec 10, 2015
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  9. dthrift3

    dthrift3 Initiate (0) Apr 7, 2015 Michigan

    From what I saw on FB they said do not line up until 7am Friday Morning, that's it.
     
    #169 dthrift3, Dec 10, 2015
  10. core42

    core42 Pooh-Bah (1,862) May 5, 2010 Michigan
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    The actual quote is "We don't want lines, but unfortunately we have to prepare for them. People will NOT be allowed to line-up until 7 am Friday morning in the Beer Garten when staff will be present."
     
    #170 core42, Dec 10, 2015
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  11. cwxc818

    cwxc818 Pundit (781) Mar 12, 2008 Ohio
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    Check my math but I think if each person filled out an order with the full allotment you would need to have this order # (or lower) to get the following:

    2015 BBA Plead the 5th: 1,281 cases / 2 case limit = #640
    2015 Rum BA 4 Elf Winter Warmer    : 1,614 - 4 packs / 3: 4 pack limit = #538
    2014 Vintage BBA Plead the 5th    : 968 - 4 packs / 2: 4 pack limit = #484
    2015 Double BA BourbRum Plead the 5th    : 933 - 4 packs / 2: 4 pack limit = #466
    2015 BBA Sarsaparilla 666 Stout    : 1005 - 4 packs / 2: 4 pack limit = #502

    It would technically be an even higher order # considering not every order will have a full allotment for each beer.
     
    #171 cwxc818, Dec 10, 2015
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  12. Dontcounttoday

    Dontcounttoday Initiate (0) Apr 23, 2010 Illinois

    A good solution to selfish asses that line up before the asked time, is to skip every one of them when giving out tickets.
     
    #172 Dontcounttoday, Dec 10, 2015
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  13. Helikoopter

    Helikoopter Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2014 Canada (ON)

    So based on those numbers....arrive at 3AM, score your allotment a solid 15 hours later....

    Arriving around noon means I should get my cases around midnight, or Wednesday?
     
    #173 Helikoopter, Dec 10, 2015
  14. prior2two

    prior2two Maven (1,490) Oct 18, 2013 Illinois
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    I have to imagine if you show up before 5, you'll be fine. Lincoln Park binnys had about 800 people in line for BCS, and that's the biggest release in the country. Granted, it's different, but not everyone buys $260 (or up to around $400-$450 if you max out) worth of beer at 4-Elf. That's a ton of money. A great number buy 1 or 2 4-packs of bbot5 and call it a day.
     
    #174 prior2two, Dec 10, 2015
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  15. BaseballNBeer

    BaseballNBeer Crusader (490) Apr 22, 2015 Michigan
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    Which makes someone arriving at 10 AM Thursday a ridiculous person.
     
    #175 BaseballNBeer, Dec 10, 2015
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  16. core42

    core42 Pooh-Bah (1,862) May 5, 2010 Michigan
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    Exactly...this year DH has done everything they can to not have a line, there is plenty to go around. My first 4Elf was 2 years ago & I was order ~325 & was one of the last ones to get BBPt5th & now 2 years later almost double that amount can get 2 cases

    I'm all for bottle sharing & plan on doing it after 6pm when I can find a spot in the spacious bier garten to set up & meet friends for shares & stories but I don't plan on getting there until 5pm or so
     
    #176 core42, Dec 10, 2015
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  17. prior2two

    prior2two Maven (1,490) Oct 18, 2013 Illinois
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    I think the fact that while bbpt5 decreased, everything else increased, so it's no longer "fuck it, I'll mark everything", which could mean a $400 tab.

    Honestly, all I care about is bbpt5, but it is nice that you don't have to be one of the first 200 or so people to buy the other stuff.
     
    #177 prior2two, Dec 10, 2015
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  18. dthrift3

    dthrift3 Initiate (0) Apr 7, 2015 Michigan

    That is the best plan in my book. Going for the share, and the good times. Looking forward to it. Safe travels everyone!
     
    #178 dthrift3, Dec 10, 2015
  19. craigo19

    craigo19 Zealot (697) Oct 12, 2009 Michigan

    I plan on only getting may be half of the allotments for everything at the max, but plan on spending Friday in Marshall Christmas shopping for the wife before I get in line.
     
    #179 craigo19, Dec 10, 2015
  20. Lansman

    Lansman Savant (1,116) Mar 19, 2011 Missouri
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    This, except maybe 5 PM on Saturday, not Friday. The vast majority of folks are only there to buy maybe a case or two of BBPt5, and if you're buying the other stuff, well, then you haven't been paying attention to the warnings of a lot of folks (myself included) with regard to the quality of the stuff. We'll be seeing a whole lot of folks here on Sunday/Monday saying 'walked up on Saturday night, grabbed a case (didn't wait in line), enjoyed the party, ate duck tongue, great time overall, looking forward to next year.'
     
    #180 Lansman, Dec 10, 2015
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