Northern Lights Rare beerfest 2016

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  1. Beeryurt

    Beeryurt Zealot (617) Mar 8, 2013 Wisconsin
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    After going to this last year all other beerfests are dead to me, bought my tickets the day they came out and now just waiting for the beer list to start getting posted. Only half of the 1k tickets left from what they have said on facebook. Anyone heard any rumors yet of who is going to be there this year?
     
    #1 Beeryurt, Dec 12, 2015
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  2. jakemn91

    jakemn91 Pooh-Bah (2,172) Jun 14, 2013 New Mexico
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    I'm really hoping TG makes an appearance with some stouts. I have not heard that they'll be there, but it's possible since we got distro now.
     
    #2 jakemn91, Dec 12, 2015
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  3. mothman

    mothman Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,016) Jun 21, 2007 Minnesota
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    You going there? Really thinking about pulling the trigger on this one. Could get a few new ticks haha.
     
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  4. HomeBrewed

    HomeBrewed Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2006 Minnesota

    I'm intrigued, but $100 is a lot to spend without knowing which breweries and beers will be there.
     
    #4 HomeBrewed, Dec 12, 2015
  5. NIN1988

    NIN1988 Initiate (0) Oct 9, 2013 South Dakota

    I would guess it'll be very similar to last year. The price tag is hefty, but everyone does a great job at bringing some very good beers. I had to purchase mine already to make sure they didn't run out.
     
    #5 NIN1988, Dec 12, 2015
  6. jakemn91

    jakemn91 Pooh-Bah (2,172) Jun 14, 2013 New Mexico
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    Yes! I'll be there. I'm looking forward to it. You should get a ticket.
     
    #6 jakemn91, Dec 12, 2015
  7. SasquatchB2

    SasquatchB2 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2015 Minnesota

    To those who went last year - is this the type of event where the most sought after kegs kick right away and People are sprinting to the priority booths?
     
    #7 SasquatchB2, Dec 12, 2015
  8. mothman

    mothman Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,016) Jun 21, 2007 Minnesota
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    Could end up being a mess if I go. I'll be sure to get my $100 worth of beer lol.
     
    #8 mothman, Dec 12, 2015
  9. jakemn91

    jakemn91 Pooh-Bah (2,172) Jun 14, 2013 New Mexico
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    I know what you mean. I certainly won't be driving myself home from this event haha
     
    #9 jakemn91, Dec 12, 2015
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  10. MisterMike

    MisterMike Initiate (0) Jun 2, 2014 Minnesota
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    Just bought a ticket! This looks awesome. Heard great things about it last year, too.
     
    #10 MisterMike, Dec 12, 2015
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  11. OrionsHunt

    OrionsHunt Zealot (584) Jul 17, 2011 Illinois
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    Link to last year's thread - http://www.beeradvocate.com/communi...ghts-rare-beer-fest-2015.255796/#post-3454746

    Surly was out of everything they brought half way into the event (due to them pouring like 4-5 ounces per glass which was way too much), but I don't remember anything else kicking right away. It was a great time and we are going back again this year.
     
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  12. BrettHead

    BrettHead Initiate (0) Sep 18, 2010 Nebraska

    Had a great time last year except for the reoccurring nightmares about those fried hops. Planning on coming back.
     
    #12 BrettHead, Dec 12, 2015
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  13. Beeryurt

    Beeryurt Zealot (617) Mar 8, 2013 Wisconsin
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    The only thing that kicked was I believe a vintage of darkness. My girlfriend had over 6 glasses of bourbon county vanilla, while I had way more pours of 2008 bcbs then I can remember. The longest I ever stood in line was maybe 5 mins, this is worth every penny of the ticket if you have ever been to a beerfest for 25 to 30 bucks that you stand in line for 40 mins only to have the chance of drinking an ipa, a oatmeal stout, or a "rare" blueberry beer. All of the brewers we got to meet were super nice, drinking starkeller with Jace from schell brewing while talked about his family brewing history, you can't put a price on perks like that

    Oh yea and every booth is priority booth!
     
    #13 Beeryurt, Dec 12, 2015
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  14. SDDLSK

    SDDLSK Initiate (0) Jan 25, 2015 Minnesota

    Grabbed tickets for the gf and I on Black Friday. This will be our second year, and anyone on the fence should just do it. The price seems steep, but it blows any and every other fest out of the water, worth every penny. We walked out the door last year making plans to attend this year. Not many brew fests can create that kind of experience.
     
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  15. Cibsie

    Cibsie Zealot (722) Jan 10, 2015 Minnesota
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    I really wish they would post full beer lists before tickets went on sale. The only thing that would get me to spend $100 on an event like this is a guarantee of rarities I've never had before. It pains me to say it, but if there was CBS, Vanilla Rye, Bramble, verticals of BCBS, Darkness, and KBS, etc, I would probably skip even though I absolutely love each and every one of those. Now on the other hand, if they're tapping Cherry Rye, OG Rare, or Mornin Delight, I'd pay double just to finally try any of them.
     
    #15 Cibsie, Dec 13, 2015
  16. JMN44

    JMN44 Pundit (809) Sep 19, 2013 Minnesota

    The line for GI BCBS Vanilla was five people at most. I had several. Best beer festival in MN easily.
     
    #16 JMN44, Dec 13, 2015
  17. Beeryurt

    Beeryurt Zealot (617) Mar 8, 2013 Wisconsin
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    or even better is getting to try a ton of beers you may have never even knew you wanted

    over 100 beers, they fill your snifter(yes you get a snifter, not a sample glass) over half full every time. If you went to a craft beer bar and ordered these many beers you are looking at over 8 to 10 bucks a glass.
     
    #17 Beeryurt, Dec 13, 2015
  18. HomeBrewed

    HomeBrewed Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2006 Minnesota

    Screw it, got my tickets! A hotel room will definitely be in order.
     
    #18 HomeBrewed, Dec 13, 2015
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  19. OrionsHunt

    OrionsHunt Zealot (584) Jul 17, 2011 Illinois
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    Wife and I did the same thing last year, made the night more enjoyable knowing that we would just walk back to the hotel once the event was over.
     
    #19 OrionsHunt, Dec 13, 2015
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  20. BrettHead

    BrettHead Initiate (0) Sep 18, 2010 Nebraska

    Stayed at that hotel you can see from the venue. Totally worth it. Also an easy walk to the green line for going to Surly!

    Recommend to any other out-of-towners.
     
    #20 BrettHead, Dec 13, 2015
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