GABF - 2012 Festival Floorplan

Already have it printed out with some highlighting...to much?

 

I did the same thing last year, including listing specific beers to look for/prioritize at each respective brewery of interest.

So no, and perhaps not enough!

 

Haha I can relate, last year I made a beer cheat sheet that was a small piece of paper with the breweries I wanted to try, with locations, and a list of beers I had to try.

 

Wish they had a map of what brewers / owners / brewery reps will be behind their booths ...

 

Do they ever release an online list of beers available there?

 

They will release the list on the App Thursday night. I've never seen an online list of beers though.

 

I forget when/exactly where but a list is definitely posted online. I had looked up specific beers without the use of an app.

I agree, though the rockstars like Calagione would draw huge lines and hold up things if everyone knew when to look for them. Fwiw I can verify that the breweries were told that more participation/on-hand reps were expected at the booths this year. So other than Saturday evening there ought to be someone from each brewery on hand at all times, though that certainly doesn't mean brewmasters and owners though...

 

The Full Pint has been releases pour lists for the last month or so for various breweries... http://thefullpint.com/events/gabf-...on-works-marin-brewing-and-full-sail-brewing/

 

Russian River is pouring some nice beers this year (others are, too, this one just stood out):

Framboise For A Cure
Toronado 25th Anniversary
Row 2 Hill 56
Pliny the Elder
HopTime Harvest Ale (pouring)
Supplication
Beatification

 

They released the beer list on the GABF website last year I am pretty sure. I remember taking a look at the 20 or so pages and getting pumped. Its usually a couple days before.

 

You sure are all are being poured and not just entered? Why does it say "pouring" next to HopTime Harvest? I hope you're right as I've been wanting to experience Beatification for a long while now...

 

Pouring, see http://thefullpint.com/events/gabf-2012-roundup-oskar-blues-russian-river-and-new-holland-brewing/

Russian River Brewing
Russian River will be entering the following beers into competition as well as pouring at the festival
Framboise For A Cure
Toronado 25th Anniversary
Row 2 Hill 56
Pliny the Elder
HopTime Harvest Ale (pouring)
Supplication
Beatification
Benediction (judging only)

 

The Beatification was at last years Fest so I wouldn't be surprised if they brought it again this year. I am pumped for the Supplication as its one of my favorite sours. Russian River will be one of my first stops for sure.

 

You and me and 49,998 other people

 

Easy, since the booths with the lines are usually the ones with the rare stuff.

This time I swear I'm going to throw punches if someone tries to knock glass from my hand. I don't care if I'm kicked out by security.

 

I just peed a little. . . I mean. . .

 

I got your back on that one ... worst GABF trend of last year.

 

The 2011 beer list is available online for anyone who may be interested. Not sure when 2012 will be posted.