Nerax North November 1-3, 2012

Can someone point me to a list of the beers? For some reason I can't find it.

 

http://www.nerax.org/north/us-beers.html
http://www.nerax.org/north/uk-beers.html

 

Thanks!

 

Awesome. I picked up tickets for 12 to 5 on Saturday. Do the advance tickets come in the mail before the fest, or can you print them out?

 

The fact that the NERAX industry session and the GIBF judging are happening at the same time is killing me. That Oxbow cask is gonna haunt me.....gotta get some, don't know how I'll make it happen.

 

I am not sure, but I doubt they get mailed at this point (3 days away). If it is not clear on the website, you should email them.

 

From the NERAX website: No physical tickets are issued. When you order your tickets your name will be added to the Will Call list at the door. Please come to the Will Call Line at the festival.

 

Thanks guys. I searched last night, but had trouble finding that info.

 

How long is the wait typically (specifically Saturday day) if you buy tickets there at the new venue? A few of my buddies missed out on online tickets.

 

In my experience, if you show up anytime in the first hour after doors open for Saturday afternoon sessions, you can get right in. For example, I've walked up at 12:45 and bought a ticket, with no wait.

On a related note, if you show up right when the doors open at noon, there's usually a line to wait through -- whether you have tickets or not -- so it's not a bad idea to just aim for 12:20 or 12:30, to give the line a chance to thin out.

 

I don't think there were any waits on Thursday or Friday, but I have heard that Saturday pre-sales were much higher, possibly "sold out". So, I would advise arrive before the start of a session on Saturday (30 min early or more) to be sure to get in. I am just estimating, though.

 

Good mix of US and UK beers (and couple ciders) on Friday, lots of options to choose from. Nice to hang with some old school BAs and long time NERAX supporters, hope this one works out well for the fest organizers.

 

Came in on Saturday with a group of people and didn't have any trouble getting in. Good times were had by all, and some great beers were enjoyed. I particularly liked the Welsh Warrior (cider) by the Gwynt y ddraid Brewery, Hobson's Old Henry, and the Mayflower Porter. It was a little thinner than the Spring, but I guess with moving the venue and all that it's not too surprising...

 

I went on Friday night, first time NERAXer. Fantastic event. Loved the chill atmosphere. I was suprised to find that the Ipswich 5 Mile Hop Harvest IPA was my favorite of the lot. Will be interesting to see what the non-cask version tastes like as it just came out.

Wrote a little piece on the experience here. http://www.packiemchophead.com/2012/11/do-real-men-drink-real-ale.html

 

I believe that the version of Ipswich 5 Mile Hop Harvest IPA at NERAX was dry-hopped, in which case the bottled version will probably taste different. I don't have my program in front of me, so someone correct me if I am wrong about the dry-hopping.

 

I think the Nerax North website has the same info as the program (but I could be wrong). Here's the description -- no specific mention of dry hopping:
5 Mile Hop Harvest IPA is a local-ingredient sourced IPA with hops from Ipswich, MA and Malts from Essex, MA. The intensely hoppy floral aroma is followed by a big bouquet of cascade and other American hops with a finish that's sure to delight IPA lovers!