IPA Fest: Brooklyn (Saturday, September 14, 2019)

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  1. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,254) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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    Hello Brooklyn! Our popular IPA Fest is back and headed to your borough on Saturday, September 14, 2019! Like last year's sold out IPA Fest in Boston, this tribute to hoppy beers—from bitter to hazy and juicy to sour—will focus exclusively on India Pale Ales (and a few India Pale Lagers). Hosted by BeerAdvocate, presented by Dogfish Head, and held at the Brooklyn Expo Center, the one day festival will span two sessions and feature over 50 breweries pouring nearly 200 beers.

    TICKETS + BEER LINEUP:
    https://www.beeradvocate.com/ipa/

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    Looking forward to seeing many of you there, and thanks for your support!
     
  2. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,254) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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    Updates:
    • We're now at 50 breweries! https://www.beeradvocate.com/ipa/
    • Taking what we learned from VIP at IPA Fest: Boston and Extreme Beer Fest, @Jason and I are personally curating some VIP-only beers to be poured in the lounge. We plan on doing a meet & greet with VIP, too. More to follow...
    Looking forward to seeing 2,000 or so of you there! And thanks for your support!
     
  3. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,254) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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    Update: VIP tickets are sold out. General tickets remain for both sessions. And we're now at 52 breweries.
     
  4. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,254) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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  5. cambabeer

    cambabeer Pooh-Bah (2,646) Dec 29, 2010 New York
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    I snoozed, I loozed - any chance more VIP slots will open? Guessing I should just buy the GA before those go too
     
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  6. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,254) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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    We kept the number of VIP tickets low to be safe. There's always a chance that we might release a handful more, but it wouldn't be until we're much closer to the fest and not a guarantee.
     
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  7. Ice_Cream_And_IPAs

    Ice_Cream_And_IPAs Initiate (0) Jul 16, 2016 New York

    If more VIP tickets end up getting released closer to the fest, would regular ticket holders be able to upgrade by paying the difference?

    Moving to NYC in August and psyched to finally make it to a BA festival.
     
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  8. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,254) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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    We'd definitely take a look at accommodating those who've already purchase tickets.
     
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  10. deleted_user_995920

    deleted_user_995920 Initiate (0) Jun 4, 2015

    Any chance of getting VIP tickets still?
     
  11. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,254) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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    Yes. We're working on making some available for Society members, and we'll accommodate those who may have already purchased tickets. More to follow...
     
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  12. BigJuice83

    BigJuice83 Initiate (0) Jul 16, 2019

    Is their any lodging discounts.
     
  13. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,254) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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    We don't have any lodging discounts.
     
  14. EcurbTheProphet

    EcurbTheProphet Initiate (0) Jun 12, 2014 Washington

    Oh... Dear me...

    The question posed by "BA" was... "Brooklyn or Boston," which would you rather attend?

    Well... I live in SEATTLE! We really DON'T CARE about Boston and New Yawk, to be honest with you. HOWEVER, that said, here is how I deal with the CULTURE that has come out of Boston and New Yawk!...

    When I order a pizza from Pagliacci's I get a, "half and half,"... Half Brooklyn Bridge, half South Boston.

    AND I DRINK SEATTLE BEER!!!!!

    (and so should you)

    And THAT is how I answer the question... "Boston or Brooklyn." Thank you for the pizza suggestions, they are fantastic... BUT... I'll drink SEATTLE beer... Thank you very much. And THAT combo is SUPERB!!!
     
  15. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,254) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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    Cool story. Thanks for sharing.
     
  16. cambabeer

    cambabeer Pooh-Bah (2,646) Dec 29, 2010 New York
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    I know we're still about 6 weeks out... couple questions. I know you guys ended up reaching out for volunteers for Funk this year, any chance you'll need helping hands for this one? Also, I know it's been mentioned, but want to make sure I don't miss the train on any second round of VIP tickets, is that still a plan? Super excited for this fest! Cheers!
     
  17. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,254) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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    Yes. I believe that we'll be reaching out to some local Society members to join our Fest Crew (not volunteer).
    We hope to release another round of VIP tickets to Society members. It'll be a very limited amount.

    Updates to follow soon...
     
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  18. algebeeric_topology

    algebeeric_topology Pooh-Bah (2,028) Dec 30, 2014 Florida
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    Yo, let's pick a spot son. There aren't that many NYC spots, let alone beer spots, that can accommodate more than 4 people.
     
  19. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,254) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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    Sounds like we'll be taking over Barcade. More to follow...
     
  20. cambabeer

    cambabeer Pooh-Bah (2,646) Dec 29, 2010 New York
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    That'd be sweet - how do I make sure I'm on the list to be reached out to? I'd love to sign up!

    Nice! Great choice!
     
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