Armsby Abbey's Founders Breakfast & Stout Fest

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  1. brewtechnik

    brewtechnik Crusader (468) Aug 31, 2011 New Hampshire
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    Anyone lucky enough to get seats to Saturday's breakfast? I was fortunate enough to make it onto the waiting list and got the call today saying we're in! Never been before but heard it's awesome. Looks like both KBS and CBS will be served...hopefully there will be some left over for any of you stout fest attendees planning to come in following the breakfast...
    BTW, the Stout Fest lineup is insane!! However, think a few Porters snuck into the line up :slight_smile:
    http://armsbyabbey.com/2013/03/stoutfest-413-414/
     
    #1 brewtechnik, Apr 11, 2013
  2. chippo33

    chippo33 Pooh-Bah (1,993) Feb 29, 2012 Vermont
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    I'll be there again this year, stoutfest lineup is a little weak so far, but I'm hoping they are just not announcing the goodies until Saturday.
     
    #2 chippo33, Apr 12, 2013
  3. brewtechnik

    brewtechnik Crusader (468) Aug 31, 2011 New Hampshire
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    Do you mean relative to last year, or just weak in general?
    Really looking forward to KBS & CBS, Obviously, but these are some hard hitters too:
    Evil twin Imperial Biscotti Break​
    Hill Farmstead Birth of Tragedy​
    Hoppin’ Frog BORIS​
    Allagash Bourbon Black 2011​
    2010 De Molen SSS​
    Haandbryggeriet Dark Force​
    2011 Smuttynose Imperial Stout​
    Jolly Pumpkin Madrugada Obscura​
     
    #3 brewtechnik, Apr 12, 2013
  4. Jnorton00

    Jnorton00 Maven (1,338) Apr 13, 2007 Massachusetts

    They indeed did but since they're awesome beers I think we can look the other way! They snuck black biscuit in the line up the first two years which was great too! I'll be sitting at the first bar seat is anyone wants to come say hi.
     
    #4 Jnorton00, Apr 12, 2013
  5. Fujii13

    Fujii13 Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2011 New York

    I got shitfaced the night before and slept right through the Founders Breakfast ticket sales. Definitely pissed at myself.

    Trying to convince some friends to go on Saturday but it's also our buddies birthday party / bottle share that night locally so I'm not getting many takers. Might make a hungover trek out there on Sunday, worst case.
     
    #5 Fujii13, Apr 12, 2013
  6. jomobono

    jomobono Savant (1,148) Mar 12, 2012 Massachusetts

    I shall also be there. I'll be the fat guy with facial hair at the bar.
     
    #6 jomobono, Apr 12, 2013
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  7. Fujii13

    Fujii13 Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2011 New York

    Well that really narrows it down in this circle.
     
    #7 Fujii13, Apr 12, 2013
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  8. Trevdawg

    Trevdawg Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2012 New Hampshire

    SHHHHHHHHHH no one is supposed to know this is happening. Making the line longer for us :stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #8 Trevdawg, Apr 12, 2013
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  9. brewtechnik

    brewtechnik Crusader (468) Aug 31, 2011 New Hampshire
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    Hahaa! Oh man...did the same thing last year!! This year I literally called 150 times trying to get through....busy - busy - busy. Finally after the better part of an hour, got through to the waiting list. I don't think I've ever worked so hard for beer, lol! But think it was just to make up for last year's blunder.
     
    #9 brewtechnik, Apr 12, 2013
  10. jomobono

    jomobono Savant (1,148) Mar 12, 2012 Massachusetts

    I'll be drinking stout.
     
    #10 jomobono, Apr 12, 2013
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  11. BumpkinBrewer

    BumpkinBrewer Pundit (993) Jan 6, 2010 Massachusetts

    According to your avatar, you have hair so you'll stand out like a sore thumb.
     
    #11 BumpkinBrewer, Apr 12, 2013
  12. mmcgrath

    mmcgrath Zealot (546) Mar 3, 2003 Massachusetts

    Has there been an entry line in years past? Not sure if I've braved this particular crowd, but was hoping to swing by later in the day.
     
    #12 mmcgrath, Apr 12, 2013
  13. jomobono

    jomobono Savant (1,148) Mar 12, 2012 Massachusetts

    Last year it was crowded right at 12 but then the Founders Breakfast crowd left about an hour or so after that and it opened up a bit. But I also think NERAX was going on at the same time.
     
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  14. Nickfellow007

    Nickfellow007 Initiate (0) Feb 22, 2011 Rhode Island

    It looks like it'll be around 35-40 degrees tomorrow morning when us non-breakfast folks will be waiting in line for StoutFest. Honestly, can people with past experience give us a decent idea of when to get in line, and how long it took to get in once the doors opened? The good thing is that the rain will have passed and should be a nice sunny morning!!!
     
    #14 Nickfellow007, Apr 12, 2013
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  15. Trevdawg

    Trevdawg Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2012 New Hampshire

    If you're in line at 11 am you will probably make it in right at 12 when the doors open. the Abbey has to keep track of how many they let in due to Fire Capacity but they allowed like 25-30 people in right at 12 (i was the last person they let in). Leaving another 15-20 in line that probably got in 20 minutes later.
     
    #15 Trevdawg, Apr 12, 2013
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  16. theKman

    theKman Initiate (0) Dec 15, 2008 New Hampshire

    I did the same damn thing.
     
    #16 theKman, Apr 12, 2013
  17. Nickfellow007

    Nickfellow007 Initiate (0) Feb 22, 2011 Rhode Island

    Thank you for the info! Much appreciated.
     
    #17 Nickfellow007, Apr 12, 2013
  18. Psychmusic

    Psychmusic Pundit (992) Jun 22, 2012 Massachusetts

    I literally called over 1000 times between me and my girlfriend. Got the last 2 tickets. As a courtesy to those waiting in line (and to my wallet) I only plan to have one beer after the breakfast and then head out.
     
    #18 Psychmusic, Apr 12, 2013
  19. blckout20

    blckout20 Initiate (0) May 24, 2012 Connecticut

    I will be there...really looking forward to a delicious weekend.
     
    #19 blckout20, Apr 12, 2013
  20. darkandhoppy

    darkandhoppy Savant (1,099) Dec 26, 2008 Connecticut

    I did the redial shuffle again this year and got in for the first time in 3 years trying. Way psyched! Last year we got in line for Stoutfest about 10:30 and drooled against the windows at the deliciousness being served. This year we're inside for the Breakfast and will probably stay around for a while after. I'll be the other fat guy. No beard but a pony tail and a pretty wife who may look overwealmed by all the delicious rich food.

    As for this year's line-up looking weak? I don't think so. Would I love to see Parabola on there again? Sure as shit! Other than that, there's more than plenty to get me in trouble for the afternoon. I've had Odin's Tipple before and it's simply AMAZING! What can you say about 2 different HF offerings? The Boris, Amager, Biscotti & Nekron look amazing. Tomorrow will be an awesome day :slight_smile:
     
    #20 darkandhoppy, Apr 12, 2013
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