ABR 2014

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  1. billhelm

    billhelm Pundit (871) Feb 9, 2011 Minnesota

    there were probably some stragglers for an hour, but I'd say if you were not in there immediately at noon chances of getting shut out were high.
     
    #21 billhelm, Jul 29, 2014
  2. ToadiesForCody

    ToadiesForCody Initiate (0) Oct 30, 2013 Minnesota

    I spaced until 12:15 and then said "OH SHIT" When I got to the site it said that they were sold out but I wait and refreshed until some became available. Got my 2 tickets hip-hooray!!
     
    #22 ToadiesForCody, Jul 29, 2014
  3. DasBooot

    DasBooot Initiate (0) Jul 5, 2007 Minnesota

    Well at least there is the inevitability of the numerous "bought 8 too many. Oops!" Craigslist postings
     
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  4. ToadiesForCody

    ToadiesForCody Initiate (0) Oct 30, 2013 Minnesota

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  5. SipIt

    SipIt Pundit (752) Jul 18, 2013 Minnesota
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  6. ToadiesForCody

    ToadiesForCody Initiate (0) Oct 30, 2013 Minnesota

    Nope, they were 50 a piece. This frustrates me.
     
    #26 ToadiesForCody, Jul 29, 2014
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  7. Ol_Johnny_Skippelwicky

    Ol_Johnny_Skippelwicky Initiate (0) Feb 13, 2013 Minnesota

    Accidentally... :rolling_eyes:
     
    #27 Ol_Johnny_Skippelwicky, Jul 29, 2014
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  8. DasBooot

    DasBooot Initiate (0) Jul 5, 2007 Minnesota

    Already sent them a nasty email. Damn parasites.
     
    #28 DasBooot, Jul 29, 2014
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  9. nogophers

    nogophers Initiate (0) Jun 28, 2011 Minnesota

    I did the same.

    Ten tickets per person is way too high. Wasn't it 6 before?
     
    #29 nogophers, Jul 29, 2014
  10. EJJ1848

    EJJ1848 Initiate (0) Jun 24, 2013 Minnesota

    I know last year, there were a few people posting on here to get rid of tickets (closer to the date). If you want to get real adventurous, wait until day of and get them discounted.
     
    #30 EJJ1848, Jul 29, 2014
  11. billhelm

    billhelm Pundit (871) Feb 9, 2011 Minnesota

    This fest is already pushing it at $50.00 IMO.
     
    #31 billhelm, Jul 29, 2014
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  12. theCoder

    theCoder Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2011 Minnesota

    Especially if the line is anything like last year to get in. You may find someone towards the end who doesn't want to wait. That's why I didn't even bother to get tickets this year. I think I'll host my own beer fest. My cellar needs a clearing anyways.
     
    #32 theCoder, Jul 29, 2014
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  13. Yulles

    Yulles Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2009 Minnesota

    Is there a comparable fest that you think is a better value?

    All pints north is 35 but you have to spend a night in duluth or have a dd.
    St. Paul summer beer fest is 40 but not even close to the same level.
    The beer dabbler events are 40 but again, not in the same league.
    Don't get me started on the shock top/blue moon sponsored events that are in the 30-45 dollar range.

    I'm not saying it is perfect as they royally screwed up the entrance last year, but quality vs. price it beats out everything else.
     
    #33 Yulles, Jul 29, 2014
  14. MNAle

    MNAle Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2011 Minnesota

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  15. maximum12

    maximum12 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,686) Jan 21, 2008 Minnesota
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    Shit. Work got in the way, which should never happen. I'll be on the lookout for tickets, would hate to break up our run of attendance at ABR.
     
    #35 maximum12, Jul 29, 2014
  16. FourBetter

    FourBetter Initiate (0) Nov 12, 2010 Minnesota

    My group has several extra tickets and we'll sell them at face value. Shoot me a BM if you find yourself needing one.
     
    #36 FourBetter, Jul 29, 2014
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  17. wuuin

    wuuin Initiate (0) May 16, 2007 Minnesota

    $50 will get you like 3 special poors at some bars (looking east), I'd say this fest is def worth the money.
     
    #37 wuuin, Jul 29, 2014
  18. EJJ1848

    EJJ1848 Initiate (0) Jun 24, 2013 Minnesota

    I dont know about that. I had a 2-3 pours of Abyss, Dissident, Exodus... I drank my weight in Russian Roulette, and some other Great Beers. I got to try BA9k and some other beers I will never see again.
     
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  19. mnbearsfan

    mnbearsfan Initiate (0) Dec 25, 2009 Minnesota
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    I paid $65 for the Twin Ports Brew Fest. Total rip-off if you went for the beer. HOWEVER, since the Dropkick Murphy's played, I would have paid more. My wife took advantage of the Shock Top and Blue Moon though.
     
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  20. lonewolfcry

    lonewolfcry Pooh-Bah (1,994) Dec 7, 2007 Minnesota
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    I'm hoping that Ngon is there again this year.
    Those freaking spring rolls last year were AMAZING!
     
    #40 lonewolfcry, Jul 29, 2014
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