How many BAs have you met in real life?

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  1. TheIPAHunter

    TheIPAHunter Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,026) Aug 12, 2007 California
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    I've talked to a few, yet have only ever met one. He needs no introduction: @PatrickCT. I'm hoping to meet some others soon, specifically, @Roguer. What's the point of this thread? I guess I never realized that there were so many others, like me, that have a deep appreciation for good beer. And, guess what, we're pretty normal. For the most part. Shout outs to @cavedave, I'm coming, sir. If you're in CT and close by, let's have a drink!
     
    #1 TheIPAHunter, Nov 29, 2015
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  2. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    I've met a bunch of the regulars in the NW forum. In fact about 30 of us got together for a bottle share back in July. There are several BAs, who, though we've never met face-to-face, I've developed friendships with.
     
    #2 BBThunderbolt, Nov 29, 2015
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  3. gatheredwaters

    gatheredwaters Pooh-Bah (1,807) May 1, 2014 Vermont
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    Real life ruins the mystique.
     
    #3 gatheredwaters, Nov 29, 2015
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  4. Brolo75

    Brolo75 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,134) Aug 10, 2013 California
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    Counting myself, I've only met one BA. I would love to get together for a bottle share with other BAs in my area but I'm really busy so it most likely would never happen for me.
     
    #4 Brolo75, Nov 29, 2015
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  5. chrisjws

    chrisjws Grand Pooh-Bah (3,302) Dec 3, 2014 California
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    At this point, zero. Haven't had time and all that nor gone out of my way to meet up with anyone.
     
    #5 chrisjws, Nov 29, 2015
  6. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    A ton.
     
    #6 UCLABrewN84, Nov 29, 2015
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  7. darthmiles

    darthmiles Initiate (0) May 14, 2009 Rhode Island

    I believe I have been in the same bar at the same time as several, like most competent "agents in the field" we maintained our anonymity. :sunglasses::sunglasses::sunglasses:
     
    #7 darthmiles, Nov 29, 2015
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  8. Rochefort10nh

    Rochefort10nh Pooh-Bah (1,840) Sep 30, 2005 New Hampshire
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    Literally between more than 50 festivals over the 14 years I've been on BA I'd estimate I've met 200+ BA members who I've actually conversed with. Most of them were pretty damn cool.
     
    #8 Rochefort10nh, Nov 29, 2015
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  9. nc41

    nc41 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
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    Maybe 4, two were in Vt of all places at the Black Back Pub.
     
    #9 nc41, Nov 29, 2015
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  10. ninjembro

    ninjembro Zealot (748) Jun 17, 2014 Maryland
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    Quite a few. Too lazy to count for sure but it's probably in the range of 30-40
     
    #10 ninjembro, Nov 29, 2015
  11. StartedwithSAM

    StartedwithSAM Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2015 Virginia

    I think 0, but then again who ever really knows
     
    #11 StartedwithSAM, Nov 29, 2015
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  12. Brolo75

    Brolo75 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,134) Aug 10, 2013 California
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    Yes, anonymity is nice.
     
    #12 Brolo75, Nov 29, 2015
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  13. PatrickCT

    PatrickCT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,776) Feb 18, 2015 Connecticut

    Let's start a regular meet up of Gen X Connecticut beer lovers!
     
    #13 PatrickCT, Nov 29, 2015
  14. TheIPAHunter

    TheIPAHunter Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,026) Aug 12, 2007 California
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    I have been the king of anonymity for years. There's much more to life. If we can bond on here, we can certainly bond in person. Advocates, hear me now and believe me later. Tonight is the night we break down these chains of oppression. No longer will we be seduced by the shadows of the interwebs. Tonight, we come out of hiding! OK, these IPAs are REALLY talking to me now. Cheers.
     
    #14 TheIPAHunter, Nov 29, 2015
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  15. PatrickCT

    PatrickCT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,776) Feb 18, 2015 Connecticut

    I have hungout with @TheIPAHunter. He gave me my first Julius. Pretty sick. My crew is small but fierce. Cheers.
     
    #15 PatrickCT, Nov 29, 2015
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  16. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    It's not that hard to arrange a share, or even just a get-together at a given brewery or bar. DO IT!!!
     
    #16 BBThunderbolt, Nov 29, 2015
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  17. PatrickCT

    PatrickCT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,776) Feb 18, 2015 Connecticut

    The IPAs must be getting to you because you forgot about meeting @Moneypenny. :slight_frown: I won't tell her.
     
    #17 PatrickCT, Nov 29, 2015
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  18. jmich24

    jmich24 Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2010 Michigan

    Wait, this isn't real life?
     
    #18 jmich24, Nov 29, 2015
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  19. gatheredwaters

    gatheredwaters Pooh-Bah (1,807) May 1, 2014 Vermont
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    That's a large statement
     
    #19 gatheredwaters, Nov 29, 2015
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  20. TheIPAHunter

    TheIPAHunter Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,026) Aug 12, 2007 California
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    Moneypenny is awesome. The two of you are awesome. Forgive the omit.
     
    #20 TheIPAHunter, Nov 29, 2015
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