2016 Michigan Brewer's Guild Summer Beer Festival

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  1. Blutz

    Blutz Devotee (378) Mar 25, 2014 Michigan
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    Good catch - I see those now. Guess I wasn't looking at the right breweries!
     
  2. cgalatis1121

    cgalatis1121 Initiate (0) Jul 8, 2016 Michigan

    I have 1 ticket for Saturday.
     
  3. cgalatis1121

    cgalatis1121 Initiate (0) Jul 8, 2016 Michigan

    I have one ticket available for Saturday.
     
  4. cgalatis1121

    cgalatis1121 Initiate (0) Jul 8, 2016 Michigan

    I have one ticket available for Saturday. If you are interested send me an email at cgalatis1121@gmail.com Thank you! payment can be handled through PayPal!
     
  5. PBR1966

    PBR1966 Initiate (0) Jul 24, 2010 Michigan

    1334 beers listed this year! I wonder if any other beer fest except the GABF in Denver are anywhere near this big?
     
  6. PBR1966

    PBR1966 Initiate (0) Jul 24, 2010 Michigan

    I have an extra ticket for Saturday if anybody needs one. Email me at paulwells@outlook.com. Can do paypal or meet up in line.
     
  7. Runninmixz

    Runninmixz Initiate (0) Sep 22, 2012 Michigan

    Cool will look for u
     
  8. Runninmixz

    Runninmixz Initiate (0) Sep 22, 2012 Michigan

    U pouring Sat?
     
  9. Cotton_27

    Cotton_27 Maven (1,462) Feb 22, 2013 Michigan
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    Seems like theres more double token beers then years before? Even seen a session IPA thats a 2 token lol
     
  10. tommyz

    tommyz Initiate (0) May 28, 2007 Michigan

    Yep, for Witchs Hat...3-4
     
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  11. LambicPentameter

    LambicPentameter Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2012 Nebraska

    Really bummed I'm going to end up missing this. Timing just turned out to be terrible for me Mrs. Lambic. Now how will I use my leftover tokens from last year!?

    Have fun everyone!
     
  12. FEUO

    FEUO Initiate (0) Jul 24, 2012 Canada (ON)

    Damn it. Knew I forgot something.
     
  13. Jmorey

    Jmorey Initiate (0) Feb 10, 2015 Michigan

    Are they pretty strict about taking tokens? First time going and most fests are pretty lax about it.
     
  14. Blutz

    Blutz Devotee (378) Mar 25, 2014 Michigan
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    Each brewery is different. Some are very lax (especially as the day wears on) and not pay much any attention, while some will actually wait for you to give them your token before handing over your beer.

    But generally in my experience, there have been more breweries that don't pay attention than do - that's why every year I leave with a handful of extra tokens. But this year seems to have a significant increase in the number of breweries requesting 2 tokens per sample, so I'm not sure how that may affect strictness.
     
  15. the_aluminum_monster

    the_aluminum_monster Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2015 Michigan

    Any recommendations on specific beers or breweries to try?

    I'm going tonight. Already plan on a few from Bell’s, Dark Horse, Odd Side, Short’s, and Witch’s Hat, but I was wondering about some of the smaller breweries. I prefer stouts and the wife likes sours, but I like all styles.
     
  16. Cobudzin

    Cobudzin Initiate (0) Nov 21, 2014 Michigan

    I have one ticket for sale for Satruday. Anyone interested e-mail me at cobudzin@yahoo.com
     
  17. Lazhal

    Lazhal Pooh-Bah (1,866) Mar 13, 2011 Michigan
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    I've had both sides of the coin over the last couple years. The best I can say is engage in a conversation, maybe even make em laugh and they will appreciate it. Many of them probably aren't getting paid. I even accidentally ran out of tokens at one point, and @tommyz was totally cool about it when I went digging through my pockets and came up empty at the WH tent. Thanks for the beer dude!
     
  18. tommyz

    tommyz Initiate (0) May 28, 2007 Michigan

    LOL! Was not me yesterday..Im there Today pouring from 3-4.....With that said, please drop your tokens...MBG is starting to check and watch because of the MLCC...Is it strict, you are not getting your beer? Dont believe so, but if they ask, just drop it...I hope to see a bunch of you today..Ill be the guy with the beard pouring..Get there early if you want the BA Beers, a bunch will blow really early..
     
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  19. Lazhal

    Lazhal Pooh-Bah (1,866) Mar 13, 2011 Michigan
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    This was last year. I think at the fall fest.
     
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  20. Mattmc1973

    Mattmc1973 Initiate (0) Jun 4, 2008 Michigan

    Guy with a beard at a beer fest? That narrows it down! :wink:
     
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