2012 ABR Program available now

Oh & Dave always brings the goods so check out Daves Brew Farm

 

There was no vanilla last year, just regular BCBS.

 

It was 2 years ago. They also had Coffee IIRC.

 

I'm a bit disappointed with the Founders and Deschutes line-ups, maybe they will bring out some unlisted stuff....who knows. Outside of that outstanding brews. Lucid doing some crazy shit too....

 

I just can't believe Lucid isn't bringing Camo. Ruins the whole event for me...

 

LOL, yes, drain pour rule violator for sure. Have to give them a second chance though to be fair.

 

Don't worry......Deschutes will be pouring some beers that aren't listed in the program. We will have a stash of goodies we will be opening throughout the day. Times will be posted for all on our chalkboard. Stop by and say hi! -Derek

 

Good to hear. I made the comment solely on what was published in the program....All i know is that Deschutes had a rocking line up last year with 3 black buttes. =) Of course, Abyss is always stellar.

 

A small note in the program I haven't seen mentioned yet...there will be a special in person pre-sale for next year's abr at the all pints north fest. Very savvy.

 

Not to mention your can buy a set of tickets for all 3 events (at a discount?) on december 10

 

Did that even sell out this year?

I do like the idea of buying all 3 at once though as a package deal.

 

Haven't been to one of these in a few years...how are lines these days?

 

Not bad at all. You'll wait 5-15 min for the limited release pours that happen at certain times, but that's even a stretch. Average wait time is usually less than a minute.

Last year I waited 5-15min for beers like BA Darkness, Surly 2, 3 & 4 and BCBS. Everything else was walk up & drink.

 

Does anyone know if the actual booklet program that's available on site on Saturday will be updated or different in any way from the one that came out today? Last year bcbs and deschutes xxi and xxii were in the booklet; can't remember if they were announced beforehand.

 

Doubt it will be updated. It will be like a treasure hunt to see if anything else pops up

 

At least New Belgium is bringing draft beers. SN is just bringing a bunch of bottles..

 

I'm also bummed about Founders. They brought a ton of great stuff (KBS) to GTofMW just a month ago. Plus Goose Island had their barrel academy. I wish we would get some of that treatment here.

 

Both Founders & Goose Island have brought great stuff in the past. Don't count them out until you're on the grounds.

 

OMG, we are soooo lucky! Jolly Pumpkin is brining TWO of their beers...god they suck a fat one.

Surly, Fitgers, Lucid, and Bell's stepped up but not too many others. Looking forward to the fest but a little dissappointed in some of the other breweries. Oh well, I'm sure it will be a great time anyway.

See you all there...most likely all in the Surly line for their releases.

 

CW looked good