Hello Brooklyn! Our popular IPA Fest is back and headed to your borough on Saturday, September 14, 2019! Like last year's sold out IPA Fest in Boston, this tribute to hoppy beers—from bitter to hazy and juicy to sour—will focus exclusively on India Pale Ales (and a few India Pale Lagers). Hosted by BeerAdvocate, presented by Dogfish Head, and held at the Brooklyn Expo Center, the one day festival will span two sessions and feature over 50 breweries pouring nearly 200 beers. TICKETS + BEER LINEUP: https://www.beeradvocate.com/ipa/ MAP: Looking forward to seeing many of you there, and thanks for your support!
Updates: We're now at 50 breweries! https://www.beeradvocate.com/ipa/ Taking what we learned from VIP at IPA Fest: Boston and Extreme Beer Fest, @Jason and I are personally curating some VIP-only beers to be poured in the lounge. We plan on doing a meet & greet with VIP, too. More to follow... Looking forward to seeing 2,000 or so of you there! And thanks for your support!
Update: VIP tickets are sold out. General tickets remain for both sessions. And we're now at 52 breweries.
Dreams do come true. Hill Farmstead just confirmed. So make that 53 breweries now. https://www.beeradvocate.com/ipa/
I snoozed, I loozed - any chance more VIP slots will open? Guessing I should just buy the GA before those go too
We kept the number of VIP tickets low to be safe. There's always a chance that we might release a handful more, but it wouldn't be until we're much closer to the fest and not a guarantee.
If more VIP tickets end up getting released closer to the fest, would regular ticket holders be able to upgrade by paying the difference? Moving to NYC in August and psyched to finally make it to a BA festival.
Save the date! We'll be hosting the official pre-party on Friday, September 13. https://www.beeradvocate.com/events/info/85489/ Location to be announced.
Yes. We're working on making some available for Society members, and we'll accommodate those who may have already purchased tickets. More to follow...
Oh... Dear me... The question posed by "BA" was... "Brooklyn or Boston," which would you rather attend? Well... I live in SEATTLE! We really DON'T CARE about Boston and New Yawk, to be honest with you. HOWEVER, that said, here is how I deal with the CULTURE that has come out of Boston and New Yawk!... When I order a pizza from Pagliacci's I get a, "half and half,"... Half Brooklyn Bridge, half South Boston. AND I DRINK SEATTLE BEER!!!!! (and so should you) And THAT is how I answer the question... "Boston or Brooklyn." Thank you for the pizza suggestions, they are fantastic... BUT... I'll drink SEATTLE beer... Thank you very much. And THAT combo is SUPERB!!!
I know we're still about 6 weeks out... couple questions. I know you guys ended up reaching out for volunteers for Funk this year, any chance you'll need helping hands for this one? Also, I know it's been mentioned, but want to make sure I don't miss the train on any second round of VIP tickets, is that still a plan? Super excited for this fest! Cheers!
Yes. I believe that we'll be reaching out to some local Society members to join our Fest Crew (not volunteer). We hope to release another round of VIP tickets to Society members. It'll be a very limited amount. Updates to follow soon...
Yo, let's pick a spot son. There aren't that many NYC spots, let alone beer spots, that can accommodate more than 4 people.
That'd be sweet - how do I make sure I'm on the list to be reached out to? I'd love to sign up! Nice! Great choice!
Stoked to have... Anton's Dumplings: the best Russian dumplings in NYC. STUF'D: does gourmet sandwiches unlike any you've had before. Inspired by French toast, we stuff our twice baked panko-parmesan crusted challah bread with different house proteins that will awaken all your tastebuds! The High Roller Lobster Co.: Fresh lobster rolls from Portland, ME on fresh brioche. ...joining us with their tasty eats!
Hi everyone, I'm working on this "beer planner" for the IPA Fest. More updates coming. LMK your thoughts / ideas. If I get the floor map in time, will try to overlay selections. ipafest2019 dot vizandfizz dot com Not letting me submit the URL so sorry for the above format. Looks best on phone ...
You can buy one right now. We released a very limited number for both sessions this morning. Check out the fest page.
This Friday, Barcade is pulling out one of very few remaining kegs of 2010 Triticus, a beer that we originally brewed with Harpoon back in 2005. It was one of the first American Wheatwines ever brewed. https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/98/24064/
Update: Here's the map for those who need it now: We'll be distributing it as a one-sheet guide at the fest, too. Listed times are for general admission.
Just boarded the red-eye at LAX. Looking forward to seeing many of you tomorrow night at Barcade and even more of you Saturday!
