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Let's Talk TAP NY....

Discussion in 'US: New England' started by BarRoomHero88, Mar 20, 2015.

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  1. BarRoomHero88

    BarRoomHero88 Crusader (436) Jan 19, 2012 New York

    So, first off, who's all going? It's always a great time, a great crowd, and we look forward to it every year. I grew up and live in this part of the Hudson Valley, and think it's great that such a fun event is more or less in my back yard.
    That being said, this will be my 8th in a row, and I'm leaning towards it being my last. $75 with tax this year. We always get a hotel room, and make a weekend of it, even though Hunter is about 20 minutes from my house. We're paying almost $200 a night for a room this year, which to me, is goddamned ridiculous, especially considering that just about everywhere has a 2 night minimum.
    Sorry if this is a bit of a rant, but I mean EBF is what, $55? Same for the ACBF? $35 for the VT Brewers Fest? How much will TAP be next year? $80? I can't be the only one that finds the whole thing a bit excessive price wise.
     
    #1 BarRoomHero88, Mar 20, 2015
  2. slander

    slander Pooh-Bah (2,446) Nov 5, 2001 New York
    Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah

    But the cost of *insert beer ingredient here* went up again.

    Oh, wait, they don't pay the brewers for product, nevermind.
     
    #2 slander, Mar 20, 2015
  3. Tpain518

    Tpain518 Initiate (0) Oct 23, 2013 New York

    This will be the second for me. Great event. The food included is nice too. Im assuming the high price is to rent out the lodge??Kind of sucks Other Half will not be attending. Looking forward to Finback,Bacchus,Singlecut,Barrier,Crossroads,Good Nature. Just to name a few.
     
    #3 Tpain518, Mar 20, 2015
  4. kjrod20

    kjrod20 Initiate (0) Jul 16, 2005 New York

    The fact that it includes food makes it worth the money IMO. I do agree with you on hotels in the area forcing a two night min. It's not ski season, man, you'd be empty otherwise.
     
    #4 kjrod20, Mar 20, 2015
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  5. kjrod20

    kjrod20 Initiate (0) Jul 16, 2005 New York

    Bump. Is anyone else going next weekend?
     
    #5 kjrod20, Apr 20, 2015
  6. jweave16

    jweave16 Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2013 New York

    Yep, was planning on going anyways but when Binghamton brewing decided to put a bus trip together it was a no brainer. Can't wait.
     
    #6 jweave16, Apr 20, 2015
  7. jweave16

    jweave16 Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2013 New York

    Other half isn't attending? I know they confirmed they were coming... did something change?
     
    #7 jweave16, Apr 20, 2015
  8. keithmurray

    keithmurray Pooh-Bah (2,955) Oct 7, 2009 Connecticut
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    Gonna pass this year. Considering most of the breweries bring 'off the shelf' offerings to TAP, I lost interest.
     
    #8 keithmurray, Apr 20, 2015
  9. Jmonah3

    Jmonah3 Zealot (645) Nov 3, 2014 New York

    Are they posting a list of which beers each brewery will be pouring?
     
    #9 Jmonah3, Apr 20, 2015
  10. jweave16

    jweave16 Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2013 New York

    I don't believe they did last year. It was a show up and find out event.
     
    #10 jweave16, Apr 20, 2015
  11. Tpain518

    Tpain518 Initiate (0) Oct 23, 2013 New York

    Other Half is attending! They confirmed after my other post. You get a list of beers at the gate
     
    #11 Tpain518, Apr 20, 2015
  12. BarRoomHero88

    BarRoomHero88 Crusader (436) Jan 19, 2012 New York

    So pumped that Other Half is going.
     
    #12 BarRoomHero88, Apr 21, 2015
  13. TheHumanTorch

    TheHumanTorch Devotee (353) Jul 19, 2013 Connecticut

    Other Half told me yesterday that they are not attending
     
    #13 TheHumanTorch, Apr 22, 2015
  14. BarRoomHero88

    BarRoomHero88 Crusader (436) Jan 19, 2012 New York

    Haha, well so much for that!
     
    #14 BarRoomHero88, Apr 22, 2015
  15. TheHumanTorch

    TheHumanTorch Devotee (353) Jul 19, 2013 Connecticut

    #15 TheHumanTorch, Apr 24, 2015
  16. ingchr1

    ingchr1 Zealot (572) Jun 4, 2008 New York

    Including food is what makes it worth the money to me as well, with no food I'd probably not attend. I'll be there tomorrow (Sunday) which is usually less crowded than Saturday and seams to really thin out by the end of the day. But with Sunday also comes the risk of beers running out...

    It's been a few years since I've been so I'm looking forward to it.
     
    #16 ingchr1, Apr 25, 2015
  17. BarRoomHero88

    BarRoomHero88 Crusader (436) Jan 19, 2012 New York

    Anyone here that can recommend an after party?
     
    #17 BarRoomHero88, Apr 26, 2015
  18. RandomBattle

    RandomBattle Zealot (606) Jun 25, 2010 New York
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    Went yesterday, 7th year going. I must say it might be my last as well, possibly. Not even so much the admission price but just the sheer mediocrity of the beers. I dumped more then half my pours, not all because I didn't enjoy them but it was too much of a pour for what was worth drinking. I feel that nothing stood out to me, the ones I enjoyed the most are reputable breweries with good beers (Rushing Duck). Maybe I'm alone in saying this but a majority of NY brewers need to step up their game...
     
    #18 RandomBattle, Apr 26, 2015
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  19. BarRoomHero88

    BarRoomHero88 Crusader (436) Jan 19, 2012 New York

    Who votes for the awards?
     
    #19 BarRoomHero88, Apr 26, 2015
  20. ingchr1

    ingchr1 Zealot (572) Jun 4, 2008 New York

    Well I must say my opinion differs, Sunday was probably one of the best TapNY experiences I've had. I was worried that being Sunday the breweries would just have their normal offerings, but I must say that there was much more than I was even capable of trying.
     
    #20 ingchr1, Apr 26, 2015
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