I haven't been in a few years myself, but i have friends that don't miss it. Tbh, the beer $$ is spread pretty thin that time of year, with MBCP, Wakefest, and TBBW all lined up. The last 2 years i have only done TBBW / Huna. I really want to go to Wakefest!
I'll stop in after the rush and quaff a few. Tbh I'm more interested in this year's release of Nib Smuggler.
It is pretty crazy all the breweries that do everything around the same time. Guess there are options for everyone unless you have the money/time to do everything. I went ahead and bought GA + VIP tickets. No need for bottles because its everywhere now so hoping the tap list and bottle included is awesome