NYC Beer Week Opening Bash

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  1. ekardz

    ekardz Zealot (723) Dec 6, 2009 New York

    Is anyone going to this? I saw it on NYCBrewers Instagram, and then read some about it on the website. I haven't been before but all the NY big hitters are going to be there as well as guests - Civil Society, J Wakefield...

    http://www.openingbash.com

    Not sure if anyone knows the actual beer list or what the out of state brewers bring.

    Can anyone give some more info on this specific one, or how the ones in the past went? Also if the extra VIP hour is worth it?

    Cheers!
     
    #1 ekardz, Feb 14, 2017
  2. fdonnelly

    fdonnelly Maven (1,303) Dec 14, 2016 New Jersey
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    was planning on going to this, but just realized this is at the same time as the Devils/Rangers game I've had tickets to for months...UGH
     
    #2 fdonnelly, Feb 14, 2017
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  3. dmb987

    dmb987 Initiate (0) Jul 24, 2014 New York
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    Anyone have any idea what JWB plans to bring. If it is their IPA's I would be beyond disappointed....
     
    #3 dmb987, Feb 14, 2017
  4. ekardz

    ekardz Zealot (723) Dec 6, 2009 New York

    that's what I want to know, I'm hoping they bring one each of their stouts or sours.
     
    #4 ekardz, Feb 14, 2017
  5. ekardz

    ekardz Zealot (723) Dec 6, 2009 New York

    Anyone else have any insight?
     
    #5 ekardz, Feb 15, 2017
  6. ImPourTed

    ImPourTed Initiate (0) Feb 27, 2014 New York

    Was debating if i should go to the game or NYCBW. GF bought me tix to the game so i guess that made my decision easier. LGD!
     
    #6 ImPourTed, Feb 15, 2017
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  7. fdonnelly

    fdonnelly Maven (1,303) Dec 14, 2016 New Jersey
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    Yeah I bought tickets back in Nov! LGD!!
     
    #7 fdonnelly, Feb 15, 2017
  8. Lucoli

    Lucoli Maven (1,326) Apr 2, 2013 New York
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    Anyone have any insight what breweries are bringing?
     
    #8 Lucoli, Feb 22, 2017
  9. ekardz

    ekardz Zealot (723) Dec 6, 2009 New York

    dunno, but j wakefield is no longer on the list...
     
    #9 ekardz, Feb 22, 2017
  10. Bieniek30

    Bieniek30 Pundit (996) Mar 24, 2013 New York
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    Strange that Other Half isn't on the list either.
     
    #10 Bieniek30, Feb 22, 2017
  11. Lucoli

    Lucoli Maven (1,326) Apr 2, 2013 New York
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    That's pretty messed up especially this close
     
    #11 Lucoli, Feb 22, 2017
  12. ekardz

    ekardz Zealot (723) Dec 6, 2009 New York

    i thought so too.

    yeah that is messed up, still excited about NY breweries, but wondering what J wake was going to bring was the reason I spent extra for the VIP ticket.
     
    #12 ekardz, Feb 22, 2017
  13. Lucoli

    Lucoli Maven (1,326) Apr 2, 2013 New York
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    Same, planned to post up there for an hour
     
    #13 Lucoli, Feb 22, 2017
  14. ekardz

    ekardz Zealot (723) Dec 6, 2009 New York

    anyone know anyone from NYCBrewers that can tag them in this thread?
     
    #14 ekardz, Feb 22, 2017
  15. dmb987

    dmb987 Initiate (0) Jul 24, 2014 New York
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    I started a conversation about this on NYC BG Facebook page. Please chime in as this is nonsense to pull a move like this days prior....
     
    #15 dmb987, Feb 22, 2017
  16. BoardwalkBock

    BoardwalkBock Pooh-Bah (2,041) Aug 18, 2012 New York
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    Wow that is a weak move. I'll be there regardless but was really excited for JWB. Will they get another brewery to replace them?
     
    #16 BoardwalkBock, Feb 23, 2017
  17. ekardz

    ekardz Zealot (723) Dec 6, 2009 New York

    they just posted this on the discussion:

    "Heather McReynolds Hi guys, I'm with the Brewer's Guild. We weren't able to have J. Wakefield at the Opening Bash due to distribution issues. The logistics were just too prohibitive to get them up here. We love the Wakefield beers just as much as you do, and we're bummed as well that the guild and Wakefield couldn't make it work out. Fortunately, there's a ton of other great beers that'll be available on Saturday, but if you'd like a refund, we can make that happen."
     
    #17 ekardz, Feb 23, 2017
  18. BoardwalkBock

    BoardwalkBock Pooh-Bah (2,041) Aug 18, 2012 New York
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    Ok so LIC literally ran out of beer at 7:34pm and basically said oh well. What the fuck is that about? Hudson Valley ran out at 8. This is bullshit. What a waste of fucking money.
     
    #18 BoardwalkBock, Feb 26, 2017
  19. PapasDelicateCondition

    PapasDelicateCondition Initiate (0) Sep 7, 2016 New York

    Yeah, I got back from my first event like this and fail to see the point. I guess if you really like conventions or conferences AND beer this is for you. Personally, I prefer bars or breweries where you can get all of these beers (and more!) (for cheaper!). An unrewarding experience for the price of admission. Sad!
     
    #19 PapasDelicateCondition, Feb 26, 2017
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  20. phishbeer

    phishbeer Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2017 New York

    Maybe not the right thread for this, but question: are beer week tap takeovers typically a mad house? I'm planning on going to a few, and not sure what to expect
     
    #20 phishbeer, Feb 26, 2017
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