Official: Ebenezer's 9th Annual Belgian Beer Fest Thread

Discussion in 'New England' started by CLively, Jul 19, 2013.

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  1. CLively

    CLively Devotee (309) Feb 8, 2011 Maine

    http://beeradvocate.com/events/info/62704
    Where: Ebenezer's Pub (of course)
    When: August 23rd-30th
    Why? : You need another Farmhouse Fest in between other Farmhouse fests and the Cyclorama, which we will help prime you for.
    Well, it's that time of year again folks. Our major event(s) of the year. So far we have Oude Beersel, Evil Twin, Oxbow, Allagash, In de Verzekering tegen de Grote Dorst coming as guests and we're working on a few more too. We'll obviously be pouring copious amounts of the beers these folks produce, along with a huge accompaniment of very sturdy and ballsy beers by DeStruise.
    Also this year, we're going to add a very unofficial event to the list as well. So, here's the itinerary so far:
    August 23rd: Prefest. Tents pop up, firewood gets thrown on the pit, the dude with the smoker shows up, Bill and Tom setup the campers, Mike is running around Sharing brews and my wife is telling me to move faster.
    August 24th: My wife is now looking for me all day. Its my birthday ( a big one), and The Night of The Great Thirst is happening tonight. Live music, some fireworks, Belgian food, and an International Lambic and Gueuze event will make your night right. This is going to be a shit show.
    August 25th: Belgian Breakfast from Belgium Chefs. $10 without beer, and $15 with beer (you'll be happy and amazed with this option.) Maybe around noon...is our unofficial off premises homebrew competition thingy. Way back in the forest primeval, I'd love to try some of your homebrewed concoctions in a mini homebrew contest. Winner gets to brew their beer at our new brewery and receives a trophy. Maximum of 2 beers per contestant.
    The rest of the week will include more debauchery, but for the moment, the above will do.
     
    #1 CLively, Jul 19, 2013
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  2. MyIronLung

    MyIronLung Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2011 Massachusetts

    We've got a crew coming up for the dinner and fest. Can't wait to be drinking some stellar brews at this famed watering hole of New England with some great people. My cooler will be filled with cellar gems ready to crack. And Chris, we will find you when the Blabaer gets opened!
     
    #2 MyIronLung, Jul 19, 2013
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  3. ptrc

    ptrc Initiate (0) Aug 26, 2011 Massachusetts

    Whoever brought the london broil last year... please bring it again it was amazing.
     
    #3 ptrc, Jul 19, 2013
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  4. MyIronLung

    MyIronLung Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2011 Massachusetts

    Hey Chris, any word on the dinner menu yet? Guest chef?
     
    #4 MyIronLung, Jul 19, 2013
  5. CLively

    CLively Devotee (309) Feb 8, 2011 Maine

    The dinner menu is half way complete, but the past few years we have decided not to release the menus online for a variety of reasons. Our guest chef once again will be Christophe Pelfrene from DeBistronoom lore and a disciple of the great chef: Pierre Wynants ( I hope I spelled his name correctly). So, if you enjoyed the dinner the last couple of years, then you know what to expect :wink:.
     
    #5 CLively, Jul 20, 2013
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  6. MyIronLung

    MyIronLung Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2011 Massachusetts

    I expect nothing but pure awesomeness at any of your events!
     
    #6 MyIronLung, Jul 20, 2013
  7. Kinsman

    Kinsman Maven (1,457) Aug 26, 2009 Nevada

    8/24 is my birthday as well... hmm, might just have to treat myself to a little Belgian birthday gift.
     
    #7 Kinsman, Jul 20, 2013
  8. Jnorton00

    Jnorton00 Maven (1,338) Apr 13, 2007 Massachusetts

    Please don't release it; I just get depressed that I can't go every time I see one.
     
    #8 Jnorton00, Jul 20, 2013
  9. duchessedubourg

    duchessedubourg Savant (1,181) Nov 2, 2007 Vermont

    Just picked up Cheese Number 3 for the Dinner - a truffled sheep cheese that got away from me 2 years ago - not this time! Persistence pays off. Three down, one more to go...
     
    #9 duchessedubourg, Jul 21, 2013
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  10. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    I'm planning on heading up Friday afternoon with my tent. What's the proper etiquette for what to bring? Should I bring food? I don't have many rare bottles to share. This would be my first time, so I'm not sure how this all works. Everyone hangs out at the bar Friday night, and then out in the field at night?
     
    #10 AlcahueteJ, Jul 23, 2013
  11. 1deadsoul

    1deadsoul Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2008 New Hampshire

    Pretty much you hang out at the bar every night till you empty your wallet. Then go and hang at the fire till 3:30-4 in the morning. You don't need to bring anything rare. Just something nice to share. If you don't have anything good there is an awesome beer store 15 minutes down the road. But realistically if you don't bring anything it's not a big deal. There is so much beer flowing that it doesn't matter. Food is up to you. Cheers man.
     
    #11 1deadsoul, Jul 24, 2013
  12. Jnorton00

    Jnorton00 Maven (1,338) Apr 13, 2007 Massachusetts

    I'll be heading up Saturday morning.
     
    #12 Jnorton00, Jul 24, 2013
  13. chrisfromboston

    chrisfromboston Zealot (524) Feb 20, 2009 Massachusetts
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    What's the awesome beer store down the road? Was in Stoneham/Lovell earlier this summer and couldn't find anything decent.
     
    #13 chrisfromboston, Jul 24, 2013
  14. kingcrowing

    kingcrowing Pooh-Bah (1,829) Mar 24, 2009 Vermont
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    Sadly I can't make the sure to be epic weekend for the first time in three years, but I'll still be making a trip to Eb's this month!
     
    #14 kingcrowing, Jul 24, 2013
  15. fistfight

    fistfight Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2006 Massachusetts


    Possibly the Good Beer Store in Fryeburg? They have a great selection.

    Bummer, you and the Canadians at our table gave me some good pointers about visiting Belgium last year and I was going to thank you. I guess it won't be in person, so thanks! I'll raise a ridiculously old beer to your health.
     
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  16. 1deadsoul

    1deadsoul Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2008 New Hampshire

    Yeah I was talking about the good beer store in Fryeburg.
     
    #16 1deadsoul, Jul 25, 2013
  17. CLively

    CLively Devotee (309) Feb 8, 2011 Maine

    A little draught list action (this is only a partial lineup, I haven't talked to Oxbow or Allagash yet to see what treasures can get yet.) :
    1) DeStruise O.N.E. Our Nastiest Effort
    2) DeStruise T.H.R.E.E. (Tangerine heated Rare Evil Edition)
    3) DeStruise Rio Reserva
    4) DeStruise Rye Tripel Reserva
    5) DeStruise Motuecha
    6) DeStruise Black Berry Albert
    7) DeStruise Shark Pants
    8) DeStruise Cuvee Delphine
    9) DeStruise Ypres
    10) DeStruise Pannepot Wild
    11) DeStruise Pannepot
    12) DeStruise Pannepeut
    13) Destruise Pannepot Reserva
    14) DeStruise Saint Amatus
    15) DeStruise Weltmerz Sour Blond
    16) DeStruise Rosse
    17) DeStruise X
    18) DeStruise XX
    19) DeStruise XXX Rye Tripel
    20) DeStruise XXXX Quadruple
    20) Tilquin Gueze Batch 1
    21) Tilquin Gueze Batch 2
    22) Tilquin Gueze Batch 3 (I think)
    23) De Proef Flemish Primitive #3 Surly Bird
    24) Tsmije Oudenarde Imperial Sour
    25) Vapuer Cochonne
    26) Freigeist Pink Panzer Hibiskuss
    27) Kerkom Bink Bloesem
    28) Cantillon ......not sure which one to choose yet... probably LP Framboise 2005?
    29-35) I still need to meet with Oxbow and Allagash for the icing on the cake.
     
    #17 CLively, Jul 25, 2013
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  18. tendermorsel

    tendermorsel Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2006 Massachusetts

    Good god Chris! That is an insane Struise list. Is the tap truck coming from Europe? You are insane bro.

    This will be my 7th year and every year it keeps getting better. I'll be there Friday and Saturday with Liquid Snake. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

    I can't recommend this fest highly enough for the beer, food and the crowd.
     
    #18 tendermorsel, Jul 26, 2013
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  19. tehzachatak

    tehzachatak Initiate (0) Sep 19, 2010 Massachusetts


    Holy fuck Chris.
     
    #19 tehzachatak, Jul 26, 2013
  20. Rochefort10nh

    Rochefort10nh Pooh-Bah (1,840) Sep 30, 2005 New Hampshire
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    As I say every year, this is the one fest I look forward to attending more than any other each year. Can't wait for the dinner and Night of the Great Thirst!! And Chris, LP Framboise 2005 would be one hell of a choice!:wink:
     
    #20 Rochefort10nh, Jul 26, 2013
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