Split Rock Beer Fest

Discussion in 'New England' started by Elivictus, Nov 15, 2015.

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  1. Elivictus

    Elivictus Initiate (0) Aug 18, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Anyone headed down next weekend? Is it even worth it?
     
  2. SBALDWIN

    SBALDWIN Zealot (602) Feb 27, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    Not worth it at all. It's a fraternity party basically. It's gone downhill the past few years now.
     
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  3. rodgers

    rodgers Initiate (0) Jun 11, 2005 Pennsylvania

  4. NeroFiddled

    NeroFiddled Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,276) Jul 8, 2002 Pennsylvania
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    As a brewer, I stopped doing it after the second one. It was unpleasant to say the least, and did next to nothing to promote the brand.
     
  5. Prostman

    Prostman Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2002 Pennsylvania

    I am headed there tomorrow with my brother. I know in recent years it has gone down hill but since this is the 25th anniversary, supposedly there is word that it should be better. This "Festivus" used to be the kickoff to the holiday season for my uncle, brother, and I. Hopefully it's a good time with some good beers.
     
  6. Beav42

    Beav42 Initiate (0) Sep 13, 2007 Pennsylvania

    My experience from a few years ago included:
    --Miller Lite drinking patrons throwing pumpkins at each other in the parking lot
    --A father and his wheelchair-bound daughter being pushed out of the way by a "conga line"
    --Grilling brats, etc. INSIDE the venue (indoor) causing smoggy, eye-burning haze throughout that part of the fest
    --Oversold conditions with "security" that could have cared less about fire codes (or much else)

    Hopefully it has improved. I guess it would almost have to...
     
  7. wd09601

    wd09601 Crusader (416) Jul 29, 2012 Maryland

    Had some fun times at this yearsss ago, but it did grow in size and sloppiness quickly. The last year I went, some PA breweries brought pretty much nothing.
     
  8. PSU_Mike

    PSU_Mike Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2013 Pennsylvania

    If you don't mind me asking, what brewery? I grew up in NEPA and like to make the rounds when I go back.
     
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