St Paul Summer Beerfest program posted...

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by dandykins, Jun 12, 2012.

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  1. dandykins

    dandykins Initiate (0) Dec 28, 2009 Minnesota

    http://stpaulsummerbeerfest.com/news/2012/6/12/st-paul-summer-beer-fest-program-now-available

    I'm sad that the program doesn't include the brewer descriptions of the different beers this year. It really helps me to prioritize. Maybe there are more brewers than last year and descriptions would make the program too long to economically print...?

    This has been a great festival in years past, which makes me think I'm just missing some awesome beers because I don't recognize the brew names (lots of breweries I'm familiar with though), but I'm just not as jazzed as I thought I'd be by this list. Usually, for example, Surly brings lots of stuff to festivals, but the list here is mostly things they have in cans (not that that's not good, but...), with the exception (I think) of Schadenfreude.

    Totally open to being completely off-point though. What are the gems I'm missing?
     
    #1 dandykins, Jun 12, 2012
  2. mothman

    mothman Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,016) Jun 21, 2007 Minnesota
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    Honestly, I would probably just be in the Town Hall line the entire time. Most of the beers (exception to the breweries that are not on the shelves yet) are things you can find on the shelves...
     
    #2 mothman, Jun 13, 2012
  3. psychotia

    psychotia Pundit (857) Jun 27, 2009 Wisconsin

    Last year, there were many more beers poured than posted at many booths, especially unique one-offs. Keep your eyes open!
     
    #3 psychotia, Jun 13, 2012
  4. Alpar

    Alpar Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2009 Wisconsin

    St Paul Summer Beerfest program posted...


    I think you spelled DougFest wrong...
     
    #4 Alpar, Jun 13, 2012
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  5. dandykins

    dandykins Initiate (0) Dec 28, 2009 Minnesota

    ?? Clearly, you overestimate how cool I am... DougFest?
     
    #5 dandykins, Jun 13, 2012
  6. dandykins

    dandykins Initiate (0) Dec 28, 2009 Minnesota

    Glad I wasn't the only one who thought so. And yes, I was planning on hanging out in the Town Hall line - delicious!
     
    #6 dandykins, Jun 13, 2012
  7. accordselux

    accordselux Initiate (0) Nov 26, 2007 Minnesota

    OK long shot, but if anyone is going to St. Paul Summer Beerfest, can you pick me up a tasting glass or two? Will trade beer.

    Our friend's memorial service is that Saturday and we've been going since it started and would like to keep the collection going. Thanks guys.
     
    #7 accordselux, Jun 13, 2012
  8. lit202

    lit202 Initiate (0) Feb 8, 2011 Minnesota

    I'm betting the line up will be much better than the program says. It usually is.
     
    #8 lit202, Jun 13, 2012
  9. minnesotaryan

    minnesotaryan Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2010 Minnesota

    I got you.
     
    #9 minnesotaryan, Jun 13, 2012
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  10. Alpar

    Alpar Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2009 Wisconsin


    It was just a joke. There is a person on this site who throws a party every year in retaliation to the ever escalating price of the Saint Paul Beer Fest. Didn't mean to sound rude, was only kidding.
     
    #10 Alpar, Jun 13, 2012
  11. tewaris

    tewaris Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2009 Minnesota

    I heard he was sent from the future to protect the people in present from high prices.
     
    #11 tewaris, Jun 13, 2012
  12. lit202

    lit202 Initiate (0) Feb 8, 2011 Minnesota

    I thought prices were the same as last year. I remember the tix only being $40
     
    #12 lit202, Jun 13, 2012
  13. mothman

    mothman Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,016) Jun 21, 2007 Minnesota
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    I only know him being of the present
     
    #13 mothman, Jun 13, 2012
  14. dandykins

    dandykins Initiate (0) Dec 28, 2009 Minnesota

    Nono, wasn't offended at all - just not cool enough to be in on the joke. Thanks for cluing me in!
     
    #14 dandykins, Jun 14, 2012
  15. biglobo8971

    biglobo8971 Initiate (0) May 6, 2010 Minnesota

    can you get me as well????? maybe with a present in hand it wont be another akward meaning.
     
    #15 biglobo8971, Jun 14, 2012
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  16. minnesotaryan

    minnesotaryan Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2010 Minnesota

    how about a beer?
     
    #16 minnesotaryan, Jun 14, 2012
  17. biglobo8971

    biglobo8971 Initiate (0) May 6, 2010 Minnesota

    whatever you wanna. Would appreciate it.
     
    #17 biglobo8971, Jun 14, 2012
  18. minnesotaryan

    minnesotaryan Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2010 Minnesota

    well I have plans for a tasting later this summer with something that should be pretty fun, will invite you for sure, after all the wonderful things you have put in my glass at other tastings, it is the least I can do.
     
    #18 minnesotaryan, Jun 14, 2012
  19. accordselux

    accordselux Initiate (0) Nov 26, 2007 Minnesota

    Thanks, appreciate it. BMed
     
    #19 accordselux, Jun 14, 2012
  20. Bond111

    Bond111 Zealot (708) Feb 14, 2011 Minnesota
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    Yawn...Steeltoe, Liftbridge, Mpls town Hall, Boom Island are the only ones on there that look good. That being said, I'm an Iowa native, and didn't have access to any of these, and have heard great things. Rest of the companies are bringing pretty average lineup, and nothing special.

    I hope there are special pours that aren't listed for those in attendance though.I'll be closing/moving into my new house up here, so it's probably for the best the lineup looks average at best.

    I'm pretty pissed still I missed the Goose Island tap takeover @Zombie Burger in Des Moines yesterday...killer lineup.
     
    #20 Bond111, Jun 14, 2012
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