Strong Ale Fest 2015

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  1. Graviz

    Graviz Initiate (0) Feb 26, 2012 Colorado

    So am I the only one who thinks it's odd there's been no discussion of strong ale fest and its less than a week away?

    Who's going?
    Is there a preview list (subject to change) like in past years? @rekrappy
    What's the story on food this year?

    This will be my first visit to the new Avery so I'm excited!
     
    #1 Graviz, Mar 30, 2015
  2. LoganStegman

    LoganStegman Initiate (0) Jun 11, 2013 Colorado

    We are going and are very excited, first year attending for us.
     
    #2 LoganStegman, Mar 30, 2015
  3. mikey451

    mikey451 Crusader (481) Mar 11, 2003 Utah

    Going as well. Last year was frigid, but a blast. Looking forward to seeing the new brewery.
     
    #3 mikey451, Mar 30, 2015
  4. Steve_0

    Steve_0 Initiate (0) Mar 14, 2012 Colorado
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    I will be there as well. Anxious to see a list for this year.
     
    #4 Steve_0, Mar 30, 2015
  5. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,518) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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    No. It's Colorado, which I've found is similar to Oregon in that there's a lot going on, but not a lot of talk about it online. I find myself being the first to add new breweries and bars too; despite their being open for months.

    Anyway. I just added it, and the rest of Avery's 2015 events, to the calendar: http://www.beeradvocate.com/events/info/73262/
     
    #5 Todd, Mar 30, 2015
  6. McNazz

    McNazz Savant (1,055) Feb 19, 2013 Colorado

    I've heard that the festival will be entirely outside in the large parking lot (unlike the alley fests). Glad to hear that since Strong Fest + Stairs = Not a good idea
     
    #6 McNazz, Mar 30, 2015
  7. themill

    themill Initiate (0) Feb 7, 2012 Colorado

    OR and CO are fun, beautiful states with too much fun shit to do! :slight_smile:

    I am not going to Strong Ale, I never remember about this one... it's a weird time of year for me I guess. Maybe next year!
     
    #7 themill, Mar 30, 2015
  8. Graviz

    Graviz Initiate (0) Feb 26, 2012 Colorado

    Who did you hear this from? I hope you're wrong as it's supposed to snow Friday and won't be too warm on Saturday.
     
    #8 Graviz, Mar 30, 2015
  9. themill

    themill Initiate (0) Feb 7, 2012 Colorado

    Boulder CO: Saturday April 4th, High of 60 and Sunny.

    I think you guys will manage. :slight_smile:
     
    #9 themill, Mar 30, 2015
  10. McNazz

    McNazz Savant (1,055) Feb 19, 2013 Colorado

    from "Avery people"

    Since it's a rain or shine event I would suspect that they would have tents like they normally do. That's a guess though.
     
    #10 McNazz, Mar 30, 2015
  11. Graviz

    Graviz Initiate (0) Feb 26, 2012 Colorado

    I must have been looking at a different day as I could deal with 60. :slight_smile:
     
    #11 Graviz, Mar 30, 2015
  12. Oxymoron

    Oxymoron Pooh-Bah (1,993) Aug 14, 2005 Colorado
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    It's Colorado. I don't believe the weather guy till I see it myself. Anywho I'm excited to be going.
     
    #12 Oxymoron, Mar 30, 2015
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  13. Graviz

    Graviz Initiate (0) Feb 26, 2012 Colorado

    Any idea how many tickets were sold compared to last year?

    Is there a list out there yet? I remember a couple years ago Andy published a list the week before.
     
    #13 Graviz, Apr 1, 2015
  14. Tolann

    Tolann Initiate (0) Jul 9, 2007 Colorado

    See you guys there!

    Also looking for a list!
     
    #14 Tolann, Apr 1, 2015
  15. LoganStegman

    LoganStegman Initiate (0) Jun 11, 2013 Colorado

    I'd love to see a list if there was one floating around.
     
    #15 LoganStegman, Apr 1, 2015
  16. McNazz

    McNazz Savant (1,055) Feb 19, 2013 Colorado

    They always post a preview list on their facebook page a couple days before each fest. My guess is you'll see it later today or tomorrow.
     
    #16 McNazz, Apr 1, 2015
  17. AveryBrewingCo

    AveryBrewingCo Initiate (0) Dec 1, 2011 Colorado

    #17 AveryBrewingCo, Apr 1, 2015
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  18. Graviz

    Graviz Initiate (0) Feb 26, 2012 Colorado

    Is it just me or has the quality of the lineup decreased with the price increasing? First off don't get me wrong as there are some solid beers listed with the potential of more to come but if I compare this to how it was only 3 years ago it's a bit disappointing IMO. One of the things I enjoyed most about this fest was the amount of non distro beers you were able to try (surly, alpine, cigar city, allagash, etc). Either way it'll be a great time but does anyone else feel the same way?

    I am looking forward to some 2006 Beast though. :slight_smile:
     
    #18 Graviz, Apr 2, 2015
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  19. ADixon

    ADixon Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2014 Colorado

    Last year was my first Strong Ale Fest, so I don't have much in terms of comparison, but Odell's selections are disappointing. Lugene is a delicious beer. I keep it almost always stocked in my fridge when it's in season, but that's exactly why I'm disappointed. I can walk into the Total Beverage down the street right now and pick up both Lugene and Tree Shaker.

    That's fine for your basic beer fest, but for a specialized event, you'd think Odell could bring something unique. I've seen Odell host tappings of Lugene variations in Texas and Arizona, so why not at least bring one of those versions? Maybe even something from the Woodcut series. Anyway, that's my one gripe. There are some beers I'm really looking forward to tasting. The rum barrel-aged coconut porter sounds legit, and it will be an awesome time. Last year was a blast, and I'm sure this year will be no different. :slight_smile:
     
    #19 ADixon, Apr 2, 2015
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  20. Tolann

    Tolann Initiate (0) Jul 9, 2007 Colorado

    The list is still in draft (with typos :angry:) so maybe there is more to it. But I was feeling a bit the same that the list was a bit boring and very local. The ones I'm most curious about are the names I don't recognize like the one offs from Oskar Blues, or from Pizza Port.
     
    #20 Tolann, Apr 2, 2015
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