Tasting groups/ bottle shares in Central Pa

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  1. bvdubn

    bvdubn Pundit (878) Dec 1, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Like the title states looking for a group around Harrisburg area that I can meet up with.
     
    #1 bvdubn, May 10, 2012
  2. bvdubn

    bvdubn Pundit (878) Dec 1, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    If there isn't one already is anyone interested in starting one? I am in the processing of moving into my new house in Mechanicsburg so what better way to break in the new place then hosting a bottle share. I am thinking late June would give me plenty of time to get moved in and work out the details of a bottle share.
     
    #2 bvdubn, May 10, 2012
  3. bboynfuel

    bboynfuel Initiate (0) May 17, 2009 Pennsylvania

    I'd be interested. I don't know of any set groups other than impromptu meet-ups.
     
    #3 bboynfuel, May 10, 2012
  4. bvdubn

    bvdubn Pundit (878) Dec 1, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Well that makes two of us for the bottle share. Anyone else interested?
     
    #4 bvdubn, May 14, 2012
  5. Edwin

    Edwin Pundit (827) May 8, 2003 Pennsylvania

    Keep your eyes on this board. There have been a few really good bottle shares organized and held out at O'Reilley's over in Union Deposit. They have had great turnouts and a lot of great beers.
     
    #5 Edwin, May 14, 2012
  6. Wilson27

    Wilson27 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2010 Pennsylvania

    I'm down in York but I'd be in for driving north a bit for a bottle share.
     
    #6 Wilson27, May 15, 2012
  7. ShanePB

    ShanePB Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2010 Pennsylvania

    I'm closer to Reading, but I'd be down for this, as well.
     
    #7 ShanePB, May 15, 2012
  8. Dweedlebug

    Dweedlebug Initiate (0) Feb 28, 2012 Pennsylvania

    I'm in M-burg and I'd come.
     
    #8 Dweedlebug, May 15, 2012
  9. Jaysus

    Jaysus Initiate (0) Jan 16, 2003 Pennsylvania

    What Edwin said. There is a fairly big one that happens a few times a year... the last one was in early April if I recall correctly.

    That being said, I am sure you will not find much resistance if you were to set up some one-off type events... they have certainly happened in the past. Additionally, I am sure that if one were to set up something a bit more formal, that would also be well accepted. :wink:
     
    #9 Jaysus, May 16, 2012
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  10. bvdubn

    bvdubn Pundit (878) Dec 1, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Thanks for the information. I will look into getting something set up with a local establishment so that it is a little more formal.
     
    #10 bvdubn, May 16, 2012
  11. philbe311

    philbe311 Pooh-Bah (2,516) Jan 21, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    I moved to Mechanicsburg a year and a half ago and still haven't hooked up with any local BAs, so I would definately be interested...
     
    #11 philbe311, May 16, 2012
  12. ShanePB

    ShanePB Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Yeah, keep an eye out for Imminent Liquidation, OP and others. First year it was held in Lititz and this past year in Harrisburg. It's always a great time. I believe Jeff and Dueane are thinking about doing two a year now, but to gather something more frequent (and I assume smaller) would be great.
     
    #12 ShanePB, May 16, 2012
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  13. Edwin

    Edwin Pundit (827) May 8, 2003 Pennsylvania

    For a small bottle share, there are a few places that would probably welcome a group with a small room:

    McGrath's (upstairs before they open it)
    Shady McGrady's (before they open...they have been looking for an event)
    Brewhouse Grille
    Pete's
    ABC upstairs
    Market Cross (back room)
    Arooga's Downtown
    Lancaster Brewing Co
    Coakleys
    Nicks
     
    #13 Edwin, May 17, 2012
  14. kenatbeerswap

    kenatbeerswap Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2010 Pennsylvania

    If I'm around, I always up for a bottle share.
     
    #14 kenatbeerswap, May 28, 2012
  15. BMart

    BMart Initiate (0) Oct 21, 2010 Pennsylvania
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    I'm in York as well, but I'm always interested in a good bottle share if I can fit it into my schedule.
     
    #15 BMart, Dec 19, 2012
  16. BMart

    BMart Initiate (0) Oct 21, 2010 Pennsylvania
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    Second Imminent Liquidation. Scheduled for March 2nd, 2013.
    http://beeradvocate.com/events/info/58341
     
    #16 BMart, Dec 19, 2012
  17. xxbillay

    xxbillay Initiate (0) May 31, 2012 New Jersey

    Damn I would have loved to get in on something like this. I was in York for a few years for college. I just graduated and moved back to south jersey though.
     
    #17 xxbillay, Dec 19, 2012
  18. bvdubn

    bvdubn Pundit (878) Dec 1, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    I hear you. I have lived in the area my whole life and I have never heard anything about tasting groups or bottle shares which is why I started the thread.
     
    #18 bvdubn, Dec 19, 2012
  19. ffejherb

    ffejherb Pooh-Bah (2,281) Oct 18, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    #19 ffejherb, Dec 19, 2012
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  20. BeerIsland

    BeerIsland Maven (1,251) Feb 9, 2003 Pennsylvania

    always a tasty blowout
     
    #20 BeerIsland, Dec 19, 2012
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