Texas Lambic Fest

Lots of places are byob and charge a 'corking' fee

 

I know the bar intends to make a profit from me when I walk in.

 

I didn't think the bar was putting this on, rather just the location. If it were just the bar, I think we'd all already know what's going on.

Also, no one is asking what is being done with the profits. We're asking if the event itself is for-profit; and if so, for whom? The bar? The coordinator?

I think specifically since folks are bringing at least one beer of their own or more, they have a vested interest in what is done with the proceeds; without our participation, there's no profits to be had.

Imagine a different event page:

What: Texas Lambic Fest Bottle Share: bring at least one bottle of Lambic to Share
Cost: $25. Pays for room rental ($$ cost), T-shirts ($$ cost), Glasses ($$ cost), Snacks ($$ cost) Any profits will be donated to Open The Taps.
Where: ...

 

This. I was being sarcastic with Matt but I would pay the $25 profit or not. Sounds like a good time and something different. I don't know why people have to get their panties in a wad for asking a question.

 

Come on, I know you're more familiar with BA than that.

 

I think you can assume that if there are no answers at this point, you won't get any, and this event isn't for you. The reason not to answer would probably be because someone is making money. Is it that hard to guess?

 

Agreed.

I disagree. One does not have to be of the opinion that the lack of information prevents attendance.

The point wasn't to guess but rather to have a discussion. Lots of folks make these discussions such a black and white situation which it's neither. Folks may not care about where the money goes and not go, I'm sure there folks who will go and really wish the organizers were more transparent. Maybe they'll even bring it up *at* the event and share with the rest who didn't go.

 

You think? Lol

I don't care if they are making profit...they should just be up front about it when they spam the forum.

I'm thinking about organizing some "for profit" shares here in SA. Standby for details

 

This thread is amazing. @mhenson42 asked a simple question about left over funds and has yet to receive an answer.

 

He should email Nic as stated in the original post

 

I'm down. Would rather drink shirtless anyway. All this Cantillon can't drink itself, ya know.

 

I don't want to email, not sure why it can't be answered in the thread.

 

Tell me when. I'll have his wife let us in and ruin his entire weekend.

 

@mhenson42 if you really want an answer, you might try tagging him in this thread or messaging him. He hasn't been back online since he posted this. So in all fairness it isn't like he is skirting the subject

 

Can I pay to go and drink other people's beer if I don't bring any? I'm a paying attendee to this event so it seems fair enough to me. What if I have beer to share, but don't want a tee shirt or glass? Can I show up and share my beer for free?

 

So anyway, I'm excited to go this year. Should be an awesome time.

 

Sucker!

 

Had a great time at the event today! Tried so many lambics that I otherwise would not have had the opportunity to try. Looking forward to next year.

 

Beer event of the year for me. Fantastic time.