Vermont Beer Exchange #1

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  1. HaveUSeenMyCellar

    HaveUSeenMyCellar Savant (1,246) Aug 30, 2012 California
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    WTF MAN!!!!?!!?!??!!?
    Why can't CA get this cool of a tap takeover??!?!?!!
    COME ON!!!!!
    HULK SMASH!!!!! >.<
     
    #21 HaveUSeenMyCellar, Mar 26, 2013
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  2. Gobigvt7

    Gobigvt7 Zealot (709) Mar 15, 2008 Oregon

    Appreciate the patience everyone, we're still working on event logistics. The truck has left VT and we will be doing the takeover the night of or the next night after the dropoff in PDX. The actual tap list for the night will be divulged a few days prior to the event. Because of the timing (or lack of time, as it were), we won't be doing a limited pre-sale of entrance tickets, but most likely a first-come type event with a fee/tokens/tickets, whatever, with very little lead time (so be on your toes!). That structure is still being worked out, but will post as soon as available.
     
    #22 Gobigvt7, Mar 27, 2013
  3. ajramirez1

    ajramirez1 Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2011 Washington

    Stoked. As soon as u get a date & time, i'll be looking for it on forum. Boom
    A-
     
    #23 ajramirez1, Mar 28, 2013
  4. oregone

    oregone Initiate (0) Jul 2, 2008 Oregon

    A+
     
    #24 oregone, Mar 28, 2013
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  5. Gobigvt7

    Gobigvt7 Zealot (709) Mar 15, 2008 Oregon

    The deets:

    April 2nd and 3rd

    Taplist:
    Lawson's Finest Liquids Toast Black IPA (limit 1 per person, most likely only available day 1)
    Hill Farmstead Edward (limit 1 per person per day, fresh keg to be tapped on both Tues AND Wed)
    Zero Gravity Coffee Amber
    Zero Gravity Old Ale
    Zero Gravity Chewbocka
    Zero Gravity Gruit
    Bobcat Kolsch
    Trapp Family Lodge Vienna Lager
    Trapp Family Lodge Helles Lager

    **Avoid the crowds and reserve your spot at our pre-event flight tasting (only 40 spots available)***
    What you get: pours of 9 VT beers, some elbow room, and the guarantee of getting to taste everything!
    Cost: $30 (grat. included)
    Time: TUESDAY ONLY 1pm-3pm (MUST be present by 1:15pm to be included, you'll know why when you get there)
    Purchase tickets to the pre-event at www.thehopandvine.com

    Open to the public at 3PM both Tues and Wed

    No entrance fee, no tokens/tickets, but CA$H is appreciated for speed of service purposes!
     
    #25 Gobigvt7, Mar 28, 2013
  6. m4ttj0nes

    m4ttj0nes Zealot (611) Feb 21, 2012 Oregon
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    meh
     
    #26 m4ttj0nes, Mar 28, 2013
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  7. eatabagofbooger

    eatabagofbooger Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2009 Oregon

    Just got to put it out there that the H&V crew did a terrific job with the VIP early entry. Very well organized, pleasant atmosphere and company, generous pours... all in all really well done. All the beers were damn tasty, with Edward and Chewbocka stealing the show for me. Thanks for putting together an awesome event!
     
    #27 eatabagofbooger, Apr 4, 2013
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  8. punkhim

    punkhim Initiate (0) Dec 22, 2011 Washington

    I was in town for one night from Seattle, with the kids for spring break. At 9:15 on Tuesday I snuck away, and couldn't believe that Edward was still available. Walked in, got a seat at the bar, and enjoyed a few beers. Well done, H+V, thanks for making my night!
     
    #28 punkhim, Apr 4, 2013
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  9. RedMedicine

    RedMedicine Initiate (0) Jun 3, 2005 Oregon

    Yeah I was a little bit underwhelmed by what those hoarders in VT chose to send us. However, hard to complain about sampling some VT brews here in Portland in a low key atmosphere. Consistently underwhelmed by Edward but I think that's just me so, whatever. Good to see the coast to coast connection.
     
    #29 RedMedicine, Apr 5, 2013
  10. RedMedicine

    RedMedicine Initiate (0) Jun 3, 2005 Oregon

    BTW, I would have gladly paid 6.50 or 7.00 for a pint of some of the Bobcat or Zero Gravity stuff. I know everything was small pours to spread it around, but with a dead house on day #1 would have been nice to be able to order the next size up. Just some feedback for next time.
     
    #30 RedMedicine, Apr 5, 2013
  11. Gobigvt7

    Gobigvt7 Zealot (709) Mar 15, 2008 Oregon

    Sizes went up to normal on Thursday after the event was over, so that Bobcat Kolsch and the Zero Grav Chewbocka and Gruit are now 20oz pints, if you still have a hankering. There was never the bumrush on the door there could have been with some of the HF/Lawson's Barrel/Wild/IIPA stuff, but we did have a pretty steady Tues/Weds, considering also the definite PDX hangover from the preceding 7 days of fun in the sun/easter/spring break. All in all, I couldn't complain too much, there was pretty good diversity even in the lager segment of the list. A small amount of the last keg of Edward is still available, for anyone who missed it. Thanks to everyone who sampled some of the VT love! Next up: New York
     
    #31 Gobigvt7, Apr 5, 2013
  12. tcampbel1

    tcampbel1 Crusader (443) May 17, 2010 Oregon

    Guess I'm not the only one that was disappointed with what was offered. Gotta say Edward is WAY overrated, and the rest of the selection was mediocre at best. I expect to be wowed by a tap take over, especially when it's beers that aren't distributed in the Portland area, and this did not. At least give me something so I circle the date on the calendar and makes me say, "I must be there."
     
    #32 tcampbel1, Apr 6, 2013
  13. Gobigvt7

    Gobigvt7 Zealot (709) Mar 15, 2008 Oregon

    Isn't it great living in Portland?
     
    #33 Gobigvt7, Apr 6, 2013
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