Where the wild beers are: 2013 date announced

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by MCImes, Sep 4, 2013.

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  1. MCImes

    MCImes Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2010 Connecticut

    This was debateably better than ABR last year. People really bring out the big guns. I got to try a 1994 cantillon, the entire line of -ation from RR, a couple different NG wild sours, 08'-12' vertical of la follie, the summer winter spring fall set...plus too many more goodies to remember. Im going to bring a tasting book this year. I have a couple good ones saved up for this year. Bring out the whales and let the good times begin!

    https://wherethewildbeersare.com/#menu-participate

    Saturday October 5th 11am-3pm

    Tickets arent on sale yet and dont have an on-sale time listed. Just putting this out there so people can get it on their calendars. This is going to be 2 epic weekends...
     
    #1 MCImes, Sep 4, 2013
  2. DBijnagte

    DBijnagte Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2012 Minnesota

    I think they go on sale the 10th
     
    #2 DBijnagte, Sep 4, 2013
  3. Steasy66

    Steasy66 Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 Minnesota


    Man, you missed all the good stuff.
     
    #3 Steasy66, Sep 4, 2013
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  4. Mplsmetro57

    Mplsmetro57 Initiate (0) Jan 30, 2013 Minnesota

    Thanks for the heads up!
     
    #4 Mplsmetro57, Sep 4, 2013
  5. AnalogErik

    AnalogErik Initiate (0) Jul 23, 2013 Minnesota

    :grimacing:
     
    #5 AnalogErik, Sep 4, 2013
  6. mnphish

    mnphish Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2012 Minnesota

    mt!
     
    #6 mnphish, Sep 4, 2013
  7. Steasy66

    Steasy66 Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 Minnesota

    5 bucks more than last year...
     
    #7 Steasy66, Sep 4, 2013
  8. Revenant

    Revenant Initiate (0) Aug 8, 2012 Minnesota

    Meh...:stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #8 Revenant, Sep 4, 2013
  9. MCImes

    MCImes Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2010 Connecticut

    I did miss the Haand Baak :slight_frown: That stuff is awesome... (good thing I have a couple bottles stashed :wink:)

    oh, i forgot. someone brought a De Cam unblended guezue last year too...mmm
     
    #9 MCImes, Sep 4, 2013
  10. Steasy66

    Steasy66 Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 Minnesota

    99 3F OG and B1 50N4E were the highlights for me. Keg Fou'Foune wasn't too shabby either.
     
    #10 Steasy66, Sep 4, 2013
  11. MNPikey

    MNPikey Pooh-Bah (1,693) Feb 27, 2011 Minnesota
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    Wife prefers sours more than me.

    Would some of the following be ok to bring should we decide to come...

    Three Floyds Rabbit Rabbit, Urine Trouble, and Sobro?
    Jester King Gotlandsdricka?
     
    #11 MNPikey, Sep 4, 2013
  12. mothman

    mothman Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,016) Jun 21, 2007 Minnesota
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    Glad this is the day before the TC marathon.... looks like I will not be in attendance :slight_frown:
     
    #12 mothman, Sep 5, 2013
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  13. opwog

    opwog Initiate (0) Jun 16, 2008 Minnesota

    What is the $15 for, if people are getting drink tickets in relation to what they bring? Do they provide shirts or does the bar pour samples that they provide, as well? Or is this an independent organization renting the place out?
     
    #13 opwog, Sep 5, 2013
  14. MCImes

    MCImes Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2010 Connecticut

    Im not associated with wtwba, but here's what I observed last year: Republic isnt really associated with this. It seems like they just provided the patio space and food if you wanted it. They didnt pour anything.

    When you get there, you give your beers to 'the house'. You get tickets based on what you bring, tickets = a small pour. They weight stuff more or less based on rarity and age or whatever, so if you bring a whale, you get a lot of tickets for it.They put your beer in 'the house' fridge. They distribute and pour the bottles in (what seemed like) no particular order. If you want, they will call your name when opening your bottle so you can get first pour.There were 6 or 8 tables, each with volunteers pouring 4-6 bottles at a time. They get pretty lax towards the end and it was a (wonderful) chore to kill all the beer. We're hoarders so there is plenty to go around. They also put out random bottles into the free for all pile for anyone to drink.

    No shirts
     
    #14 MCImes, Sep 5, 2013
  15. evilgenius1917

    evilgenius1917 Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2009 Minnesota

    From quickly glancing over the link it looks like either a moderate fee for someone's unaffiliated work or a corkage fee, probably a combination of both. I missed this last year and am still bummed about it. From what I understand an investment of a bottle and $15 yields surplus value relative to the opportunity cost.
     
    #15 evilgenius1917, Sep 5, 2013
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  16. opwog

    opwog Initiate (0) Jun 16, 2008 Minnesota

    Are there any bars bars in the Twin Cities area that do things more along the lines of this kind of sour fest:

    http://www.beachwoodbbq.com/pdf/sour_fest.pdf

    http://blogs.laweekly.com/squidink/2013/09/gabe_gordon_beachwood_sour.php

    And I don't necessarily mean or expect the extensiveness of 6 full days of a complete sour tap takeover across two locations, because Beachwood is in a very unique situation to be able to pull that off. But are there any bar owners around here that have at least started to acquire and age kegs with the intent of some sort of sour events down the road? For instance, before the Shelton Brothers pulled out of MN, were there any bars stepping out and buying up some of that stuff to sit on? And B. United is amazing at what they do, but even with that, all the Zymatore beers that I have had, I have had in other states and don't think that I have seen any on tap in MN.
     
    #16 opwog, Sep 5, 2013
  17. MCImes

    MCImes Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2010 Connecticut

    #17 MCImes, Sep 5, 2013
  18. Bunuelian

    Bunuelian Pooh-Bah (1,836) Mar 22, 2013 Minnesota
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    #18 Bunuelian, Sep 5, 2013
  19. opwog

    opwog Initiate (0) Jun 16, 2008 Minnesota

    You out to see their bottle list. That is mind blowing.
     
    #19 opwog, Sep 6, 2013
  20. olympuszymurgus

    olympuszymurgus Initiate (0) Nov 24, 2009 California

    This is by far the best beer fest in the state. I'm pretty pissed I can't be a part of it again.

    Hey Jeff! If you want to do a similar thing in Cali let me know, I would love to do anything possible to make it happen. I even have a venue...
     
    #20 olympuszymurgus, Sep 7, 2013
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