Zwanze Day 2015 Locations (Sep 19, 2015)

One of the best days of the year! I feel bad for the south though. Looks like a lot of Southerners would have to do some travelling.

 

Pardon my ignorance if this is something I should know, but could someone please explain Zwanze day to me?

 

ORLANDO!!!!

 

In short, each year, Cantillon puts out a special beer that is tapped around the world all on one special day; Zwanze Day. It's only on tap, though I believe they do bottle a little bit that's only available at the brewery. Each year tends to be a different beer than years past, which makes going to one of the designated places to try it all that much special. Plus, at least it is for the Chicago location, most places will also break out some other special beers either on tap and/or in bottles. It's a cool experience to be had and I'd highly recommend going to the closest location if you have the time.

 

Just a further reminder that it really is quite a thing to have a top tier bar like Holy Grale around.

 

Sounds like a really cool idea even though that is not the type of beer I usually enjoy. I hope you and everyone else have a great time and thanks for teaching me something new today. Cheers!

 

Looking domestically, if you had your choice, which location would you hit up? Thinking combo of least likely to be a shitshow or involve being in line before dawn and potential for other Cantillon beers to be cracked open at non-outrageous (for Cantillon) prices.

 

I'd hit up the two that are in NYC! Fool's Gold and Spuyten Duyvil.

 

Portland was pretty laid back. 50 people in line when the doors opened but after everyone got their initial pours you could freely get another pour if you liked. Both Zwanze kegs lasted into the early part of the night. I had friends from GA drive to the Holy Grale and they had a much different experience. Sounded like it was much more of a Cantillion focused event with multiple bottles being opened. That being said they waited outside very early in the morning and were the last people to get tickets to go in. Sounded like a good number of people had to be turned away.

 

Need to get to this event this time around, missed it last year

 

Anyone been to the Chicago location for the event? I'm a first timer looking for any tips. I don't even know if I need a ticket beforehand

 

I'll probably head to Fool's Gold in Manhattan with some buds.

 

Check WLV liquors periodically as they will release all the info on their website. $50-60 entry fee. Unlimited pours of everything except Zwanze. Vintage bottle sales. Ability to bottle share except in line. Do not wait in line as there is absolutely no need to for a 7 hour event. Come and leave as you wish. It's pretty chill Lots of skinny jeans and large black framed glasses. I'll be in a t shirt and cargo shorts. Come say hi.

Edit: Purchase your entrance fee at the store. No pre sale tickets. No first come, first serve. We all win 9/19.

 

This post was awesome, informative, and hilarious. The "skinny jeans/glasses" comment got me! Thanks for the heads up. Do you make the trip over from Montana?

 

I live in southern WI now. I grew up in the NW burbs and one of my best friends lives in Wrigleyville. I'm down there pretty often to go beer drinkin'.

 

Oh man, that was the day that I was planning on making a Hill Farmstead run (I randomly have one day available and have never been to VT)....anyone ever been to HF for a Zwanze day event? Is it open like normal? Will I need a ticket just to visit?

Thanks!

 

Redlight Redlight baby!

 

Alewiife got dumped for Fool's Gold? Too bad since Alewife is a large space with second floor with outside terrace. I know NYC got TWO locations but wish we could have had all three since Spuyten Duyvil is like a broom closet in size.

 

I'll be in Denver that week anyway, I'll make a point to go to Zwanse Day!

 

How is it on Z-Day? I'm thinking about making the relatively short trip to Louisville.

 

I highly recommend Armsby Abbey. We went last year and got there around noon, seated right away and had a blast. The staff did a great job. It was busy but really well run.

 

INFESTER!

 

Ahh I suppose I missed my chance while living in Philly and I never took that personal invite from Tom of Monks ....next time! lol

 

Can any NC folk inform me of whether or not there has ever been a location in this state that's been host of a Zwanze day? I'm pretty sure there wasn't one in NC last year either. Just wondering if I should ever expect to attend one here or if the chances are super slim.

 

most likely patricks decision to try to bring more of a spotlight on FG since its the newest of his bars.

 

It truly is world class. I'll never take it for granted.

 

I won a ticket in my lottery last year to go to Jester King, but at the last minute couldn't go. I really hope I get in again this year!

 

The Orlando event is chill and well ran. You just need to get a ticket, which seemed fairly easy experience for me.

 

Minnesota stiffed.

 

Fool's Gold it is. I live just a few blocks away. I've never been to a Zwanse event but sounds cool.

 

Last year the Iowa event sold tickets in advance. They put 4 or 5 Cantillon beers on tap and some other awesome rare beers. I bought 3 Cantillon bottles to take home. The beers were ticketed with everyone getting one pour of each. Well ran.

I bought tickets (airplane that is) to Missouri for this year's event. Really hoping they'll do tickets as well. First come first served can be bad sometimes.

 

Planning on being at ChurchKey in DC. Anyone have any insight into how its run there? Planning on being there early, but is it a total shitshow trying to get in, or is it doable? Tickets in advance? Does CK typically get other Cantillon beers on tap?

 

Lord Hobo is where I will head. Anyone know if they will do ticketing or what the vibe was in the past? Hoping they have that rare new beer too, Boom Sauce

 

I will also be heading to Lord Hobo on that day! hope they have a bit more than Boom Sauce on that day hahaah (Live right next to the brewery)

 

Should I hit up Lord Hobo or Armsby Abbey?

 

Spuyten Duyvil is ginormous (when you consider the backyard) compared to Monk's in Philly. I'd be surprised if Monk's isn't the smallest place on the list.

 

Last year Lord Hobo was packed and there was a long line to get in. If you want to do that, get there early. I heard people walked right into Armsby at close to 3pm last year.

 

do you know if Hobo did a ticket or just set up a line? i plan on getting there rather early either way

 

Last year it was first come, first serve (so line). I have no idea what their plans are this year.