Zwanze Day SF Bay Area

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  1. Rzzzzz

    Rzzzzz Savant (1,201) Nov 10, 2007 California

    saw this from Mikkeller bar:

    Your $36 [$38.25 with service fee] ticket includes:
    * A special Zwanze 2013 commemorative Glass
    * A 20cl serving Zwanze 2013 Beer
    * A Zwanzee / Cantillon Shirt (first come first served on sizes, men's cut.)
    * Discounted servings of Cantillon Iris & Cantillon Gueuze after 1PM

    I don't need a T shirt or a glass. I just want to taste the stuff, but I don't need to be shelling out nearly $40 for 20cl of beer. Anyone know how they're doing this at Russian River? I think they charged $5, maybe $8 tops for a glass two years ago.
     
    #1 Rzzzzz, Sep 2, 2013
  2. afrokaze

    afrokaze Pooh-Bah (1,962) Jun 12, 2009 Oregon
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    You guys should read: the ticket is a VIP type of pass that gets you the schwag and discounted pricing on some pours, plus you get to come in at 10; the public comes in at 1.
     
    #2 afrokaze, Sep 2, 2013
  3. m34josh

    m34josh Zealot (508) Oct 19, 2009 California
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    For those too lazy to click the link:

    Event Schedule:
    10:00 am, We open the doors for the ticket holders only.
    12:00 Noon, Zwanze Toast
    1:00 pm we open to the public and tap a keg of Cantillon Iris. $12. ($8 for ticket holders)
    3:00 pm we tap a keg of Cantillon Gueuze. $12. ($8 for ticket holders)

    I am sure there will be plenty of decent :wink: beer to drink for the two hours before the toast too
     
    #3 m34josh, Sep 2, 2013
  4. beermebaby89113

    beermebaby89113 Initiate (0) May 3, 2007 California

    Event Schedule:
    10:00 am, We open the doors for the ticket holders only.
    12:00 Noon, Zwanze Toast
    1:00 pm we open to the public and tap a keg of Cantillon Iris. $12. ($8 for ticket holders)
    3:00 pm we tap a keg of Cantillon Gueuze. $12. ($8 for ticket holders)

    So the Zwanze Toast is at 12 noon, and then at 1:00 pm they open the doors to the public. So they way I see it is unless you buy in on the package NO ZWANZE FOR YOU! Sort of reminds of the P.T.Y. deal that happened at Pangea in Sacramento.
     
    #4 beermebaby89113, Sep 2, 2013
  5. bird22

    bird22 Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2011 California

    Exactly. In comparison, here is what $35 gets you at Beachwood:

    Saturday 14th, 2013 / 10:00am – 12:30pm
    A light brunch
    A Zwanze 2013 keepsake glass
    8oz. pour of Cantillon Zwanze 2013
    5oz. pour of Cantillon Iris
    5oz. pour of Cantillon Gueuze
    5oz. pour of Cantillon St. Gilloise
     
    #5 bird22, Sep 2, 2013
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  6. messanthrope

    messanthrope Initiate (0) Aug 15, 2013 California

    already got stone tix, bummed I am missing the beachwood one... but it gives us an excuse to go to alpine
     
    #6 messanthrope, Sep 3, 2013
  7. Rzzzzz

    Rzzzzz Savant (1,201) Nov 10, 2007 California


    I can read too. T shirt and Cantillon glass are really neat-o, but I don't need them, I just want to taste the beer. I'd like to have the opportunity to do that without paying for all that crap I don't need. And I gotta pay almost 40 bucks for the right to get a discount? This "VIP" thing is just yer basic 21st century pay-for-convenience "deal."

    I'm not ripping Mikkeller here--they have the right to run their business however they want to, and I'm sure they'll do just fine with this plan. But this "deal" is not for me.

    So I ask again...what are they doing at Russian River?
     
    #7 Rzzzzz, Sep 3, 2013
  8. DeanoMac

    DeanoMac Aspirant (292) Mar 20, 2012 California
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    I've been curious about what RR is doing also. As far as I know they haven't said anything. Going to RR has always been my plan so I'll pretty much go no matter what they do.
     
    #8 DeanoMac, Sep 3, 2013
  9. SidSquid

    SidSquid Initiate (0) Nov 5, 2010 California

    RR will be doing it on Sunday. No need to go Saturday.



    ; )
     
    #9 SidSquid, Sep 3, 2013
  10. nataku00

    nataku00 Maven (1,317) Apr 5, 2010 California

    I have a wedding to attend on Zwanze day this year so it's making my decision to not attend pretty easy. That pricing is a little steep in case people don't want a t shirt, though I did buy one from last year.
     
    #10 nataku00, Sep 3, 2013
  11. beerific

    beerific Initiate (0) Nov 8, 2010 California

    I totally agree and am now considering changing my plans and hitting up Mikkeller instead of RR. $40 is cheap when you consider the hours saved by not driving to Santa Rosa and not waiting in line.
     
    #11 beerific, Sep 3, 2013
  12. DOTU

    DOTU Pundit (775) Feb 11, 2011 California

    Tickets purchased for Mikkeller Bar Zwanze Day and not at all dissatisfied with what my $36 buys me.
     
    #12 DOTU, Sep 3, 2013
  13. henryspam

    henryspam Crusader (424) Jan 14, 2009 California
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    sold out at 12:22pm
     
    #13 henryspam, Sep 3, 2013
  14. gordnbiers

    gordnbiers Initiate (0) Jun 29, 2012 California

    Time to see what zwanze is all about!
     
    #14 gordnbiers, Sep 3, 2013
  15. matedog

    matedog Crusader (457) Jan 25, 2010 California

    God damn it, I hesitated.
     
    #15 matedog, Sep 3, 2013
  16. slinkie

    slinkie Initiate (0) Mar 4, 2011 Washington

    I bought my tickets as soon as they went on sale, but I refreshed the page at 12:02, and they were sold out.
     
    #16 slinkie, Sep 3, 2013
  17. henryspam

    henryspam Crusader (424) Jan 14, 2009 California
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    Yea I was thinking about getting the tickets "later this afternoon". Glad I just got in at 12:00 sharp. Last year's Zwanze at Oakland Trappist was a bit unorganized with people "joining up with their friends in the line". Lets see how this ticket thing works this year.
     
    #17 henryspam, Sep 3, 2013
  18. beerific

    beerific Initiate (0) Nov 8, 2010 California

    Didn't think they would sellout so fast. Guess I will be braving the crowds at RR.
     
    #18 beerific, Sep 3, 2013
  19. 82300sd

    82300sd Aspirant (295) Dec 24, 2012 California

    beerific, check your inbox for my message
     
    #19 82300sd, Sep 3, 2013
  20. beerific

    beerific Initiate (0) Nov 8, 2010 California

    Looks like I do have a ticket. Thanks 82300sd!
     
    #20 beerific, Sep 4, 2013
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