Going to San Diego tomorrow, is it wrong that I was hoping they would hold you back one more day so I could meet and buy you a beer?
Post NHC blues...
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Going to San Diego tomorrow, is it wrong that I was hoping they would hold you back one more day so I could meet and buy you a beer?
I made it to the booth during Club Night. I think I had a stout.
Well, on the positive side, I'm sure I tried at least one of the beers there (since I remember the lego movie stuff). On the neutral side, I don't have a memory of it either way, which means they were in the decent range, but not either good or bad enough to have stuck with me. I remember the really good ones and the really bad ones.
Yep, you met me then! I wandered over more than once.
Going to San Diego tomorrow, is it wrong that I was hoping they would hold you back one more day so I could meet and buy you a beer?
While I appreciate the sentiment- you suck!
I had to quote this, because it totally cracked me up!
I did feel like I was everywhere- I was at Starbucks by 8 AM every morning, and at the 9 AM seminars. One evening, I left Soper and Sacc's room at around 3 AM, and bumped into people on the way back to my room and got sidetracked.
Even so, there were so many people I never bumped into while I did see many of my HBT homies and others. I did visit with quite a few people, and there were seas of people everywhere!
@Bokonon and I had a great plan on banquet night. We set up a "beer confiscation station" and had a great time with that. We shared some good beers with people that way!
To be fair, you are somewhat short... but yeah, everywhere I looked you were there. AND you accused me of avoiding you!
If you get a chance - meet the Yooper - she is a force to be encountered, savored and definitely hugged! For that matter - so is Toby, but less ebullient! Good to meet and drink with you both!
If you get a chance - meet the Yooper - she is a force to be encountered, savored and definitely hugged! For that matter - so is Toby, but less ebullient! Good to meet and drink with you both!
I am indubitably more taciturn, yes.
And you use bigger words.
Most of my words tend to be four letter words. Sometimes, in a whole string.
I figured if Matt was going to pull out ebullient, it deserved an antonym that was apropos. lol
My fav part of this year's NHC was the Expo. I spent hours just walking up and down the vendor displays, drinking good beer (including pours from Stone and Ballast Point) and talking beer with the vendors and attendees. I only ended up attending 1 seminar!
BTW, they finally brought back the 'social package' which is $160 as opposed to the 'full conf package' of $240. I prefer that option as it gets you access to the pro brewers and homebrewer's night, along with the expo and hospitality areas, leaving you the rest of the day to tour the sights at the host city. Unfortunately, this package was not available when I booked earlier this year, but I'm hoping it remains an option for next year.
+1 for outdoor pro and homebrewers nights. Definitely helped ventilate all the crop dusting that usually accompanies these events :cross:
BTW, they finally brought back the 'social package' which is $160 as opposed to the 'full conf package' of $240. I prefer that option as it gets you access to the pro brewers and homebrewer's night, along with the expo and hospitality areas, leaving you the rest of the day to tour the sights at the host city. Unfortunately, this package was not available when I booked earlier this year, but I'm hoping it remains an option for next year.
+1 for outdoor pro and homebrewers nights. Definitely helped ventilate all the crop dusting that usually accompanies these events :cross:
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My kegerator and mead closest are suffering the post NHC blues.
I guess people liked my stuff though
I guess people liked my stuff though
My kegerator and mead closest are suffering the post NHC blues.
I guess people liked my stuff though
Yeah, it was ok.....................
It was awesome!
i believe that ticket is only available to attendees who are accompanying a full-conference member. you can't buy a $160 package by yourself, you need to be the +1 of a $240'er.
however, i don't know if they ask for "proof" of your relationship with the $240'er - so it could be possible to get a $160 ticket by teaming up with a regular attendee, despite the fact that you're not "together" per se.
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NHC is not about the local breweries. It's about a whole NATION of homebrewers showing off their talents and gaining more experience by sharing ideas amongst one another.
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I disagree. I got to drive back to blazing F'n hot ass Phoenix. It was like 115 when Sacc & I drove in and it's been over 110 since.
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Look for people with HBT stickers on their shirts next time. I tried to have one on all 4 days and I'm pretty sure Yooper had hers on as well. We both were handing them out to anyone we knew was on HBT.
Well, yeah, but that's normal for Phoenix, isn't it? I just meant that it was below average weather for San Diego. Last summer (August) in San Diego was beautiful. It was like Springtime over here without the rain. Sunny and 70s the whole time. I think I only saw the sun come out a couple times last week (although it was fairly clear at night).
Great meeting you in person too.
wah wah wah. at least it's a dry heat... i got off the plane at BWI (where y'all will fly in to next year!), and it was 96*F and 96% humidity. eff'ing disgusting. it hit us as soon as they opened the plane door. i just about crawled under a seat in hope to stay on the plane and return to the meteorological paradise that it san diego...
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I miss the Conference as well! this was my first year going. I live here in San Diego and only a 10 minute drive from where the conference was so I figured it was the perfect time to experience my first National Homebrewers Conference. only thing that sucked is that it was during "June gloom" here which is the worst weather of the year. A week later and the weather is already back to normal.... gotta say though that I was a little beer'd out. Three days of beer drinking wore me out.
The burnout is more related to being a first timer.
I saw Yooper and Soper, but only managed to work up the nerve to say Hi to AZ_IPA. Because I wanted his beer. View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1434762882.888447.jpg
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Avoiding certain areas of the country because you don't think the local beer scene is yet to evolve is doing yourself a huge disservice. If you want commercial beer, go to GABF. The NHC is about homebrew and local homebrew clubs. A lot of clubs just can't make a big move at NHC unless it's within driving distance. Did you notice Meadmakers of the Year and Gambrinus Club winners were in the Northeast?
Does anyone have a link to the quad copter video?
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I forgot about that until you now mentioned it!
My first NHC as well and it was 4 days of beers of all kinds for me! Took a break on Sunday and did a tasting at one of our local breweries of 4 beers and a cider of mine on Monday.
I saw Yooper and Soper, but only managed to work up the nerve to say Hi to AZ_IPA. Because I wanted his beer.
Got to try a couple of his bottles on the Sopertour on Wednesday night. Even talked about our distaste for brewing Pumpkin beers!
Would have liked to have met you too!
Only three days?!?! I was on a 12 day beercation- and I LOVED San Diego for that! Since I got my flight cancelled on one day, I had a bonus 13th day to go to Oggie's. Our motto is "It's not a sprint; it's a marathon"- pace is important!
I saw Yooper and Soper, but only managed to work up the nerve to say Hi to AZ_IPA. Because I wanted his beer.
I didn't know you were there! That's about two or three in a row that you've managed to avoid me. I would have loved to say hello!
Next year!
We also ate at Oggie's. I ate too much pizza and didn't have room for beer afterwards
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It was an interesting talk, but I expected there to be a bit more discussion about what we should see from the hop, rather than the parentage (especially since they aren't sure what the pollen came from... possibly CTZ and/or Cascade? really?)
As for the beers they served, they were okay, a bit too bitter I thought. I did manage to get 3 oz of 438 and will be doing an IPA with Simcoe and Citra along for the ride.
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I saw Yooper and Soper, but only managed to work up the nerve to say Hi to AZ_IPA. Because I wanted his beer.
I was serving my beer at the CHUG booth on club night. I had the 3 pale ales made with experimental hops.
I tried them all!
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