2013 NHC in Philly! Who's going?

[TNGabe]

Why skip Tired Hands? Beer inadequate?

Surely not. I'm guessing because it's expensive or full of hipsters. I'll be there when they open Weds. Supposed to be pretty empty early .

 

[Coff]

Why in the WORLD would you tell anyone to skip Tired Hands while in town?!?!? Their beer is fantastic! Do NOT skip Tired Hands if you have the time to make it to Ardmore. Do you like Saisons and amazing IPAs/Pale Ales? Of course you do, go to Tired Hands.

Seriously, do not listen to that guy unless his point is that there is plenty to do in center city. Although thats true, nothing compares to Tired Hands at the moment...

Memphis Taproom and Kraftwork are being left off of a lot of lists of bars, pretty surpassing actually. If you want to take the 5 minute subway ride to Fishtown you can hit Frankford Hall, Johnny Brendas, Kraftwork and Memphis Taproom in one shot.

Memphis would require a sub $10 cab ride but its worth it.

 

[Coff]

Surely not. I'm guessing because it's expensive or full of hipsters. I'll be there when they open Weds. Supposed to be pretty empty early .

Its not expensive, if anything its more reasonable then most places.

If youre afraid of Hipsters then I would recommend not leaving center city, and basically robbing yourself of a ton of fantastic places to visit in Philly.

Fishtown and Northern Liberties are basically the Brooklyn of Philly (obviously far smaller).

 

[dfess1]

I would also recommend Kite and Key and Bishops Collar while over in the Art Museum area (after visiting Belgian Cafe).

 

[TNGabe]

Its not expensive, if anything its more reasonable then most places.

Good to know!

 

[mcbaumannerb]

I agree on Tired Hands - not that badly priced at all and the beer is great! They get their share of hipsters, but the times I've been there I've seen far more beer nerds and the stereotypical image of the homebrew (think the Buffalo Wild Wings ads )

 

[MDVDuber]

If you are coming from the south - MD Exit 109 off 95 towards Newark, DE will drop you out near Stateline Liquors (1/2 mile north on right) - not impressive from the outside - but their selection of craft and international brews is very impressive. I've done Total Wine in Tampa and Fort Meyers (oddly enough not the one 30 mins away but....) and although their beer selection is excellent I think Stateline is even better.

Also if you leave Stateline and continue north towards Newark and take a right onto Rt4 and then a right onto 896 South you can drop back onto Rt 95 after the $4 Delaware tolls.

 

[HokieHomeBrewer]

If anyone tells you to skip Tired Hands it's because they are going there themselves and don't want others to show up so they can get a spot at the bar.

Honestly, TH's is putting out some of the best beer in the US right now. If you've never been and you purposely avoid it you're a fool.

 

[claphamsa]

do people really think well have time to go sampling outside of the conference?

 

[Denny]

do people really think well have time to go sampling outside of the conference?

THIS^^^ I almost never have a reason to leave the hotel.

 

[sweetcell]

do people really think well have time to go sampling outside of the conference?

+1. seriously. folks paid big bucks to get in to the conference, where there will be more great beer on offer than anywhere else in the city, and y'all are clamoring to take planes trains and automobiles to drink in the suburbs?

thursday night is pro night, don't see why you'd want to go anywhere else. friday is club night, there is no reason to be anywhere else. i guess that leaves saturday night if you're not going to the banquet...

 

[IslandLizard]

...thursday night is pro night, don't see why you'd want to go anywhere else. friday is club night, there is no reason to be anywhere else. i guess that leaves saturday night if you're not going to the banquet...

Exactly! I was wondering the same, who has the time or desire...
But then realize there is Wednesday, and Sunday, don't forget.

 

[Coff]

do people really think well have time to go sampling outside of the conference?

Some people who are coming from out of town make a week of it, so they will have days outside of the conference to do sigh seeing (drinking) around the city.

As a local I am just trying to be helpful on place to see and go.

 

[IslandLizard]

So after all, I am going.

Realizing how close-by it is, it became too hard to pass up. I'm looking forward to attend, it's my very first time, and hopefully meet some of you.

I'm tentatively driving in with claphamsa on Wednesday, (one car less in the city).

But I'm looking for a ride back to the South Baltimore (I-95) area on Sunday. Is anyone interested in a passenger for the ride back? Split the gas and tolls.

 

[sweetcell]

But then realize there is Wednesday, and Sunday, don't forget.

wednesday is BNA8, sunday is "crawl back home and beg for SWMBO's forgiveness" night... :cross:

 

[Coff]

do people really think well have time to go sampling outside of the conference?

Some people who are coming from out of town make a week of it, so they will have days outside of the conference to do sigh seeing (drinking) around the city.

As a local I am just trying to be helpful on place to see and go.

 

[IslandLizard]

Since this is my first time, what do you use for an all-day sampling glass?

Upon registration we receive a fancy tulip sampler. Is anyone really using those?

I was thinking of carrying a small 3-4 oz "pocket" glass, like a conical shooter. But is that impractical with the taps?

 

[Denny]

Since this is my first time, what do you use for an all-day sampling glass?

Upon registration we receive a fancy tulip sampler. Is anyone really using those?

I was thinking of carrying a small 3-4 oz "pocket" glass, like a conical shooter. But is that impractical with the taps?

Is it a tulip this year? It changes from year to year.

 

[Piratwolf]

wednesday is bna8:

this!

 

[claphamsa]

wednesday is BNA8, sunday is "crawl back home and beg for SWMBO's forgiveness" night... :cross:

what is BN8?

and I have a hockey playoff game sunday night.....

 

[claphamsa]

Some people who are coming from out of town make a week of it, so they will have days outside of the conference to do sigh seeing (drinking) around the city.

As a local I am just trying to be helpful on place to see and go.

I agree knowledge is power!
I was more asking if there will be actual down time...sadly none of these places were there when i live in philly (nodding head was, but thats it)

 

[Coff]

I'll be at BN8 as well.

 

[IslandLizard]

Is it a tulip this year? It changes from year to year.

Ah, upon closer inspection the picture shows last year's. Guess we'll be in for a surprise then.

But does anyone use them there?
Aren't they sort of collector's items, so our great-great-grandchildren can sell them on auction sites to pay for Justin Bieber's great-great-grandson's concert tickets?

 

[Denny]

Ah, upon closer inspection the picture shows last year's. Guess we'll be in for a surprise then.

But does anyone use them there?
Aren't they sort of collector's items, so our great-great-grandchildren can sell them on auction sites to pay for Justin Bieber's great-great-grandson's concert tickets?

Yeah, pretty much everyone uses them. You carry them around in the pocket in your registration lanyard.

 

[Coff]

The tap list for BN8 has been posted, big variety and alot of good stuff.

http://phillytapfinder.com/event/brewing-networks-bna8/

 

[Denny]

After attending a couple of the BN parties, I've concluded that I'm too old....

 

[sweetcell]

what is BN8?

The Brewing Network's 8th anniversary party: http://thebrewingnetwork.com/ontap

lots of beers on tap!

 

[wpshadowens]

Ill be there, hanging out with the Michigan Coalition of Homebrews. I'll be wearing my CRAFT Homebrew Club gear.

Can't wait!

 

[Yooper]

Exactly! I was wondering the same, who has the time or desire...
But then realize there is Wednesday, and Sunday, don't forget.

wednesday is BNA8, sunday is "crawl back home and beg for SWMBO's forgiveness" night... :cross:

I'm going to the DFH tour on Wednesday, and then on to the BNA8 party.

The final round judging doesn't start until 8:30 AM Thursday, so I figure that I might as well start the week out right!

 

[wpshadowens]

Hey Denny, TimO from Tastybrew's heyday will be there too!