Dark Lord Day 2010

[greencoat]

So are we still having a HBT meet and greet sometime during DLD?

I'm hoping so! I need to try other people's homebrew! I'm gonna bring some of BM's Black Pearl Porter and some Delicious Awesome if it turns out well.

 

[Atticmonkey]

I know several members of our brewclub are going. We are hoping to rent a RV and have tailgate setup going on. Should be good times.

 

[oldschool]

We'll have to pick a place to meet up. I've never been so i wouldn't know where.

 

[conpewter]

I'm definitely bringing some homebrew to share, also will bring some of my "Dark Lord Clone" though I'll have to figure out a better name, it is a good big stout, but not close enough to Dark Lord to be considered a clone.

As far as where to meet up, it is really crowded and not a lot of landmarks I can think of that are close to the brewery and not already taken. I know BOSS was there last year (Brewers of the south suburbs) and had an area staked out and a big sign. I don't know if the brewclub I've attended (... once so far) is going or not.

I won't be in line for Dark Lord, last year the line was sooo long when I got there, but by 3 pm or so it was gone, so I could just walk up and get my DL (had golden tickets). I knew the tickets guaranteed bottles so I saw now reason to stand in that line... now the brewpub line was long but fun.

I recommend bringing along a folding chair or cooler to sit on, sunscreen, water, snacks, homebrew etc.

 

[IrregularPulse]

have to miss out again this year. Wife is preggers. We found out about 3 days before tickets. oh well. There is always next year I suppose. Have fun everyone.

 

[conpewter]

have to miss out again this year. Wife is preggers. We found out about 3 days before tickets. oh well. There is always next year I suppose. Have fun everyone.

Ya can come anyway! I'll bring some O'Duels for her

 

[Atticmonkey]

I like the idea of waiting till the line is gone before going to get the beer. Leaves more time for drinking and talking to other brewers. Ive never been to DLD either, but one of the guys that we are going with says there is an empty field across from three flyods that we might park in.

 

[oldschool]

do you guys know what the guest beers will be? that almost excites me more than the darklord

 

[bdnoona]

Not sure if anybody posted this yet:
http://www.suntimes.com/lifestyles/food/2142342,CST-NWS-darklord06.article#

2010 Dark Lord = 15% abv and 700+ calories. Nice and healthy.

 

[Vaughn]

I will be there this year for sure. Would love to put some faces to some names. I will more than likely have on a Yazoo workshirt.

 

[ThatGuyRyan]

Tickets should be mailed wed or thursday! Cant wait any longer. :cross:

 

[Vaughn]

I can't wait either. My friend and I are making a road trip out of it. Hitting up Jolly Pumpkin, Founders, Bells, then FFF.

 

[oldschool]

I can't wait either. My friend and I are making a road trip out of it. Hitting up Jolly Pumpkin, Founders, Bells, then FFF.

I hate you, my friends arn't that cool.

 

[Vaughn]

Are you going to DLD? Maybe we could meet up and share some homebrew there.

 

[oldschool]

Yeah i'll be there. I'd be down for swapping some homebrew, I'll be packin my share. I was hoping to hit up two brothers in Warenville but one of the guys i'm going with can't leave til later and we have a 5 hour drive. We need to let each other know what we will be wearing or exchange numbs or something since there is apperantly no landmarks. Maybe I'll have a huge HBT sign

 

[greencoat]

I'll be the dude hauling around an Igloo MLT full of ice and beer!

 

[DRoyLenz]

For all of those who bought HBT patches, this would be an opportune time to sport your gear. I'll be wearing my brew shirt with the patch....

 

[beesy]

I found a small stash at a local seller who still has Bell's Hop Slam and Founder's Breakfeast Stout in stock. If anyone at DLD want to trade for anything, let me know and I'll bring some.

 

[oldschool]

I found a small stash at a local seller who still has Bell's Hop Slam and Founder's Breakfeast Stout in stock. If anyone at DLD want to trade for anything, let me know and I'll bring some.

I'm still stocked up on the Hopslam, but i would do a breakfast stout, or a kentucky breakfast stout. What are you looking for. I have a large stock in my cellar and am stopping at Sahara mart on the way up.

 

[oldschool]

I can't wait either. My friend and I are making a road trip out of it. Hitting up Jolly Pumpkin, Founders, Bells, then FFF.

You should try and bring growlers of something special from bell's...

 

[beesy]

I'm still stocked up on the Hopslam, but i would do a breakfast stout, or a kentucky breakfast stout. What are you looking for. I have a large stock in my cellar and am stopping at Sahara mart on the way up.

Not sure - what do you have. I do have some Founder's KBS, but am keeping most for my stock, but would bring 1 bottle to trade. PM me what you have interesting to trade if it's easier for you.

 

[greencoat]

I'm bringing lots of sharing/trading beers! KBS, BA BORIS, Hop Damn IIIPA, Old Rasputin XII, Founder's 2010 Nemesis, and a looooot of homebrew

 

[Atticmonkey]

Is Founders KBS hard to find? I know the local craft beer store has some in stock if anybody wants me to pick some up for them I can. I think its like $20 for a four pack though.

 

[beesy]

Is Founders KBS hard to find? I know the local craft beer store has some in stock if anybody wants me to pick some up for them I can. I think its like $20 for a six pack though.

I'm sure someone will partake. In Columbus, only a few of the largest beer stores even got it, and some were limiting to 2 bottles/customer. The one I frequent the most got 2 cases. It's VERY tasty, I enjoyed it much more than their Nemesis.

 

[PuppyKicker]

I know it's kinda a long shot, especially with me being so new to the board, but does anyone have an extra ticket or two I could buy off of them? I missed out on ordering them and would really like to get in on the festivities.

 

[conpewter]

You don't need a ticket to come to Dark Lord Day, getting the golden tickets just assure you that you'll be able to buy a few bottles of Dark Lord (not sure how much yet). Also last year after the bottles for all the golden tickets were sold, they still had bottles anyone could buy.

 

[PuppyKicker]

You don't need a ticket to come to Dark Lord Day, getting the golden tickets just assure you that you'll be able to buy a few bottles of Dark Lord (not sure how much yet). Also last year after the bottles for all the golden tickets were sold, they still had bottles anyone could buy.

I'd really hate to make the drive without a guarantee of tasting the sweet nectar. How long does one wait on DLD, generally, to actually purchase the beer?

 

[greencoat]

This is ridiculous.

 

[beesy]

This is ridiculous.

WTF?? The most ridiculous thing is someone's paying nearly a grand for it

 

[JNye]

i can't image thats even legal. def against ebay's policy