Dark Lord Day 2010

[conpewter]

I'm way out in the NW burbs, I'd be going somewhat close on my way down to 3floyds but if not open on Saturday :/

I know RC0032 did the last group grain buy, it was very appreciated.

 

[Kaner]

Apparently they are going to be announcing the golden ticket sales through their twitter account first. I hate twitter.

http://www.darklordday.com/uncategorized/dark-lord-day-2010/#comments

 

[conpewter]

Wow that's rather annoying, if anybody does twitter... mind putting up a post when they do announce it? I'd really hate to miss it, made a twitter account...yikes.

 

[IrregularPulse]

Yeah ditto. I made a twttier account too for this. So lame.

 

[RogerMcAllen]

I'll for sure be there. If other Hbt'rs who can't make it out there managed to get some tickets during the limited online sale, I'm sure some of us could be persuaded to execute on them

What he said.

 

[ThatGuyRyan]

got ONE friend that twitts so he added it to his account. I told him to immediately buy the max tickets THEN call me after and I will do the same as will the ball and chain! I hope we get lucky and are able to get a bunch of tickets.

 

[IrregularPulse]

got ONE friend that twitts so he added it to his account. I told him to immediately buy the max tickets THEN call me after and I will do the same as will the ball and chain! I hope we get lucky and are able to get a bunch of tickets.

That's the spirit. Hoard as many tickets as you can personally so others can't have a chance at a small share of this limited item.

 

[ThatGuyRyan]

That's the spirit. Hoard as many tickets as you can personally so others can't have a chance at a small share of this limited item.

LOL! Who said I was hoarding? I know many friends, family and local home brewers that want these also and I am trying to get as many as I can so we ALL go and get some together. Not to mention that I know if I end up with any extra tickets I bet there are a few people here that would be more than glad to use them. Assuming the worst in people is a great way to look at life. Now if I was to ask 2X the value or some crap selling the tickets that would be different but I never said that at all.

 

[IrregularPulse]

Sorry, I took it as you wanting a bunch of tickets so you could get a bunch of DL.

 

[conpewter]

If the rules are the same as last year you are only allowed to redeem 2 tickets. I convinced my wife to go this year so she'll hopefully get to use 2 tickets as well. If you want more than that, you can wait around after the ticket sales are done and buy extra. Last year there seemed to be a fair bit left after ticket sales were done.

 

[IrregularPulse]

If the rules are the same as last year you are only allowed to redeem 2 tickets. I convinced my wife to go this year so she'll hopefully get to use 2 tickets as well. If you want more than that, you can wait around after the ticket sales are done and buy extra. Last year there seemed to be a fair bit left after ticket sales were done.

I believe it's limited to 2 tickets per household. Good to hear about the left over tickets last year.

 

[mmb]

Well, it's official. I'll be in Grand Rapids April 21st-23rd for a conference and will boogie down to Munster for Dark Lord Day.

This will be a total 180 week. Librarian conference and then Dark Lord Day. *chuckle*

Anyone have a price per bottle for last years release? Want to know how much cash to pack.

 

[bdnoona]

$15 per bottle. Limit four per ticket, which of course cost $10 at a previous date.

 

[RandalG]

I'll be there for sure. Last year was a blast and it will be an annual event from now on.

 

[red999]

Anyone know how the ticket system works? Can I purchase a ticket and give it to someone else to pick up my bottles? I'd be more than happy to get my hands on one bottle, which a few people have already offered to do, but I have a few friends that would love to try this beer out.

 

[conpewter]

I believe it's limited to 2 tickets per household. Good to hear about the left over tickets last year.

Ah sorry no left over tickets, but there were left over bottles of dark lord after people with tickets had bought theirs.

 

[PanzerBanana]

I always forget they're in Indiana. Guess I'm gonna have to give 'em a try finally.

 

[PhelanKA7]

My fiance and I will probably be goin up there this year for the first time for DLD as a bit of a "Honeymoon" (We're getting married in May, but not being ones for convention who cares if we do the honeymoon b4 the wedding? ) It'd be fun to talk to some fellow homebrewers. I don't have much opportunity to talk shop with anyone other than my fiance, and she feels the same way. Hope to see some of ya this April!

EDIT:

Well, it's official. I'll be in Grand Rapids April 21st-23rd for a conference and will boogie down to Munster for Dark Lord Day.

This will be a total 180 week. Librarian conference and then Dark Lord Day. *chuckle*

Anyone have a price per bottle for last years release? Want to know how much cash to pack.

Just read your post after I posted. My fiance just got her MLS this past summer and has been havin a Hell of a time finding a related job. Maybe you could give her some ideas or inspiration while we're up there. And while I'm replying to your post I would like to encourage you to check out Founders while you're up there. Definitely my favorite Michigan brewery. Bells is a close second, but Founders has a more diverse selection on tap than Bells IMO. The food is better at Founders as well. The one thing about Bells though is that it is CHEAP. I got two homemade, jumbo (12"), Oberon soaked brautwursts /w fries for $4. Beers were $3.50-$4.50. Funny considering how much I have to pay for a 6pk in the store

 

[mmb]

Just read your post after I posted. My fiance just got her MLS this past summer and has been havin a Hell of a time finding a related job. Maybe you could give her some ideas or inspiration while we're up there.

Things are tough in the book business right now. Little funding for public libraries from the government and most are not hiring, if not letting employees go.

Anything that's open right now will be part time, so she'll be looking at opening doors at multiple libraries and hope that one of those will become full time in a few years.

Best of luck with the search.

 

[conpewter]

From the FAQ on DarkLordDay.com

1 The event will take place on Saturday, April 24th.
2 The only way to ensure that you’ll get some Darklord is to purchase a ticket online. The proceeds from the sale of these tickets go to a local charity.
3 These tickets will go on sale on March 17th. The time of the sale is yet to be announced.
...


http://www.darklordday.com/faq/#3

 

[Kaner]

Anyone else waiting around for these danm golden tickets to go on sale? Really starting to get sick of this.

 

[snazzy]

I think they are just toying with us. I really don't like to jump through hoops for a beer.

 

[Kaner]

I think they are just toying with us. I really don't like to jump through hoops for a beer.

I mean come on.... it's st. paddy's day for god's sake. They couldn't have picked another day to screw around with their loyal customers. This hold golden ticket thing is really starting to turn me off of three floyds in general.

 

[hopvine]

Tickets are on sale RIGHT NOW at
http://bit.ly/bjMWaW

I just got 2

 

[RandalG]

Yeah me too. But the server kept crashing.It took 15 minutes for the order to finally go through. My guess is they had to finalize how many bottles/tickets they could sell but who knows.

 

[OLB]

I was getting fed up with it too, but it's all gone away now that I finally have 2 tickets.

 

[ThatGuyRyan]

got a set for both the wife and I :rockin:

 

[RC0032]

I will read this tomorrow (a few KBS deep) but I got 2 tix...screw; yes screw, their website!!

 

[conpewter]

Wow almost missed it, I had set up twitter (hate that thing) to send to my phone, first time ever and it didn't work. I had verified the phone etc. Luckily got in just in time. Seem to be sold out now.

 

[DRoyLenz]

I JUST MISSED IT BECAUSE I WAS F'ING WORKING!!! Been waiting for MONTHS! UNBELIEVABLE! I can't believe they sold out so quickly.