GABF 2010. Who's Going?

[schristian619]

haven't got my ticket yet, but I'll be going thursday and sat members sessions

 

[EarthBound]

It's finally September - the month o' GABF.

 

[jmkratt]

My tickets showed up about a week ago. yay!

Edited to add: Last year, a number of us made our own ID badges for GABF using http://bighugelabs.com/badge.php
The idea was that it's easier to figure out who's who and who you know if you have a semi-official looking badge on. Plus, it's kind of fun. Think of it as a con for beer geeks, which is pretty much exactly what GABF is.

Here's my badge for this year:

That's a cool idea

 

[BillyBroas]

If you're free Friday morning a cool event to check out is the Ladies of Craft Beer - Beer for ****s Brunch. It's at Fresh Craft, a great new beer bar on Blake Street. I went to their grand opening and it's legit. A bunch of us beer bloggers will be attending this. I think they are almost sold but if you get a ticket it's a great way to start your Friday

 

[culaslucas]

Andrea and I will be going to Saturday afternoon members only.

WOW I haven't been on here for a while!

olllllo, are you doing the contact list again?

 

[ZWood15]

Ive got tix to the Sat evening session. Haven't been in a few years, and I'm really excited about it this year! Naked City is on the list for sure, have to support former HBTers

 

[Bobby_M]

I'll be at the Thursday night session.

 

[celticcolorado]

One more week to GABF. I am getting very excited! I will be volunteering on Thurs and Fri and attending on Sat. Any volunteers working the Beer Garden, Island "O"?

 

[jds]

Looks like my GABF buddy can't make it this year, so I have a spare ticket for Saturday Afternoon. Anybody interested? I'll sell it to you for face value.

I'd love for an HBT'er to take it off my hands. PM me to claim.

 

[jasonsargo]

Now I know. I'm pouring Friday night and Saturday Day, Island A (New England Beers) by the entrance. Stop by and say "Hi".

 

[saq]

I had plans to go but they fell through sadly. My quad is being featured as a ProAm beer I did with Thunder Canyon Brewing being poured in the Friday session. Get some and tell everyone how awesome it is!

 

[olllllo]

Gabf 2010 contact form

https://spreadsheets.google.com/formResponse?formkey=dDRqOGcyV3p1RE5Zb29VbHZ4STBNZ3c6MQ&ifq

 

[zman]

Don't forget about the World Brewers Forum on Thursday 9/16 8pm until midnight. Free food and Homebrews ( 16 Kegs), A talk by Chris White (White Labs) and Patrick Rue (The Bruery). We are also having a raffle and silent auction. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Children's Hospital. Yours truly submitted an India Red Ale.

I hope some of you can make it

Click on the link on my signature, then click on the WBF tab for all the info. RSVP is suggested

 

[riverfrontbrewer]

I am so ready for sat morning at 11 am! That's when we leave our house for the 8 block walk to the GABF!!!!! See you there!

 

[cruelkix]

I am so ready for sat morning at 11 am! That's when we leave our house for the 8 block walk to the GABF!!!!! See you there!

Damn, I was hoping to get a brew in before the GABF. I didn't realize the afternoon session started at 12:30. I'd have to wake up pretty early to squeeze in a brew before that.

I'm excited!! I'll see you there man!

 

[zman]

I am so ready for sat morning at 11 am! That's when we leave our house for the 8 block walk to the GABF!!!!! See you there!

and I have an 8 min ride in the light rail

 

[zman]

Damn, I was hoping to get a brew in before the GABF. I didn't realize the afternoon session started at 12:30. I'd have to wake up pretty early to squeeze in a brew before that.

I'm excited!! I'll see you there man!

looks like a 4 am mash if you want to be done by start time

 

[jamesnsw]

Pro tip- To minimize your wait time, leave late. That's right, I said it. Plan on arriving 12:45 or so. You'll walk right in.

Sure, you'll miss people watching in the line, but you can do that inside. You may miss a beer or two, but meh. 4 hours gets a bit long for me, so I never feel like I missed out.

And no, I'm not just trying to cut down on my wait time by convincing others to get there late.

 

[zman]

Pro tip- To minimize your wait time, leave late. That's right, I said it. Plan on arriving 12:45 or so. You'll walk right in.

Sure, you'll miss people watching in the line, but you can do that inside. You may miss a beer or two, but meh. 4 hours gets a bit long for me, so I never feel like I missed out.

And no, I'm not just trying to cut down on my wait time by convincing others to get there late.

you should bring an abbey weiss or two so we can wait n line in style

 

[cruelkix]

looks like a 4 am mash if you want to be done by start time

exactly..... I don't think i'll be brewing sat morning after all......

 

[SourHopHead]

Pro tip- To minimize your wait time, leave late. That's right, I said it. Plan on arriving 12:45 or so. You'll walk right in.

Sure, you'll miss people watching in the line, but you can do that inside. You may miss a beer or two, but meh. 4 hours gets a bit long for me, so I never feel like I missed out.

And no, I'm not just trying to cut down on my wait time by convincing others to get there late.

We did this by accident 2yrs ago. Got stuck in a madhouse line on Saturday.

 

[zman]

exactly..... I don't think i'll be brewing sat morning after all......

There is always Sunday

 

[cruelkix]

There is always Sunday

I always screw up something when I brew hungover, but I'm thinking its got to happen. I gotta get this pumpkin ale done soon for the halloween party so it has time to mellow out!

 

[zman]

I always screw up something when I brew hungover, but I'm thinking its got to happen. I gotta get this pumpkin ale done soon for the halloween party so it has time to mellow out!

I hear ya I need to get mine done also, plus a GF batch for the same party. I just wish I could brew all day every day

 

[mwhc22]

SWMBO and I are staying at the CrownPlaza 2 blocks from GABF... anyone else staying there or near there? IM looking for a place to hit up Thursday night if i get in in time. also friday is wide open... any suggestions on what to do or where to beer taste?

also we are on foot/public transport.

 

[jmkratt]

SWMBO and I are staying at the CrownPlaza 2 blocks from GABF... anyone else staying there or near there? IM looking for a place to hit up Thursday night if i get in in time. also friday is wide open... any suggestions on what to do or where to beer taste?

also we are on foot/public transport.

No but I live here so I I may help.

If you're staying downtown you should hit Falling Rock, Wynkoop, Great Divide, and Cheeky Monk as all are within an easy stroll. There is also the Rock Bottom on 16th Street.

If you want to venture out a little further there are a lot more options but those mentioned are more than enough to fill your schedule!

 

[Zen_Brew]

jmkratt:
Thanx for some recommendations on local attractions. The G/F and I are staying at the Hyatt Regency and attending the Fri/Sat day sessions and will be looking for some of the local hot spots within walking (staggering) distance.

Cheers

 

[riverfrontbrewer]

MWHC-

For Thursday night, check out the WBF (Zman here has been advertising it a bit since he is a member) I believe it runs until midnight..... http://kroc.org/DesktopDefault.aspx

Not sure if you.ve been to downtown Denver before, but from your hotel just walk up to the 16th street mall and hop on the shuttle bus to go wherever you need. For example on Friday I would walk up to the mall, hop on a bus and ride it west to Dixon's (Get off the bus at Wazee, Dixon's is on the corner) for a late breakfast then start walking/beerdrinking my way back to the hotel. Hitting Wynkoop, Falling Rock, Great Divide, Blake street tavern, etc on the way back....bring your walking shoes.....I'll add more later, gotta get to the gym.

 

[jkarp]

Looks like I'm doing GABF this year after all. I normally avoid the annual drunkfest like the plague, but neighbor has an extra tix for tonight's session and doesn't want to go alone.

 

[weremichael]

Pro tips:

Make sure you hit the Pro-Am table.

Make sure you visit the various guild tables.

When waiting in line for the biggies (New Galirus, Russian River etc.) send your husband/wife/friend out with glasses to keep the samples flowing.