Gabf 2012

[Hernando]

I have been vounteering for the GABF for 10 years now and the Saturday members session is the best by far Unless you are looking for a frat party style session then I recommend friday or sat night sessions). As someone else noted, there are a lot of side events a lot not related to GABF, that are well worth the time to go see. there are also brews cruise and brewery tours where you a driven to different breweries. There is a lot to do in Denver and I hope you all have fun! I'll probaby be pouring your beers when you go. Cheers in advance!

P.S. I have a list of things to do in the area and places to eat that I gave to someone last year, if you would like it then PM me and I'll shoot it over to you.

 

[chemman14]

anyone else having trouble buying tickets? It says to click to agree to something, I do, then it says it again

 

[riverfrontbrewer]

ticketmaster sucks ass.....I am having the same problem....then if you call them it says tix arent on sale yet

 

[chemman14]

ticketmaster sucks ass.....I am having the same problem....then if you call them it says tix arent on sale yet

Yep exact same thing. This is totally ****ed. I wish I could talk to an actual person.

 

[MrTheKing]

Same problem - in the queue for a live chat to try and get it sorted.

 

[chemman14]

Same problem - in the queue for a live chat to try and get it sorted.

it shows that they are closed on tuesday...

 

[riverfrontbrewer]

ticketmaster sucks big hairy balls....still ****ed

 

[Kaleco]

No solution yet?

 

[riverfrontbrewer]

no luck here....

 

[Ewall14]

Try the mobile site if you can. It seems to be the only thing working. I talked to a customer service rep who gave me the standard "We're working on it, keep checking back".

 

[riverfrontbrewer]

finally

 

[riverfrontbrewer]

45 minutes of my life I will never get back

 

[JeepDiver]

ticketmaster sucks. Finally got my tickets to the members only session

 

[chemman14]

ticketmaster sucks. Finally got my tickets to the members only session

Same, I would of loved to get the members only entrance though

 

[egravy81]

Delete your browsing history, particularly cookies. I did that and managed to get my tix but wa having the same issue as the rest of you.

 

[manoaction]

Woo! Just got my tickets for the member's only session.

I heard they sold out within 10 days last year. How long do you think it will take for these to sell out?

 

[drklingman]

I'm sure it will sell out quickly again.
I like the Thursday and Friday sessions - the Saturday night seems to be rookie night and the whole vibe is different. Looking forward to my first Sat afternoon session!

 

[DisturbdChemist]

F-N ticketmaster screwed me out of my tickets for the member only session... I hate Ticketmaster now...

 

[AmandaK]

F-N ticketmaster screwed me out of my tickets for the member only session... I hate Ticketmaster now...

Are the tickets gone?

 

[zman]

Yep. The members only session sold out per the AHA.

 

[DisturbdChemist]

i'm pissed but atleast got two sessions to have some fun and tour all the breweries in the state of colorado lol

 

[capulinflicker]

Got my tickets to the Saturday member's only session and the Thursday night session. As a Colorado native and a Denver resident for 8 years I'm ashamed to say that this will be my first GABF. I know know, for shame!

Anyway, for all you out of towners that are coming and looking to check out some breweries while you're here, please visit some out these smaller, local places. I know that Avery, Left Hand, New Belgium are well known outside of Denver, but some of these smaller guys are putting out fantastic stuff.

Renegade Brewing Company. My favorite local brewery.
Wit's End Brewing Company <---IMO, they make the city's best Hefe
River North Brewery. They primarily use Belgian yeasts in their brews, so if you're into that sort of thing be sure to check them out!
Strange Brewing Company. In a quirky spot under the interstate, but they always have something creative on tap or firkin.
Copper Kettle Brewing Company. A little further from downtown, but nearly everything they make is grade A solid.
TRVE Brewing Company. Brand new brewery just a hop and a skip from downtown, just a few months old but demand for their brews is high.
Hogshead Brewery. English style brews on tap and in casks.
Breckenridge Brewery. Most should be familiar with them.
Bull & Bush. They recently took home 4 medals at the World Cup, plus you can do tableside hop infusions!
Del Norte Brewing Company. Mexican style beers. They just opened a new tap room.
Dry Dock Brewing. Previously mentioned in this thread. Kinda far from downtown in Aurora, but they have a lot of taps and a huge tasting room.
Vine Street Pub Sister to the Mountain Sun of Boulder, they recently opened their own brewery. FYI, CASH ONLY, so be prepared.
Caution Brewing Co.
Yak and Yeti. This is actually a Indian/Nepalese restaurant, but they also make their own beer.
Golden City Brewery. Located in Golden, their tap room is crazy tiny, but they have a large backyard patio with great views of the mountains. Second Largest Brewery in Golden, CO!
Great Diving Brewing Company. No need to explain. Go get some Yeti.
Wynkoop Brewing Company. Conveniently located downtown, plus they have a full kitchen unlike most of these other places.

 

[OldWorld]

Good luck...have fun...Remember it's okay to taste beers instead of getting smashed. Try to survey the seen early as possible and find out which beers are the most rare and unique.

Don't be ashamed to dump and spit beers that you test...

 

[capulinflicker]

Also, there are plenty beer centric bars in the area:

The Cheeky Monk. Lots of Belgian imports on tap plus a few hard to find American craft beers.
Rackhouse Pub. They are attached to Stranahan's Distillery but have 20 taps, 19 of which are dedicated to Colorado breweries. Plus you can try out beers from places like Elevation Brewing Co. or Crazy Mountain which are kinda far from the city or Prost Brewing Co. which isn't even open yet! Food is awesome as well, buffalo or lamb burger ftw.
Ale House at Amato's Awesome patio and tons of taps.
Falling Rock Tap House. Duh. They probably have the most selection of any place in the city.
Freshcraft. They're trying to upseat Falling Rock as owner of the most taps, I don't think they're quite there but they are close.
Euclid Hall Bar & Kitchen. Great food, lots of selection beer wise.
Star Bar Has a dive-y feel, but looks can be deceiving. They consistently have a wide and varied list of beers to choose from both on tap and in cans.
Satellite Bar. Not too far from downtown located on Colfax on Cap Hill. They have about 6-7 taps with usually one on nitro, however their bottle and can list is huge.
Highland Tap & Burger. Good food. Nice patio. And again, lots of beer.

 

[nebben]

Regarding the ticketmaster debacle...

http://beerpulse.com/2012/07/ticket...ciations-gabf-ticket-pre-sale-a-chaotic-mess/

 

[DisturbdChemist]

I think a lot of people got screwed on this. This isn't the first time ticketmaster failed. I wanted the member but ill settle for the other sessions I got and have a great time

 

[riverfrontbrewer]

This whole thing sucks, esp for you guys and gals coming from out of town.

 

[JeepDiver]

looks like they are going to void tickets purchased without a member # http://blogs.denverpost.com/beer/20...kets-purchase-nonmembers-presale-glitch/5344/

 

[DPBISME]

I got tickets for Friday and Saturday evening... I was an hour late for the member sessions.... CRAP!

BUT at least I will be there two days... now I need hotel and plane reservations.

DPB

 

[DPBISME]

i'm pissed but atleast got two sessions to have some fun and tour all the breweries in the state of colorado lol

I live in VA but have been to all the breweries from "The Springs" to Ft. Collins but one.

After visiting AB and New Belgium,,, we were a bit smashed and skipped the Ft. Collins Brewing Company...

BUT: I have an in out there... I went to High School in Aurora,,, Militray brat,,, so I have buds and