Some pictures of the calm before the storm when the general public was let in at 1pm.
Off Color's (read Laffler's) annual beer cocktail that sits out in front of the tent during the brewers setup / VIP session, and the Gin and citrus was jumping out of the glass on this one.
Later in the afternoon picture of Benny Hill (John) and
dvelcich sharing a moment.
Always a great event, and this year was no exception. The weather was beautiful, the beers were good, it was well organized and didn't see too many issues from my vantage point. Half Acre's Enigma hopped Daisy Cutter, Bell's Rum Barrel Aged Bear Stout with Cocoa Nibs, the beers from Forager (both at the Funk Factory event and at Great Taste), and Mikerphone's honey barrel aged Imperial Stout were all things that stood out for me throughout the afternoon.
The Real Ale Tent had more duds than I remembered in the past, but could have just been the stuff I was trying.
All in all still my favorite beer festival of the year.