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There used to be deals at that place ages ago - those days are long gone, even during mud season. The owners know it's one of the few name hotels in the area and the prices have shot up with all the beer tourism etc. in the last couple years. The Fairfield up the road is about another 50-100 bucks more per night.

If the Stagecoach is full Airbnb is the way to go in the area.
Yes. I thought when they built the new hotel the Best western would lower the prices based on competition..instead they both are high. Airbnb is the best way for sure
 
yep! I'll be out there for sure!
Sweet! I'll plan on bringing up some Veil to share, as well as some Juice crowerls from The Answer. Looking foward to it. Staying in Brownington, but planning on hitting HF later Friday and then probably Parker Pie for dinner. Looking forward to catching up.
 
Will be up on Saturday, likely solo, around 12-1ish...depends on how Friday night's share goes. If anyone would like to share an on-site bottle lemme know. If I have a passenger she will not be drinking much...
 
This is a truly insightful, informative, and revealing interview:

https://www.robhopkins.net/2017/05/...d-on-brewing-beer-to-capture-the-imagination/

The transcript alone is worth a read, but do yourself a favor and listen to the podcast. I really enjoy hearing Shaun talk about beer.

Can't be long until Shaun disappears to Galt's Gulch, right?

I bet he hates Ayn Rand, but the text reads like a Shrugged-esque monologue with a very depressing outlook on business and culture.
 
For anyone looking for an AirBnB, I've stayed at Peter's place just by the old Alchemist and can recommend. He has 4 rooms advertised separately all sharing a kitchen and sitting area.

My lady automatically nixed these rooms from contention upon seeing that one of his nine listing pictures is dedicated to a flier for Carnival Strippers.

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2011 Arthur was so good. A real nice softness while being crisp, but not overly dry. A very cool experience to be able to drink.

Best drinking experience of the day... Shirley Mae: Sunrise Edition on Nitro. I want to start every Sunday morning with that beer.
 
Can't be long until Shaun disappears to Galt's Gulch, right?

I bet he hates Ayn Rand, but the text reads like a Shrugged-esque monologue with a very depressing outlook on business and culture.

I know I'm opening myself to homer comments... but give it a listen. You'll notice his tone is not at all negative. It's very realistic. As mentioned, the industry does not self criticize enough. How else can you grow and improve if you don't challenge yourself and your peers? If anything, it's optimistic because he's looking at ways of advancing what he does and what exists in the beer culture.
 
Ok, give it to me straight: realistically, what are the odds of landing 1 (but preferably 2) tickets to FoFA? Was banking on making that the weekend to make my first foray to the New England area!
 
Ok, give it to me straight: realistically, what are the odds of landing 1 (but preferably 2) tickets to FoFA? Was banking on making that the weekend to make my first foray to the New England area!

It summer and many people have things come up. I have been able to get tickets last minute before at face value.

I Cannot promise you this will work, but you might have better luck getting tickets as the event draws closer than you will now.
 
Ok, give it to me straight: realistically, what are the odds of landing 1 (but preferably 2) tickets to FoFA? Was banking on making that the weekend to make my first foray to the New England area!

I hope you don't find tickets, you big jerk.

... really, I'm just jealous. I apologize.
 
I somehow convinced my wife that an early May trip AND a FOFA trip made sense. Looking to fly her up so she doesn't have to take time off, though she probably wouldn't have been too crushed if we hadn't of won tickets

Unrelated lodging comment/question: I'm surprised more people don't make Burlington their home base. Is it because many are coming from eastern New England? Burlington is only about 25 minutes from Waterbury and is a downright awesome town. Every time I go to Hill we stay there. More to do; although admittedly it's a nostalgic place for me. I love Burlington.
 
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