Homebrew Con - Worth it?

[TheMadKing]

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That's very unfortunate... We need a national law indemnifying carriers from transporting beer wine and mead to competitions. It's not against the law for them to do it, but hauling alcohol is a liability concern for sure.

So far I haven't had any issues with UPS, I'll keep my fingers crossed that I don't have to resort to a courier service.

 

[Spartan1979]

I shipped mine FedEx 2nd Day from work and it got delivered yesterday.

 

[brewswithshoes]

Quick update: I've decided I'm in for this year. Extended the existing work trip and really excited now !!!

Hope to meet many of you and looking forward to a couple days devoted to my favorite hobby !!!

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

I shipped mine FedEx 2nd Day from work and it got delivered yesterday.

I heard last night at a club meeting that the issue was being worked on, but with sporadic reports like yours, I wonder if someone just started a rumor. Good luck! See you there?

 

[Spartan1979]

I heard last night at a club meeting that the issue was being worked on, but with sporadic reports like yours, I wonder if someone just started a rumor. Good luck! See you there?

It's true. But apparently packages that went 2nd Day or similar went through a different hub than those that went FedEx Ground.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Gave them less time to mess around too.

 

[user 21663]

double post

 

[user 21663]

Anything more specific to report on 2020 location?

 

[user 30639]

I went to the one in Grand Rapids 4-5 years ago. It was an absolute blast. Was really hoping to make it to Providence this year but it just didn't work out. Nashville next year is certainly doable though.

 

[Denny]

Anyone? I'm guessing from the no replies it may not be such a memorable event ??

Hell yes! If you've never been and you're in the area, if you're into homebrewing, you need to go.

 

[Denny]

It's true. But apparently packages that went 2nd Day or similar went through a different hub than those that went FedEx Ground.

And now Fedex has released them.

 

[Denny]

This is my 12th in a row if I'm counting right. It sucks.

13 for me.

 

[Denny]

It's awesome! Thursday night is the kickoff party, with a huge beer fest after the keynote address. Pro breweries pouring for the event.
Friday and Saturday during the day, the expo will be open and there are tons of seminar to choose from. Also, the homebrew social club will be open, and different clubs will be pouring all day. Lots of us hang out in there when we're not going to seminars or picking up swag from the expo.
Friday night is club night- the best beer fest around. Clubs from all over will pour their beers, entertain us with their antics, often there is live (but too loud) music, etc. It's great.
I've missed a couple since 2008, but not many! It's a yearly event for many of us. There should be about 5000 attendees, I would guess.

More like 3000.

 

[Denny]

It's awesome! Thursday night is the kickoff party, with a huge beer fest after the keynote address. Pro breweries pouring for the event.
Friday and Saturday during the day, the expo will be open and there are tons of seminar to choose from. Also, the homebrew social club will be open, and different clubs will be pouring all day. Lots of us hang out in there when we're not going to seminars or picking up swag from the expo.
Friday night is club night- the best beer fest around. Clubs from all over will pour their beers, entertain us with their antics, often there is live (but too loud) music, etc. It's great.
I've missed a couple since 2008, but not many! It's a yearly event for many of us. There should be about 5000 attendees, I would guess.

Don't forget that Drew and I, along with Country Malt, are putting on a FREE party Wed. night at Isle Brewers Guild. FREE buses from the convention center to the brewery from 6-10 PM. Live music, giveaways, FREE beer!

 

[Denny]

HomebrewCon is a lot of fun. This is your chance to indulge in all things 'beer' with a bunch of people who like 'beer'. Club Nite is definitely a highlight since its where homebrewers from the region get to share their specialties and its also a form of a Costume Ball where wearing something nifty or entertaining is welcome. Of course, you'll also have the opportunity to see new equipment and hear from people smarter than me talking about stuff that might just help you to make better beer.

Its understandable that brewers can't make it to every HomebrewCon. That's just one of the reasons that it is moved around the country, to make it a little more feasible for you to commit when it is near.

Yes, the conference will be in the middle of the country next year. You will all hear about it in just a few more weeks.

HomebrewCon, it's worth it!

If that's the middle of the country, I need to restudy geography!

 

[visitor]

This will be my first homebrew con. I'm am stoked to spend the time with everyone that shares a similar love for hand crafted beers. Look forward to meeting many new friends and hopefully seeing some old ones.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Don't forget that Drew and I, along with Country Malt, are putting on a FREE party Wed. night at Isle Brewers Guild. FREE buses from the convention center to the brewery from 6-10 PM. Live music, giveaways, FREE beer!

Thanks, Denny!

 

[TheMadKing]

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June 18-20 at Gaylord Opryland!

My hotel is already booked!

 

[applescrap]

Don't forget that Drew and I, along with Country Malt, are putting on a FREE party Wed. night at Isle Brewers Guild. FREE buses from the convention center to the brewery from 6-10 PM. Live music, giveaways, FREE beer!

I am so sad to miss this, would live to meet and hang out with you two.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

^^^ What, the rest of us are chopped liver?

 

[Denny]

June 18-20 at Gaylord Opryland!

My hotel is already booked!

If you had waited you could have gotten the conference deal.

 

[TheMadKing]

If you had waited you could have gotten the conference deal.

Mine is free - I'm a frequent traveller and I have a bazillion Marriott Points

 

[Denny]

Mine is free - I'm a frequent traveller and I have a bazillion Marriott Points

Free is the BEST price!

 

[chezhed]

Good to see the OP decided to attend! We have enjoyed each one we have attended, about every other year for the past 6. We will not be in Providence.....too far, too much.... But definitely will be in Nashville next year. Kind of disappointed it will be at Opryland instead of downtown....save up for UBER! .......and some day, eventually, we will meet Yooper!

 

[Bobby_M]

Good to see the OP decided to attend! We have enjoyed each one we have attended, about every other year for the past 6. We will not be in Providence.....too far, too much.... But definitely will be in Nashville next year. Kind of disappointed it will be at Opryland instead of downtown....save up for UBER! .......and some day, eventually, we will meet Yooper!

With an average attendance near 3000, there is nowhere but convention centers for the foreseeable future.

 

[user 30639]

With an average attendance near 3000, there is nowhere but convention centers for the foreseeable future.

Nashville has a convention center downtown as well. Don't know why AHA went with having it out at Opryland instead of downtown, could be one of 100 reasons. But it is disappointing.

 

[jdauria]

Anything more specific to report on 2020 location?

I got my email regarding picking up badges for this year and at the bottom it says next year is in Nashville June 18-20. Much better party city than Providence!

For those going this year, my club the Mash Holes (from Mass) will be pouring at club night. Stop by and say hi. My name is Joe. Booth 27. Small group this year, no antics, no costumes...just pouring good beers (ok a few good ones and maybe one or two average ones...ESB with vanilla, yikes! If we had a better turn out we would have been roaming the place with our Viking ship loaded with mead. See you there!

 

[jdauria]

We had 4 members of our Homebrew club go last year. Their report was so positive that this year we have 12 heading down to Providence. Of course a 6 hour drive is cheaper than flying out to Portland. Maybe not quicker though.....

Good for you! My club in Mass only have 6 going (well one will be pouring for Castle Island on opening night) and we are only 40 minutes away. We had more go to Baltimore and Cedar Rapids than in our own backyard. Lot of whining about cost, no one day passes and not as many "all stars" doing seminars. We just had a weekend camping beerfest charity fundraiser 3 weeks ago, so a lot of the married guys could not get away twice in a month.

 

[brewbama]

If that's the middle of the country, I need to restudy geography!

The National Mean Center of Population based on the 2010 Census is near Plato, Mo., an incorporated village in Texas County. I’d say Nashville is closer to the population center of the US than the East or West Coast where it’s been held over the past decade +.

 

[bob1852]

So they should just have it in Plato, MO since that's the middle of where everyone lives.

Is that what you're advocating?