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Beer, as in not free (but good, very good)
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vibrantabyss.livejournal.comAnd supposedly below cost.... NERAX is having their annual thang at the Dilboy VFW. A celebration of cask-conditioned ales, many from Britain. During the four days, they will cycle through a number of casks, so selection will vary, but its hard to find a bad one in the lot.
Inside, there are three stations, with whiteboards hung above, supposedly with the selections at that station, American brews in blue, imports in red. Well, kinda, sorta. As casks may need more settling time, and whatnot, they may change selections without altering the board - although they *do* try to keep things close, swapping in a similar offering or something from the same brewery. There are also sometimes taps going, which are not listed. Each of the open casks has an 11x8.5 sheet (in blue or red) with its contents - and *those* are the definitive marker for what's being served.
If you appreciate good beer, its well worth checking out. But beware the line! Due to fire regs, they can only let so many in at a time, and the line typically extends to an hour or two wait *after* doors open. They opened an hour late first night, the people waiting since 5pm got in a little after 7. I have no idea how long people who arrived at 6 had to wait to get in....
Footnote: Despite the huge hike in hops costs this year, and transportation, they decided to hold their prices, which are good even given the cover. They do have a donation bucket if you care to help them cover the loss.
Also, bring $5 extra for a glass deposit, refundable at the end of the night, or yours to bring home as a keepsake.
Inside, there are three stations, with whiteboards hung above, supposedly with the selections at that station, American brews in blue, imports in red. Well, kinda, sorta. As casks may need more settling time, and whatnot, they may change selections without altering the board - although they *do* try to keep things close, swapping in a similar offering or something from the same brewery. There are also sometimes taps going, which are not listed. Each of the open casks has an 11x8.5 sheet (in blue or red) with its contents - and *those* are the definitive marker for what's being served.
If you appreciate good beer, its well worth checking out. But beware the line! Due to fire regs, they can only let so many in at a time, and the line typically extends to an hour or two wait *after* doors open. They opened an hour late first night, the people waiting since 5pm got in a little after 7. I have no idea how long people who arrived at 6 had to wait to get in....
Footnote: Despite the huge hike in hops costs this year, and transportation, they decided to hold their prices, which are good even given the cover. They do have a donation bucket if you care to help them cover the loss.
Also, bring $5 extra for a glass deposit, refundable at the end of the night, or yours to bring home as a keepsake.
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