tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post5545973227610133689..comments2023-06-16T11:59:53.479-04:00Comments on Hoosier Beer Geek: A Beer Blog for Indiana, from Indianapolis: 11 Things A New Beer Festival Visitor Should KnowJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17412784462353586629noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-11303662567201059312009-07-20T09:37:46.685-04:002009-07-20T09:37:46.685-04:00had a wonderful time! Broad Ripple Brewpub's ...had a wonderful time! Broad Ripple Brewpub's Relegator black IPA and Rock Bottom's American Dream IPA were my standouts.<br /><br />IMO #3 was the most violated rule<br /><br />and I'll 2nd the notion of signs on the outside edge of the tents (even with the program I found it difficult to tell which line was which)<br /><br />3. If there is a long line behind you, do not stand around after your beer is poured and offer your thoughts. Get your beer and move out of the tent. Enjoy the beer with your friends out of the way of others.Tom Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05707908109402031352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-48636633565705606252009-07-20T08:21:12.343-04:002009-07-20T08:21:12.343-04:00No, I had a program. The map was off in it though....No, I had a program. The map was off in it though. The tent with Monarch was near the south entrance, unlike the map and the World Class tent was where the Monarch tent should have been. I understand that the map was probably printed awhile ago.<br /><br />Overall, finding the individual breweries (Bell's, Ram, etc) was not as big of a deal, but to find a beer at the distributor's booth was much more difficult.<br /><br />It certainly wasn't a show-stopper, but I would have made a huge difference to have some signs up at or above roofline. I could certainly see how this would happen since it would have been easy to navigate with no people during the setup period, but throw in 4,000+ people and it gets tougher to navigate.<br /><br />I feel like a whiner now, but I do want to thank everyone who made this possible, it was truly awesome. A special thanks to 3F for the Dark Lord. Hallelujah!ahow628https://www.blogger.com/profile/17248371359583131414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-63978789554354489422009-07-19T18:09:16.484-04:002009-07-19T18:09:16.484-04:00Sounds like you didn't get an event program?Sounds like you didn't get an event program?Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047590428827738771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-73922439008098277892009-07-19T12:52:44.755-04:002009-07-19T12:52:44.755-04:00I have a bit of feedback. The biggest complaint I ...I have a bit of feedback. The biggest complaint I had (and it was a huge one) was the signage was horrendous. All the beer festivals I've been to prior to this had signs at the roof line directly over the beer telling what beer was there. What this did (aside from removing the mystery of what you were standing in beer for) was create many micro-lines. If you wanted to get a less popular brew, it was quicker to get through line. It would have even been ok if the entrance to the tent was 1-2 feet higher so you could see the sign behind the beer, but the 4" above the crowd's head was not enough.<br /><br />All in all though, a great festival. Only 6 months till Winterfest!!!ahow628https://www.blogger.com/profile/17248371359583131414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-22462754387531373492009-07-19T11:31:54.798-04:002009-07-19T11:31:54.798-04:00Jim - Yes, yes they did.
Charlie - We miss you! ...Jim - Yes, yes they did. <br /><br />Charlie - We miss you! You better be there next year!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962101636917040661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-4315956635146974022009-07-19T01:33:56.369-04:002009-07-19T01:33:56.369-04:00Rule # 12:
Do not be 8,700 miles away the day of ...Rule # 12:<br /><br />Do not be 8,700 miles away the day of the event.cmasia@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17046267817590197159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-37520699990948620452009-07-19T00:47:51.408-04:002009-07-19T00:47:51.408-04:00Numbers 1 and 8 were violated quite frequently yes...Numbers 1 and 8 were violated quite frequently yesterday.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17412784462353586629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-25076883553375655342009-07-17T09:52:17.036-04:002009-07-17T09:52:17.036-04:00All good...especially #6.
I would add..."dro...All good...especially #6.<br /><br />I would add..."drop any pretentious facade you may have brought in with you."<br /><br />It bugs me to know end to see guys walking around as if they were a beer encyclopedia, holding glasses high up to the light, giving unsolicited advice, etc.natehttp://thankheavenforbeer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-13172383986377673182009-07-16T16:28:54.576-04:002009-07-16T16:28:54.576-04:00Hehehe. I'll keep these in mind for 24th and 2...Hehehe. I'll keep these in mind for 24th and 25th...Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02506138590620524434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-14020634533502926292009-07-16T16:05:04.799-04:002009-07-16T16:05:04.799-04:00Bob Mack - yeah, what would you know about being n...Bob Mack - yeah, what would you know about being nice anyway?Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962101636917040661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-63630039871310956412009-07-16T15:55:20.511-04:002009-07-16T15:55:20.511-04:00You forgot rule #12: Buy your pretzel necklaces, p...You forgot rule #12: Buy your pretzel necklaces, pretzels, chips, and water from the wonderful non-profit organizations that might be working the tents (especially those named Dads Inc.). Help a brother out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-86444470344737817412009-07-16T15:37:30.656-04:002009-07-16T15:37:30.656-04:00Be nice to everyone??? I was with you right up ...Be nice to everyone??? I was with you right up 'til then.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-73843525061239386172009-07-16T15:33:24.854-04:002009-07-16T15:33:24.854-04:00Someone give Ahow a medal.Someone give Ahow a medal.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047590428827738771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-21021518734222963602009-07-16T15:26:11.155-04:002009-07-16T15:26:11.155-04:00The #17 bus goes from downtown to Broad Ripple via...The #17 bus goes from downtown to Broad Ripple via College Ave. The #18 goes from downtown to Broad Ripple via Central. No DUI, no cab fare, no parking hassles, and only $1.75 each way!ahow628https://www.blogger.com/profile/17248371359583131414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-71277561351442846662009-07-16T15:11:11.069-04:002009-07-16T15:11:11.069-04:00the first one wasn't numbered.. I saw this com...the first one wasn't numbered.. I saw this coming.<br /><br />"If this is your (or your friends) first time to a beer festival, dress comfortable and arrive early. The lines to get in are usually quite long.<br /><br />Here are 10 more tips that may make your first-time experience more enjoyable."Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047590428827738771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-31066124636425565712009-07-16T15:07:39.754-04:002009-07-16T15:07:39.754-04:00Wait, I only count 10! If the 11th is a secret, I&...Wait, I only count 10! If the 11th is a secret, I'm at risk of making a dufus out of myself this Saturday!Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06746587451006377955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-50679098761675585982009-07-16T15:06:14.366-04:002009-07-16T15:06:14.366-04:00kmwinter...a few blocks south on Broad Ripple Ave,...kmwinter...a few blocks south on Broad Ripple Ave, you should be able to catch a taxi pretty easily. You may have to walk a few blocks for parking. But there is plenty of public street parking.<br /><br />Tracy...being a guy, I usually don't have to worry about that. But since I will be there from 9a to 9p (Volunteer Coordinator), I may have to...well, you know. <br /><br />So you may see me in a kilt on Saturday!Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02390860551767424713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-31312328503114557442009-07-16T15:03:13.470-04:002009-07-16T15:03:13.470-04:00If you're the kind of person who likes toilet ...If you're the kind of person who likes toilet paper and you notice that it's running low, grab a little extra and put it in your bag for later. I've done this at GABF a few times.<br /><br />Also, my beer fest secret: wear a skirt. It's so much easier to pee.Tracyhttp://www.hitbyapitch.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32412760.post-18601327860267793232009-07-16T14:35:28.517-04:002009-07-16T14:35:28.517-04:00What's the parking and/or taxi situation like?...What's the parking and/or taxi situation like?Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351588516616369000noreply@blogger.com