tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828714141383213600.post401973980802848244..comments2023-09-09T21:06:41.688-07:00Comments on It's Pub Night: Beermongers 2nd Anniversary FestBill Nighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09202318621724165312noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828714141383213600.post-36464018388310043162011-09-15T19:07:16.733-07:002011-09-15T19:07:16.733-07:00I agree that there could be some beer fatigue, plu...I agree that there could be some beer fatigue, plus plenty of competition, both within and outside of the beer world we live in. I don't feel the price of admission was a problem, especially knowing that there would be a GLASS glass. Moving here from MN over a year ago, I was shocked that festival would even consider, much less actually use plastic glasses. Drinking quality beer out of plastic degrades the experience considerably. I hope Josh, Sean, all involved don't get too upset about the turnout. It's a first go around and a well done one at that.Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07266585394191707735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828714141383213600.post-28014625739090404152011-09-14T12:14:14.532-07:002011-09-14T12:14:14.532-07:00What are you guys talking about? I went both days,...What are you guys talking about? I went both days, and had every beer. Beermongers!Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04612024505576991850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828714141383213600.post-79712386817586624392011-09-14T09:50:49.504-07:002011-09-14T09:50:49.504-07:00Bill, as of Sunday evening you could drink a Gunsl...Bill, as of Sunday evening you could drink a Gunslinger at the bar at Grain and Gristle. If it's still on tap you can <br />make that fantasy a reality.Matthew DiTullohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07468721391447871061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828714141383213600.post-18618191124509578502011-09-13T09:54:26.912-07:002011-09-13T09:54:26.912-07:00I didn't make it this weekend, though my reaso...I didn't make it this weekend, though my reasons were idiosyncratic and not particularly illuminating. On a personal note, though, I do feel some fatigue with special events--though I'm not proud of it. We enjoy an embarrassment of riches, but that means we have to pick and choose our events. <br /><br />Part of it is that fests take a lot out of me--high alcohol rates, lots of beer. And part of it is that we do have so many opportunities to have exceptional beer that I don't feel the hook to see every event. <br /><br />Again, not proud, but there it is.Jeff Alworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828714141383213600.post-52252542299267036362011-09-13T09:40:01.213-07:002011-09-13T09:40:01.213-07:00I worked the fest as well, and was surprised by th...I worked the fest as well, and was surprised by the number of people in the neighborhood who didn't know about it and seemed surprised. I'm going with lack of proper advertising. I also don't think Beermongers is known for being a liberal user of AC, so maybe there's that. $15 is pretty standard for a beerfest.Jim Bonomo aka GoodbyeOhiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06355938728009455030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828714141383213600.post-6761693007801715122011-09-12T16:26:33.273-07:002011-09-12T16:26:33.273-07:00@sharon: Wow, if msubulldog didn't attend a fe...@sharon: Wow, if msubulldog didn't attend a festival that was basically a big BA event, that spells trouble right there.<br /><br />Here's a question for you guys who said price was a barrier: Did you go to the Mighty Mites festival a couple weekends ago? It was also held on a very warm day, with similar parking constraints, but you could bring your own tasting mug or get a compostable for free, and buy $1 taster tickets with no entrance fee.Bill Nighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09202318621724165312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828714141383213600.post-71938087338434305862011-09-12T16:21:41.298-07:002011-09-12T16:21:41.298-07:00For me it was the heat. I actually had some time t...For me it was the heat. I actually had some time this weekend to head over there, but it was way too hot.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00097878173622170668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828714141383213600.post-6048420987926227392011-09-12T13:20:53.740-07:002011-09-12T13:20:53.740-07:00I think it's probably a combination of what ot...I think it's probably a combination of what other people are saying. I didn't make it over, but I thought about it.<br /><br />Like Walker, I didn't like the price. I also don't need another tasting glass for the bulging cabinet. It's an unnecessary expense.<br /><br />The hot weather probably didn't help. But I think the beer event scene is spinning out of control in Portland. There are multiple events going on every week and weekend. I can't keep track any more, so I don't try. Beer fatigue is a real. I love having choices, but it's a little ridiculous.Pete Dunlophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456380762400522665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828714141383213600.post-79731558611749229522011-09-12T13:12:20.904-07:002011-09-12T13:12:20.904-07:00A combination of reasons not to go. Mostly the hea...A combination of reasons not to go. Mostly the heat - just didn't feel like hanging around outside sampling beers in that kind of heat. I didn't realize part of the fest was indoors. Even if it were cooler, beer fest fatigue is definitely a factor. Maybe it's psychological, but a $15 entry makes it a "real" fest - one to plan to go to and spend some time, rather than one to drop by and try a few things.Tracy Thomasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828714141383213600.post-89695297711149939602011-09-12T12:23:20.673-07:002011-09-12T12:23:20.673-07:00Walker: these were actually some very nice glasses...Walker: these were actually some very nice glasses (you know, made of glass). I'll be happy to keep drinking beer from it at home.<br /><br />Grotusque: no excuse. I was hobbling around the fest on crutches :-)Kevinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828714141383213600.post-79521473609868587892011-09-12T11:49:06.882-07:002011-09-12T11:49:06.882-07:00Unfortunately for me, I was just plain busy and in...Unfortunately for me, I was just plain busy and injured so though I wanted to attend, I couldn't make the time.<br /><br />Still, I'm glad they're doing so well!Grotusquehttp://apintfordionysus.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828714141383213600.post-61721323633694305702011-09-12T10:11:37.662-07:002011-09-12T10:11:37.662-07:00beer fest fatique - picking my jaw off the floor w...beer fest fatique - picking my jaw off the floor when Brian said he was over it and didn't plan on going. or maybe he's saving himself for the Hops fest next month...sharonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828714141383213600.post-74430421426412347982011-09-12T10:05:38.184-07:002011-09-12T10:05:38.184-07:00Personally, it was the $.
$15 to get in the door...Personally, it was the $. <br />$15 to get in the door is steep. Yes, I know it included a glass and 7 tasting tickets for some amazing beers, but let's break that down:<br />7 tasting tickets = $7, ok done.<br />That leaves tasting glass + admission = $8.<br /><br />Do I want to pay $8 for yet another souvenir tasting glass that I'm going to either have to cram into my overstuffed cabinet or just throw away? No. <br />I recognize that festival costs need to be recouped, so I would much prefer a BYO glass option with a small admission fee. Maybe $2 or $3 for the cause. The fest would have had at least one additional attendee on Sunday with that option.Walkernoreply@blogger.com