Hoptoberfest 2017 (info and sign-up)

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When are you available for Hoptoberfest? Check all dates you can attend.

Poll ended at Sat Sep 02, 2017 11:19 am

September 16
9
25%
September 23
12
33%
September 30
4
11%
October 7
11
31%
 
Total votes: 36

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Hoptoberfest 2017 (info and sign-up)

Post by KMcK » Fri Sep 01, 2017 11:19 am

I'm glad to hear some chatter about this. I'm willing to host again this year in the west end of Halifax. E-mail me if you don't know the address. My usual early fall conflict is gone this year so we should be able to find a better date.

If you want to come please take the poll indicating all days you could possibly attend. Also, fill out the sign-up sheet so we have an idea of who's likely coming and what they're bringing.

We need some volunteers to help with the organization as there are many tasks to undertake (ice, food, promotion, sponsorship, etc.). Check out previous years' threads on the topic if you want to know more or contact me or Chalmers.
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Post by Lisa J » Fri Sep 01, 2017 1:51 pm

Just a reminder that the Cask Beer Throwdown is Sept 30th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.
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Post by LeafMan66_67 » Fri Sep 01, 2017 1:53 pm

Couple of things to keep in mind for the dates noted above:
  • Sept 15th is Garrison's Hops & Brats with the 16th being Garrison Oktoberfest running 5-11pm. If the 16th is picked, it may make it a worthwhile weekend for out of town folks to attend two or three events, making it a Craft Beer weekend.
  • Sept. 30 is the Cask Beer Throwdown, hosted by Halifax Curated
  • Oct. 7 falls on the Thanksgiving long weekend, which may limit people who would be otherwise engaged, or may make it easier for out of town folks to visit.
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Post by oceanic_brew » Sat Sep 02, 2017 5:19 pm

I have two brews in kegs, and one in bottles. I have a double regulator and gas but just wondering if anyone knows how I'll be able to serve it that night.

I could probably do one of those garbage can with ice in it. On the other hand the beer won't have much time to warm up.

Thoughts?

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Post by KMcK » Sat Sep 02, 2017 5:44 pm

We usually run around town the afternoon of collecting coolers of ice from friendly breweries with ice-making machines and have more than enough to chill the kegs. Some people drop off their kegs and buckets in the afternoon to let the ice start to do its work.
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Post by oceanic_brew » Sat Sep 02, 2017 9:29 pm

KMcK wrote:
Sat Sep 02, 2017 5:44 pm
We usually run around town the afternoon of collecting coolers of ice from friendly breweries with ice-making machines and have more than enough to chill the kegs. Some people drop off their kegs and buckets in the afternoon to let the ice start to do its work.
Hahha of course!

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Post by sheppard107 » Sun Sep 03, 2017 11:39 am

Going to try to make it this year, even just to drop in for an hour or two.
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Post by Susan » Sun Sep 03, 2017 2:09 pm

Although all those weekends are busy I/we can find a way to make it for three of them. We'll have a friend over from England from Sept 25th to Thanksgiving. He is a member of CAMRA and will be writing an article about craft brewing in NS. I think he'd enjoy the Hoptoberfest or at least an evening get together.

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Post by oceanic_brew » Mon Sep 04, 2017 1:44 pm

Is there a limit to the people I can bring. Me and my cobrewer/gf are coming and I added a friend of mine that will be visiting from NL. Turned into two friends of mine are visiting from the island. We'll all be bringing food items and a load of homebrew!

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Post by KB1138 » Mon Sep 04, 2017 4:19 pm

The more the merrier
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Post by oceanic_brew » Mon Sep 04, 2017 8:34 pm

KB1138 wrote:
Mon Sep 04, 2017 4:19 pm
The more the merrier
I think so! Gonna be great to finally meet some of you folk!

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Post by sheanhiggins » Tue Sep 05, 2017 10:09 pm

Depending on the day you land on, Tidehouse can offer up our 4 tap jockey box. Its all ball-lock, 4 pass plate. Good to go.
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Post by amartin » Tue Sep 05, 2017 10:18 pm

I don't think any weekend is great for me to spend an entire afternoon and evening drinking too much, but I think I can definitely make it out for a few hours.


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Post by KMcK » Wed Sep 06, 2017 11:25 am

Let's try to wind up the poll by Friday so we can finalize a date and get on with the planning.
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Post by oceanic_brew » Wed Sep 06, 2017 12:30 pm

sheanhiggins wrote:
Tue Sep 05, 2017 10:09 pm
Depending on the day you land on, Tidehouse can offer up our 4 tap jockey box. Its all ball-lock, 4 pass plate. Good to go.
That is amazing!

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Post by HPhunter » Fri Sep 08, 2017 12:17 am

Fuck Tidehouse! I will also offer up my 4 head box! Bwahahahahaahahha.
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Post by KB1138 » Sat Sep 09, 2017 11:18 am

By majority vote September 23rd is our day, with October 7 as second. Perhaps we can keep that as a rain day backup. Everyone who can attend on the 23rd please confirm what you're bringing and how many will be in with you
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Post by KMcK » Mon Sep 11, 2017 1:31 pm

KB1138 wrote:
Sat Sep 09, 2017 11:18 am
By majority vote September 23rd is our day, with October 7 as second. Perhaps we can keep that as a rain day backup. Everyone who can attend on the 23rd please confirm what you're bringing and how many will be in with you
Sounds good to me! :spilly:
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Post by Keith » Mon Sep 11, 2017 2:21 pm

Looks like I can't attend either date. Have fun and enjoy! :cheers2:

Erin's away Sept 23rd so I can't attend as I've got the kids.
Oct 7th doesn't work either as I'm on call that weekend .
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Post by oceanic_brew » Tue Sep 12, 2017 8:11 am

HPhunter wrote:
Fri Sep 08, 2017 12:17 am
Fuck Tidehouse! I will also offer up my 4 head box! Bwahahahahaahahha.
Sweet!

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Post by fredpeaches » Thu Sep 14, 2017 6:48 pm

I can't commit to any date at this point. If I can make it it will be last minute.

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Post by KMcK » Sat Sep 16, 2017 5:39 pm

Woo hoo! One week to go and we're up for 42748 signed-up participants. We need a few volunteers to take on the following tasks:
  • ice (arrange to pick up coolers of ice from places with ice makers in the morning)
  • food (we've had custom made hop sausages and buns in past years and I've heard some interest in doing this again)
  • promotion (spread the word to people we'd like to show off to who wouldn't normally hear about Brewnoser events, e.g. staff from our favourite pubs and breweries)
  • sponsorship (see if the local home brew shops and breweries want to donate or lend us anything to help the event, e.g. a jockey box, ice, door prizes)
Reply here is you can help with any of these tasks and we can discuss in more detail what needs to be done.
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Post by sleepyjamie » Sat Sep 16, 2017 11:42 pm

Possible tropical storm coming through Halifax next weekend.
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Post by KMcK » Sun Sep 17, 2017 10:47 am

sleepyjamie wrote:
Sat Sep 16, 2017 11:42 pm
Possible tropical storm coming through Halifax next weekend.
Is hurricane Jamie coming?
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Post by LiverDance » Sun Sep 17, 2017 12:59 pm

Not sure if my attendance status as it's my wife's bday but I have some beer to send


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