NZ Beer Festival - RealBeer.co.nz2024-03-28T23:18:00Zhttp://www.forum.realbeer.co.nz/forum/topics/nz-beer-festival-1?commentId=1500433%3AComment%3A198722&xg_raw_resources=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=nothere where no what I conside…tag:www.forum.realbeer.co.nz,2014-03-16:1500433:Comment:1990282014-03-16T20:04:41.481ZPeter Smithhttp://www.forum.realbeer.co.nz/profile/PeterSmith
<p>there where no what I consider experimental beers around that I managed to find, last year there was the xmas cake ale, and liberty's too hoppy lager.... I wish garage project came up, obviously not worth it form them as they are selling out of beers anyways....</p>
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<p>and i didn't see 8-wired either.... maybe i just missed then, little creatures was there, had the pale ale.</p>
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<p>there where no what I consider experimental beers around that I managed to find, last year there was the xmas cake ale, and liberty's too hoppy lager.... I wish garage project came up, obviously not worth it form them as they are selling out of beers anyways....</p>
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<p>and i didn't see 8-wired either.... maybe i just missed then, little creatures was there, had the pale ale.</p>
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<p></p> I heard there was many last m…tag:www.forum.realbeer.co.nz,2014-03-16:1500433:Comment:1991802014-03-16T19:18:23.751ZBarryhttp://www.forum.realbeer.co.nz/profile/Barry
<p>I heard there was many last minute pull-outs. Real shame that some of the breweries felt the restrictions were untenable, shame for the organisers too. Sometimes the law is an ass.</p>
<p>SOBA City of Ales is Saturday 28 June, at The Floating Pavilion.</p>
<p>At this stage we've no idea what restrictions might be imposed on us by council, but hopefully they won't be a last minute surprise. Our servings are smaller anyway and we already limit to a 4 hour session.</p>
<p>I'd be really…</p>
<p>I heard there was many last minute pull-outs. Real shame that some of the breweries felt the restrictions were untenable, shame for the organisers too. Sometimes the law is an ass.</p>
<p>SOBA City of Ales is Saturday 28 June, at The Floating Pavilion.</p>
<p>At this stage we've no idea what restrictions might be imposed on us by council, but hopefully they won't be a last minute surprise. Our servings are smaller anyway and we already limit to a 4 hour session.</p>
<p>I'd be really interested in a comparison between the two.</p> I enjoyed last year a lot mor…tag:www.forum.realbeer.co.nz,2014-03-16:1500433:Comment:1991792014-03-16T18:48:07.886ZPeter Smithhttp://www.forum.realbeer.co.nz/profile/PeterSmith
<p>I enjoyed last year a lot more, this year felt rushed, right from the start you had to queue for beers vs last years slow buildup of the crowd. Re the beers, I was impressed with Liberty, Schippers and Hopscotch. My Favourite beers where Oh Brother pale ale and Darkest Days Stout, Schippers Golden Geezer is a good addition to the range.</p>
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<p>I actually ate less food then last year (I think because of the shorter time?), damn good Jamaican pies tho. The entertainment area…</p>
<p>I enjoyed last year a lot more, this year felt rushed, right from the start you had to queue for beers vs last years slow buildup of the crowd. Re the beers, I was impressed with Liberty, Schippers and Hopscotch. My Favourite beers where Oh Brother pale ale and Darkest Days Stout, Schippers Golden Geezer is a good addition to the range.</p>
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<p>I actually ate less food then last year (I think because of the shorter time?), damn good Jamaican pies tho. The entertainment area upstairs in shed 10 was really well done, but no beers could be purchased up there and they where limiting movement on stairs so It all became too hard and take too long to go get a refill, and we mainly stayed in shed 10 area.</p>
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<p>It felt more like a big party then a beer festival, several friends have said they would rather sit at the vulture and drink halves there next year, maybe we will do our own pub crawl. When is the winter of ales event run by SOBA on, others have told me its a really good event.</p>
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<p></p> Interested to know how you fo…tag:www.forum.realbeer.co.nz,2014-03-16:1500433:Comment:1990982014-03-16T08:58:33.606Zvdoghttp://www.forum.realbeer.co.nz/profile/vdog
<p>Interested to know how you found the evening session Peter. The morning one was not too busy, so nice and quick to get served. Didn't find the serving sizes an issue as I'd have been getting the smaller tastings to be able to try more beers anyway. The early closing of the bars was a bit of a bummer, the whole place emptied out pretty much straight away. </p>
<p>Overall it was alright, not fantastic, and didn't really have the upbeat festival vibe it has had in previous years. Also a shame a…</p>
<p>Interested to know how you found the evening session Peter. The morning one was not too busy, so nice and quick to get served. Didn't find the serving sizes an issue as I'd have been getting the smaller tastings to be able to try more beers anyway. The early closing of the bars was a bit of a bummer, the whole place emptied out pretty much straight away. </p>
<p>Overall it was alright, not fantastic, and didn't really have the upbeat festival vibe it has had in previous years. Also a shame a few breweries pulled out, so there was a bit of empty space. Most of all Deep Creek, whose ribs I'd been looking forward to since last year!</p>
<p>On the fence whether I'd stump up to go next year if the restrictions remain the same, seems it changed the whole feel of the thing and not for the better.</p> yeah I am pretty exciting now…tag:www.forum.realbeer.co.nz,2014-03-14:1500433:Comment:1989892014-03-14T07:19:59.303ZPeter Smithhttp://www.forum.realbeer.co.nz/profile/PeterSmith
<p>yeah I am pretty exciting now its one sleep..... please say hello if you see me, I am at evening session !</p>
<p>yeah I am pretty exciting now its one sleep..... please say hello if you see me, I am at evening session !</p> I've been watching this over…tag:www.forum.realbeer.co.nz,2014-03-14:1500433:Comment:1990782014-03-14T06:01:32.251Zvdoghttp://www.forum.realbeer.co.nz/profile/vdog
<p>I've been watching this over the last few days here and on facebook, and it sounds like the organisers have been dealt a shitty hand by the council with a late change to conditions. It's then been a shock to attendees, some of whom have been pretty hacked off - but ultimately it's not the fault of the organisers. As much as I'm disappointed with the changes I'll be there making my way through a good range of good beers and doing my best not to drown in the cyclone! Hope to see a few of you…</p>
<p>I've been watching this over the last few days here and on facebook, and it sounds like the organisers have been dealt a shitty hand by the council with a late change to conditions. It's then been a shock to attendees, some of whom have been pretty hacked off - but ultimately it's not the fault of the organisers. As much as I'm disappointed with the changes I'll be there making my way through a good range of good beers and doing my best not to drown in the cyclone! Hope to see a few of you there.</p> I enjoyed it last year and am…tag:www.forum.realbeer.co.nz,2014-03-13:1500433:Comment:1987442014-03-13T02:09:44.583ZJulian Melvillehttp://www.forum.realbeer.co.nz/profile/JulianMelville
<p>I enjoyed it last year and am going again this time round, but if it's all too much hassle then the smaller festivals look a bit more interesting anyway. Last time we got there really early and left when all the people in costumes started showing up, that worked pretty well.</p>
<p>Hopefully the weather plays the game!</p>
<p>I enjoyed it last year and am going again this time round, but if it's all too much hassle then the smaller festivals look a bit more interesting anyway. Last time we got there really early and left when all the people in costumes started showing up, that worked pretty well.</p>
<p>Hopefully the weather plays the game!</p> I can feel there pain, pers…tag:www.forum.realbeer.co.nz,2014-03-12:1500433:Comment:1989682014-03-12T22:54:01.124ZPeter Smithhttp://www.forum.realbeer.co.nz/profile/PeterSmith
<p>I can feel there pain, personally I am not going for the food experience....... for that I would visit euro or al browns venues etc...</p>
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<p>The Festival is <span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">this Saturday</span></span>! So while we’re down at Queens Wharf setting up here’s your Survival Guide. Lets rip into it...</p>
<p><strong>Beer & Food Matching</strong><br></br>You’ll see a very strong emphasis on Beer & Food Matching this year, with bars and food mixed to enhance that…</p>
<p>I can feel there pain, personally I am not going for the food experience....... for that I would visit euro or al browns venues etc...</p>
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<p>The Festival is <span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">this Saturday</span></span>! So while we’re down at Queens Wharf setting up here’s your Survival Guide. Lets rip into it...</p>
<p><strong>Beer & Food Matching</strong><br/>You’ll see a very strong emphasis on Beer & Food Matching this year, with bars and food mixed to enhance that experience. Do use this opportunity to try something new, we’ve added “<strong>Matchmakers</strong>” to every bar to show you what to match. We’ll pop a map in your glass.</p>
<p>There’s a <strong>great lineup of food</strong>; Chicken Station, Mexikai, Hungri Hunter, Fritz Weiners, Sarah’s Cornish Pasties, Molten Mt Eden, Blooms Buttery, Banger Boys, Flaming Seafood, Hungri Hunter, Food For Pleasure, Deep Creek, Lagos Hungarian Puffs, The Roaming Dive, The Lucky Taco, Stumpys Woodfired Pizza, Tasting Plate, Paella Pan, Pita Pit and Wildfire.</p>
<p>And even better lineup of <strong>the country’s best craft beer</strong> including; Aotearoa, Bath Ales, Epic, Hallertau, Hopscotch, Bach Brewing, ParrotDog, Boundary Road, Lion Nathan, Harringtons, Hawkes Bay Independent, Liberty Brewing, Lion Nathan, Moa, Monteiths, Schippers, Selini Estate Wines, Sprig and Fern, Tuatara, Vienna Group, Waiheke Island Brewing and Wigram Brewing.</p>
<p>Don’t dig on beer? There are a few Ciders; Savannah, Old Mout and Zeffer, Sileni wines, non alcoholic alternatives and free water also available.</p>
<p><strong>Entertainment</strong><br/>We have master classes and comedy all day inside the Cloud. The set list for the main stage is as follows: <span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">11am</span></span> Sweet Mix Kids, <span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">1pm</span></span> The Mighty Wayne Anderson, <span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">1.30pm</span></span> Beat Council. <span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">4pm</span></span> Thane Kirby, <span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">5pm</span></span> The Mighty Wayne Anderson Encore, <span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">5.30pm</span></span> Peter Urlich, <strong><span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">6.30pm</span></span> The Black Seeds</strong>,<span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">8pm</span></span> Jetski Safari, <span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">9pm</span></span> Sam Hill.</p>
<p><strong>Weather</strong><br/>The forecast is looking wet for <span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">Saturday</span></span>, our decision to have the event at the Cloud pays dividends as we can get thousands of people inside if need be. <strong>We’ve opened up Shed 10</strong> and moved all but a few vendors inside so we’re pretty <strong>well covered</strong>. I can’t think of a better place to be! We’ll try to get everyone inside as quickly as possible when gates open.</p>
<p><strong>Tickets</strong><br/>Tickets to the midday session are $29 and evening $39, more on the door so <a href="http://beerfestival.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad5662ec66724652a6dd1b63c&id=39073ca399&e=60c2eba0b1" target="_blank">get yours here</a> if you haven’t already <a href="http://beerfestival.us3.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=ad5662ec66724652a6dd1b63c&id=a84959bea1&e=60c2eba0b1" target="_blank">http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2014/the-new-zealand-beer-festival/auckland/tickets</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Transport</strong><br/>Please avoid driving, there’s plenty of public transport close with Ferries, Busses, Trains and Taxis all available. The locations will be on the Welcome flier in your glass. Check <a href="http://beerfestival.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=ad5662ec66724652a6dd1b63c&id=5c530573be&e=60c2eba0b1" target="_blank">http://www.maxx.co.nz</a> for more info.</p>
<p><strong>Important new requirements under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012</strong><br/>Under the new Act there are strict rules we must adhere to. If the Festival is going to continue we need to make sure the event strongly represents the Beer & Food matching experience we have represented it as. Months of work and a lot of blood, sweat & tears have gone in to make sure we can continue. Our license arrived <span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">Tuesday</span></span> with the following conditions that you need to be aware of:</p>
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<li>Maximum two serves per purchase</li>
<li>165ml pours - Our brewers have adjusted pricing so beers are no more expensive, have a look around and try something new</li>
<li>4 hours of alcohol service per session with an hour (first session) and two hours (second session) of no alcohol service - this is to ensure we’re looking after you and getting you back into town safely</li>
<li>Strictly R18, anyone over 18 is allowed in, no children we’re afraid</li>
<li>Anyone who has had too much to drink will be escorted to our chill out zone and asked to head home</li>
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<p>There will be over 100 Safety and Security staff at the event so if you need assistance please don’t hesitate to ask. Please make sure when you leave you’re respectful of the bars and residents in town.</p>
<p><strong>See you there!</strong><br/>Thats it from us, back to the setup. We’re super excited for the range of Beer & Food matching on show this year, we’ve stepped it up again to bring you a really cool experience.</p> Agree it was a great event la…tag:www.forum.realbeer.co.nz,2014-03-12:1500433:Comment:1987262014-03-12T03:44:52.104ZPeter Smithhttp://www.forum.realbeer.co.nz/profile/PeterSmith
<p>Agree it was a great event last year... I guess that too many people poured out of the festival into viaduct q street etc and onwards to more bars, personally I was well cut enough to catch bus home and be in bed by 10pm...</p>
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<p>Agree it was a great event last year... I guess that too many people poured out of the festival into viaduct q street etc and onwards to more bars, personally I was well cut enough to catch bus home and be in bed by 10pm...</p>
<p></p> last week 8000+ sold. Think e…tag:www.forum.realbeer.co.nz,2014-03-12:1500433:Comment:1989112014-03-12T03:26:53.996Znzbrewerhttp://www.forum.realbeer.co.nz/profile/nzbrewer
<p>last week 8000+ sold. Think even session has sold out and morning is getting closer. no I don't know, other than organisers saying it will sell out</p>
<p>last week 8000+ sold. Think even session has sold out and morning is getting closer. no I don't know, other than organisers saying it will sell out</p>