I'll add you to the list. You'll be the 2nd one bringing beer from Blue Grass Brewing. Nothing wrong with that.

 

Hey all, update time.

The list you will see below is up to date for the information I possess. You will see user IDs, where they are from, and the beers they plan to bring. There's also a small list of who is participating but doesn't know what beer they are bringing yet. Please review the list and if I something is wrong please Private Message me rather than post. That'll keep the thread from getting unecessarily longer. I'll make any changes to the list you need. For those who see their name as unspecified, if you now know what you plan to bring PM me and I'll add it. If you don't see your name on either list and it should be then please PM me.

Ever so close to getting the date set. I have given up on pleasing you all for the date, , and am going for the best fit around other cool events. I don't want to miss any major events either. Regardless it'll turn out alright.

This event will be a registered event, meaning I expect every participant to register with me if they plan to take part. If you see your name on the list below consider yourself registered. Any q's, PM me.

Those who plan to participate and know what they are bringing:
PassatDoTd, Lafayette, LA, Variety from Abita Brewing Co. & Dixie Blackened Voodoo
CSAMF, Pennsylvania, Variety from Yuengling Brewing Co.
Red Ryder, Greensboro, NC, Red Oak & Carolina Blonde
Miniwildcat, Indiana, Shiner Bock from Texas
chrisneal, Boston, Mass., Sea Dog Blue Paw & something from the Cambridge Brewing Company
Byron, Philadelphia, PA, Tavern Ale from Yard’s Brewery
LouiefromStLou, St. Louis, MO, Variety from local Microbreweries & Fat Tire
Driving Hamster, Pittsburgh, PA, Iron City Beer & Yuengling Variety
agokart, Detroit, MI, Bells’ Beer & Dragonmead varieties
trick, North Carolina, Variety from Edenton Brewing Co.
Blalor, Indianapolis, IN, Upland & Broad Ripple Brewpub Varieties
apoptosis, Long Island, NY, Varieties of Ithaca Beer & Dogfish Head
Driskill, Grand Rapids, MI, Founders’ & Bells’ Varieties
agranger, Dallas, TX, Ziegen Bock & Lonestar
Mini2Go, Zelienople, PA, Variety from Penn Brewery
Squirlz, Okemos, MI, Variety from Michigan Brewing Company
34Mini, Kentucky, Variety from Bluegrass Brewing Company
OmToast, New London, CT, Varieties of Cotrell, Long Trail and Magic Hat
WxSquid, Virginia Beach, VA, Variety from St. George Brewing Company
Big Daddy, Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Creemore Creek Lager, Rickard's Red, and Sleeman Cream Ale
Hitt Man, Louisville, KY, Variety from Bluegrass Brewing Co.
Sndwave, Florida, Yuengling & Ciders
PEP, Kentucky, Kentucky Ale from the Lexington Brewing Company
Ran48, Madison, WI, Leinenkugels Creamy Dark Lager

Those who plan to participate but do not know what they are bringing:
jsouz, chows4us, Gabe, minivern, Xanda, minimotorin, DaCrema

 

This is gonna be great! When/where are we going to set up the single malt scotch tasting?

 

Didn't know that 34Mini was bringing some brew from BGB. I'll try to bring something from another local brew house.

 

If BGB has many different varieties then you may want to both bring some. Just get together to make sure you don't overlap and/or tell me so I can make sure you don't overlap. If you'd rather bring something from somewhere else then just let me know as soon as you figure out where.

Chris, I don't do scotch. Bourbon though....

Keep checking that list guys as it'll update. I've already edited it twice. When it gets further pushed down the thread I'll repost it.

 

Got a favorite? I am from Kentucky after all.

 

I'm just kidding! I don't mean to turn this thread into even more of a monster. We should get a whiskey thread going, though.

 

Here, here!!! I could get into a little Bourbon sampling one evening. Never had a taste for beer, except when I was a teenager but that was before the invented cans or bottles. We just had to dirnk it out of mason jars, still do for that matter.

 

Just another note, Homebrews are welcome. If any of you guys out there like to make your own beer and think you'll have a tasty batch ready for the Dragon....bring it. Good beer needs not a name.

 

Anyone interested in any Canadian Beer, eh? How about some fine Microbrews..
Dragon's Breath Real Ale

http://www.pubcrawler.com/Template/R.../BrewerID=2807

How about some coloured T-shirts....white is so common as a base color???

 

We're interested in any and all beers. Send me a private message if you want to be added to the list of participants.

Sorry you aren't thrilled with white but neutral colors are always the safest route to go. We can't sell different colors due to the cost.

 

teddragon,

So you're coming all the way from Kingston, eh? I was in your fair city last spring, May 24 weekend. Missed Dragon's Breath Ale for some reason. If you check earlier posts in this thread, you will note that I am bringing Sleeman's, Creemore and Rickards. See you at the Dragon!

 

The details, the skinny, the latest info, all that jazz and more can now be found at the Brew Swap website:

http://passatdotd.tripod.com/brewswap.html

Or you can click on the Brew Swap logo in my signature.

Be sure to bookmark that site as all the information and any changes will be posted on that site!

 

I wouldnt mind getting some Fat Tire.

Not much i can get here that it sounds like you all cant, maybe some Great Lakes out of OH.

 

Just take a look around your area or look at the link Gabe put up earlier for brewery locations. I need to add that link to the website. I'm sure you can find some brew not already on the list. Or you could make your own.

Feel free to make a side arrangement with anyone, as well, to get a specific quantity of specific beer.

Let me know if you want me to add you to the list.

And people, keep checking that website. The list will be updated when ever someone gives me new info.

 

Yeah, put me down for some Great Lakes. At the least I will bring a sampler with me with 4 different types. Depending on what seasonal stuff they have out, ill bring that too.

 

I'll add you to the list. Please let me know around early April what specific stuff you will be bringing. This is important because I plan to have signage and/or a listing of what everyone is bringing so no one misses out.

 

The website looks great! Good idea including the brewery map thingy.

Chows4us, looks like you and I are both down for the Sam Adams black lager - if you're definitely bringing that, I'll look into some other stuff. Maybe something from the Cambridge Brewing Company (Cambridge, MA), although it looks like they only sell their stuff in growlers, not in bottles, so I'm not sure if that'll work (I'm camping for four days before the dragon, and they'd have to stay in my car). There are plenty of other great Massachusetts brews, though - Ipswich, Wachusett, Buzzard's Bay... I'll come up with something else if that's cool with you.

 

Chris,

Chow is definitely bringing Black Lager. I talked to him yesterday. You can still bring some if you want. This sort of brings up an issue which I was asked about yesterday.

How much beer should I bring?

Ok this answer is really up to you but let me give you some guidance. Right now there are close to 3 dozen people participating. We have beer coming from over 25 breweries. Now these people may only bring a 6 pack of each, or a 12 pack or a case.

I'll probably be bringing a total of 2 cases, maybe a little more. Not all one kind mind you. Probably a 12 pack of Abita Turbo Dog, a 12 pack of Purple Haze & a 12 pack of Dixie Blackened Voodoo. I'll be touring several microbrews here in LA in early April and may add more or alter the totals you see above. I'd like anyone who wants a beer from Louisiana to have one. And if I bring too much and have to bring it home I won't be crying.

Price point is another thing. For all I know some of the beers listed may be expensive and thus the participant isn't going to be bringing a lot.

Since most beers will probably be traded 1 for 1, or something like that, then maybe you should bring as many beers as you want to leave with.

Beer that needs to be kept cold is welcome but that's a PITA. I'd suggest sticking to beer that can be left at room temperature. So I think that'll eliminate growlers. But like I said, it's welcome if you are willing to make sure it stays cold. And in case any of you participants are new to the world of beer...don't take a cold beer, let it get warm and then cool it again. Big no no.

Matt

 

Temperature change is not as bad as exposure to light though. UV is bad for beer. Dark bottles will keep better, especially if it is not pasteurized. Think about all the skunky beer you've drank out of clear bottles. Cool and dark storage is good.

 

I don't think I've ever had a Corona that tasted good. That stuff has to be the most overrated beer on the planet. And Becks always tastes skunky, and that's in a green bottle...

Anyway, I'll leave the Sam black lager acquisition to chows4us, and instead I'm going to bring Ipswich IPA (Ipswich, MA), one of my local favorites.

 

Well you better count me in as well, if you have the space. I'll be flying the colors for Yards, the brewery just yards from the helix13 shop, bringing their benchmark Extra Special. They have some small pony kegs (like 4 gallons) that they can fill with real ale (cask conditioned with live yeast and a touch of invert sugar). Barring disaster, I will bring one of those down in the helix mobile. It's not a firkin, but it should be very close to their real ale, served at cellar temperature with lower carbonation.

 

Helix (man, you all need to at least start signing with your first names),

There's definitely room for you and many more. You'll be the 2nd person bringing Yard's which is ABSOLUTELY OK. I highly doubt the other gentleman is bringing a small pony keg.

You mentioned Firkin...my Dad went to a Firkin bar or something in England while overseas with the military. Came back with a towel that said "keep your hands off my Firkin rocks" or something like that. Good beer I take it.

No one will complain if you trade mod parts for beer either.

I've contacted all the breweries to see if they will contribute freebie stuff or marketing materials for the swap. I'm keeping the results of this quest under lock and key till the event but wanted to let y'all know. I hope to have some cool stuff to give away along with the VERY cool custom Whalen(which is on its way to me as we speak).

Matt

Edit: Website has been updated with the latest info on participants and beers.

 

Yup, Byron's pick is a smooth, medium bodied beer, mine is hoppier and fuller. I'll be sure to bring some swag from the brewery.

 

Chris, when I checked the website a few days ago, black lager was on the wanted so. It was with the seasonal beers do I just bought. Didn't know till later we were double booked ... Alls well that ends well.

Store I went to had probably every beer made by man in the last century Stuff I certainly never heard of!!!!