That time again for those few dMw members brave enough to put body and sole on the line in aid of great beer and cider. :cheers:
As usual we will be aiming for the Friday (11th August) of the festival as this reduces the number of days needed to be taken off work and allows for the healing of sore heads and possibly bodies over the weekend :woot2::woot2::woot2:
For those also attending the October 2017 Lan we are also looking for some new taster beers or a possible keg or 2, so your presence and input would be valuable providing you remember what you drank.. :doh:
Tickets are on sale now. Tickets - £11 pre-booked or £14 on the door if any left, also if your a CAMRA member then there is additional discount. Includes a free program. Follow link below to ticket site and further information.
https://www.gbbf.org.uk/
Interested in Attending:
Gortex +1 - Ticket brought and confirmed.
Suicidal_Monkey
Chaosphere
Penfold
Smilodon
Albert
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We are back in the homeland then so I'd love to come. Just going to be dependent on work after a week away but I hope so. :thumbsup2:
I'm keen this year as I won't be working. Will have to look into prices for trains though..as I won't be working xD
As with Pen it will depend on work but I'll come if I can, not far on the train for me.
Great we also need someone to help look after Pen as tasting both Cider and Beer is a dangerous path to tread.
I'd love to come over for this. It's been 5 years since last went to the GBBF. I need a work excuse to be in London.
Quote from: Gortex;423325Great we also need someone to help look after Pen as tasting both Cider and Beer is a dangerous path to tread.
Umm actually ....... no, you're right. :doh:
This is going to be a disastrous week. BBQ on the previous weekend, Beer Festival on the Friday, then my daughter's wedding on the Monday.
This, is most definitely going to get messy.......
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Yay. Chuffed the big fella's coming. :yahoo:
Quote from: Penfold;423335Yay. Chuffed the big fella's coming. :yahoo:
He's having second thoughts now, BBQ the weekend before and daughter's wedding on the Monday after, so a beer fest on the Friday in between might prove a challenge too far. We'll see how I feel nearer the time!
No weedling out! Think of it like the Father of the bride's version of a stag do :P
He's note the only one I'm afraid.
We go away next week and I'm kinda vacillating as it will seriously depend on how much work I have upon my return.
Would love to come but I'm going to have to leave it open.
Quote from: TeaLeaf;423657He's having second thoughts now, BBQ the weekend before and daughter's wedding on the Monday after, so a beer fest on the Friday in between might prove a challenge too far. We'll see how I feel nearer the time!
You could look at it 2 ways. 1) Be around and sober for the final touches to the wedding preparation, regular panic, emotional roller coaster, being everybody's gofer, but highly appreciated. or 2) Know you will be just be in the way and best to get out of dodge for the day, just try not to roll back home so legless you sleep on the dress!
Also isn't it just Dad's job to pay, not to actually do anything (other than arrange any special booze he needs for the event!)?
You all still up for this?
I'll be arriving at lunchtime
Quote from: Penfold;425641You all still up for this?
I'll be arriving at lunchtime
Excellent! Someone to lead the cider and perry tasting efforts :D
Might try for a downstairs table if we can find one this year?
Don't forget the wine carry cases guys
Quote from: BrotherTobious;425648Don't forget the wine carry cases guys
Well remembered - does anyone (going to the festival) have one? :)
Not with me but will see if one can be obtained in London town.
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I have one.
If anyone else brings one it's useful to tape up the bottom a little.
Quote from: Penfold;425641You all still up for this?
I'll be arriving at lunchtime
I'll see you all there!
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Have fun with this, I'm on 'wedding prep' duty, so I'm a bit gutted I won't be able to come along. Find some good stuff for the LAN please!
Well the champion beer this year is called Goats Milk.
And I thought we were going to a beer festival..
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Survivors diary hour 3: Jon went in search of the next beer. He's been gone a while now. We've eaten the remaining pork scratchings. No sign of the cider party. Beginning to think we might have to drink the water...
Standfast brother I would send out another lamb as you know what gortex sense of direction is like :)
I found the party! I've also found cider. This is a good day!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170811/b931c520a1fc7b6e52212b4cfd926143.jpg)
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Returned from the other side of the venue with the beer and food.
For the complaining have sent monkey and pen on the epic trip to the far side of the venue... they might be some time.
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Now pen is eyeing up the Gin bar.
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]4148[/ATTACH] cider testing underway
Damn you all, that looks way too much fun!
Wish I was there..... :sad:
Haha this looks awesome! Enjoy dudes!
Quote from: Gortex;425696Now pen is eyeing up the Gin bar.
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pie-eyeing I think is the term you're looking for !
[ATTACH=CONFIG]4149[/ATTACH]off for another round :cheers:
Bit different this year opposite the band and yes a band doing covers in the back ground with a bleached Adam ant tops on.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170811/9e7aafdada14f907ac77f151d03698b1.jpg)
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2 beers and 1 cider decided for the lan. It is a hard task.
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The mead seal of approval :thumbsup2: