Brewfest 2013

[cyclone87]

Thinking about going to Brewfest Saturday at Principle Park. Wanted to know what people who have been to this before think of it. How are the crowds/lines, is it worth the $25 ticket, etc.

http://brewfestdsm.com/

 

[Tony]

Thinking about going to Brewfest Saturday at Principle Park. Wanted to know what people who have been to this before think of it. How are the crowds/lines, is it worth the $25 ticket, etc.

BREWFEST 2013, Des Moines, Iowa

Definitely, I've gone every year since inception and love it. Crowds/lines aren't too bad, and it generally flows really well, especially since it moved to Principal.

 

[Clones21]

From what I hear it's worth it. It will be my first year going. I'm a huge craft beer fan.

 

[capitalcityguy]

Definitely, I've gone every year since inception and love it. Crowds/lines aren't too bad, and it generally flows really well, especially since it moved to Principal.

Yeah, the move to Principal Park means ample parking and regular restrooms (vs porta potties).

 

[ianoconnor]

Worth it for sure.

 

[CykoAGR]

1st timer here. I just hope I can walk after I sample all 500 different beers :twitcy:

 

[Tony]

1st timer here. I just hope I can walk after I sample all 500 different beers :twitcy:

It's kind of like a slower 'century club' game...

 

[capitalcityguy]

Going on at the same time, Bacon Bowl.

Iowa Bacon Bowl | Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival


Choices....choices..

 

[Cpech56]

Going on at the same time, Bacon Bowl.

Iowa Bacon Bowl | Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival


Choices....choices..

Pass on Bacon Bowl. Barnstormers officially out of playoffs after last week. You can count on plenty of good scenery and a strong buzz at Brewfest. Gonna be a great weekend in DM.

 

[capitalcityguy]

Pass on Bacon Bowl. Barnstormers officially out of playoffs after last week. You can count on plenty of good scenery and a strong buzz at Brewfest. Gonna be a great weekend in DM.

"I've lost my desire to eat bacon & drink beer because my local arena FB team isn't in the playoff hunt."
-no one

 

[ianoconnor]

TTT!!!

 

[urb1]

Went for the first time yesterday. I had a good time, but the format doesn't lend itself to coming away remembering which beers were good or bad. I only had two beers I didn't care for. Food vendors would have cleaned up. I thought I heard there would be come, but never saw them.

 

[Cpech56]

Went for the first time yesterday. I had a good time, but the format doesn't lend itself to coming away remembering which beers were good or bad. I only had two beers I didn't care for. Food vendors would have cleaned up. I thought I heard there would be come, but never saw them.

It was a good time and there were def some different beers. I dont know if you tried Ghost Face Killa or not but it was made with Habeneros, Jalepenos and chili peppers. Had quite the bite. As far as the foods concerened I only saw two concession stands open no vendors. I dont like how the lines flowed. It was a mess and I'd actually prefer it somewhere more spread out. Thank god it wasnt 100 degrees.

 

[ianoconnor]

I really wish they'd move it to the Iowa Events Center. A baseball park isn't exactly the best format imo. The line system they had going on at Iowa Beverage Systems was ridiculous. Basically a conveyor belt from one brewer to the next. No thanks. I'd like to pick and choose.

 

[06_CY]

It was a good time and there were def some different beers. I dont know if you tried Ghost Face Killa or not but it was made with Habeneros, Jalepenos and chili peppers. Had quite the bite. As far as the foods concerened I only saw two concession stands open no vendors. I dont like how the lines flowed. It was a mess and I'd actually prefer it somewhere more spread out. Thank god it wasnt 100 degrees.

My friends tried that one...definitely different they said.

It was a little congested om some spots; lots of people.

 

[StormnClone58]

Agreed with everything that has been said ... Seemed really conjested at places - ie - outfield bleachers stations - but was a good overall experience but im sure 'more' food options would have kept us there longer ...

 

[urb1]

It was a good time and there were def some different beers. I dont know if you tried Ghost Face Killa or not but it was made with Habeneros, Jalepenos and chili peppers. Had quite the bite. As far as the foods concerened I only saw two concession stands open no vendors. I dont like how the lines flowed. It was a mess and I'd actually prefer it somewhere more spread out. Thank god it wasnt 100 degrees.

Last year in Milwaukee I sampled ghost pepper cheese. Staying away from anything with ghost in its name from now on!

 

[heyguy85]

I had fun. Worth the money.