World Beer Fest

Well, I have been out the past few weeks, so I have not had a chance to blog for awhile. However, I just came back from the World Beer Fest so I will share my thoughts on that.

If you have not been down to the World Beer Fest, it is a great time. The event usually takes place the first weekend in October and brings in hundreds of brewers and thousands of people. They have live music, plenty of food, class room style sessions to learn about beer, and of course plenty of beer itself.

Most of the beer from the world beerfest comes from the North Carolina area, since the event is held in Durham (there is one in Raleigh too, in the spring) which is a great for me, as I cannot usually get many of these beers back home in Ohio. Just like any beerfest, you have to pace yourself and try only a small percentage of the number of beers avauilable. (trying to drink them all would be impossible). So, I tend to focus on beers I cannot get back home.

It's also a great time, since you can usually get a chance to talk to some of the brewers, despite the large crowd. This year I was able to talk to some of the guys who brew Fullsteam and Roth Beers, which was a great time since they are both fairly new brewers.

I recommend you check this event out. Sadly, I did try so many beers, I am not sure I remember what I had. I should have brought my notebook so I could tell you all about the great beer. Regardless, check this event out.