Ok, it's five weeks away, who's going? Steve-E and I are driving up to Montreal on Friday morning, planning to also hit Dieu de Ciel either Fri or Sat night, also a good deppaneur to bring back some goodies...
Anyone else going for sure, want to meet up somewhere? Also, if anyone is planning to head from Toronto after work on Friday, I have another buddy who could use a ride...
http://www.festivalmondialbiere.qc.ca/E ... /info.html
Question for anyone who has gone before - is it worthwhile to do the prepayment thing?
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Mondial de la Biere - May 31st to June 4th - Montreal, QC
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Only if you really want the t-shirt. I don't think it saves you any time in line or anything.JWalter wrote:Question for anyone who has gone before - is it worthwhile to do the prepayment thing?
http://www.festivalmondialbiere.qc.ca/E ... /info.html
We usually don't buy the festival glass - it's not a good shape, take your own.
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Seconded for both - the line-ups for tickets are no longer than the line-up to pick up your prepaid tickets and you are indeed better off bringing your own glass. If I recall correctly some of the booths sell some decent glassware, Unibroue, Duvel, etc.detritus wrote:Only if you really want the t-shirt. I don't think it saves you any time in line or anything.JWalter wrote:Question for anyone who has gone before - is it worthwhile to do the prepayment thing?
http://www.festivalmondialbiere.qc.ca/E ... /info.html
We usually don't buy the festival glass - it's not a good shape, take your own.
-Josh
Not sure I can go, but I did get an email from Sam Calagione from Dogfish Head saying he'll be there.
By the way, funny story. He was going to send me a bottle each of the 90 Minute and 120 Minute IPA for forwarding the Toronto Star story to him, but the paperwork was going to be arduous so I suggested he send me a t-shirt instead. It turns out now I'll have to pay $15 duty on the "free" t-shirt.
Ah, bureaucracy!
By the way, funny story. He was going to send me a bottle each of the 90 Minute and 120 Minute IPA for forwarding the Toronto Star story to him, but the paperwork was going to be arduous so I suggested he send me a t-shirt instead. It turns out now I'll have to pay $15 duty on the "free" t-shirt.
Ah, bureaucracy!
That's awful about the T-shirt! He should've listed it as $5 value. He must've put around $50 or $60 to come out to $15 in charges.
My friend Todd and I are planning to go. We're also planning to drive up through the U.S. so we can stop at BOTW on the way! Does anyone know how strict the borders in Quebec are on importing beer? I guess it doesn't matter, since it'll be worth it to pick up some of the stuff available there.
I'll let you know closer to the date if it's for sure, and we can plan to hook up.
It really just depends on my wife's schedule, but I'm pretty sure it can be worked out.
My friend Todd and I are planning to go. We're also planning to drive up through the U.S. so we can stop at BOTW on the way! Does anyone know how strict the borders in Quebec are on importing beer? I guess it doesn't matter, since it'll be worth it to pick up some of the stuff available there.
I'll let you know closer to the date if it's for sure, and we can plan to hook up.
It really just depends on my wife's schedule, but I'm pretty sure it can be worked out.
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Just to let people know, the exhibitor list for 2006 has been posted here. [/url]
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Tabernaque!mds wrote:Nice, DDC is going to have their aphrodisiaque? Good stuff.Steve Spong wrote:Just to let people know, the exhibitor list for 2006 has been posted here.
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Something new at this year's Mondial, just noticed at their website:
After hours at Dieu du ciel!
After opening hours of the Mondial de la bière festival, Wednesday May 31 to Sunday June 4, you are invited to Dieu du ciel! (29 Laurier Street West) to continue your tasting of imported beers from Great Divide, Dogfish Head and Rogue.
Even more reason to visit Dieu du Ciel!
After hours at Dieu du ciel!
After opening hours of the Mondial de la bière festival, Wednesday May 31 to Sunday June 4, you are invited to Dieu du ciel! (29 Laurier Street West) to continue your tasting of imported beers from Great Divide, Dogfish Head and Rogue.
Even more reason to visit Dieu du Ciel!
Personally I'd be more excited to see an "all-star" DDC line up with all their best stuff on than the other breweries - most of the others are available on bottles and are a little easier to access than the single location DDC stuff.Steve Beaumont wrote:Something new at this year's Mondial, just noticed at their website:
After hours at Dieu du ciel!
After opening hours of the Mondial de la bière festival, Wednesday May 31 to Sunday June 4, you are invited to Dieu du ciel! (29 Laurier Street West) to continue your tasting of imported beers from Great Divide, Dogfish Head and Rogue.
Even more reason to visit Dieu du Ciel!
That said, that is a great trio of breweries! At any other location, I'd probably be making this face:
HeheAny hotel recommendations for the festival?
Good or bad previous experiences?
Not looking for a fleabag inn. But also not $300/night. Preferably something close with reasonable parking, too, since we'll be driving up.
Who else is certain that they're going?
Also, are there any good store recommendations? We'll hit an SAQ, but what else is there? Deppaneur?
Good or bad previous experiences?
Not looking for a fleabag inn. But also not $300/night. Preferably something close with reasonable parking, too, since we'll be driving up.
Who else is certain that they're going?
Also, are there any good store recommendations? We'll hit an SAQ, but what else is there? Deppaneur?