Iron Hill Brewery--2008 Craft Brewers' Festival, Media

[Laura D.]

Has anyone attended this event in the past? Is it a worthwhile way to spend a day, and $30?

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Thanks!

[AmblerGirl]

We went a few years ago and it was alot of fun. we spent a gorgeous day outside drinking beer, listening to music... what could be better. It is a bit pricey, though,and I recall there were not alot of food options (and you had to pay for food).

[Laura D.]

Thanks for the insight AmblerGirl! I was at the Manayunk Brew Fest this weekend and the tickets were the same price ($30 ahead of time and $35 at the door) though you did get a food coupon there. It's good to hear that for the price at least you'll get music and ideally some sunshine too!

[saturninus]

I'd like to see a list of breweries to get a better sense

[RC51Mike]

We've been to three and will go again this year. They usually have about 25 brewers each with two or more taps. It's outdoors with live music. It's a very well run, friendly event. Although they do not have as many brewers as some events it is one of our favorites along with Kennett Square and Harrisburg.

From Beer Advocate:

This year's participating breweries will include: Appalachian Brewing Company, Bethlehem Brew Works, County Beverage, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Flying Fish Brewing Company, General Lafayette Inn & Brewery, Golden Avalanche Brewing Company, Lancaster Brewing Company, Legacy Brewing Company, Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant, McKenzie Brew House, Nodding Head Brewery & Restaurant, Rock Bottom Brewery, Sly Fox Brewhouse & Eatery, Stewart's Brewing Company, Stoudt's Brewing Company, Troegs Brewery, Twin Lakes Brewing Company, Victory Brewing Company, Weyerbacher Brewing Company and Yards Brewing Company.

[saturninus]

I'm not crazy about the list - ones I like are:

Dogfish Head
Sly Fox
Stoudt's
Troegs

One's I would be interested in trying:
Appalachian
Bethlehem
Golden Avalanche
Stewart's
Twin Lakes

Other than that it's kind of run of the mill.

[Buckethead]

Bethlehem is good, they made one of the best beers I've ever had, I tasted it at the Manayunk brewfest several years ago.

[Laura D.]

Thanks for the details. I actually don't drink myself but will report your information back to those in my group who might!