Travisma 1,317 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Well, now Fast Passes, Quick Queue, Express Passes have left theme parks and gotten into the real world. For Beer Heads out there that know of Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, you have heard of their once a year release of Hunahpu Beer on Hunahpu's Day (March 12 this year). This has turned into a major 3 ring circus over the last few years. This year it has grown so large that they moved it off property to a city park. It was either last year, or the year before that you had to start purchasing tickets to the event. Previously it was free, but you needed to get in line at the butt crack of dawn to get a wrist band allowing you to purchase the limited edition brew later in the day. Well they just announced they are now selling 100 front of the line passes allowing you to get into the venue earlier for $25 per pass in addition to the $200 or $300 event ticket ! And those event tickets sold out in hours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Wow! Events like that are getting more and more popular up this way too. Some of the more upscale ones offer priority or VIP passes and I've seen some go for $100 or $150 but $300? Must be a heck of an event. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 I like beer. In case I wasn't clear, "I LIKE BEER". However at $200-$300 dollars just to get in I'll pass and settle for the everyday, run of the mill brewery tour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 2 hours ago, keith_h said: I like beer. In case I wasn't clear, "I LIKE BEER". However at $200-$300 dollars just to get in I'll pass and settle for the everyday, run of the mill brewery tour. Heck for that kind of money I can go to my local specialty beer place and fill a cart with a HUGE assortment and have my own beerfest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted March 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 We happened upon it 3 or 4 years ago, we were shopping at Home Depot next door and saw this long line of people. At that time it was free, you had to get a wrist band that allowed you purchase two bottles on the beer later in the day at $10 a bottle. The next year I think it was still free, but you had to register ahead of time. Since then, it has gotten more popular and expensive. The $200 gets you 8 bottles of the Hunahpu Beer. Not sure what extra you get for the $300. And now you can't go unless you have a ticket. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cortezcapt (Derek) 156 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 I got excited, thought epcot was going to have fast passes for the beer lines. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted March 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 2 minutes ago, Cortezcapt (Derek) said: I got excited, thought epcot was going to have fast passes for the beer lines. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk HAH, made you look! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 2 hours ago, BradyBzLyn...Mo said: Heck for that kind of money I can go to my local specialty beer place and fill a cart with a HUGE assortment and have my own beerfest. Let me know when and where. Sounds like fun! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Well you know what they say a fool and his money will soon be parted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted March 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Friday also starts TBBW... Tampa Bay Beer Week. Numerous events going on every night. Lots of breweries taking over bars. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TN22.....Brady 22 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 5 hours ago, Cortezcapt (Derek) said: I got excited, thought epcot was going to have fast passes for the beer lines. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk I thought the same thing! LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 21 hours ago, Katman1356...Jason said: Let me know when and where. Sounds like fun! Hmm... Summer Campfire Beerfest in My Backyard? We should put that on the calendar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 49 minutes ago, BradyBzLyn...Mo said: Hmm... Summer Campfire Beerfest in My Backyard? We should put that on the calendar. I would chip in for that. I might need a place to set up a tent though. Dont think driving home afterwards would be a good idea! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 6 hours ago, Katman1356...Jason said: I would chip in for that. I might need a place to set up a tent though. Dont think driving home afterwards would be a good idea! That can be arranged! Plus the "guest house" will be open and plugged in and has a comfy queen bed in it. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 54 minutes ago, BradyBzLyn...Mo said: That can be arranged! Plus the "guest house" will be open and plugged in and has a comfy queen bed in it. :) Sold! LOL BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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