All Pints North

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  1. opwog

    opwog Initiate (0) Jun 16, 2008 Minnesota

    http://www.mncraftbrew.org/festivals/allpintsnorth

    For anybody who has gone in the past, how was this?
    Special releases or just the regular releases from each brewery?
    Also, I see that it says "rain or shine," which leads me to believe that this is not a tented event. Is that correct?
    Finally; I see that their lodging offers a couple of hotel recommendations. I actually prefer camping. Any recommendations?
     
  2. minnesotaryan

    minnesotaryan Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2010 Minnesota

    camping at J Cook park is awesome! it is about 20 minutes before Duluth. Otherwise there is a camp grounds in Duluth, I can find out what that is called. I am going for the first time and I think were going to stay in Canal Park, hopefully should a good time.
     
  3. elliott1184

    elliott1184 Maven (1,320) Mar 31, 2011 Minnesota
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    Here is the program from last year:

    http://www.mncraftbrew.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/APN_FestivalProgramWEB.pdf

    Fairly banal lineup in my opinion; primary advantage to attending is that you can buy tickets for this festival and ABR together:

    http://www.tempotickets.com/tempotickets/site/pages/listing.php?c=104
     
  4. XmnwildX12

    XmnwildX12 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,140) Nov 12, 2010 Minnesota
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  5. jkwikkel

    jkwikkel Crusader (415) Mar 18, 2008 Iowa

    Just bought my tickets. Left my GF in charge of camping reservations though.
     
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  6. GFG

    GFG Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2012 North Dakota

    Thinking about going this year. Making a Michigan trip somewhere around that time so I just have to figure that out first
     
  7. Chaz

    Chaz Grand Pooh-Bah (3,668) Feb 3, 2002 Minnesota
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    Thought it might be worth a 'bump' to the thread in order to point out the "deal*" over here, via MNBeer:
    http://mnbeer.com/2013/06/26/catch-a-ride-to-all-pints-north/

    *And sho 'nuff, six dudes bunking at the Superior Inn and carpooling whilst snacking on Slim Jims and the choicest of local cheese kurds would be way more economical, but not all of us Geeks are college-cool anymore. :sunglasses:
     
  8. dc55110

    dc55110 Savant (1,116) Oct 24, 2010 Minnesota

    That's is a really good deal! $79 for a round trip bus ride, lunch, brewery tour and tickets to the event!
     
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  9. minnesotaryan

    minnesotaryan Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2010 Minnesota

    roll call, who might I run into either at all pints or potentially at bent paddle?
     
  10. Chaz

    Chaz Grand Pooh-Bah (3,668) Feb 3, 2002 Minnesota
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    I forget which outfit (hey! I'm old!) but a couple of outfit have offered such bus ride deals in the past, and I hoped that maybe another user might've taken one of the deals before an' be willing to chime-in on their experience.
     
  11. Jeffrey2310

    Jeffrey2310 Initiate (0) Apr 4, 2013 Minnesota

    Ill be there. Sure it's not the most impressive beer lineup but its a good time. Last year I tried a few different beers from a few different breweries then just rotated through the Surly line pouring cacao bender down my throathole. And mixing in a czar jack occasionally.
     
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  12. surlytwinsfan

    surlytwinsfan Zealot (600) Oct 5, 2010 Oregon
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    I will be there with mnbearsfan and assorted others.
     
  13. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    ill be there staying up on the hill off central entrance will be going to canal park brewery maybe bent paddle
     
  14. steggers

    steggers Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2011 Minnesota

    I'm there with two buddies. Staying in Canal Park, stumbling distance.
     
  15. psychotia

    psychotia Pundit (857) Jun 27, 2009 Wisconsin

    I'll be camping with the GF @ Spirit Mtn. Anyone stay there before? It was dirt cheap, so not expecting much. Regardless, very much looking forward to a weekend in duluth!
     
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  16. UMNbeerhunter

    UMNbeerhunter Initiate (0) Oct 21, 2010 Minnesota

    I'll be there.
     
  17. onenut

    onenut Initiate (0) Aug 16, 2007 Minnesota

    I am looking forward to meeting some of you at All Pints North. Don't forget to check out Thirsty Pagen, in Superior, as well. Very underrated.
     
  18. XmnwildX12

    XmnwildX12 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,140) Nov 12, 2010 Minnesota
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    Killer pizza
     
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  19. ChrisConn

    ChrisConn Initiate (0) Feb 20, 2012 Minnesota

    I'll be there with the Mrs and 2 others. Planning on going down Friday to check out Bent Paddle, Canal Park, et al. Anyone else?
     
  20. theCoder

    theCoder Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2011 Minnesota

    Have had a few people now back out on my extra ticket (bought the 6-pack). My one ticket I promised to a buddy, then when APN tickets went on sale he decided to buy the 2 pack for that and ABR...so I blame him if I can't find someone obviously. So I may have one if anyone's looking even though they are still available (have one more person I just asked, awaiting to hear back form him).
     
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