Chris from the Columbus Gordon Biersch and his Hop Hookah!AleFest here in Columbus, OH was Saturday, February 6th, 2010. There were about 60 breweries represented. It was a great time! Got to meet some more homebrewers and they got to try my IPA. I was very grateful to receive some pointers on my next batches and enjoy the praise for my first brew. I snuck one in for them to try!
-------The central ohio homebrewers club is S.O.D.Z. which stands for Scioto Olentangy Darby Zymurgysts. I am now a proud member! I joined up on the spot.
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I sampled some delicious healthy brew from various areas, mostly local IPAs. Most notably Weasel Boy's Dancing Ferret and Gordon Biersch's crazy IPA that was infused using Chris's "Hop Hookah." Great stuff!
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I also came across a couple other different brews I'd been meaning to try; Saison DuPont belgian farmhouse ale which was very dry and fruity. I'm told this is a prime example of the saison. And La Fin Du Monde; a slightly tart, boozy golden ale. Also tried a crazy barlewine: Avery's Hog Heaven. Kinda grabs you by the booboo if you know what I mean.
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Oh and Weasel Boy has a great stout as well. And they brew in Zanesville, so I'm going to be a fan of the brewery no matter what.
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The vibe was celebratory but at the same time respectful of the venue. It was great to sample some choice ales!
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Website: http://www.alefest.com/ There are a few more this year, check em out!
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Cheers!
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