tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436228256690291866.post8213499983067296371..comments2023-10-04T05:03:02.959-04:00Comments on Cleveland Food and Brews-CraftBeer: Cleveland Beer Week 2012 in Review Part 2Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233252562288750574noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436228256690291866.post-32277423694896856392012-11-05T16:47:04.977-05:002012-11-05T16:47:04.977-05:00I enjoyed every event I went to, except for the em...I enjoyed every event I went to, except for the embarrassment that was Brewzilla; I'm very upset that I spent $75 to drink almost entirely run-of-the-mill readily available beers that I can still buy on shelves at good stores. I will never attend this event again -- unless many more special beers are served. More barrel aged and limited production beers should be served, like Barrel Aged Blackout, Black Note, Barrel Aged Cherry, KBS, Backwoods Bastard, Barrel Aged Naked Evil, more than a case of Juliet for the entire event, For the sake of comparison, Extreme Beer Fest is $60, Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged beers is $50, and Michigan Brewers Guild fests are $35. To say these events have a better beer selections is quite an understatement. the 50th best beer at any of those much cheaper events is better than the 5th best beer at Brewzilla -- and that's shameful.<br /><br />I appreciate that this is a charity event, but if the above fests can make a profit at their ticket prices, I'm sure you can offer more similar caliber beers and still make money to donate. Admittedly, the fests I mentioned do not include food and a t-shirt for higher quality beers. Let's be honest, the kind of person willing and able to spend $75 on a beer fest has certain expectations of quality, considering the vast majority have had many very high beers. I liked the Brewzilla venue, food, and t-shirt, but I go to a beer fest for beer, and I'd rather get higher quality beer, even if that means I have to pay for the other things if I want/like them.<br /><br />Brian Callahanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07660057585008797386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436228256690291866.post-81248257170163519412012-11-05T13:03:12.541-05:002012-11-05T13:03:12.541-05:00This was my first Brewzilla, and found it a bit ov...This was my first Brewzilla, and found it a bit overwhelming. I felt like I was not properly informed of the layout, (3 floors?) , and not so sure what to try! I needed a tour guide! Maybe put types of beers in one area. Also wasn't enough bathrooms or stairs to get up or down. Veggie wraps were awesome. <br />jeannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436228256690291866.post-4258824845864512082012-11-05T10:29:11.429-05:002012-11-05T10:29:11.429-05:00Another great write-ip! The separate entrance was...Another great write-ip! The separate entrance was definitely a +1. Smart readers was also great. I hate printing out email tickets.<br /><br />I also think that pricing for the event is about as high as the market will probably bear. As far as food goes, the selection is kept about as basic as possible now. I'm not sure if the cost is keeping as many "exclusives" out, as to just the availability of them. I'm taking into account that the brewers provide most of their items that are available in market, as to entice people to buy them (try before buy). Of course we all know that brewers like to show their talent making special stuff, so hopefully they can bring a little more of that, especially for the Circle. You are spot on with having all the collaboration beers together in there (even if they are poured on the main floor as well).<br /><br />Cheers!pchakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110614570231911988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436228256690291866.post-23337125379466600632012-11-05T08:18:59.560-05:002012-11-05T08:18:59.560-05:00Oh my gosh - that dinner looks AMAZING!!!!!!! so m...Oh my gosh - that dinner looks AMAZING!!!!!!! so much YUM!Crystal @EatDrinkClevhttp://eatdrinkcleveland.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com