First Weekend Wrap Up

After recovering from the opening gala, we stayed busy and buzzed all weekend long. Hops abounded at the The Double IPA Festival in Hayward where the atmosphere was surprisingly upbeat for an event so well-attended. ThirstyBear's Cask and Queso celebration turned a diverse crowd on to cask beer and cheese pairings usually only enjoyed by a handful afficionados. And at Monk's Kettle, the traditional beer swilling background of Superbowl Sunday was no damper on Allagash's low key "Meet the Brewer" event, where those in-the-know got to sample some rare vintage beer.