Mar 25, 2016, 11:52 am
Last edit by: polkacat
Event Information
Thursday 21 April
Lunch, De Heeren van Liederkercke
RSVP required for inclusion in the reservation
IC 2334 departs Midi/Sud 13:18 arrives Liedercke 13:31
Friday 22 April
Night of the Great Thirst, Itterbeek 7 pm - 11:59 pm
Provisional Beer List: http://www.grotedorst.be/en/the-night-of-great-thirst/beer-selection
Meeting Point: 18:00 at Midi/Suid bust station, Perron (platform) 10
* For those who may be interested, De Cam Geuzestekerij will be open 13:00-18:00. Timmerman's, which is a 2 minute walk from Night of the Great Thirst, will be open 16:00-22:00.
Attendees
polkacat
*A Flyer
srletend
KMA26
mile ho
nomadic.relief
NewbieRunner
arollins +3
Saturday 23 April
Zythos Bierfestival Noon - 11 pm
Buy tokens in advance: http://www.zbf.be/index.php?lang=UK&page=4
For anyone who wants to travel in a group, I suggest IC 509 departing Midi/Suid at 10:56 (11:04 at Noord/Nord). This train arrives Leuven at 11:25.
For those who have not been before, if you travel on a train other than IC 509: exit the Leuven train station and bear right to get to the bus depot. The free shuttle to the hall is clearly marked and usually on the 3rd or so platform.
We will grab seats at a table toward the back on the right side of the main hall as you walk in.
Attendees
polkacat
arollins +3
*A Flyer
srletend
KMA26
mile ho
EI147
nomadic.relief
NewbieRunner
Sunday 24 April
Zythos Bierfestival 11 am - 9 pm
Travel Information
BRU airport updates: http://www.brusselsairport2203.be/. Note trains are not currently running. Current transport information: https://www.brusselsairport2203.be/e...t/#section-faq.
Brussels metro: consult http://www.stib-mivb.be/index.htm?l=nl for current information.
Belgium train disruption information, including limited access points to Brussels stations: http://www.belgianrail.be/jp/sncb-nm...en?tpl=him_map.
Thursday 21 April
Lunch, De Heeren van Liederkercke
RSVP required for inclusion in the reservation
IC 2334 departs Midi/Sud 13:18 arrives Liedercke 13:31
Friday 22 April
Night of the Great Thirst, Itterbeek 7 pm - 11:59 pm
Provisional Beer List: http://www.grotedorst.be/en/the-night-of-great-thirst/beer-selection
Meeting Point: 18:00 at Midi/Suid bust station, Perron (platform) 10
* For those who may be interested, De Cam Geuzestekerij will be open 13:00-18:00. Timmerman's, which is a 2 minute walk from Night of the Great Thirst, will be open 16:00-22:00.
Attendees
polkacat
*A Flyer
srletend
KMA26
mile ho
nomadic.relief
NewbieRunner
arollins +3
Saturday 23 April
Zythos Bierfestival Noon - 11 pm
Buy tokens in advance: http://www.zbf.be/index.php?lang=UK&page=4
For anyone who wants to travel in a group, I suggest IC 509 departing Midi/Suid at 10:56 (11:04 at Noord/Nord). This train arrives Leuven at 11:25.
For those who have not been before, if you travel on a train other than IC 509: exit the Leuven train station and bear right to get to the bus depot. The free shuttle to the hall is clearly marked and usually on the 3rd or so platform.
We will grab seats at a table toward the back on the right side of the main hall as you walk in.
Attendees
polkacat
arollins +3
*A Flyer
srletend
KMA26
mile ho
EI147
nomadic.relief
NewbieRunner
Sunday 24 April
Zythos Bierfestival 11 am - 9 pm
Travel Information
BRU airport updates: http://www.brusselsairport2203.be/. Note trains are not currently running. Current transport information: https://www.brusselsairport2203.be/e...t/#section-faq.
Brussels metro: consult http://www.stib-mivb.be/index.htm?l=nl for current information.
Belgium train disruption information, including limited access points to Brussels stations: http://www.belgianrail.be/jp/sncb-nm...en?tpl=him_map.
Belgian Beer Festival DO VI in BRU, April 23-24, 2016
Feb 2, 2016, 10:01 am
#31
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Coincidentally, I'm planning to be in Brussels the weekend of this event, arriving the 23d (I'm meeting my nephew at BRU on the 24th and taking him to London for a week). Depending on how sleepy I am, I might be able to catch up with some of you on Saturday (lunch or snacking on hot gaufre while comparing chocolate shops maybe?), before you head to the beer festival.
As polkacat mentions, Brussels has decent public transit, with a Metro and buses. Also, the central core of the city is very walkable.
Btw NewbieRunner: I'll be overnighting at the Hilton Grand Place in mid-February and will let you know what I think of it.
As polkacat mentions, Brussels has decent public transit, with a Metro and buses. Also, the central core of the city is very walkable.
Btw NewbieRunner: I'll be overnighting at the Hilton Grand Place in mid-February and will let you know what I think of it.
Feb 2, 2016, 9:30 pm
#32
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oh wow thanks for sharing this! I live in Europe so it's easy to get there. thinking of going!
Feb 3, 2016, 12:32 pm
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Feb 4, 2016, 3:08 pm
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Yikes! Since I checked the fare a few days ago it has gone up by 30%! Instead of being dirt cheap it's just ok. Before it goes up again I've booked flights and also the Novotel off Grand Place for two nights, so I guess I'm in. 
Please add me to the confirmed list. I'll join the Night of the Great Thirst group as well.
It will be the second time this year gvdIAD and I bump into each other by chance. 
Please add me to the confirmed list. I'll join the Night of the Great Thirst group as well.
Last edited by NewbieRunner; Feb 5, 2016 at 1:10 am
Feb 5, 2016, 7:38 am
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Feb 9, 2016, 1:56 pm
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I'm not in a position to make any firm commitments at this stage, but I am relatively local and more than happy to attend beer festivals when circumstances permit. 
Feb 9, 2016, 9:33 pm
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Feb 16, 2016, 12:29 am
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Unfortunately I'm a definite no for this now. 
Feb 16, 2016, 4:12 am
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My boss wants me to accompany him to JNB in April but we wont have firm dates till mid March. Definitely want to come if the dates work; guess I'm a maybe for now.
Feb 16, 2016, 2:59 pm
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Sorry to hear it - maybe next year.
Feb 16, 2016, 5:00 pm
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Just to add some extra info to others thinking on attending. There are other festivals.
Amsterdam will have their King's Day festivities on April 27th
Munich will have a Spring beer fest, Frühlingsfest, similar to Octoberfest, but less crowded and held on the same grounds as Octoberfest from April 15th to May 1st.
We are planning on attending these events as well, though Amsterdam will be the day before.
Amsterdam will have their King's Day festivities on April 27th
Munich will have a Spring beer fest, Frühlingsfest, similar to Octoberfest, but less crowded and held on the same grounds as Octoberfest from April 15th to May 1st.
We are planning on attending these events as well, though Amsterdam will be the day before.
Last edited by arollins; Feb 18, 2016 at 9:04 pm
Feb 16, 2016, 8:33 pm
#43
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ZBF Pre-Sales
fyi - Advance sales for the ZBF glass and beer tokens is open and it appears this year they allow for buying in advance via multiple methods (including PayPal) and picking up at the venue.
See --> http://www.zbf.be/index.php?lang=UK&page=4
In previous years, the advance sales did not work well for those of us in the USA. I can't say how well this will work, but I do know (from experience), that there can be a long line to buy when you get there...
I'm planning to try this out--will see how it goes.
See --> http://www.zbf.be/index.php?lang=UK&page=4
In previous years, the advance sales did not work well for those of us in the USA. I can't say how well this will work, but I do know (from experience), that there can be a long line to buy when you get there...
I'm planning to try this out--will see how it goes.
Feb 16, 2016, 8:45 pm
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fyi - Advance sales for the ZBF glass and beer tokens is open and it appears this year they allow for buying in advance via multiple methods (including PayPal) and picking up at the venue.
See --> http://www.zbf.be/index.php?lang=UK&page=4
In previous years, the advance sales did not work well for those of us in the USA. I can't say how well this will work, but I do know (from experience), that there can be a long line to buy when you get there...
I'm planning to try this out--will see how it goes.
See --> http://www.zbf.be/index.php?lang=UK&page=4
In previous years, the advance sales did not work well for those of us in the USA. I can't say how well this will work, but I do know (from experience), that there can be a long line to buy when you get there...
I'm planning to try this out--will see how it goes.
Feb 16, 2016, 8:59 pm
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