The Athens Area Humane Society, Terrapin Beer Company, Five Points Bottle Shop, Redhook,
  Trappeze Pub, Chops & Hops, Brewtopia LLC and Foundry Park Inn and Spa
are proud to announce the...

17th Annual
Classic City Brew-Fest
Classic City Brewfest, Athens, GA


Attitude is Everything


 
Sunday, April 15, 2012
  2:30 to 6:00 pm

 Foundry Park Inn
295 East Dougherty Street
Downtown ATHENS, GEORGIA

The event is mostly indoors and will take place rain or shine.
- Click here for driving directions -
There will be no parking at the Foundry.  Please park in one of
Athens' parking decks near the Classic Center and walk to the Foundry Park Inn.


  • NEW CASK ALE PAVILLION THIS YEAR with almost 15 rare (many one-off) cask real ales!
  • ONE OF THE SOUTHEAST'S FAVORITE BEER FESTIVALS!
  • SAMPLE DELICIOUS REGIONAL AND WORLD BEER STYLES!
    Tickets are on sale now!


    Offering tickets through Xorbia this year provides many benefits...
    • Print your ticket(s) at home and easily transfer to other persons if needed.
    • Much quicker entry to the festival.
    • Waiver and terms/conditions will be signed electronically during ticket process... making check-in at the event much faster.
    • Tickets are only $39.99 plus tax and a low Xorbia processing fee. Tickets will sell out quickly, and no tickets will be available at the door.

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    NO children or pets allowed. 21+ only.
    No tickets/passes will be available at the door. All ticket sales are final.
      Scroll down near the bottom to find out how to have fun as a Brew Fest volunteer!  Volunteering is just as much fun as attending!
     There can be NO brewery or distributor passes without advance approval.
    Terrapin Beer Co. - Athens, GA
    Sponsor - Classic City Brew Fest!

    Five Points Bottle Shop
    1655 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA
    706-543-6989
    Sponsor - Classic City Brew Fest!

    Why not enjoy downtown Athens after the festival
    and then stay at the beautiful Foundry Inn on Sunday night?
    Click here, then...
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    The Foundry offers six separate areas at the Brew Fest to
    sample the outstanding beers and casks in a relaxed atmosphere.
    Almost 250 of the World's Greatest Beers!
    NEW CASK ALE PAVILLION THIS YEAR / Live Music
    ...ALL FOR ONE TICKET PRICE !

    We do ask that all attendees be responsible, use moderation, and
    remember that this event is for "beer tasting" -- not overindulgence.
    Taxis will be on call.
    Strictly 21 and up (bring photo ID).  No children or pets allowed.

        
    		All proceeds benefit the Athens Area Humane Society.

    The Athens Area Humane Society serves the people and animals of our community through sheltering, adoption, spay/neuter services, and more.



    TICKETS go on sale in November.

     Admission: $39.99     +tax & small processing fee.
    See the BUY NOW button near the top.

    TICKET INFORMATION:
    • Print out your Xorbia ticket and bring to the festival for entry.  No refunds on tickets for any reason.
    • Bring photo ID to confirm age.
    • Tickets are transferable to other persons.  We do NOT need advance notice on ticket transfers.
    • All ticket questions must be resolved with us in advance of the festival.
    • This year's tickets available from this website.  No tickets will be available at the door.
    • 21 & UP ONLY.  No children or pets please.
    • Some beers will run out before the end of the event.
    • All attendees are required to sign a liability release / terms and conditions when purchasing tickets.
    • DD tickets: This event provides great entertainment that is worth the price of admission. The ticket price also reflects a donation for a charity. We believe in drinking responsibly, and there will be taxis at the venue at all times during the festival. There are also hotels within walking distance, with the Foundry offering a very special rate for attendees (see above). Considering all this and the limited space at the event, we are not able to offer designated driver tickets at this time.
    Anyone who attempts to enter this event without a paid ticket will be fined for trespassing by the ACC Police.


    The Classic City Brew-Fest offers a huge variety of beers to sample from all over the world -- including  world-class, gourmet, high-gravity beers and almost 15 rare (many one-off) cask ales!  This year's festival will be an enjoyable, intimate and comfortable way to taste and learn about these exciting beers. Details on beer brewing and styles are stressed at the event -- along with information on responsible drinking. Attendees can also enjoy live music, non-alcohol drinks, and purchase delicious food items from the Athens Steam Company Pub booth.

    There are more styles of beer in the world than wine!  People are once again appreciating hand-crafted, flavorful, world styles of beer that used to be popular before prohibition. Learn about and experience the world of beer at our upcoming Classic City Brew Fest.  The event will be held in three of Foundry Park Inn's meeting halls, the Melting Point music venue and patio, Hoyt Pavillion and the Steam Company Pub.  There will be no on-site parking, so please park in one of the downtown parking decks near the Classic Center and walk down Thomas Street (away from downtown) to the Foundry Park Inn.










    Sample cheese and beer pairings at Brew Fest!


    Tour Terrapin's Brewery
      Classic City Brew Fest
      2012 LIVE MUSIC in The Melting Point...
      STEEL STRING SESSION
      - Sponsored by Redhook -
      Referred to as “Cosmic Blues-Billy Grass” and the "Rhythm Section of the River," Steel String Session is a globe-wandering group of musical multi-instrumentalists from what could likely be the most unknown place in the known world: the Ocoee River region of Ducktown, Tennessee. At this mountain crossroads of Appalachia-intrigue, three state lines and varied musical genres intersect. The musicians make the most out of what they refer to as regional "schyzo-graphy." Steel String Session is intent on creating a stunningly dynamic acoustic sound that includes original music derived from the rich heritage of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Kentucky’s bluegrass pastures, Gypsy alleys in Romania, as well as the Urban Streetscapes uncovered in clandestine warehouse districts.

       
       
     
    BEING A BREW FEST VOLUNTEER IS GREAT FUN!

    It's really fun to pour and be a part of the festival action (some say it's as much fun as attending), and when the festival clean up is over, the volunteers get to participate in the fantastic volunteer party with beers and food!  There is also a free t-shirt and other goodies in it for you.  Volunteers must be at least 21 (photo IDs will be checked) and are NOT permitted to drink during the hours of the fest. We also need people to help work the door, run the registration booths out front, and dump the dump buckets.  There will be a preview volunteer meeting at Trappeze Pub in Athens on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 7 PM for those who want to sign up in advance for their favorite tables. The MANDATORY meeting for ALL volunteers is at 11:30 AM SHARP in the Foundry's Melting Point music hall on the day of the fest (April 15).  All volunteers are encouraged to show up on festival day as early as 9 AM to help load beer - your help is greatly appreciated.

    Please drop Owen Ogletree an email if you'd like to volunteer.  Be sure the word VOLUNTEER is in the subject field.   NOTE: Due to the volume of volunteer emails, Owen cannot answer each one individually.  Rather, bulk volunteer email information will be sent out starting in middle March.  Please email only once and be patient.  Thanks!

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    *** Click here to see the beer list from the 2011 Classic City Brew Fest ***

    Click here to see classic beer bars and pubs to visit while in Athens.

    Click here to read about some of Athens' best newer pubs.

    Click here for "Tips for Enjoying a Beer Festival"

    Click here for directions to the festival.

    Click here for a Foundry Park hotel room after the festival (see details at top of this page).

    Click here for reservation info. for all Athens hotels.

    Click here for information on Melting Point concerts.

    Click here to head to the BREWTOPIA EVENTS beer info. page.

    Questions?  Call 706-254-BREW
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