Tickets to the International Great Beer Fest

By on February 1, 2011 in Beer Festival

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The biggest names in international brewing will gather at the Meadowlands Exposition Center at Harmon Meadow for the first annual International Great Beer Expo on February, 5th.  Sorry you didn’t win, but we only had 4 pairs to giveaway however tickets are still available for purchase.

This international beer tasting extravaganza will showcase more than 50 breweries from across the globe, each providing samples of their country’s proudest brewing achievement.  But what craft breweries will be pouring?  As of this time, some of them include: Blue Point, Victory, Long Trail, Southampton, Stoudts, Flying Fish, Ithaca, Wolavers, Firestone Walker, Lake Placid, Ramstein, Dogfish Head and MORE.  Check this link out for an updated list.

Tickets on sale now but you can enter to win a FREE pair of tickets.  One for each session listed below.

Session I: 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm (doors open at 12:00 pm)

Session II: 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm (doors open at 5:00 pm)

The rules are simple.

Tell us your favorite beer in the entire universe and what session you’d like to attend.

hey there’s a twist, I actually had 2 sets for each session to give out
and the winners are…

Julie & Ronen

&

Lauren & Jeremy

If they can’t make it, I’ll go back and randomly select a replacement.

I will mail you the tickets directly to you so make sure you leave a valid email address in the form you need to fill out so I can get your physical address.

Bonus points for those who tweet and Facebook with a @reply or tag to us about the contest.

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60 Responses to Tickets to the International Great Beer Fest

  1. Chris H January 25, 2011 at 7:49 am #

    Favorite beer in the world is a tough one. But I'll go with Dogfish Head 90 min. I'd like to attend the early session.

  2. Matt Garland January 25, 2011 at 7:55 am #

    I don't do favorites, but I adored Brasserie Dieu du Ciel Solstice d'hiver. Session I please :)

  3. Ronen Assayag January 25, 2011 at 8:02 am #

    Great Lakes Brewing Co. Edmond Fitzgerald Porter, but you can't get it around here :(

    I'll take Session II, thanks!

  4. Tom Szold January 25, 2011 at 8:21 am #

    While there are many beers that may be considered amazing or top of this world I think my favorite beer is the one that brings you the most comfort, relaxation or diversion (think comfort food). With that said, my go to beer is Lagunitas India Pale Ale. The complex hop profile and amazingly balanced malt profile make the glass sing and really help wind down a tough day at the office or get a great party going with good friends.

    I would love to attend the early session.

    Cheers,

    Tom

  5. Joe Geis January 25, 2011 at 8:33 am #

    I too am going with the Dogfish Head 90 min. Session 1 please.

    Thanks.

  6. James Stefanelli January 25, 2011 at 8:47 am #

    Bohemia Obscura. Session 1.

  7. Paul L January 25, 2011 at 8:50 am #

    Leinenkugel's Sunset Wheat, for today!

    Session 1 please!

  8. Dave Krouse January 25, 2011 at 8:51 am #

    River Horse Double Wit!! Session 1 would be preferable.

    -D

  9. Drew G January 25, 2011 at 8:53 am #

    Stone IPA, hands down. Session 1 would be great. :)

  10. Saan January 25, 2011 at 8:57 am #

    Trappistes Rochefort 10. Session 2, please.

  11. Brad Little January 25, 2011 at 9:02 am #

    hard to choose, but the two beers that have taken over my life recently have been Laguintas Maximus & Flying Dog Raging bitch. session II please.

  12. Marisa January 25, 2011 at 9:35 am #

    Bell's Oberon Ale!

    Session 2!

  13. James Burns January 25, 2011 at 9:35 am #

    Favorite beer is tough just because I love trying new beer. I've always been a fan of smithwicks and would never pass it up. Craft beer though, new jersey beer company has an awesome beer , the weehaken heavy. Its a great scotch style beer that I can never get enough of. Too bad its a seasonal.

  14. Ray P January 25, 2011 at 9:43 am #

    Bell's HopSlam as of right now…but I'm still young yet so I'm sure there's MUCH more mind blowing beers to come my way!

    Since I'm already going to the 1st session the 2nd one would be a nice addition. :-)

  15. Jim S January 25, 2011 at 10:01 am #

    Stoudts Honey Maibock……yum! 2nd session would rock!

  16. Julie Gannon January 25, 2011 at 10:06 am #

    Flying Dog Raging Bitch- session 1.

  17. andrew said thomas January 25, 2011 at 10:22 am #

    Favorite beer: Cantillon Gueuze
    Session II preferred.

  18. Melissa Meier January 25, 2011 at 10:44 am #

    This is a hard yet somewhat easy one. Pretty Things Beer & Ale Project St. Botolph’s Town Rustic Dark Ale

  19. Benjamin January 25, 2011 at 10:55 am #

    Rochefort 10. It's not exactly my top-of-the-pile favorite, but it's as favorite as any beer will ever be. Evening session please!

  20. Ryan M January 25, 2011 at 11:59 am #

    I'm gonna go with Allagash Tripel! I would like to attend the second session!

  21. Myfanwy Lucca January 25, 2011 at 12:05 pm #

    My favorite beer right now is Great Divide Rumble Oak-Aged IPA. I am IN LOVE with this beer and was pleasantly surprised at how smooth and scrumptious it is. As a chick who is just getting into the world of tasty beer, I would really enjoy going to this FIRST International Great Beer Expo! (pick me! pick me! pick me!)

    First session please :)

  22. Michael Farrelly January 25, 2011 at 12:55 pm #

    The great Leffe Brown!
    Early session.

  23. BAIN January 25, 2011 at 2:00 pm #

    Stone 08.08.08

    Session 1

  24. Greg K. January 25, 2011 at 3:30 pm #

    Russian River Pliny The Elder. Granted, I've only had it twice, but it's a freaking revelation. I absolutely love it. Session 1

  25. Jeremy January 25, 2011 at 3:38 pm #

    Favorite beer: Full Sail Session Black, or Porterhouse Red(dublin)

    • Jeremy January 25, 2011 at 3:38 pm #

      Session 2, thanks

  26. Aileen January 25, 2011 at 5:35 pm #

    A pint of Green Flash and free tickets to Session I make me happy.

  27. Trevor January 26, 2011 at 5:47 am #

    One of my favorites would be Bells Expedition Stout. Session 2

  28. Corey January 26, 2011 at 9:07 am #

    Favorite Beer: Right now I need to go with Cisco Brewers Whale's Tail. It brings me way back to when I was just getting into craft beer and this beer blew my mind. I was at the time big into the Vermont micros and this beer was just so different in how it was made in a small barn and so much love in each bottle. That beer really led me to making my own beer at home and exploring more of the craft scene outside of Vermon/Boston beers.

    Session I would be great.

    Cheers

  29. Aaron January 26, 2011 at 1:48 pm #

    Oh man this is a Sophie's choice. I guess Nugget Nectar since it'll be out again in new jersey some time in the next week or 2. And I guess session 1

  30. HopallAaron January 26, 2011 at 1:52 pm #

    And to make it 5 Nugget Nectar session 1

  31. Steven January 26, 2011 at 4:07 pm #

    i have to go with John John Ale (Juniper) by Rogue. Delicious.

    Session 2, thankyouverymuch!

  32. matt scharfstein January 26, 2011 at 5:07 pm #

    I can't pick a favorite, but I really like Oskar Blues Ten Fidy. Id go to either session, but prefer 1.

  33. Gene January 26, 2011 at 5:28 pm #

    I'm gonna go with Cricket Hill Paymaster Porter, and I would love to win tickets to the first session.

    Thanks!

  34. Kevin Haughwout January 26, 2011 at 8:29 pm #

    My favorite of all time was my 2007 Sam Adams Utopias, but if I need to pick a more common beer, I'd probably go Mackeson XXX.

  35. Kevin Haughwout January 26, 2011 at 8:32 pm #

    My favorite of all time was my 2007 Sam Adams Utopias, but if I need to pick a more common beer, I’d probably go Mackeson XXX.

    I'd like to get a ticket for Session 1. I actually already have one, so if I win, I'm giving it to a friend for her birthday. A friend who appreciates a Beer Expo as a birthday gift is a good friend to have!

  36. Steve January 27, 2011 at 6:01 am #

    Too many to mention, but Samichlaus is the world's most extraordinary beer for a reason. If not that, then Allagash 4. Session 2!

  37. Big Dave January 27, 2011 at 8:41 am #

    I was recently introduced to the Terrapin Beer Company and I've become a big fan of Moo-Hoo.
    Session 2 please

  38. Leftonred 'Left January 27, 2011 at 10:29 am #

    Lagunitas – Olde Gnarley Wine

  39. Leftonred 'Left January 27, 2011 at 10:30 am #

    Lagunitas – Olde Gnarley Wine

    Second session.

  40. Kevin Mc January 27, 2011 at 11:52 am #

    Hands down…..Founders Kentucky breakfast stout. Session 2 preferred. Thanks.

  41. Laura W January 28, 2011 at 9:30 pm #

    It’s hard to pick one favorite but I’ll go with Harpoon’s Raspberry UFO.
    Early session!

  42. RichP January 28, 2011 at 9:40 pm #

    Favorite brew right now is Goose Island Bourbon County Stout
    Session 2 please!

  43. Ryan De Block January 29, 2011 at 10:18 am #

    My favorite everyday beer is Guinness Draught. My favorite seasonal is The Eliminator from the Gaslight in South Orange, NJ… Session 1 please…

  44. @lhinckley January 29, 2011 at 3:26 pm #

    Russian Imperial Chocolate from Chris Johnson, Maplewood, NJ – best of the best!

  45. Lauren O January 30, 2011 at 12:32 pm #

    Thanks for all the beer updates! Favorite beer is Russian River Consecration, or any good sour. Dogfish Head Punkin Ale is one of my favorites too. I’d love to attend session 1!

    • Lauren O'Grady January 30, 2011 at 8:59 pm #

      didn't realize this posted earlier…thanks, iPhone!

  46. Dan D January 30, 2011 at 1:28 pm #

    Session 2.

    Favorite beer is a tough choice. Orval, maybe?

  47. Sean January 30, 2011 at 8:42 pm #

    Ubu Ale Session 1

  48. Lauren O'Grady January 30, 2011 at 8:56 pm #

    Thanks for all the beer updates! Favorite beer is probably Russian River Consecration or any really good sour. Dieu Du Ciel makes some great ones as well. I'd love to be able to attend session 1!

  49. Doug M January 30, 2011 at 9:05 pm #

    Session 1.
    And my current favorite is Founders Breakfast Stout. Although this may change once I get my hands on some KBS.

  50. Pamela Boland January 30, 2011 at 9:49 pm #

    Lagunitas Pale Ale! Session 2 :)

  51. Brian Alessi January 30, 2011 at 9:52 pm #

    Firestone Walker IPA..session 2

  52. Kim January 31, 2011 at 3:16 am #

    Choosing one beer as my favorite is very difficult! I would have to go with a local brew, so Flying Fish Farmhouse Ale is one of my all time favorites! I would love to attend the morning session!

  53. Hector Robles January 31, 2011 at 10:18 am #

    Stone Ruination. The 2nd session would be great. Thanks!

  54. Jill a January 31, 2011 at 10:38 am #

    Rare Vos from Ommegang is my favorite. I’d like to attend the early session.

  55. Gina January 31, 2011 at 11:34 am #

    Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy….Would love to attend session 1 please!

  56. Linda Hotz January 31, 2011 at 12:26 pm #

    linhotz@msn.com

  57. Jason Oppenberg January 31, 2011 at 2:43 pm #

    I can’t wait for this event!!! My favorite beer is Cricket Hill East Coast Lager…. I can’t get enough of it!

    I’d LOVE to go to session 2 if possible….

    Thanks!