Events

Saturday, April 6, 2024, 11:00 – 17:00 (6 hours)

BEERFEST: PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Join the Adroit Theory Crew on Saturday April 6hth, as we host our 10th Anniversary Party; a.k.a. DAWN OF A DARK DAY X. Ten Years is a huge milestone, and we promise to make this BeerFest the best one we have crafted yet. In addition to the widest portfolio of our classic + crazy beers, we are also making 5 Anniversary Beers exclusively for the event. Plus, throwing a HEAVY metal concert after the BeerFest.

 

Event Details:

• Tastings of 25+ Adroit Theory Beers including many made just for the event
• Bottle Share Space with Guest Beers provided by Adroit + event guests
• Exclusive Option to purchase 5 Anniversary Beers
• Souvenir Glass
• Optional Ticket: MetalFest after the BeerFest. Click here for more info.

 

BeerFest Ticket Info:

VIP Tickets: $80 Early Bird (30 available) / $90 Advance (60 available) / $100 Regular (60 available)

• Two-Hour Early Access to the BeerFest (11am - 1pm) + Regular Event (1pm-5pm)
• NEW QUANTITY: 16 Drink Tickets 
• Exclusive 10th Anniversary VIP Glass (full size) + SAMPLE Glass for the Event
• Exclusive 10th Anniversary Tattoo Sticker
• Option to Pre-Order Anniversary Beers

General Admission: $40 Early Bird (45 available) / $45 Advance (90 available) / $50 Regular (90 available)

• Access to the Event (1pm - 5pm)
• NEW QUANTITY: 10 Drink Tickets
• SAMPLE Glass for the Event
• Option to Pre-Order Anniversary Beers

Drink Tickets: To comply with VA ABC, we will be utilizing a drink ticket system. Each drink ticket will cover a half-pour. Two drink tickets will cover a full-pour. Some admission tickets include a certain amount of drink tickets. Additional tickets can be purchased in advance or at the event.

Drink Tickets can be used interchangeably at both the BeerFest + MetalFest. Tickets can be purchased at the event for $5 each or you may pre-purchase online 4x Drink Tickets at a discounted rate of $16.00.

 

Exclusive Bottled Beers: More beer details provided closer to the event, but current plan is to put all beer in either a 16-ounce can (4-pack) or individual 500ml Bottles.

• 10th Anniversary Black as Your Soul - Imperial Stout: $30 per Can 4-pack (20 cases made)
• 10th Anniversary God is an American - Triple IPA: $30 per Can 4-pack (20 cases made)
• 10th Anniversary Dia de los Muertos - Russian Imperial Stout [Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee + Toasted Coconut + Hazelnuts + Bourbon Barrel Aged Honey] : $25 per Bottle (15 cases made)
• 10th Anniversary Dia de los Muertos - Russian Imperial Stout [Mostra Coffee + Toasted Coconut + Dark Chocolate + Macadamia Nuts + Vanilla + Cinnamon + Brandy Barrel Aged Maple Syrup] : $25 per Bottle (15 cases made)
• 10th Anniversary Dia de los Muertos - Russian Imperial Stout [Toasted Coconut + Brownie Batter + Pralined Walnuts + Rum Barrel Aged Maple Syrup] : $25 per Bottle (15 cases made)

Optional: METALFEST - MetalFest begins right after our Dawn of a Dark Day BeerFest. Admission to MetalFest is NOT included with a Dawn of a Dark Day BeerFest ticket. Tickets for MetalFest are available here.

Beer List:

Will publish closer to even

Changes from Last Year:

If you attended last year, thank you! The basic format will be the same, but here are some changes that we think everyone will appreciate: 

To comply with VA ABC, we will be utilizing a drink ticket system (vs. unlimited samples). Each drink ticket will cover a half-pour. Two drink tickets will cover a full-pour. Most admission tickets include a certain amount of drink tickets. Additional tickets can be purchased in advance or at the event.

We have added a new admission ticket that does not include any drink tickets. This ticket can be purchased in conjunction with either VIP or General Admission tickets. This ticket is designed for drivers, spouses or friends of primary ticket holders. There are only 50 tickets available.

We have introduced a third tier in our pricing EARLY BIRD which is the lowest cost of all tickets.

We will have our front Tap Room bar open the same as last year, but we will ALSO have our rear Tap Room bar open! This is the original Tap Room space from 2014 - 2019. We will have the same beers on both bars so patrons will have an easier opportunity to get beer + additional seating in the rear space. This should help alleviate the bottleneck at the main Tap Room.

Bottle Share: 

If you have attended any of our Bottle Share events, then you know these are special events where guests are encouraged to bring special beers (aka “whales”) they have collected or aged to share with the group. These could be Adroit Theory beers you have been saving, but more often they are beers from various US and International breweries that you have been saving for a special occasion. For instance, we will supply a good number of Stouts from prior years (like Demons or All That I Have Learned), but we will also provide beers from the Bruery (like Black Tuesday, So Happens It’s Thursday, etc). 

It is not mandatory to bring a bottle/cans to the event, but encouraged. We suggest bringing a minimum of (1) bottle/can to share with the other attendees. There is no maximum number of how many you can bring other than the logistics of getting them to the party.

The Bottle Share will take place in the tent on the front of the building. The entire tent will be dedicated to the Bottle Share, and you may sample anything available. Adroit Theory staff will be present to show you where to put your bottles/cans upon your arrival, and will be pouring the guest beers (customers cannot pour the Guest Beers). Please note, VA ABC rules prohibit guests from bringing guest beers INSIDE the Brewery or Tap Room. Guest Beers must remain inside the separate tent at all times.

General Info: 

We will have several stations set up serving the EXACT same beers at each station. Simply queue up to the most convenient station, and sample at will. We are optimistic this strategy will reduce bottlenecks at the bar. That said, please be respectful. Order your drink at the bar and then step aside. Do NOT congregate at the bar(s). If the line is too long (particularly at the beginning of the event) simply visit the tent to sample the Bottle Share Beers. This is a 4-hour event so there will be plenty of times to sample everything.

No cans of ANY beer is included with your Dawn of a Dark Day: BeerFest ticket. You will be given the option of purchasing beers when you purchase your event tickets, but ZERO “to go” beer is included with your standard ticket price.

All retail sales for merchandise, apparels, “to go”, cans, including the special release beer you may purchase ahead of time, will be held at a separate table inside the Brewery.

There will be ZERO growler sales at this event.

The MetalFest is NOT included with your Dawn of a Dark Day: BeerFest ticket. It will need to be purchased separately. If you purchase tickets for both the BEER + METAL event, you will be allowed to stay in the “Red Room” during the hour between the conclusion of the BEER event and the beginning of the METAL event. This is the area in our rear brewery where the Tap Room bar originally was located. We will have tables and chairs setup, and will be serving some private beers to guests while they wait.

This is a pre-paid type event, but please remember your bartenders. They work hard on an event like this, and tips are greatly appreciated including on merchandise sales.

Pre-Paid Release Beer Pickup:

We expect that everyone who purchases bottles online with their Dawn of a Dark Day: BeerFest ticket will attend the event. If you are unsure if you will be able to attend the event in person, please DO NOT purchase the Release Beer. We are releasing this beer to be collected in person, and will not sell the beer after the event weekend. 

That said, we realize sometimes things happen to prevent attendance. Here are some things you need to know about pre-paid bottles:

• No proxies allowed for the release pick up. 
• You will need to bring your ID that matches your ticket checkout name.
• We will hold any bottles purchased ONLY for Saturday April 6th and Sunday April 7th.
• Any beer not picked up by Sunday April 7th will be forfeit, and no refunds will be issued.
• We are not shipping this beer. If purchased, it needs to be picked up at the Tasting Room in person. 
• If there are leftover beers available after Saturday April 6th they will be available for sale on Sunday April 7th on a first come, first serve basis.

Refunds:

No cancellations or refunds. 

Age: 

This is a 21+ age event.

Designated Drivers:

This year we ARE offering a specific ticket for Non-Drinkers, Designated Drivers, or accompanied guests for the cost of $15.00 each.

 

Non-Alcoholic Drinks:

We will provide complimentary water bottles to all attendees throughout the duration of the event. Please note, we do NOT offer any other non-beer related beverages like wine, liquor, soda, juice, etc.

 

Parking:

There is ZERO parking at Adroit Theory. Utilizing a ride service is highly recommended. If you drive, you can park on North Bailey Lane directly behind the brewery. 

 

Weather:

Dawn of a Dark Day: BeerFest will be held in a heated tent on the front of the building. It is a rain or shine event. That said, it is early April, and there are some weather conditions (Ice, Significant Snow, etc) that might force us to reschedule this event. We will make a decision on any rescheduling on the Thursday before the event.

 

Changes or Substitutions:

We will update all social media platforms and ticket sites with any information that changes from the original post. Note, Adroit Theory reserves the right to make any changes to the event to accommodate unforeseen events. All details are subject to change including Adroit Theory beer releases, Guest Beers, and Bands. Adroit Theory will strive to relay changes to guests, and take reasonable steps if substitutions will be made.

 

Over Consumption:

WE WILL MONITOR ANY OVER CONSUMPTION CLOSELY AND WILL CUT OFF ANY PATRONS AT ANY TIME. OVERLY INTOXICATED INDIVIDUALS WILL BE EJECTED FROM THE EVENT WITH NO REFUND. 

 

Hotel: 

The closest hotel to Purcellville is:

 

Hampton Inn & Suites Leesburg

117 Fort Evans Road NE

(703) 669-8640

 

Additional Questions:

info@adroit-theory.com

540.441.7428

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Dawn of a Dark Day X: MetalFest - April 6th