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BEERFEST
Join the Adroit Theory Crew on Saturday March 21st, as we host our 12th Anniversary Party; a.k.a. DAWN OF A DARK DAY XII. We can barely believe it ourselves, but 12-Years is another epic milestone, and we have doubled our efforts to make this year's BeerFest the best one yet. In addition to the widest portfolio of our classic + crazy beers, we are also making Limited Edition Anniversary Beers exclusively for the event. No MetalFest (sorry, lost money on every prior events), but we have enhanced the BeerFest in exchange. More Drink Tickets, a Longer BeerFest Event, and a new Additional Guest Ticket option mean this event is NOT TO BE MISSED!!
Event Details:
- Tastings of 40+ 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 Limited Edition Anniversary Beers
- Souvenir Glass + Exclusive Event Merchandise
BeerFest Ticket Info:
VIP Tickets: $75 (100 available)
- Three-Hour Early Access to the BeerFest (11am - 2pm) + Regular Event (2pm-7pm)
- 25 Drink Tickets
- Exclusive 12th Anniversary VIP Glass (full size) + SAMPLE Glass for the Event
- Option to Pre-Order Anniversary Beers
General Admission Tickets: $45 (100 available)
- Access to the Event (2pm - 7pm)
- 15 Drink Tickets
- SAMPLE Glass for the Event
- Option to Pre-Order Anniversary Beers
Additional Guest Tickets (Available for VIP or GA Ticket Holders): $30 (50 available)
This year we are offering a SPECIFIC ticket for Additional Guests of a VIP or GA Ticket Holder. This ticket grants access to the event only + does not include any Drink Tickets or other benefits. This ticket is designed for Spouses or Friends who will be attending the event in conjunction with the PRIMARY ticket holder. Additional Guests MUST arrive with the PRIMARY ticket holder. The cost for each ticket is $30.00 each. Attendees can share Drink Tickets between their group.
Designated Drivers / Non-Drinkers (Available for VIP or GA Ticket Holders): $20 (25 available)
This year we ARE offering a specific ticket for Non-Drinkers or Designated Drivers for the cost of $20.00 each. Attendees will be wristbanded as such and ABSOLUTELY no drinking on site is permitted.
Exclusive Anniversary Beers: Bottles are 500ml Bottles + Cans are 16-oz Four-Packs:
- 12th Anniversary Backmasking - Russian Imperial Stout [Toasted Coconut + Hazelnuts + Brandy Barrel Aged Honey] : $30 per Bottle
- 12th Anniversary Future You Hates You - Russian Imperial Stout [Toasted Coconut + Saigon Cinnamon + Madagascar Vanilla Beans + Whiskey Barrel Aged Dark Maple Syrup] : $30 per Bottle
- 12th Anniversary Cannibalism - Russian Imperial Stout [Mostra Coffee + Toasted Coconut + Peruvian Cacao Nibs + Ancho Chilli + Bourbon Barrel Aged Dark Maple Syrup] : $30 per Bottle
- 12th Anniversary - Death King - Russian Imperial Stout [Black Label Edition] : $30 per 4-Pack Cans
- 12th Anniversary - EBK - Hazy DIPA [Metal Label Edition] : $26 per 4-Pack Cans
- 12th Anniversary - Evangelion I. Adam - Hazy TIPA [Metal Label Edition] : $30 per 4-Pack Cans
- 12th Anniversary - RESIST - Hazy TIPA [Metal Label Edition] : $30 per 4-Pack Cans
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 reduced the number of tickets we are selling at all tiers to ensure the event is not over-crowded. This will help the general flow of people and minimize beer lines.
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:
Your email confirmation IS YOUR TICKET. We will not send a separate email ticket. Simply print or have an electronic copy of your confirmation with you at arrival. You may sell or transfer any purchased ticket, but we will be cross referencing attendees by NAME along with the ticket, so no duplicates please.
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 multi-hour event so there will be plenty of times to sample everything.
No “to go” cans/bottles 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, and will be held at a separate table inside the Brewery. You may pick up any pre-paid purchases when you arrive or when you leave. Either way, we will hold anything pre-paid for you.
There will be ZERO growler sales at this event.
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/cans purchased ONLY for Saturday March 21st and Sunday March 22nd.
- Any beer not picked up by Sunday March 22nd 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.
Refunds:
No cancellations or refunds.
Age:
This is a 21+ age event.
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:
Parking has improved at Adroit Theory on Hirst Ct. That said, this is a big event, so parking will be limited. 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 is a rain or shine event. That said, it is late March, 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