Abe and I are planning to go this year. I'm going as the DD (bummed I won't be able to sample) and was just curious about what I should expect. Do people get completely moronic or do they mostly maintain a respectful level of sobriety? I'm excited to visit different brewers and their booths and we're hoping to learn more about home brewing.
Re: anyone going to/been to Winterfest?
I have a couple friends that are going...I wish I could go...and sample. haha.
if it's anything like the BrewFest in the summer, most people are good about their level of sobriety, but you'll probably have a few that are obnoxious and annoying. I had some girl want to fight me because a friend came to wait in line with me (she wasn't even drinking).
We went last year. It was fun. There are people that are drunk, yes, but I did not see too many morons. In my opinion, it was much calmer than the summer Brewfest! You'll be able to tell who is in it to 'drink as much as you can', and those who are truly there to sample and socialize.
I think you'll have a really good time. I am disappointed we are not able to go this year, but am already looking forward to the summer Brewfest.