Octoberfest at Granite City

lpapkin · Post by **lpapkin** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 5:59 am

If you're a member of the Granite City mug club, they are having a members only Octoberfest party this Wed night, the 8th, from 5-10PM. Members get two free beers and there is a $5 buffet. They are also giving away prizes. I was thinking of going over there after work tomorrow to check it out. If anyone is a member and wants to meet over there, I should be there around 5:30. Non-members are also welcome to meet us over there. I think each member gets to bring a guest, so there may be some sponging opportunities.

Matt F · Post by **Matt F** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:55 am

$5 buffet and free beer! I have a mug club card and will be going about the same time as Larry.

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:16 am

I'm in... and I have a Mug Club card also.

brownbeard · Post by **brownbeard** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:10 pm

How much is a mug club card?

Matt F · Post by **Matt F** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 4:53 am

It was a one time $25 when I got it. Gives you 10% off food and mugs of beer instead of pints. You also get points that go towards stuff which I have not used yet.

brownbeard · Post by **brownbeard** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 8:47 am

I should be over there right after work, probably around 5:30.

Matt F · Post by **Matt F** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:30 am

For future reference, Mondays are 1/2 price membership ($12.50). Don't worry Maverick (Little T) I still love you more. I just can't pass up two free beers and a cheap buffet!

brownbeard · Post by **brownbeard** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 12:16 pm

Matt F wrote:For future reference, Mondays are 1/2 price membership ($12.50). Don't worry Maverick (Little T) I still love you more. I just can't pass up two free beers and a cheap buffet!

I got my membership today for $10. WOOT!

Also, the party runs from 4-7. There is going to be a buffet on the patio, and it is free to members. They did not mention any beer special, beyond the $2.75 happy hour price.

Matt F · Post by **Matt F** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 12:55 pm

Thanks for the new info. I should be there by 5.

DaveCo · Post by **DaveCo** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:48 am

How was the beer? Was a good time had by all?

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 6:22 am

Dave, the outfits the waitresses were wearing in honor of the Oktoberfest release were very nice.

As for the beer, well, like the rest of the Granite City line-up, the Oktoberfest is rather bland.

But yeah, it was good time.

Matt F · Post by **Matt F** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 11:04 am

It was a lot of fun. A great night to be in the beer garden. I agree with Derek. The beer was Granite City. I had an Octoberfest and an IPA. They were almost the same with the IPA being more bitter. Malt seemed the same. Free food was decent though.

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