I hear ya. I was up at 5am and out the door shortly after. Had to drive 1 1/2 hours to meet up and then rode another hour + to get to Minneapolis. We got there a bit before 9. We left about 3 oclock, I wish I could have stayed, but kids, wife, and homework do not allow for such frivalties.
Was a gret time, though. Met lots of great people and sampled some great beers. I got turned on to sours! YUM!
Talked with Jake Keeler quite a bit. Super nice guy. He was brewing there, so we shot the shit and talked about Justin brewing the Meantime IPA that was featured on brewingtv, as well. Funny dude! He mentioned J and the controls not getting along. Imagine that!