2026 Oshkosh HBC Beer Tasting

It's on again!!!!

I will be managing the beer tasting again for all you early arrivals. Sunday 7/19, 1700, sort of… I try hard to hold it off.
To participate, You must bring in & contribute some of your best local brew to share with all. Be creative in your selection. I don't want to see any commercial brews like Bud Light, Miller Lite or Busch lite... Try it & You will be escorted out of HBC!

If you neglected to bring your own local; Spotted Cow or Oshkosh local beer will be acceptable.
We only want the best of the best.

BTW, This is not an official EAA event. So be covert in getting your brews to HBC.

We'll start collecting around 1500 to put it on ice.

You must be 21 yo to participate & please drink responsibly, so we may continue again next year.

A donation jar will be made available for ice & 100% of the proceeds will benefit HBC.

Please be respectful to others at HBC who may not be participating.

Just curious. I will be driving over to OSH this year. How can I being in my local favorite brew to contribute if I am not flying this year?

jmra72a said:

Just curious. I will be driving over to OSH this year. How can I being in my local favorite brew to contribute if I am not flying this year?

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Smuggle it in. Be creative.

jmra72a said:

Just curious. I will be driving over to OSH this year. How can I being in my local favorite brew to contribute if I am not flying this year?

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Hole in the fence by Friar Tucks?
I don't know, I've always flown in.

It is legit getting harder these days through the front gate. "Creative" is what we're here for.
Maybe in the bottom of a backpack full of feminine products?

airguy said:

Smuggle it in. Be creative.

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They don't have guards at the gates until Sunday. And the Welcome Wagon is generally very happy to pick you up at the Friar Tuck gate with whatever groceries and drinks you have and carry you to HBC, no questions asked.

roadrunner20 said:

Be creative in your selection. I don't want to see any commercial brews like Bud Light, Miller Lite or Busch lite... Try it & You will be escorted out of HBC!

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My last OSH Sunday beer-fest was 2023; was talking to another guy from Texas that brought a sixer of Shiner Bock. I stifled a groan and an eye roll... Shiner's not bad as an emergency hydration beer, but it's only a short step up from a Bud Light. Fellow Texans, we can do better than Shiner!!

the last few years I rode my bike from Scholler with 2 6packs in a plastic bag right to the gate just east of the HBP. I had to keep my bike outside the fence, but I just told the guard I was taking them to the beer swap at the pavilion and they let me pass.