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Off Topics + VIP

An exclusive perk of our VIP tickets is access to Off Topics, curated conversations that push the motif beyond beer. All Off Topics include exclusive tasting from Burial and our guest breweries.

Scroll down to see more info about VIP pickup and perks.

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Collaborations

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Topic
Collaborations. Join us for a conversation with our friends and collaborators, Cinderlands Beer Co. and Other Half, about the ins and outs of the beer collaboration process, label design and inspiration, and more.  Guests will have an opportunity to partake in a mock collaboration brainstorm with Doug Reiser our collaborators.

Guest Panelists:
Paul Schneider (Cinderlands Beer Co.)
Matt Monanhan (Other Half Brewing)
Geriz Ramirez (Other Half Brewing)
Alia Midoun (Burial Beer Co.)

Moderator
Doug Reiser, Burial co-owner and Chief Operating Officer

Beers
Nation of Language/Burial Collaboration - Devaney's Premium Irish Ale
Cinderlands/Burial Collaboration - Three Kings Into the East West Coast IPA

Community

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Community. What does community support look like in Asheville and beyond. A conversation with Creature Comforts, Monday Night Brewing and non-profit LEAF International surrounding the ways in which breweries and small business can support their local communities.

Guest Panelists
Adam Beauchamp (Creature Comforts)
Rachel Kiley (Monday Night Brewing)
Schree Chavdrov (LEAF International)

Moderator
Jess Reiser, Burial co-owner and Chief Executive Officer

Beers
Creature Comforts' A Force for Good Blonde Ale
Zillicoah/Burial Collaboration - Festbier
Monday Night Brewing Space Lettuce Double IPA

Classics

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Classic Lager. Take a deep dive into the style that inspires us all as we explore the complexity, elegance, and inspiration behind classic lagers - the brewer's beer.

Guest Panelists
Jeff McGuire (Burial Beer Co)
Averie Swanson (Keeping Together)
Stu Cozens (Schilling Beer Co)

Moderator
Tim Gormley, Burial co-owner and Director of Development

Beers
Schilling - Georg - Munich-style Dark Lager
Burial x Schilling Pils Collab - Solid Pilsner
Keeping Together - The Art of Holding Space - Table Beer

VIP info

See full list of perks here.

Entry Times

12 PM - Early entry. We will begin processing the line at 11:30AM and beer will start pouring at 12PM.

beer pickup

Your two 500ml bottles will be available at the VIP Tent throughout the festival until 5:45PM. Any bottles opened by non-festival staff during Burnpile will be confiscated. Any VIP packages not claimed at the festival will be forfeited.

Please present the tab on your VIP badge along with a valid ID.
Proxies will not be allowed.