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(Munster, IN) – The crowds prepare to descend on Munster for Dark Lord Day. . .

[4/21 Update: Added a couple mainstream links. Dark Lord 2010 = 700 calories per bottle and 15% ABV according to the Sun-Times.]

The biggest beer release event of the year takes place tomorrow. Up to 8,000 people are expected to attend Dark Lord Day 2010 according to NWI. Here’s a rundown of things to know from around the web. Tomorrow, I will have a live Twitter feed up for the event (note: Twitter users appear to be using #dld2010 or #darklordday tags instead of #dld).

Official info (including parking) can be found on Three Floyds‘ website.

Complete guide to Dark Lord Day from Hoosier Beer Geek

Here’s the tap list via The Full Pint.

Official DLD threads on Beer Advocate for tips, meetup info, etc.

As for the beer itself, per the Sun-Times, “‘This year’s Dark Lord is the biggest most brutal vintage ever, with 15 percent alcohol content and 700 calories a bottle,’ head brewmaster Chris Boggess says.”

For what’s it worth, Golden Tickets have been going for up to $60 apiece this week on eBay.

In Illinois or Indiana on the 23rd? Check out the pre-FFF event at Flossmoor Station.

Finally, here’s a preview of what you might encounter (hat tip to HBG) . . .

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