New England Brewing Co lookout thread

Discussion in 'New England' started by DrWangerBanger, Oct 17, 2012.

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  1. woosterbill

    woosterbill Pooh-Bah (2,807) Apr 6, 2009 Kentucky
    Pooh-Bah

    No hard feelings in the least. Looking forward to the next time we get to share some brews. Cheers!
     
    #1321 woosterbill, Apr 12, 2013
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  2. Pahn

    Pahn Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2009 New York

    i think redrum is easily better than KBS personally. i'm a NEBCO fanboy, but i'm also a founders fanboy. founders can do almost no wrong, and their better are beers world class. they're probably the best national-distro type brewery in america.

    maybe i still have some bias towards NEBCO because they're CT and very nice, but i don't think so. NEBCO is doing amazing things these days. they're hoppy one off beers are unbelievable, and redrum... that beer was out of left field for me. i had high hopes, but drinking that one was like: open, sniff, drink, double take, long pause, "holy shit!" i really think it's the best beer i've ever had.
     
    #1322 Pahn, Apr 12, 2013
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  3. seplo

    seplo Pundit (947) Sep 8, 2009 Connecticut

    Although RedRum is a awesome beer it is definitely not my favorite beer by NEBCo. That distinct honor goes to Fuzzy Baby Ducks....CHEERS
     
    #1323 seplo, Apr 12, 2013
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  4. CTBeerPope

    CTBeerPope Initiate (0) Jan 30, 2012 Connecticut

    Idk I have a feeling the new Berliner will contend for best NEBCO beer ever as well as best name they've ever given a beer. Just a hunch. :wink:
     
    #1324 CTBeerPope, Apr 12, 2013
  5. DrWangerBanger

    DrWangerBanger Crusader (404) Sep 9, 2010 Connecticut

    Does anyone know if they're actually going the whole 9 yards with the berliner by actually using lactobacillus, or are they just making a normal beer with a lot of acidulated malt to fake-sour it?
     
    #1325 DrWangerBanger, Apr 12, 2013
  6. CTBeerPope

    CTBeerPope Initiate (0) Jan 30, 2012 Connecticut

    They went the whole nine. I couldn't see them faking the funk.
     
    #1326 CTBeerPope, Apr 12, 2013
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  7. DrWangerBanger

    DrWangerBanger Crusader (404) Sep 9, 2010 Connecticut

    Well, are you saying that because you know they're doing the full thing, or because you "couldn't see them faking" it? Introducing a strain like lacto to a fairly small brewery carries enormous risks and I wouldn't blame them for taking another route.
     
    #1327 DrWangerBanger, Apr 12, 2013
  8. CTBeerPope

    CTBeerPope Initiate (0) Jan 30, 2012 Connecticut

    Leave it to u wanger. I know for a fact. True story.
     
    #1328 CTBeerPope, Apr 12, 2013
  9. tehzachatak

    tehzachatak Initiate (0) Sep 19, 2010 Massachusetts

    Lacto only, or brett as well?
     
    #1329 tehzachatak, Apr 12, 2013
  10. thegerm87

    thegerm87 Initiate (0) Aug 26, 2011 Massachusetts
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    Was told lacto only when I was there on Tuesday. 6-8 weeks before its released
     
    #1330 thegerm87, Apr 12, 2013
  11. woosterbill

    woosterbill Pooh-Bah (2,807) Apr 6, 2009 Kentucky
    Pooh-Bah

    From what I've gathered over the years, bacteria like Lacto aren't all that dangerous: it's the wild yeast like Brett that are really a threat in terms of taking over a brewery - and besides, NEBCO has already successfully used Brett in Chardonneighbor, as well as Brett, Lacto, and Pedio in Fancy Pants.

    I see no reason why they would bastardize a traditional style out of fear.

    Traditional Berlinerweiss doesn't contain Brett, so I'd be surprised if NEBCO did. I do love that Bahnhof one with Brett, though...
     
    #1331 woosterbill, Apr 12, 2013
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  12. tehzachatak

    tehzachatak Initiate (0) Sep 19, 2010 Massachusetts

    i was under the impression that truly TRADITIONAL berliner weisse actually DID contain brett, and that it is the more recent examples that have not. maybe that's wrong? but yeah, makes sense
     
    #1332 tehzachatak, Apr 12, 2013
  13. DrWangerBanger

    DrWangerBanger Crusader (404) Sep 9, 2010 Connecticut

    I didn't know they had previously used those strains, that's cool. Anyways, I really look forward to it.
     
    #1333 DrWangerBanger, Apr 12, 2013
  14. brooklynbrews

    brooklynbrews Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2010 Uzbekistan

    what's the gandhi bot situation like around the brewery? will be driving through tomorrow and would love to pick up some cans. cheers!
     
    #1334 brooklynbrews, Apr 12, 2013
  15. pjs234

    pjs234 Maven (1,453) Jun 29, 2008 Connecticut

    Amity is sold out. CT bev mart has a very small amount as of yesterday afternoon. I think NEBCO will have it on tap today, if I remember correctly. Call to make sure.
     
    #1335 pjs234, Apr 12, 2013
  16. brooklynbrews

    brooklynbrews Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2010 Uzbekistan

    Too bad, will pick up a growler at least. Thanks!
     
    #1336 brooklynbrews, Apr 12, 2013
  17. sandman3479

    sandman3479 Initiate (0) Dec 8, 2006 Connecticut

    Might be a spot in Danbury that has it, but that's most likely not on your way, and it may be 1+ months old.
     
    #1337 sandman3479, Apr 12, 2013
  18. brooklynbrews

    brooklynbrews Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2010 Uzbekistan

    no worries, was going to pick some up for a trade partner, but will send some sea hag as a consolation.
     
    #1338 brooklynbrews, Apr 12, 2013
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  19. Pahn

    Pahn Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2009 New York

    honestly, i like fresh sea hag better than fresh gandhi bot anyway.
     
    #1339 Pahn, Apr 12, 2013
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  20. drewj23

    drewj23 Initiate (0) Oct 18, 2005 Connecticut

    On tap sea hag, saison, 668 and elm city
     
    #1340 drewj23, Apr 12, 2013
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