Austin Beerworks Heavy Machinery

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  1. nsheehan

    nsheehan Savant (1,206) Jul 3, 2011 Texas
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    I've been looking forward to the latest Heavy Machinery release (Half IPA) for a few months. I grabbed a four pack today and opened one. It tasted different than last year, I'd guess a hop change, perhaps Falconer's or Meridian subbed in for something. Or maybe I'm crazy.

    What are other people thinking? Can @Austinbeerworks chime in?
     
  2. Austinbeerworks

    Austinbeerworks Initiate (0) Oct 23, 2010 Texas

    Given my lack of psychological training, I am not qualified to call you crazy. But I can say that the recipe has not changed from last year. Still lots of Citra.

    I do, however, think this year's batch of Citra is slightly different than last year's. I find it to be slightly less tropical and a little more simcoe-dank.
     
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  3. MLDucky

    MLDucky Maven (1,344) Oct 12, 2013 Texas
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    Good...Good! Love me some Simcoe-dankiness.
     
  4. Chuk_Hell

    Chuk_Hell Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2012 Texas

    I had two cans last night and thought it was delicious. Nothing like a super-fresh, clean, hoppy beer. Thank you ABW!
     
  5. mindswoop

    mindswoop Initiate (0) Dec 22, 2011 Texas

    This is definitely the most enjoyable of the series for me. I wish this would replace fire eagle as the @Austinbeerworks year-round IPA. So good!
     
  6. thewrongtone

    thewrongtone Zealot (743) Oct 15, 2006 Arkansas

    Four hours is too far for me to drive. I believe the time has arrived for an expansion. Laredo Beerworks?

    I nominate myself Chief Executive Taster and Director of High Fives.
     
  7. HookemHops13

    HookemHops13 Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2013 Texas

    Hey @Austinbeerworks, I seem to remember you saying that there would be two releases of the Half IPA this year. Is the second release coming soon? Is there still some sitting around Austin?
     
  8. Austinbeerworks

    Austinbeerworks Initiate (0) Oct 23, 2010 Texas

    Excellent timing. The next batch is pretty much ready to go. We'll be packaging and releasing it next Wednesday.
     
  9. quietdomino

    quietdomino Initiate (0) Aug 26, 2013 Texas

    I might need to make another trip to Austin then. The HM Half IPA is remarkable.
     
  10. JDV

    JDV Initiate (0) Nov 24, 2007 Texas

    This was fantastic on tap. looking forward to more cans coming out
     
  11. HookemHops13

    HookemHops13 Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2013 Texas

    So I know this goes fairly quick but will I have any issues finding this if I go to Austin Fri/Sat and it is released Wed or will I be fine?
     
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  12. Nightwish1094

    Nightwish1094 Initiate (0) Apr 24, 2010 Texas

    You should be fine. I know some places that still had first release as of a week ago.
     
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  13. HookemHops13

    HookemHops13 Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2013 Texas

    Cool. That's what I thought but just making sure.
     
  14. canadianghetto

    canadianghetto Initiate (0) Oct 15, 2011 Texas
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    Had Half IPA at the brewery on Saturday. Best pint of that beer Ive ever had. Must've been right out of the tank.
     
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  15. Austinbeerworks

    Austinbeerworks Initiate (0) Oct 23, 2010 Texas

    You should be fine. We're doing less cans and more draft for this run, but there should still be plenty left this weekend.
     
  16. Austinbeerworks

    Austinbeerworks Initiate (0) Oct 23, 2010 Texas

    Happy to hear it! We just transferred the new batch this morning so that was the 1st batch you had on tap. Beer always tastes better at the brewery (if the brewery is anal about line and glassware cleaning (which we are)).
     
  17. canadianghetto

    canadianghetto Initiate (0) Oct 15, 2011 Texas
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    Well you fooled me! Im sure the beer staying the same temperature also helped preserve it. I guess Ill come back in a couple weeks to see if the next batch wows me even more!
     
  18. Bluestar

    Bluestar Initiate (0) Mar 5, 2012 Texas

    I assume this is still in 4 packs?

    Same offer as last time - if there are any Houstonians headed to Austin this weekend and would be willing to pick me up 2 x 4 packs, I will pay for one for you.

    Out of town this weekend (will be in smuggling good beer back to my family in Canada while attending a wedding - they are psyched about getting a suitcase full of sours and IPA's I am bring for them), but live in the loop and can meet up next weekend (21st-ish).

    BM me.
     
  19. HookemHops13

    HookemHops13 Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2013 Texas

    Sweet. Ill be seeing you this Fri/sat @East1stgrocery!
     
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