SMBDC Thread 10

I'm thinking about going, but if so it won't be until close to midnight by the time I finish work. Could be slim pickings by then.

 

I had read about this and plan on going... if I get over my cold

 

Does this mean there is beer brewed at the new Old Port location? I really like Sebago's beers, but my understanding was that the old location was no longer a brewery (maybe it was earlier on) and that all the beer was brewed in Gorham. I'm just curious to know if the new spot is an actual brewpub or a brewery-affiliated restaurant? Either way, it sounds like a cool program.

 

I believe they installed the pilot brewing system at their Gorham production facility. Sounds like an awesome event, wish I could make it!

 

Sounds like an impressive and tasty line-up! Why do so many interesting beer events happen on the nights that my wife works, so I'm home alone with my son?

 

I would have gone but I don't care for their new location, there's never any parking near that area. It's prevented me from going there before, I do a few loops, give up and go over to Novare. It's pretty bad when deeper in the Old Port you have better odds of finding parking. The Hilton really needs to loosen their iron grip and dedicate some spaces to Sebago, huge lot that's hardly ever half full.

 

Nissa and I always end up parking on those weird little side streets up by Amato's and Sangillo's. Of course, because of Emmett, we're usually going during the day, not at 5pm. I think that's why we prefer the Scarborough location; plenty of parking and the same great beers and pretzels.

 

Novare and the new Sebago are like a 5 minute walk from each other. I usually park by Shipyard or the Courthouse and just walk. I've also been know to park at Wholefood. Having worked in Boston and Chicago I always chuckle when people complain about parking in Portland....

 

Need some help deciding on beers to bring for the tasting tomorrow. I want to bring things I have never tried and aren't on the list so far so I several assorted beers but I also (with Tim's help) have the full Yeti lineup including BA (which just read somewhere that may be infected so looking to drink soon). With this already being a big and dangerous theme I didn't want to just show up with everything also see some other dangerous verticles. The Yeti lineup is 6 beers. Any thoughts?

 

Same here, I also prefer the Scarborough location. I tend to be in that area more often because of the mall and Sam's Club, so it tends to be more convenient even though it's farther away from me.

 

I'm within walking distance from Rob's, so my vote is the more the merrier!

Still not sure what I'm bringing, but have plently to choose from

 

Now can tag the thread to keep in the loop & will watch for new incarnations for future gatherings. Been a couple summers now since I had the honour to sample amongst you folks. All is fine on the West Coast of New England.

~M

 

Great to hear from you, Mark! You know you have a place to crash when you make it East. And bring some of your tasty concoctions!!

 

Thanks to everyone for helping make last night such a great time! I can't wait to host again and I'm really looking forward to Gary's sour tasting next month.

Below is a list of what was opened at the meeting:
New Glarus Road Slush
Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout
Oskar Blues Ten Fidy
Coast Blackbeerd 2012
New England Imperial Stout Trooper 2011
Great Divide Yeti 2011
Great Divide Oak Aged Yeti 2011
Great Divide Belgian Style Yeti 2011
Great Divide Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti 2010
Great Divide Espresso Oak Aged Yeti 2012
Great Divide Whiskey Barrel Aged Yeti 2011
Three Floyds Dark Lord '09, '10, and '11
Olde Rabbit's Foot (Collaboration) 2011
Stillwater Folklore (Brewed at DOG Brewing Company)
Squatters Outer Darkness
Black Ops '09, '10, and '11
Olde Hickory The Event Horizon 2011
Deschutes The Abyss 2010
The Lost Abbey Serpent's Stout 2009
Mikkeller Black Hole Cognac Barrel Aged
Firestone Parabola Batch 1 and 2
Voodoo Brewing Black Magick 2011
Cigar City Marshal Zhukov's
Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary Fritz and Ken's Ale

 

Oh yeah, and a 2011 Surly Darkness!

 

And the Southhampton "Russian Imperial Stout" haha

 

Thank you to Rob and Tiff for hosting yet another fantastic tasting! And thank you to the members of the SMBDC for pouring some amazing beers!! Can't wait for next month... that Southampton "RIS" was a nice coming attraction