Younger in Philly?

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  1. benz08

    benz08 Initiate (0) Nov 9, 2008 New Jersey

    I'm driving 2 hours from Jersey. I'll go wherever it is.
     
    #261 benz08, Mar 5, 2012
  2. MsRif

    MsRif Initiate (0) Oct 23, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Definitely try Monk's first...just beware of parking since there hardly ever is any there. Delancey street is your best bet.
     
    #262 MsRif, Mar 5, 2012
  3. ThoreauLikeAGirl

    ThoreauLikeAGirl Initiate (0) Mar 11, 2011 Pennsylvania

    also, if you don't want to circle around for street parking, the Latimer St. parking garage between 15th & 16th right by Monk's is a lot cheaper than other parking garages in the area.
     
    #263 ThoreauLikeAGirl, Mar 5, 2012
  4. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Yes, after waiting that long in line, no one is going to walk at that point. So I agree it's a bit disingenuous to tell someone no one is forcing them participate at that point.

    All that aside, my recollection is that there was considerable discussion over what the Capone event was likely to be like prior to Saturday, and I think a number of folks pointed out that almost certainly the pours would be very small. Maybe not this small, but I'd have been completely shocked if Matt was doing 8 or 10 pours for this event.

    For someone who has never been to one of these events at Matt's before, I can see where they would be surprised and disappointed (assuming they didn't read the various BA threads before hand). However, for a lot of this.... this really shouldn't have come as a huge surprise (IMHO).
     
    #264 John_M, Mar 5, 2012
  5. Retail1LO

    Retail1LO Initiate (0) May 4, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Yeah, I don't know where this 4 oz. talk is coming from. The smallest glass they possess, outside of the samplers, is a 5.5 snifter, and mine was filled to the brim.
     
    #265 Retail1LO, Mar 5, 2012
  6. shangwang

    shangwang Initiate (0) Aug 1, 2007 Pennsylvania

    Monk's event was great - not only had Younger and Elder, but I also tried La Folie as well. Very smoothly run, no issues getting in and getting a glass of PtY - great job!
     
    #266 shangwang, Mar 5, 2012
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  7. Blanco

    Blanco Savant (1,243) Oct 11, 2008 Pennsylvania

    A few people mentioned the pours being 4 oz and no one disputed it until now so I think that's where that is from. Perhaps those tiny snifters look like 4 oz to someone who's never been to Capone's (especially with a healthy head on the beer). I have to admit first time I saw one I was pretty flabbergasted.
     
    #267 Blanco, Mar 5, 2012
  8. Retail1LO

    Retail1LO Initiate (0) May 4, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Yeah...I remember the first time I got one too, back in the day. I remember thinking "WTF is THIS?" With the way it was priced, it looked like a big snifter masquerading as a little one. However, having purchased snifters that size by the box for tasting glasses, they're definitely 5.5. Regardless...paying more than $1 an ounce for beer on tap OR bottled, is ridiculous.
     
    #268 Retail1LO, Mar 5, 2012
  9. hhkal17

    hhkal17 Pooh-Bah (2,601) Jul 10, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    It's a good thing this isn't WineAdvocate or ScotchAdvocate. Imagine what it would cost someone to sample the highest-rated examples from those drink categories. See things aren't SO bad :wink:.
     
    #269 hhkal17, Mar 5, 2012
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  10. mac300

    mac300 Initiate (0) Nov 24, 2005 Pennsylvania

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  11. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    When I left younger was still pouring. You could easily get more than one. No one seemed to be counting. It was no more crowded than any night at Monks. I was happy to see no line as I turned the corner.
    Enjoy
     
    #271 Giantspace, Mar 5, 2012
  12. Blanco

    Blanco Savant (1,243) Oct 11, 2008 Pennsylvania

    Where did you get these? i have two of these at home, but would like more for tastings as well...
     
    #272 Blanco, Mar 5, 2012
  13. Retail1LO

    Retail1LO Initiate (0) May 4, 2011 Pennsylvania

    #273 Retail1LO, Mar 5, 2012
  14. ThoreauLikeAGirl

    ThoreauLikeAGirl Initiate (0) Mar 11, 2011 Pennsylvania

    i got a bunch of them at Zern's a couple months back for 50 cents a piece. I think they might even be crystal ha. If you ever go there, check the flea market section of it. There were a bunch more. Plus you'll probably find them inside, too. Hell, you can find anything there.
     
    #274 ThoreauLikeAGirl, Mar 5, 2012
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  15. Retail1LO

    Retail1LO Initiate (0) May 4, 2011 Pennsylvania

    I think 12 for $21 is a great price, btw. I ordered a few dozen.
     
    #275 Retail1LO, Mar 5, 2012
  16. Blanco

    Blanco Savant (1,243) Oct 11, 2008 Pennsylvania

    Excellent. Thanks to both of you. I'll check these out.
     
    #276 Blanco, Mar 5, 2012
  17. MsRif

    MsRif Initiate (0) Oct 23, 2011 Pennsylvania

    I'm having Elder and Younger right now...no line, no wait and I'm at the bar. For what it's worth, I think Younger is better.
     
    #277 MsRif, Mar 5, 2012
  18. Retail1LO

    Retail1LO Initiate (0) May 4, 2011 Pennsylvania

    For what it's worth, it'd be helpful to know where you are so we can share. :stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #278 Retail1LO, Mar 5, 2012
  19. MsRif

    MsRif Initiate (0) Oct 23, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Monk's in Philly. I've had 18oz of Younger so far. Having Younger and Blind Pig now.
     
    #279 MsRif, Mar 5, 2012
  20. benz08

    benz08 Initiate (0) Nov 9, 2008 New Jersey

    Still pouring at Monk's as of 6pm
     
    #280 benz08, Mar 5, 2012
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