Other Half Brewing

Since they don't open Mon-Weds, I think both will be on this Thursday when I'm visiting.
Hey @jrnyc, How's OH's other IPA's? Last July on my visit I did have a taste of their regular IPA. It was just okay. But had 3 glasses of GD. I see Equinox and Hop Showers is around town. Would like to try anything OH thats available. And hoping to trade for AGE and Hop Showers when it comes out.

 

The growler fills are a great deal at OH.... i will be visiting more often.

 

IMHO, regular IPA is OK, but cant compare to their best stuff. If AGE is on Thursday that alone will make a great night for you. I have not had Equinox, Hop Showers is good but not my favorite. All their IPAS range from good to great, so whatever they have you cant go wrong.

 

Try them all.

 

Will they fill growlers from another brewery? Glass, screw top, 32oz and 64oz? I may bring one with me from SoCal if they will fill it. Or how much is there growlers?

 

They'll fill any 32oz/64oz growler as long as it's the standard threaded screwtop (like the ones in this photo...http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/carm...HZ0yEH8RUC2p6O0VS3cJ0Q#HZ0yEH8RUC2p6O0VS3cJ0Q). I think the cost of the growler itself from them is $5.

 

They charge $5. They look pretty nice with the OH logo.

 

Yah, I'm thinking if it's only 5 for the logo growlers it's worth it. Not going to hassle bringing a blank one from home. Thanks guys.

 

My girlfriend is taking me to OH for my birthday in two weeks - super excited and looking forward to it.

 

I'm going to be visiting the brewery April 3 & 4. I have never been to Brooklyn before, but I'm assuming it's a pretty easy walk from the Marriott in Downtown Brooklyn?

 

For those who have been there, how's parking in the area? I imagine it's a shit show.

 

I did not see any parking... there is a McDonalds across the street that might be your best bet. It is a very small tasting room with one table. The entire room is probably 20x20.

@LanguedocRocks - that is about a 30-45 min walk

 

That's a hike. Jump on the F at Jay/Metrotech and take it 3 stops to Smith/9th st.. It's 2 blocks south of the station. Much easier than walking.

 

Don't park in the McDonalds lot, that will only cause problems for OH. These is very limited parking on the block OH is on, but in the neighborhood behind it you can find parking.

 

nahhh....wouldnt advise that one...but then again you may have some great stories after the walk
so...yea go ahead and report back

 

If the weather is nice it's not a bad walk. It's probably about 1.5 miles, so should take about 30 minutes or so. You could even break up the walk with a stop at Bar Great Harry, which is about halfway between. Otherwise it'll probably take about 15 minutes by subway.

I'd also recommend you visit Threes Brewing while you're here. And you can work in any of the many beer bars nearby (St. Gambrinus, Pacific Standard, 4th Ave Pub, Mission Dolores, Owl Farm).

 

Haha this is what I was trying to get at. I don't mind the distance, but I would prefer to not have any great stories other than from the brewery itself. Is the walk really that sketchy, or is it just the Red Hook area?

 

I don't know what the hell that guy is talking about. It'll be a really nice walk down Smith St, which is a beautiful block full of shops, restaurants and bars. There's about 2 blocks right near the brewery that might feel a little sketchy, but they aren't. The whole walk is through nice neighborhoods.

 

It's not sketchy at all.

 

Thanks, appreciate the help! I figured walking through Cobble Hill is no problem at all, but I'm not familiar with any of the other areas whatsoever. Just trying to get my bearings straight before I get there.