New England Brewing Co (August 2015)

Discussion in 'New England' started by BranfordBound, Aug 5, 2015.

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  1. BranfordBound

    BranfordBound Initiate (0) Apr 7, 2010 Connecticut

    Hey gang, startin' this up for NEBCO for August.

    Looks like today's (8/5) tap list is:
    Fat Ten-er #8
    Galaxy Pale Ale
    Sea Hag
    *Weiss Trash Culture (no growlers; samples and 4 packs only - limit 3 per customer)

    They also have Weiss Trash tank tops for sale.

    Cheers!
     
    #1 BranfordBound, Aug 5, 2015
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  2. EDNOSE

    EDNOSE Pundit (996) Oct 27, 2007 Connecticut

    Just bumping the new thread up. Any issues with lines today? Weiss trash left?

    I'm out of town his weekend. Just doing a BA forum solid with my questions.
     
    #2 EDNOSE, Aug 6, 2015
  3. Lupin

    Lupin Pundit (894) Jun 4, 2006 Connecticut
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    I'd guess Weiss Trash will last through a portion of tomorrow. They had two stacks of cases behind the bar and about 5 cases high on a pallet inside the brewery overhead door when I left.

    Absolutely no line from 525-600pm. Growler wait was around 5 minutes. Galaxy tasting good as always.
     
    #3 Lupin, Aug 6, 2015
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  4. BranfordBound

    BranfordBound Initiate (0) Apr 7, 2010 Connecticut

    Thanks, going to go today after work, I'm sure they'll have one 4-pack left for me. At least, I hope! I haven't had Weiss Trash or Galaxy yet and both of them have been high on my list to try, especially in the summer.
     
    #4 BranfordBound, Aug 6, 2015
  5. tregan_20

    tregan_20 Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2014 Connecticut

    I definitely want to try the Weiss
     
    #5 tregan_20, Aug 6, 2015
  6. thegerm87

    thegerm87 Initiate (0) Aug 26, 2011 Massachusetts
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    Anybody able to grab a tank for me? I'll be in CT next weekend and would be happy to reimburse you with beer, cash, or a combo.
     
    #6 thegerm87, Aug 6, 2015
  7. sandman3479

    sandman3479 Initiate (0) Dec 8, 2006 Connecticut

    This batch of Galaxy is the best they've made. Ultra juicy with a killer nose.
     
    #7 sandman3479, Aug 6, 2015
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  8. BranfordBound

    BranfordBound Initiate (0) Apr 7, 2010 Connecticut

    4 hours to go, can't wait!
     
    #8 BranfordBound, Aug 6, 2015
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  9. pbrian

    pbrian Pooh-Bah (2,118) Feb 8, 2001 Connecticut
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    You want a 20bbl or 40bbl?
     
    #9 pbrian, Aug 6, 2015
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  10. thegerm87

    thegerm87 Initiate (0) Aug 26, 2011 Massachusetts
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    Haha should have been more specific... Weiss Trash tank top?
     
    #10 thegerm87, Aug 6, 2015
  11. BranfordBound

    BranfordBound Initiate (0) Apr 7, 2010 Connecticut

    I'm going today, PM me and maybe I'll be able to help you out.
     
    #11 BranfordBound, Aug 6, 2015
  12. ucmike11

    ucmike11 Zealot (527) Feb 1, 2015 Connecticut

    I stopped by at around 4:30, no line, picked up growlers of Galaxy and #8, also grabbed two 4 packs of Weiss Trash that I will be pounding during a golf tournament tomorrow.
     
    #12 ucmike11, Aug 7, 2015
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  13. paddyfrankie

    paddyfrankie Initiate (0) Jan 14, 2015 New York

    Anybody think they add anything to the tap list for Saturday? Any shot at some Bot?
     
    #13 paddyfrankie, Aug 7, 2015
  14. ChrisChagnon

    ChrisChagnon Initiate (0) Jul 9, 2013 Connecticut

    Anyone around hartford going tomorrow and can grab an extra 64 of galaxy? Will pay back with money and a thank you bottle
     
    #14 ChrisChagnon, Aug 7, 2015
  15. skleice

    skleice Maven (1,271) Aug 6, 2015 Connecticut

    I personally don't understand NEBco's plan. I love them, but feel that they're dropping the ball.

    First of all, the communication needs much improvement. They often don't update their tap list until after they have already opened or just before. I'm sure they are aware of what is ready well before that. They need to put that up earlier so people can plan to go or not, or start their long drive. There have been times I've gone elsewhere because NEBco put up no list.

    Second, I don't really get their brewing philosophy. They have all of these great beers like Bot, FBD, Locust Reign, IST, Coriolis, etc. However, they rarely have much of that on tap. For example, for most of the summer their list was Sea Hag (which is great, but I can get it at any bar, restaurant, or shop), a saison, a blonde, and then maybe one of their more sought after beers like Bot, Coriolis or Supernaut. There's just not much to motivate me to head down there when I can go to TH and get Green, Haze, & Julius all in one trip.

    Obv, they can brew what they want. But, there have been no lines at NEBco and I think this is why. Maybe we'll see some changes when they expand their brew house in the fall.
     
    #15 skleice, Aug 7, 2015
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  16. LetsGoExploring

    LetsGoExploring Pooh-Bah (1,550) Apr 25, 2006 Connecticut
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    ^ Oh man, prepared to be ridiculed.
     
    #16 LetsGoExploring, Aug 7, 2015
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  17. beanoboy7

    beanoboy7 Initiate (0) Jun 22, 2014 Connecticut

    Hag takes precedence. It's takes about 90% of their brewing capacity and even then they can't satisfy demand.
     
    #17 beanoboy7, Aug 7, 2015
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  18. CayseyW

    CayseyW Savant (1,200) Mar 7, 2013 Connecticut

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    #18 CayseyW, Aug 7, 2015
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  19. CayseyW

    CayseyW Savant (1,200) Mar 7, 2013 Connecticut

    On a serious note; anyone know what the status of #8 was at close? Or WTC?
     
    #19 CayseyW, Aug 7, 2015
  20. BranfordBound

    BranfordBound Initiate (0) Apr 7, 2010 Connecticut

    Your last sentence is the crux of the issue. I believe they are only at 15 or 20 bbl capacity right now, and they have ordered a new brewhouse which will allow them to double current production. Their goal is to return back to what is was like a few years ago when Sea Hag, 668, Elm City, Wet Willy, and Gandhi-Bot were ALWAYS on the shelves on your local packy. Right now all they make is Sea Hag and the occasional 668 batch. You have to go to the brewery for anything else since they are so short on capacity. Demand has truly bested supply for the time being.

    In time and with the expansion I think we will see a lot more beer (and a better diversity of beer) on the shelves and in the bars, and then NEBCo could make a solid rotation of their top level offerings at the brewery and it won't kick on the first or second day.

    Welcome to BA, cheers!
     
    #20 BranfordBound, Aug 7, 2015
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