Suarez Family Brewing (2018)

Was also at Fool's Gold on Sunday and planned on trying some TH beers but couldn't stop ordering Suarez stuff. Look No Further is something I need in my life on the regular.

 

Joining the chorus in praising Look No Further. At least as good if not better than Hecto. So much flavor for less than 5% abv.

Had a great time at the space over the weekend, such a positive and welcoming all-ages vibe. Everything on tap was wonderful but looking forward to the bottles the most (100 Ft North kicked right when I ordered).

 

I was lucky enough to be the first person to try Look No Further and can attest to its accolades. quite the beer. only makes me admire Dan even more.

 

Looking for some advice from all you regulars: I'm thinking of swinging by (making a detour) on my way from Boston to Saratoga next weekend, and could use some info on typical Saturdays:
- Should we plan on bringing our own lunch, or do they ever have eats available?
- Do they typically keep a good stock of bottles?
- Is it worth it to check out Sloop while there?

 

They had pretzels available when I was there for $3. Would plan on bringing food, I saw people there with loaves of bread/cheese from somewhere nearby.

There were plenty of bottles available for purchase two weekends ago but again, I'd check their social media if there has been any changes, that depends on stock.

Sloop is a very good brewery but I didn't have the chance to swing by. Looks like they are canning for the first time as well but unsure when that'll be available.

 

Definitely check out Sloop...good brewery and literally 5 minutes away.

 

Thanks guys

Given they're not exactly down the street for me, I'd love to be able to take some home.

As for Sloop, we've been getting some of their stuff of draft here and there the last couple years and I'm always happy, so good news they're canning now.

 

Stopped by Suarez yesterday for the 3rd time...dug the taplist with 3 (THREE!) different pilsners as well as a draft version of Slow Bustle.

 

Slow Bustle on draft was fantastic, reminded me a lot of HF Anna. Also trued their porter which was fine as well. Their space was great, but the vibe was a bit underwhelming.

 

Care to elaborate on the vibe? Making our first visit next weekend and not sure how much time to plan on spending there.

Also do you know if they are still doing bottle limits on anything?

 

I went to Sloop after and it had a more "down home" vibe. Suarez had a nice layout with community tables and giant windows loooking out on rte 9, they were busy and it seemed a bit harder for them to give "this is my first time here" service. At Sloop they had a band playing and more folks directly dealing with people at the bar. Just cozier atmosphere than clean and simple way Suarez is. Beer at both was top notch. Will be even nicer at Suarez if/when there is some outdoor space. Didn't buy bottles, so don't know limits.

Cheers!


vibes

 

Went Saturday for the first time, arrive right at noon, so it was pretty quiet. It filled in by the time we left at 2ish, but still very chill. Brought lunch and tried everything, chatted with Dan for a minute about the varieties, and enjoyed the laid back atmosphere.

Coming from Night Shift/Trillium/Mystic tap room madness, we found the underwhelming-ness of the space and atmosphere to be fantastic. Wish it were closer...but I guess then it wouldn't be what it is, right?

 

I find the space to be really cozy and charming. I really like the barebones nature of the whole operation. Some days they have house baked soft pretzels available. It truly has a "mom & pop" feel.

 

Was there Friday, best time for me is like right after they open on Fri., and get out before rush hour traffic on 9. Likely do that again this week.

I am a dog lover but am glad to see some sanity with dogs there now.

Nimble Pils is amazing, hard to believe we are lucky enough to have this quality of beer so easily available. All the bottles have been amazing, my favorite so far was Summer Whoa, with Big Night a close second. No bottle limits so far but I expect that will be changing in the future, hard to believe it isn't already necessary.

 

Heading there this Friday 4/21 with Hudson Valley Craft Beer Tours...hitting Sloop Brewing and Crossroads Brewing as well...

 

Loved our first visit. Arrived about 20 minutes after open on Saturday and the taproom was basically empty. The wait for our growler fills and bottles was perfect for enjoying a beer on site. Already can't wait to go back.

 

Merkel + Triangular Nature #2 Additions -



SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS + THIS WEEK'S TAPS + TASTING ROOM HOURS

WED // 4 - 7 PM
FRI // noon - 7 PM
SAT // noon - 7 PM

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Starting Memorial Day weekend we will be open on Sundays 12 - 4 PM.

Our first cherry beer available in bottles starting this Friday.

CURRENTLY ON TAP

PALATINE PILS // classic german pils
QUALIFY PILS // hoppy german pils
MS FRANK // franconian keller lager
HOMESPUN // hoppy spelt pale ale // 5% abv
LOOK NO FURTHER // hoppy american style pale ale
CATCH A WAVE // old school west coast hoppy pale ale
ROUND THE BEND // porter // 5.3% abv
100 FT NORTH // country beer brewed with wheat (no growler fills)

BOTTLES

100 FT NORTH // blend #2 country beer with wheat
CALL TO MIND // botanical county beer
SLOW BUSTLE // country beer brewed with honey
BIG NIGHT // country pale ale
TRIANGULAR NATURE // buckwheat country beer blend #2
MERKEL // cherry country beer

ON DECK

Draft
HECTO // hoppy pale ale

Bottles
BACK ROADS // sumac country beer

MERCHANDISE

T-SHIRTS // suarez family brewery
GLASSWARE // willi tumblers + stemmed glasses

 

Picked up 4 yesterday. Merkel is fantastic.

 

I'm passing through town tomorrow. Suarez is a must-stop for me. I have about an hour -- mayyyybe an hour and a half. Is it realistic to think I'll be able to grab a beer, a growler or two, and some bottles in that time? Is there food?

Also, is it realistic to hit Sloop too? I guess I'm just trying to gauge crowds and such. This is kind of a last minute thing, but Suarez is the top draw.