Bissell Brothers (2018)

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  1. tobelerone

    tobelerone Grand Pooh-Bah (4,220) Dec 1, 2010 New Jersey
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    If one were to show up on a Sunday right at opening what kind of to-go offerings are likely to be available? Are there usually cans still hanging around (if not, growlers)? And are cans available in bottle shops in the area? First timer obviously, doing a quick swing through in two weeks.
     
    #1001 tobelerone, May 29, 2018
  2. mike_v_sardina

    mike_v_sardina Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2012 Vermont

    The only to-go offerings available on a Sunday would be any remaining cans that did not sell out during the week. These would be available for sale starting at noon, until they do sell out.

    We don't offer growler fills.

    Hope this helps and see you in a few weeks!
     
    #1002 mike_v_sardina, May 29, 2018
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  3. mikegryo

    mikegryo Devotee (315) Sep 19, 2017 Wyoming

    Any chance of Nothing Gold cans hanging around until Friday morning this week?
     
    #1003 mikegryo, May 29, 2018
  4. mike_v_sardina

    mike_v_sardina Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2012 Vermont

    We packaged this today, yielding about 300 cases... So anything is possible.

    Stay tuned to Instagram for updates.
     
    #1004 mike_v_sardina, May 29, 2018
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  5. mikegryo

    mikegryo Devotee (315) Sep 19, 2017 Wyoming

    One more question. Have a wedding to go to at 1 PM on Saturday. What time should I get there in order to avoid being strangled by my wife for missing her best friend's wedding ceremony? i.e. should I worry about a line or can I be in and out before 11:30ish?

    Our hotel is about 10 min. from the brewery
     
    #1005 mikegryo, May 29, 2018
  6. mike_v_sardina

    mike_v_sardina Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2012 Vermont

    I'd err on the side of not being strangled by your wife and would arrive as early as possible...
     
    #1006 mike_v_sardina, May 29, 2018
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  7. algebeeric_topology

    algebeeric_topology Pooh-Bah (2,052) Dec 30, 2014 Florida
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    If Swish isn't the best damn IPA in the world, I don't know what is.
     
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  8. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    I can name 20 or 30 that I think are better. Easily.

    As always, it's just a matter of personal opinion and personal preference. It's absolutely cool that you love it so much, but everyone's tastes are different. Have had swish out of can and on tap, and thought it a decent, well made IPA/DIPA. However, IMHO, pretty much everything I've had in an IPA/DIPA from Trillium and Hill Farmstead was superior to it. And of course, that's just from those two breweries, from that particular region of the country.

    That doesn't diminish your impression of the beer at all. However, I think it fair to say that there are a lot of IPA/DIPA's that many of us would find superior.
     
    #1008 John_M, Jun 3, 2018
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  9. algebeeric_topology

    algebeeric_topology Pooh-Bah (2,052) Dec 30, 2014 Florida
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    Man, I've had a lot of Trillium and HF IPAs and never though any better than, or really even that close to Swish. I know my tendency is towards wheaty IPAs with citra and mosaic, and that I have a soft spot for Simcoe, so maybe this beer is perfectly tailored for me.

    This beer makes me want to find a job near Portland Maine.

    Edit: If you want to, please share the 20 to 30. If it's only in a PM that's fine!
     
    #1009 algebeeric_topology, Jun 3, 2018
  10. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Sounds like it to me. And that's no criticism. There are a number of IPA's/DIPA's that I think are great, and I know very well that's because they're crafted in a manner that suits my personal taste.

    During my most recent trip out to the NE, the best beers I tasted were SOS, Focal Bangor and Heady. That probably says a lot about my particular taste. Swish was good (I had a couple of cans and on tap at the King's Head), but considering the hype surrounding this beer, I was a bit disappointed. Still a good beer, don't get me wrong, but at least for me, it didn't hit all the sweet spots I look for in an IP/DIPA.
     
    #1010 John_M, Jun 3, 2018
  11. ransom22

    ransom22 Initiate (0) Feb 5, 2016 Uzbekistan

    Swish with the original yeast profile couldn't be rivaled. After the new yeast profile (right around the time they transitioned in the new brewery), Swish tastes just like a burning/bitter Trillium beer.
     
    #1011 ransom22, Jun 3, 2018
  12. 7irondave

    7irondave Pooh-Bah (1,918) Jun 22, 2016 Massachusetts
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    SOS isn't even the best beer brewed in Connecticut.
    Heady and Floatcalbanger have been surpassed by many brewers. Good beers, just not king of the hill anymore
    Three bad examples
     
    #1012 7irondave, Jun 3, 2018
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  13. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    In your opinion. Which was the entire point of my post, which I gather you didn't get.

    Cheers!
     
    #1013 John_M, Jun 3, 2018
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  14. cmoney13

    cmoney13 Initiate (0) Sep 9, 2017 Massachusetts

    Person A: taste is a matter of personal preference
    Person B: name your favorite DIPAs
    Person A: /names them
    Person B: awful taste

    Not saying you specifically, but this is the sorta person I expect will be decrying NEIPAs in a few years in favor of sour pilsners or something.
     
    #1014 cmoney13, Jun 3, 2018
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  15. Noozle

    Noozle Initiate (0) Nov 1, 2014 Massachusetts

    Does anyone remember the price for sigil 4 pks?
     
    #1015 Noozle, Jun 8, 2018
  16. mike_v_sardina

    mike_v_sardina Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2012 Vermont

    Sigil was $18/4-pack...
     
    #1016 mike_v_sardina, Jun 8, 2018
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  17. tobelerone

    tobelerone Grand Pooh-Bah (4,220) Dec 1, 2010 New Jersey
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    Hey @mike_v_sardina any cans left for tomorrow? Either way looking forward to my first visit!
     
    #1017 tobelerone, Jun 10, 2018
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  18. Piels25

    Piels25 Savant (1,034) Dec 17, 2013 Massachusetts
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    75 cases of Nothing Gold according to FB.
     
    #1018 Piels25, Jun 10, 2018
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  19. SpauldingSmails

    SpauldingSmails Zealot (602) Sep 11, 2014 Massachusetts

    When does the Summer release schedule typically get released? We are heading up to PTL for the weekend of June 23rd.
     
    #1019 SpauldingSmails, Jun 11, 2018
  20. Piels25

    Piels25 Savant (1,034) Dec 17, 2013 Massachusetts
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    I’m heading up the same weekend. With the last Spring drop this week, have to imagine we’ll see the Summer schedule soon.
     
    #1020 Piels25, Jun 11, 2018
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