The Answer Brewpub (Richmond, Va)

But looking for some, more clarification, please.

1. And there’s no limit on IPAs there but w/o nitro, the consensus here seems that the crowlers dont last too long, right?
- Some people have held onto Crowlers for some time without issue but whenever I get IPA Crowlers I tend to drink them within a few days but for the most part they typically do not last as long as cans filled from a canning line. IPA Crowlers are available every day

2. But what exactly are the Andalls? Is that what they call their stouts? And I didn’t see pricing but this thread mentions they are $20/crowler. Is that right?
- Yes. Andalls are their stouts. Well actually, I think the majority of the Andalls do not use their own house stout as base. It's typically some widely distributed stout not theirs. Maybe that has changed but they will typically run a bunch of adjuncts into it. They are definitely delicious just about all the time. Andalls are not available for Crowlers. On rare occasions they do release swing top bottles of Andalls and most recently they do release 16oz 4pk cans of some Stouts. I would check out their social media on these as they typically announce it maybe 1-2 days ahead of times if not just a few hours before opening.

3. What are Joose? Is that their name for fruit beers? Do they get sold in Crowlers as well?
- Yes. Fruited beers. They are available in Crowlers as well but ONLY on Tuesday, Thursdays and Sundays. All Joose Crowlers are $20 + tax. Joose is available on tap for pours every day

He’s aiming to get there next week but sounds like I have to make a trip there on my own! The food alone sounds great!

- A few others things to note. You/he can get flights of any 4 beers for $12. This includes IPAs, Andalls, Joose. If you have Untappd, The Answer's taplist is available there and updated daily along with prices. I believe there is a link directly from their website as well.

- If you are coming from out of town and want to share beers then be sure to drop off some stuff in 'The Giving Tree.' It's a cabinet outside on the deck right as you enter The Answer. People will drop of beers to Beer It Forward for someone else and if there's beers in there (almost always is something) you are free to take something (1/pp is the courteous thing to do). People will also drop off glassware, stickers, etc in there as well as An himself will even contribute stuff (glassware, Crowlers) from time to time.

- If you are on fb then be sure to join Questions and The Answer group to keep on top of what's going on. If you are looking for Joose and don't happen to be in town on a day when Crowlers are available and want something there are a few locals often happy to grab stuff for others and meet up when you do arrive. Just post and someone will probably chime in to offer assistance. Also, probably the best beer group I'm part of online.

 

Can release tomorrow. Glad to see them trying out single cans and not 4pk minimums. Tried it in December during a visit and was fantastic.
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TOMORROW (Tues. Jan 29th) I Have Coconut Nipples Greg (Imperial Milk Stout) CAN RELEASE! Clocking in at 9.7% with tons of toasted coconut! All the mouth feels, super creamy with Coconut upfront and lingering vanilla.
125 4-packs available, $7.50/can, limit 1 4-pack per adult person. Come hang out with us starting tomorrow at open (4pm).

 

I am/was surprised it lasted all night. I was thinking the 1pp minimum would carry availability a little longer than normal when it was 4pk mins but figured most would be grabbing 4pks anyway and it would still sell out not too long after cans in the past have. It's good to hear the perfect scenario in my head did end up happening as I hoped in that cans would not sell out in a little over an hour and everyone who showed up yesterday hoping to grab cans ended up able to get some.

I saw some people post about the increase in case cost from the other cans from $28 to $30 4pk maxed out but I put that extra $.50/can cost to the price paid for them doing singles instead of 4pks. I did not make it but hope they conitinue to offer singles because I for one am not likely to purchase a 4pk for myself at that cost but would go for a couple cans if I happened to be in the area.

 

Not sure about release timeline but a couple cans to look forward to at some point..

 

If that size is true my guess would be the 1/2 pint cans like how some of the b1 Coconut Nipples made its way out to the Giving Tree back in December.

 

I expect Colonel Angus to be very similar to Karl’s Massage Kitchen if not the exact same beer slightly tweaked. That had Oreos and French Vanilla Coffee as well as similar abv. I thought it was thick as Andalls often are but tasted delicious.

 

Not mine but an image from an Untappd check-in. Possibly a test run for a future release?

 

Stopped by this afternoon for G.O.A.T Joose, even though I hope the Pats lose, and surprised they still had Coconut Nipples cans. Since it has lasted nearly a week I would not be surprised if they did go back to 4pk mins on the next release.

 

3 news IPAs available today at 4pm open as well as glass release (300 @ 2pp) and 6 Fingers G.O.A.T. Joose. May also be worth the question to ask if any Coconut Nipples cans still remain as well for anyone showing up today.
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The Answer dropped a big hint early this morning. Looks like at least one, if not both, will be releasing today (Sun) at Noon open.