Jack's Abby and Springdale (2022)

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  1. Capt_Quint

    Capt_Quint Pundit (762) May 29, 2015 Massachusetts
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    I’m heading there tomorrow. I’ll try to remember to take a peek.
     
    #81 Capt_Quint, Jul 22, 2022
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  2. jbertsch

    jbertsch Pooh-Bah (2,874) Dec 14, 2008 Massachusetts
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    Yes, though not purchased very recently. The ones I got were dated from Feb. I'm personally fine with SR 6 months and under.
     
    #82 jbertsch, Jul 22, 2022
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  3. shkin

    shkin Maven (1,305) Feb 6, 2011 New York

    Yeah, I noticed some time ago that cans no longer have a date stamp.
     
    #83 shkin, Jul 23, 2022
  4. KP7

    KP7 Pooh-Bah (1,605) Feb 8, 2021 Massachusetts
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    Thanks. Much appreciated.

    Thanks for the feedback. I've never had one that long after canning and wasn't sure how they held up.
     
    #84 KP7, Jul 23, 2022
  5. DrStiffington

    DrStiffington Grand Pooh-Bah (3,740) Oct 27, 2010 New Jersey
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    But only those. The other beers were stamped.
     
    #85 DrStiffington, Jul 23, 2022
  6. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    I do Iike me some Sunny Ridge, but I purchase it when it first comes out and then don’t really buy much more.

    Just a personal preference. Because right now I can get super fresh Tenner and German Afternoons from Notch, and probably something from Schilling that’s a pale lager and fresher if I wanted variety.

    We’re really lucky these days in the Northeast lager scene. I didn’t even mention Idle Hands…and probably others I’m forgetting. Heck, if I went further out, Silvaticus…etc.
     
    #86 AlcahueteJ, Jul 23, 2022
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  7. Mgh2001

    Mgh2001 Crusader (444) Dec 3, 2021
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    The 15 packs of house lager are always stamped, though being in mass, freshness is never really any issue anyways
     
    #87 Mgh2001, Jul 23, 2022
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  8. dental

    dental Maven (1,274) Apr 2, 2014 Massachusetts
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    i disagree. down here on the south shore most of the JA i see is 4-6+ months old, excluding seasonal releases.
     
    #88 dental, Jul 23, 2022
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  9. Capt_Quint

    Capt_Quint Pundit (762) May 29, 2015 Massachusetts
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    Date was tough to read but it did look like February. Had one on draft and it was still tasty.
     
    #89 Capt_Quint, Jul 23, 2022
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  10. Mgh2001

    Mgh2001 Crusader (444) Dec 3, 2021
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    that’s too bad. 4 months is about as old as I see, which I don’t mind at all for a lager. 6 months is stretching it, I’d be curious to do a side by side.
     
    #90 Mgh2001, Jul 23, 2022
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  11. KP7

    KP7 Pooh-Bah (1,605) Feb 8, 2021 Massachusetts
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    Thanks for checking the cans and good to know that what they kegged is still good. Unfortunate that it is from the original canning but we'll see how I feel on the day I go. I would hope that they're concerned with the quality of what they sell on premises and that they've kept it in a cooler instead of at room temp for 5 months. But for $2 a pint it's hard to complain too vigorously.
     
    #91 KP7, Jul 24, 2022
  12. jageraholic

    jageraholic Pooh-Bah (1,632) Sep 16, 2009 Massachusetts
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    I've been noticing a steady decline in availability of Hoponious Union. It's been tought to find even at grocery stores especially with the summer mixpack. Anyone else noticing a reduction on the shelves? Such a great brew.
     
    #92 jageraholic, Jul 27, 2022
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  13. GlenFarclas

    GlenFarclas Savant (1,108) Oct 1, 2021 Connecticut
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    Same for me, anything I see in CT is at least 6-9 months old. I did grab a 12 pack in Springfield a few weeks back. It was delicious and sated my appetite. I don't see post shift much anymore either now I think of it.
     
    #93 GlenFarclas, Jul 27, 2022
  14. KP7

    KP7 Pooh-Bah (1,605) Feb 8, 2021 Massachusetts
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    I'm not too surprised that we're seeing some issues with availability/age is some places. This is completely speculation, but I would think that the following may be playing a part:
    • Expanding distribution to more Mid-Atlantic states
    • Shifting a large volume back to kegs for on-premises accounts
    • Losing their head brewer--I haven't heard who has replaced Gleason
    This is a lot of change to absorb in a couple of months. Hopefully things will smooth out soon.

    Also, if the beer on the shelf of your local is older than you want to buy, send them a quick email. JA has been responsive on BA before and I'm sure they would like to know if and where their beers are sitting for 9 months on a room-temp shelf. They can't hold the distributor accountable if they don't know about the issue.
     
    #94 KP7, Jul 27, 2022
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  15. Jow13

    Jow13 Devotee (353) Apr 5, 2016 Massachusetts
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    Swung by tonight had the smoked Steinbier on draft which was lovely. Got the Munich style export lager and the DIPL Chill Haze to go. Will see how they are later.
     
    #95 Jow13, Jul 30, 2022
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  16. Piels25

    Piels25 Savant (1,034) Dec 17, 2013 Massachusetts
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    #96 Piels25, Sep 10, 2022
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  17. Rysk22

    Rysk22 Savant (1,240) Nov 12, 2014 Massachusetts
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    Did the Export Lager collab with Bierstadt get distributed?
     
    #97 Rysk22, Oct 9, 2022
  18. KP7

    KP7 Pooh-Bah (1,605) Feb 8, 2021 Massachusetts
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    Yes, but as it went out in mid-July I'm not sure how much will be left. I don't remember if they still had it available to go from the brewery and the online menu isn't live right now.
     
    #98 KP7, Oct 9, 2022
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  19. Rysk22

    Rysk22 Savant (1,240) Nov 12, 2014 Massachusetts
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    Dang, July? Don't know how I missed that. Was lucky to try a pour up at Novare Res recently and it was quite good
     
    #99 Rysk22, Oct 9, 2022
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  20. jbertsch

    jbertsch Pooh-Bah (2,874) Dec 14, 2008 Massachusetts
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    Per JA's newsletter, Red Tape is releasing this week. This beer has become one of those I look forward to most from them.

    Newsletter also says lagerness monster and BA framinghammers are also releasing this week in new flavors this year. I don't know about anyone else but I've been scarred by the BA framinghammers the past 2-3 years. but the last few bottles I've purchased haven't been up to quality they used to have - one of those few being completely off and an expensive drain pour. Maybe I was just unlucky and got some duds.
     
    #100 jbertsch, Oct 27, 2022
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