Mid-Atlantic Breweries in planning (2023)

That’s a shame. Hopefully Seven Story can find a second wind somehow.

 

It's part of the 12% thing, so not having a taproom may not make this the most relevent to the thread, but enough people like Folksbier it's probably worth mentioning the new brand Schenker is apparently helmed by their old head brewer. They're even releasing a Glow Up fruited berliner.

 

Just came here to post this. Definitely will be on the lookout for cans and follow the progress. I loved Folksbier and was so pissed when they abruptly closed.

 

Finally made it back, and picked-up the Kveik Red, and a Norwegian Saison. Very tempted to use the horn!



The Kveik Red is chuck full of Maillard influences. The head slowly transformed to rocky, then sea foam, leaving a thick cake of lace behind. Sweetness edged out bitterness, both mild. Floral, nutty, lightly toasted malt. Prune, honey, and faint smoke in the aroma, with only the honey translating into flavor. Mustiness carries from the first sip and builds in a long modest finish. Two dorky thumbs WAY UP for Kveik Red!

 

Not an opening, but a closing, Shepherd's Eye Brewing, Florida, NY, closing, effective this Sunday, April 30th. Cryptic message on Instagram saying "there are other circumstances that we must tend to." This is a bummer. It was a good place with decent beers, good vibe and good staff. I wish them well.

 

Update from this post in the 2022 thread about a new brewery in Souderton, PA
https://www.beeradvocate.com/commun...eweries-in-planning-2022.664186/#post-7456218

They have now renamed themselves Brass Collar Brewing, and have been posting pictures of construction updates on social media. But no word on an opening date - I assume still months out.

I like the name, but their logo graphic looks terribly amateurish - hopefully this is just a draft.

 

Looks like maybe they are going for a cross between dogs and railroads.

 

Common Roots Brewing opening a second location in downtown Albany. Including the distillery and Nine Pine Cider, this area will have at least 6 "breweries" within a few blocks once Fidens moves in - https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr-zzqiAzjF/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

https://www.rochesterfirst.com/food...s_wRqPLLfv-s2xjjCmg6shF1_iJC7YodKQ3arxkjS2hYg

Rising Storm’s “Rochester” site is getting closer to opening.

 

Personal Best in Ithaca has announced a soft opening for… tomorrow from 12-9. They first announced their existence well before Covid. This will officially be my last post about this place—unless the beer is incredible, in which case you’ll wish I would just shit up already.

 

Hopefully their beer is better than their website. It’s a very short walk from my office, so fingers crossed. Come to think of it, I should give Liquid State another chance too.

 

The beer is definitely better than their web site. It seems to be a two-person operation (now three with the brewer), and they've been just slowly pecking at the project as they've found the money for each stage. They came out of the gate with 17 beers. There were a couple hazies that were really good (I'm going to vouch for Another Green Whirl). I thought the Italian pils was good as was the vanilla coconut stout. It's sad to say that they destroy Ithaca Beer Company.

I'd say Liquid State is definitely worth another chance. They may not be making anything that's going to get hyped on here, but most of their beers are on point for the style. It shouldn't matter so much, but as a local guy I do care that they're good people. Much respect to the folks at Liquid State.