Other Half Brewing (2024)

So no one has had the THC seltzer cans? I kind of want to pull the trigger on an online order but I have absolutely no idea what I’d be getting myself into.

 

I had a non-OH THC seltzer a couple days ago. 10mg CBD, 5mg THC. Took about 40 minutes to feel any effects. It was pretty strong, gave me a bit of a headache but also quite nauseous. I have 5 more cans and am not overly enthused about finishing them to be honest.

 

I’ve had 2 of the 3 flavors. Pineapple and the cucumber. Both taste pretty good. I think the “response” to them would be pretty individualized.
I shared 4 packs of all 3 flavors with a friend. I haven’t tried the other flavor yet.

 

Yeah I think the overall effects are going to very much be a YMMV type situation depending on each person, but curious to hear other folks feedback once they have tried them

 

Are there TVs in the Rockefeller Center location? Hoping to grab a few beers and watch the Champions League semifinal on Wed. afternoon. Cheers!

 

There are, I've seen soccer on before.

 

Thanks for the intel. The bartender just handed me the remote to find the game…which turned out to be a classic!

 

Green City early entry is sold out. That was fast

 

Had Neon Broccoli on Sunday and thought it was really good. Cans were gone already so I grabbed some Galaxy+Citra Equal Parts and Extra Tall Kiwi cans.

I also tried a taster of Super Fresh Chroma and thought it was great as well, prob liked it a bit better than Neon Brocc

 

What’s the spread on Green booths typically look like? Obviously a lot of hazies, but how much of others: sours, lagers, BA Stouts, etc.? Do most places have like two IPA and one something else?

Untappd used to show prior years for Pastrytown, but can’t find that or Green City as of now.

 

Last year the setup was beers on tap at the bar w 4 different lines. Each line was pouring a different set of beers. Then they had stations setup in the courtyard.

Going back on my checkins I am seeing fruited sours, pastry stouts, imperial stouts, kolsch, and of course IPA's. This year might be different since it is only one day this year as opposed to two days last year.

 

Historically, there has always been some mix of styles but obviously leaning more heavily on the hazy ipa side of things. You'll find all types of IPAs, as well as different lagers, stouts and sour beers also

 

Was at OH a few times in the last week and tried a number of new/old things.

Knockout Juice - Very nice, had a good hop bite at the end that reminded me of older OH IPAs

Juice Lovers - Can't remember what I thought of older batches, but this was more "juicy" than the above, less bite and smooth all the way through

Nectar Diamonds - I don't think I had this previously and I really enjoyed this. Love these hops so it makes sense. Just give me all the NZ hops.

Solo Exhibition (Riwaka) - Was drinking insanely good, better than the prior batch I had and dangerous as it doesn't taste near its ABV

Lime Snaps - Hadn't had the lime version of this and I'd say it has a bit of an artificial after taste

Robber Cannibal - Hits everything they were going for, prob the best smoothie sour they have done in a while IMO. Not a style I really enjoy that much but the small pour size was perfect, the tangerine was front and center and it was not overly sweet. Could def see it getting to sweet if I had more than the small pour.

 

Last year had each brewery pouring a single beer per session, which kind of sucked considering I flew across the country to attend. Onee exception was Fidens, who also went around pouring from various cans and at least one Imperial Stout bottle. The lineup was predominately hazy DIPAs/TIPAs but plenty of BA stouts and west coast IPAs mixed in. Human Robot, Schilling, and The Seed of course did a lager each session. Traditional sours I can't remember seeing. I would imagine since there is only one session this year that each brewery will serve multiple beers at the fest.

 

I tasted a bunch at FLX Sunday, but the Nectar Diamonds I brought home was the best of all.
Nectaron is so smooth and awesome in a NEIPA… certainly OH rocks these hops.

 

Got it thank you. Was there a long line to get in, as there was for the big fests years ago, or is it short given it’s at Centre St.? I have the 12-3 general admission.

 

Green City lineup is on Untappd. Looks like a lot of breweries have two beers

 

They usually come out an scan the tickets and give you a wrist band then you grab your tasting glass as you walk in the entrance. Should not take more than 5 minutes to get in.

 

This has been my experience too. No wait other than walking into entrance. Tickets checked and bracelet placed beforehand

 

Nice, thanks. I remember the old Pastrytowns where you‘d spend 20-30 min of the open time in line, so it‘s nice to hear it‘s not as packed or crazy at the brewery.