Sandy Relief Ale (IPA)

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  1. Northlax3

    Northlax3 Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2012 New Jersey

    Interesting story around a beer brewed by 8 breweries from NY affected by Sandy. Its an IPA, I'm hoping above average, that was brewed to aid in the sandy relief efforts (improving spirits as well I'm sure).

    Living in NJ, I hope I get to see this. Hopefully it'll be a good representation of what the east coast can do with IPAs. Bluepoint is a decent brewery, but I really wish Kane or East Coast Brewing had a hand in this (From NJ)

    Full story here:
    http://abcnews.go.com/US/video/sandy-relief-ale-brewed-storm-victims-charity-18191142

    Being released January 22, 2013
     
    #1 Northlax3, Jan 12, 2013
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  2. jaIsPoAn

    jaIsPoAn Initiate (0) Aug 1, 2012 New York

    Very excited about this.
     
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  3. ThatCracker

    ThatCracker Initiate (0) Nov 20, 2012 Virginia

    Need to look for this one.
     
    #3 ThatCracker, Jan 12, 2013
  4. ant880

    ant880 Savant (1,179) Nov 7, 2010 New York
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    Saw this in the local paper yesterday, very cool. Barrier Brewing, which makes some excellent beer, got demolished by Sandy..hopefully this will help get them back on their feet.
     
    #4 ant880, Jan 12, 2013
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  5. jaIsPoAn

    jaIsPoAn Initiate (0) Aug 1, 2012 New York

    I'm 5 minutes from BP if anyone is interested
     
    #5 jaIsPoAn, Jan 12, 2013
  6. Derranged

    Derranged Initiate (0) Mar 7, 2010 New York

    I'd prefer a nondescript American Strong Ale.
     
    #6 Derranged, Jan 12, 2013
  7. beerloserLI

    beerloserLI Grand Pooh-Bah (3,540) Apr 2, 2011 New York
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    #7 beerloserLI, Jan 12, 2013
  8. Fantasy_Factory

    Fantasy_Factory Initiate (0) Dec 30, 2012 New York

    I was at barrier brewing today, I live in Oceanside. Guys took over 100k in damaged but started brewing this week. They didn't have this beer in but they did have the beer they made with brewery ommegang. I'm happy for them to be back up and brewing.
     
    #8 Fantasy_Factory, Jan 12, 2013
  9. VonZipper

    VonZipper Savant (1,005) Feb 9, 2011 New York

    They're Back!
     
    #9 VonZipper, Jan 13, 2013
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  10. beerjerk666

    beerjerk666 Grand Pooh-Bah (5,155) Aug 22, 2010 Florida
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    Sounds like something to try, even if it isn't the best at least it's helping out those devastated by Sandy.
     
    #10 beerjerk666, Jan 15, 2013
  11. dbrauneis

    dbrauneis Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,071) Dec 8, 2007 North Carolina
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    Any idea what the distribution for this is going to be? Making it to NYC? Northern NJ?
     
    #11 dbrauneis, Jan 15, 2013
  12. EJLinneman

    EJLinneman Pundit (944) Mar 2, 2009 New Jersey
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  13. otispdriftwood

    otispdriftwood Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 Colorado

    Hopefully there's enough to get it up to No. Westchester. I'd like to buy some and it would make me feel good to know that I'm helping out by doing so.
     
    #13 otispdriftwood, Jan 15, 2013
  14. marshmeli

    marshmeli Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2012 New York

    so glad they are back... perfect song choice too. I hope they got to enjoy some of the phish nye run before brewing. hopefully will stop by on sat for some growlers
     
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  15. kevflaherty

    kevflaherty Devotee (353) May 8, 2010 New York

    Ive heard distribution for the bottles will be very small. Suggested retail in the $16-18 range. A lot of stores passing on kegs because they end up being really pricey and it would be hard for them to sell $22-24 growlers of a low abv beer next to cheaper (prob better) beer they already offer. I've heard they are telling bars to charge $10 a pint for it

    I'm not complaining, just relaying what I have heard. I love barrier beers and will purchase this whenever I see it
     
    #15 kevflaherty, Jan 15, 2013
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  16. otispdriftwood

    otispdriftwood Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 Colorado

    Personally, I don't care what I pay, as long as the profits are going to assist those in need. It's the least we can do.
     
    #16 otispdriftwood, Jan 17, 2013
  17. jesskidden

    jesskidden Grand Pooh-Bah (3,145) Aug 10, 2005 New Jersey
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  18. EJLinneman

    EJLinneman Pundit (944) Mar 2, 2009 New Jersey
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    Awesome. Will have to check that out. Great to see so many breweries getting together for such a good cause.
     
    #18 EJLinneman, Jan 18, 2013
  19. kevflaherty

    kevflaherty Devotee (353) May 8, 2010 New York

    Surge Protector release date is next Tuesday (1/22)
     
    #19 kevflaherty, Jan 18, 2013
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  20. marshmeli

    marshmeli Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2012 New York

    awesome cant wait to pick it up...
     
    #20 marshmeli, Jan 18, 2013
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