first pilgrimage to HF

Discussion in 'New England' started by falstaff, Feb 22, 2013.

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  1. phishfoolme

    phishfoolme Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2011 Massachusetts

    Went up yesterday from the cape. Roads weren't that bad, but I did have to use 4wd a bit. The worst part was driving home by Franconia notch on the way home in white out.

    Went to Parker Pie for the first time. Awesome!

    HF was amazing as always.
     
    #21 phishfoolme, Feb 23, 2013
  2. falstaff

    falstaff Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2013

    My in-laws are in Redondo Beach, and we're popping down to San Diego for a couple days.
     
    #22 falstaff, Feb 23, 2013
  3. falstaff

    falstaff Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2013

    sorry dude, it was everett. but not a bad consolation IMO.
     
    #23 falstaff, Feb 23, 2013
  4. falstaff

    falstaff Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2013

    So, I ended up taking off work early yesterday and zipping up to HF for the afternoon. The drive was a breeze, almost exactly 1.5 hrs from my work. I dragged my wife along so we could pick up two La Vermontoise's. Got tasters of Harlan, James, Everett and Fear in that order. All were exceptional. The place was bumping all the way up till 5 when we left. The lot was full. Shaun was there, cleaning the tanks, so I got to say hello. He's a very nice guy. Fun was had by all. I will definitely return. I wish I knew about Parker Pie, there's always next time.

    I'll post a picture of my haul later today. Thanks to everyone for the tips.

    Cheers.
     
    #24 falstaff, Feb 23, 2013
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  5. falstaff

    falstaff Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2013

    I was prepared for chilly conditions, but to my surprise, it was like a sauna inside. My glasses instantly fogged over, so it was like walking into a dream, which was appropriate, I suppose.
     
    #25 falstaff, Feb 23, 2013
  6. jraras

    jraras Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2011 Massachusetts

    You have to go to Alpine (~30min drive outside downtown, east) it's amazingly fun and obviously the beers are insane (and cheap!). Have also heard great things about Societe, but haven't been myself per se. I don't know the bottle shops as I always fill up my entire luggage with Alpine bottles :slight_smile:

     
    #26 jraras, Feb 23, 2013
  7. falstaff

    falstaff Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2013

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    #27 falstaff, Feb 23, 2013
  8. falstaff

    falstaff Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2013

    any tips on posting a photo? what do they mean by the url?
     
    #28 falstaff, Feb 23, 2013
  9. youbrewidrink

    youbrewidrink Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2009 Vermont

    S&S 6 was on the black board as on next.
     
    #29 youbrewidrink, Feb 25, 2013
  10. mkurylko

    mkurylko Zealot (588) Feb 10, 2011 New Jersey
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    Any word/confirmation on which one ended up being tapped?
     
    #30 mkurylko, Feb 25, 2013
  11. Dmbphoenix

    Dmbphoenix Savant (1,168) May 17, 2012 New York
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    So here I am looking at my first run to HF and I run into Falstaff?


    How busy was the place? Is it the kind of place that you can just run in and out in an hour?
     
    #31 Dmbphoenix, Feb 26, 2013
  12. StylzMC

    StylzMC Initiate (0) Dec 15, 2012 Canada (YT)

    It's hit or miss. I've been in, had tastings, 5 growlers filled, and out in an hour on a Saturday. There were plenty of people too albeit 40+ yuppy lookin folk who just wanted to blab with each other. I'm all business. Anyway, the lady spoke of how 'dead' it was there is usually a 1-2 hour wait for grolwer fills... But I e never seen it in my 4 trips.
     
    #32 StylzMC, Feb 26, 2013
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