Kuhnhenn Brewery

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  1. regularjohn

    regularjohn Initiate (0) Feb 7, 2013 New Jersey

    i was lucky enough to have a growler of the DRIPA recently in the city and i was pretty blown away, i think its one fantastic dipa. anyway, i'm just trying to get some more info on these guys since i only found out about them recently....seems like they fly under the radar a bit but i'm guessing they definitely make some other awesome brews, just from reading reviews and what not. i checked out the website and nothing comes up from the history/product tab

    so how long have they been around for? guessing the distro is a bit limited, i think new york has gotten a few kegs but i haven't seen anything they bottle around. what are some other offerings i should try to get via trade perhaps? i was gonna jump to the iso:ft but figured some locals to the area can shed some light on this topic first. i love the snifter as well it looks really nice ! do they have any plans to bottle the DRIPA? whats worth seeking out? thanks !
     
    #1 regularjohn, Sep 17, 2013
  2. Michigan

    Michigan Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2012 Michigan

    Oh, Kuhnhenn... So much to say and so little time! Try doing some research on this site. You'll find a lot of stuff

    Beers to seek out (all brewery-only)
    Bourbon Barrel 4th Dementia (BB4D)
    Bourbon Barrel Barley Wine (BBBW)
    Kuhnhenn Raspberry Eisbock (KRE)
    Kuhnehnn Blueberry Eisbock (KBE)

    These are all released when more is found in the back room if they remember to brew it. Distro is limited to the brewery and a few places in NY. They are going through an expansion and will be bottling/canning and distributing. I wouldn't say they fly under the radar as people all over the country contact me to pick stuff up.

    Kuhnhenn is like a guy with one leg that's really good at skateboarding. You're amazed by some of the tricks and you're shocked by the ability to pull it off (and it's kinda funny when he falls over)....

    gotta love 'em!
     
    #2 Michigan, Sep 17, 2013
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  3. regularjohn

    regularjohn Initiate (0) Feb 7, 2013 New Jersey

    well then sir, can we work something out? :grinning:
     
    #3 regularjohn, Sep 17, 2013
  4. Michigan

    Michigan Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2012 Michigan

    sorry. I'm all tapped out. I set up a very limited number of people and they make it very worth my time.
     
    #4 Michigan, Sep 17, 2013
  5. regularjohn

    regularjohn Initiate (0) Feb 7, 2013 New Jersey


    how unfortunate, i do appreciate the info though and i'll definitely keep my eye out for those beers you mentioned. hopefully i'll have a chance to try them soon!
     
    #5 regularjohn, Sep 17, 2013
  6. Steimie

    Steimie Maven (1,428) Jan 7, 2012 Michigan

    Hit the trade boards around Xmas. Their Winter Solstice event is late December and at least some of those bottles, along with others, should be up for trade around that time.
     
    #6 Steimie, Sep 17, 2013
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  7. Bay01

    Bay01 Initiate (0) Nov 19, 2008 Illinois

    The only thing I would trade Kuhnhenn BBBW for is more Kuhnhenn BBBW
     
    #7 Bay01, Sep 17, 2013
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  8. regularjohn

    regularjohn Initiate (0) Feb 7, 2013 New Jersey

    Kuhnhenn BBBW sounds glorious oh my, must have !
     
    #8 regularjohn, Sep 17, 2013
  9. jbck109

    jbck109 Initiate (0) May 30, 2010 Michigan

    Not under the radar at all, very sought after, but also a smaller brewery with limited production and very limited distribution. They are very sporadic with distro, we see some in GR maybe a couple times a year, usually 4-D, Mayhem, or Braggot. The BB4-D and BBBW are my faves of what I have had, the Mayhem was my first ever drain-pour. Most of their high abv beers do lean to the sweet side, so just keep that in mind if you dont do sweet beers, this is what got me on the mayhem, but I have liked the others.
     
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  10. regularjohn

    regularjohn Initiate (0) Feb 7, 2013 New Jersey

    i guess that was the wrong way of putting it when i said flying under the radar, i think a lot of the recent crazes with new releases like DDG and TG bottles kind of cloud the trade forums at times so maybe i just haven't seen these circulating around as much or i haven't seen them mentioned as much. which is understandable if its that limited, but i'll definitely keep my eyes open around december if people are gonna be going to the releases and what not
     
    #10 regularjohn, Sep 17, 2013
  11. jbck109

    jbck109 Initiate (0) May 30, 2010 Michigan

    Forgot to mention, if you like meads, they make some good ones.
     
    #11 jbck109, Sep 17, 2013
  12. Flabbyjandro

    Flabbyjandro Initiate (0) Jun 12, 2012 Illinois

    Heading to the brewery next Saturday on my way to Detroit for the Bears vs. Lions and can't wait to get some DRIPA....and hopefully they have some bottles for sale.

    Anyone wanting to bet on that game for brews BM me....Da Bears
     
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  13. regularjohn

    regularjohn Initiate (0) Feb 7, 2013 New Jersey


    would you be in the market for a small trade? honestly i'm only looking for like a bottle or growler and i'd be a happy camper
     
    #13 regularjohn, Sep 17, 2013
  14. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    There's really no bottles for sale, just a couple things left over from the last winter solstice.
     
    #14 steebo777, Sep 17, 2013
  15. TheBandit1

    TheBandit1 Initiate (0) Mar 19, 2011 Michigan

    Unfortunately, this is true. Also, no DRIPA or Creme Brule growler fills either. At least as of today.
     
    #15 TheBandit1, Sep 17, 2013
  16. Flabbyjandro

    Flabbyjandro Initiate (0) Jun 12, 2012 Illinois

    Next thing you'll tell me they won't have Strawberry Panty Dropper for my wife...trips off if that's the case cause that shit ain't just a clever name
     
    #16 Flabbyjandro, Sep 17, 2013
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  17. TheBandit1

    TheBandit1 Initiate (0) Mar 19, 2011 Michigan

    Don't worry. It was on-tap today.
     
    #17 TheBandit1, Sep 17, 2013
  18. TheBandit1

    TheBandit1 Initiate (0) Mar 19, 2011 Michigan

    At least I think it was the strawberry.
     
    #18 TheBandit1, Sep 17, 2013
  19. Runninmixz

    Runninmixz Initiate (0) Sep 22, 2012 Michigan

    Last time I was there though no SPD in growlers. Unhappy. I went specifically for that :-(. I agree that the mead is incredibly good. Can't wait for winter solstice.
     
    #19 Runninmixz, Sep 17, 2013
  20. hopfenunmaltz

    hopfenunmaltz Pooh-Bah (2,635) Jun 8, 2005 Michigan
    Pooh-Bah

    #20 hopfenunmaltz, Sep 17, 2013
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