Counter Weight Brewing Company (2018)

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  1. smutty33

    smutty33 Pooh-Bah (2,172) Jun 12, 2009 Connecticut
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    Picked up a couple Void 4pks. little after opening, but just finishing up my 1st Void now. A real treat to drink. Hearty, smooth, and a lovely mouthfeel. Very impressed, although not surprised. I let my can warm up a good 20 minutes before opening.

    Side note: Latest batch of Space Coyote is drinking wonderful as well.
     
    #221 smutty33, Aug 20, 2017
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  2. PenningtonNY10

    PenningtonNY10 Zealot (687) Nov 20, 2009 Connecticut

    You nailed it. Matt crushes all these styles. Honestly, the fact that his IPAs/DIPAs aren't these dime a dozen NEIPA style clones is so great. Headway/Space Coyote/Spiral are my jam. Haven't had the chance to drink Wizard Fight yet but I hope I can soon.
     
    #222 PenningtonNY10, Aug 20, 2017
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  3. smutty33

    smutty33 Pooh-Bah (2,172) Jun 12, 2009 Connecticut
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    Sipping on another Void enjoying the flavors and complexities got me looking forward to the time when CW releases an Imperial Stout.
     
    #223 smutty33, Aug 20, 2017
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  4. PenningtonNY10

    PenningtonNY10 Zealot (687) Nov 20, 2009 Connecticut

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  5. mja271

    mja271 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2016 Connecticut

    Excellent news. I thought Inundation was fantastic.
     
    #225 mja271, Aug 23, 2017
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  6. purephase

    purephase Zealot (731) Feb 23, 2008 Connecticut
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    Pretty insane lineup this weekend with 5 cans available and Tilquin Quetsche on site.
     
    #226 purephase, Aug 25, 2017
  7. BababooeyHTJ

    BababooeyHTJ Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2016 Connecticut

    This thread needs a bump. I was lucky enough to have a couple of friends hook me up with a mixed four pack of pink label space coyote and denali.

    I'm a sucker for galaxy and even I think that this idaho 7 variant is excellent. Very interesting hop for sure. Wasn't on my radar.

    Denali seems solid. Although after space cake space coyote my palate is quite tainted for an apa.

    Edit: I still think that void, mixed cassette, and workhorse are flying under the radar. Particularly void. If there is void available this friday I will be disappointed in CT beer drinkers. Happy that I'll get more but sad that it might not be brewed as often as it deserves.
     
    #227 BababooeyHTJ, Sep 13, 2017
  8. smutty33

    smutty33 Pooh-Bah (2,172) Jun 12, 2009 Connecticut
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    Pink Label Space Coyote is ok, but I'm really enjoying the Denali pale ale. The two 4pks. I bought is far from enough. I love that hop, super fragrant and tasty.

    I'm a little surprised as well that void is still avail. Definitely flying under the radar as far as Oatmeal Stouts go. Delicious.
     
    #228 smutty33, Sep 14, 2017
  9. JayKoz

    JayKoz Initiate (0) Jun 20, 2014 Connecticut

    To be perfectly honest, Void is probably the best Oatmeal Stout I've ever had.

    I'll be craving it in another month. I'm not a seasonal kind of guy, but I definitely crave stouts when the weather gets colder.
     
    #229 JayKoz, Sep 14, 2017
  10. PenningtonNY10

    PenningtonNY10 Zealot (687) Nov 20, 2009 Connecticut

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  11. purephase

    purephase Zealot (731) Feb 23, 2008 Connecticut
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    Fest Bier cans today.
     
    #231 purephase, Sep 15, 2017
  12. mattbrown15

    mattbrown15 Initiate (0) Jul 8, 2015 Connecticut

    Just saw that CW announced that Sean Piel (Cold Creek Head Brewer) will joining Counterweight to help lead the production staff. Interesting as Sean's beer typical style is pretty different from Counterweight's. Also curious what this means for Cold Creek...
     
    #232 mattbrown15, Oct 11, 2017
  13. mjco04

    mjco04 Initiate (0) May 30, 2013 Connecticut

    It would be interesting. It didn't say that Sean is a brewer for CW but that could eventually change esp if CW tries to come up with some juicebombs going forward. The latest Inundation is a step in that direction.
     
    #233 mjco04, Oct 11, 2017
  14. mattbrown15

    mattbrown15 Initiate (0) Jul 8, 2015 Connecticut

    Counterweight responded to my Facebook message that, "He will be our full time head brewer."
     
    #234 mattbrown15, Oct 11, 2017
  15. mjco04

    mjco04 Initiate (0) May 30, 2013 Connecticut

    Oh crap so two head brewers? Matt and Sean?
     
    #235 mjco04, Oct 11, 2017
  16. mattbrown15

    mattbrown15 Initiate (0) Jul 8, 2015 Connecticut

    Possible...but probably only one head brewer.
     
    #236 mattbrown15, Oct 11, 2017
  17. mjco04

    mjco04 Initiate (0) May 30, 2013 Connecticut

    It would be interesting to see those two work together.
     
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  18. lbower860

    lbower860 Initiate (0) Jun 28, 2011 Connecticut

    The new audition is very trillium and Other Half esque. Seems like Sean is bringing some cold creek style brews to Hamden.
     
    #238 lbower860, Nov 4, 2017
  19. mja271

    mja271 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2016 Connecticut

    Got some cans of Inundation and Weisses & Virtue a few weeks back. Both very good. They just make rock solid beers
     
    #239 mja271, Nov 4, 2017
  20. mjco04

    mjco04 Initiate (0) May 30, 2013 Connecticut

    The new Audition is very close to Tree House Green. It's delicious and I love Galaxy.
     
    #240 mjco04, Nov 7, 2017
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