Fox Farm Brewery, CT (2018)

oh SHIT

if they are gonna start canning a variety of beers i am so happy they started with a pilsner

 

Where can I obtain this?!

 

They canned an IPA today too, not sure which one.

I would guess these are going to be brewery only. Can't imagine they'll start distributing to stores, but we'll see.

 

I really hope so. I'll be in the area on Saturday. Would love to grab some cans

 

I wonder what the crowd would be like there the first time they release a canned IPA...I'll avoid and watch from the sidelines

 

Highly doubt the crowd will be bad at all.

 

You think so? I would hope so, but it seems like initial releases draw big crowds. Maybe we've reached a point now, with 70 breweries in the state, where that won't be a problem.

 

Damn, those prices! Mobile canning must be expensive.
Guess they can’t all be Counter Weight...

 

On the steep side but hardly extortionate.

 

Yeah, similar to Kent Falls pricing. Not too surprised. Great labels!

 

Counter Weight Pils isn't cheap either, $11.99/4 vs $9.99/4 for Headway. At least where I shop. What's Fox Farm pricing? Can't find it anywhere...

 

3.75 for the pilsner and 4.25 for the ipa. 8 can pp for each.

 

We’re excited to announce Thursday tasting room hours (2-7PM) starting this week (6/28). It’s our intent to maintain Thursday hours through the summer and likely for the remainder of the year but we’ll be sure to share any updates here.
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Starting at 2PM on Thursday, we’ll also be selling cans of Gather and Graze. We have 100 and 200 cases respectively and for this first release, we plan on reserving a number of cases for sale on both Friday and Saturday as well.
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Gather (Keller Pils) is a beer we’ve longed to see in cans since our very first batch. After a year of refining we’re thrilled to present a house favorite in a format that should help folks make the most of the summer fun ahead. This particular batch was lagered for 8 weeks prior to packaging - these guys are super-crisp and ready to go! $3.75 / can. 8 cans per person.
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Graze (IPA) initially marked a deviation from our usual IPA grain bill and now headlines a group of our beers with a brighter, fluffier malt base. House-character is cool but so is showcasing some real variety within a favorite style. Dry hopped in two rounds with a combination that throws bright flavors of just ripe peach, pineapple and a bit of spearmint. $4.25 / can. 8 cans per person.

 

Same where I shop. Recent Headway is bargain at the price. Thanks to @bootdown21 for posting the details. Both are $3 more per 4 pack, if comparing Graze to some of CW single IPAs (Inundation and Velocirapture as recent releases).

 

Was in and out at FF yesterday - so happy they are canning now! I got cans, bottles, a growler, and a pint with no line. They said there was a little bit of a line right when they opened, but otherwise nice and mellow! The fact that it was their first Thursday may have helped.

I asked how often they planned to release cans and the answer I got was "every once in while," but then I overheard someone else answer a similar question saying "probably every two weeks."

(Also, agree with others that Headway is a great deal: low price, great beer, pretty reliably available in stores.)

 

That's great to hear about the mellow experience, thanks for sharing!

 

The owner told me that the next batch of cans is in three weeks. He told me that they're considering every couple of weeks or so ATM.

I stopped in around 1 today and grabbed some with no hassle. Didn't look like there was much left.

Thankfully it didn't seem to kill the vibe that I love about fox farm.

 

Walked in on Friday afternoon with my girlfriend after a long day at the beach. No line at all, we were able to grab cans and bottles within a few minutes and then hung out for an hour an tried some pours.

I am a HUGE fan of their style IPA, light and fluffy and doesn't taste like you are drinking hop syrup. I am also looking forward to drinking their farmhouse bottled saisons over the next few months.

My only complaint would be that I wish this was around the state on tap a little bit more (it comes around near me ever so often, but not a ton) but besides that, this is definitely one of my favorite places in CT.

 

Made my first trip down last Thursday and was really impressed by everything. First the farm is beautiful along with the barn. Everything was immaculate. The beers were on point. Burst was a favorite, this would be a regular purchase if we got it regularly up in MA. Ashlawn was also really good. Great coffee flavor and better mouthfeel. I also purchased 2 farmhouse ales to go. Had freckled fields Saturday and really enjoyed it. Really solid farmhouse. Looking forward to trying New Again. Will definitely have to visit again,

 

Went on Saturday for the 5th or 6th time. I think if you asked me to build my perfect brewery it would look like Fox Farm. They even have a new little cleared out picnic area to hang and play games under some nice shady trees. The people are always super cool, always several beer styles to choose from (all great), and the remote location prevents it from getting overly crowded. I think on a nice summer day you can’t get a better brewery experience. Can’t say enough good things about these guys...