Other Half (November 2018)

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  1. algebeeric_topology

    algebeeric_topology Pooh-Bah (2,052) Dec 30, 2014 Florida
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    I know a lot of people like aging stouts, but I think it's a waste with something like this. The barrel flavor and coconut will fade. Sometimes they meld over a bit of time, but I always wish I was better about drinking my barrel aged, additive stouts within 8 months to a year. There are certainly some exceptions, but it's sad when that coconut fades to a mess.
     
    #541 algebeeric_topology, Nov 28, 2018
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  2. PapasDelicateCondition

    PapasDelicateCondition Initiate (0) Sep 7, 2016 New York

    Concentric grooves is better than BA snowbirds IMO.
     
    #542 PapasDelicateCondition, Nov 28, 2018
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  3. crowlcrowlcrowl

    crowlcrowlcrowl Savant (1,020) Jun 13, 2014 New York
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    I def think they are on par.
     
    #543 crowlcrowlcrowl, Nov 28, 2018
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  4. libeerguy23

    libeerguy23 Crusader (478) Feb 19, 2016 New York
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    That's the beauty of 4pp. You can have your cake and eat it a couple times.
     
    #544 libeerguy23, Nov 28, 2018
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  5. Mattttt

    Mattttt Initiate (0) Feb 20, 2018 New York

    Was told earlier today that an amount of the ba snowbirds bottles are being sent up to Rochester. It seemed like they were taking bits from that stash throughout the day to stop it from selling out and eventually stopped fighting the rush and let it sell out...
     
    #545 Mattttt, Nov 28, 2018
  6. SeanEDPBK

    SeanEDPBK Pundit (753) Jun 8, 2016 New York

    There was a time that the best IPA's were collabs, infrequent, high demand, quick sellout. Frankly I think their best solo beers today top those best early collabs by a wide margin. It should progress much the same with these stouts.

    Side note: shared a growler of DDH the other day tonight, unexpectedly big melon notes, was loved by all. If you skipped it make sure you get some.
     
    #546 SeanEDPBK, Nov 28, 2018
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  7. algebeeric_topology

    algebeeric_topology Pooh-Bah (2,052) Dec 30, 2014 Florida
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    Last batch of The Other Day in cans was quietly incredible; it lasted for almost two weeks! You're right on with those big melony notes. I think the Vermont yeast used to be hit or miss but is now more consistently a hit!
     
    #547 algebeeric_topology, Nov 28, 2018
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  8. guinness77

    guinness77 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,554) Jan 6, 2014 New York
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    The Other Day is one of my favorite DIPAs period, not just OH. The last batch before it was outstanding too.
     
    #548 guinness77, Nov 28, 2018
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  9. nyyfan2k

    nyyfan2k Initiate (0) Nov 2, 2017 New York

    Great - so I didn't bother driving into Brooklyn after work since they posted they had very little left around 5. I definitely would have made it in time to get bottles if I had went
     
    #549 nyyfan2k, Nov 28, 2018
  10. Berndondervin

    Berndondervin Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2015 New Jersey

    Life goes on?
     
    #550 Berndondervin, Nov 28, 2018
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  11. SeanEDPBK

    SeanEDPBK Pundit (753) Jun 8, 2016 New York

    I saw another local brewery releasing a BA stout advising customers to "please come early" because they expect high demand and there's limited availability. My gut reaction is "gross; you want to encourage more people to stand around for hours in the freezing cold to get your beer?", or were they being transparent/polite?
     
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  12. EyebrowsOnFleek

    EyebrowsOnFleek Initiate (0) Sep 20, 2015 New Jersey

    How insensitive in light of this tragedy. Try to imagine youself walking in someone else's shoes for a mile before making such a dismissive post. Remember, this is a community.
     
    #552 EyebrowsOnFleek, Nov 28, 2018
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  13. TheNinthLetter

    TheNinthLetter Pundit (828) Apr 16, 2017 New York
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    I dont think they care about that stuff but I could be wrong.
     
    #553 TheNinthLetter, Nov 28, 2018
  14. algebeeric_topology

    algebeeric_topology Pooh-Bah (2,052) Dec 30, 2014 Florida
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    The "after work crowd" was certainly a variable, but I've noticed with cans (back when they risked selling out early!) and bottles that there's usually an initially rush and then things slow down massively, fewer people as well as fewer people maxing.
     
    #554 algebeeric_topology, Nov 28, 2018
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  15. ONovoMexicano

    ONovoMexicano Initiate (0) Jun 14, 2012 New Mexico

    You mean, Finback. Name names. Haha. I just hope they are wrong and demand is not high.
     
    #555 ONovoMexicano, Nov 28, 2018
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  16. algebeeric_topology

    algebeeric_topology Pooh-Bah (2,052) Dec 30, 2014 Florida
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    I take it you've never stood in a BQE line! Those are long and slow moving.

    Maybe the tropic fruit throws people off?
     
    #556 algebeeric_topology, Nov 28, 2018
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  17. NewmansOwn

    NewmansOwn Initiate (0) Jun 25, 2016 New York

    So it looks like EQ will be sending down some cases of Dream Lab on Saturday.
     
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  18. rozzom

    rozzom Pooh-Bah (2,620) Jan 22, 2011 New York
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    Poured out one of my four Snowbirds for homies that missed out due to misleading intel
     
    #558 rozzom, Nov 28, 2018
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  19. Feaor

    Feaor Pundit (946) Jul 9, 2017 New York

    Ugh is this going to be a shitshow release?
     
    #559 Feaor, Nov 28, 2018
  20. TheNinthLetter

    TheNinthLetter Pundit (828) Apr 16, 2017 New York
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    I don't think a shitshow (although I am not a good gauge of shitshows as we have seen).

    Hudson valley has a release and EQ is having all of their beers (OH collab) plus all of the OH versions of the collabs as well. Do I think it will be one of the busier Saturdays in the last couple months, yes, but i think the EQ release (especially with the same collab beers) and HV release will keep the people from north of NYC up there if I had to guess.

    I am going to line up around 8, but mostly to share with some friends before they open. If I wasn't going to share a bit I would probably stroll up around 9/930.
     
    #560 TheNinthLetter, Nov 28, 2018
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