Counter Weight Brewing (2019)

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  1. BranfordBound

    BranfordBound Initiate (0) Apr 7, 2010 Connecticut

    Starting up the thread for 2019

    Standard Info:
    Counter Weight Brewing Co
    23 Raccio Park Rd.
    Hamden, CT 06514

    Mon - Wed: Closed
    Thu: 3 - 8pm
    Fri: 3 - 9pm
    Sat: 12 - 9pm
    Sun: 12 - 6pm

    Can & Growler sales available in the tap room of the brewery during business hours. Please try to park in the brewery parking lot or on the street. Do not park in the lots of the adjacent businesses.

    Can drops:
    Typically Counter Weight releases new canned beers (16oz 4-packs) available for purchase at the brewery on Thursdays and/or Fridays. Some beers make it to Saturday, Sunday, and possibly the next week after but it's not guaranteed. Check their Instagram or Facebook for regular updates.
     
    #1 BranfordBound, Jan 2, 2019
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  2. BranfordBound

    BranfordBound Initiate (0) Apr 7, 2010 Connecticut

    Per CW Instagram: Tomorrow (01/03/19) they are dropping Spiral Architect, standard green label. Some Velocirapture cans leftover.

    I had Velocirapture during our NYE party and it was fantastic, as always. I feel like that's their most "sleeper" beer thus far.
     
    #2 BranfordBound, Jan 2, 2019
  3. lic217

    lic217 Pooh-Bah (2,090) Aug 10, 2010 Connecticut
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    Bought a four pack of headway a few days ago for $9.99. It was canned a week ago. Laughing at the thought of people driving long distances and waiting in long lines to pay $4 or more for similiar or worse beers. Headway tastes incredible.
     
    #3 lic217, Jan 3, 2019
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  4. JayKoz

    JayKoz Initiate (0) Jun 20, 2014 Connecticut

    Headway has been absolutely unreal for about 6 months now, to the point that my beer browsing and brewery trips have dramatically decreased. I typically will always grab at least a 4 pack when I see it, and working in New Haven County, it's never hard to find fresh.

    It's fantastic.
     
    #4 JayKoz, Jan 3, 2019
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  5. PenningtonNY10

    PenningtonNY10 Zealot (687) Nov 20, 2009 Connecticut

    Yep, Headway is an easy grab when I go to most stores. Cheaper and better than the rest!
     
    #5 PenningtonNY10, Jan 3, 2019
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  6. epoole3

    epoole3 Zealot (695) Aug 28, 2005 Massachusetts

    Therein lies the rub, no long lines and easy to get.
     
    #6 epoole3, Jan 3, 2019
  7. BranfordBound

    BranfordBound Initiate (0) Apr 7, 2010 Connecticut

    For now. Don't let our secret spot out! :wink:
     
    #7 BranfordBound, Jan 3, 2019
  8. mja271

    mja271 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2016 Connecticut

    Yea I hadn't picked up Headway cans in quite a while. Grabbed some for the train to Phish on Saturday and man it was awesome.
     
    #8 mja271, Jan 4, 2019
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  9. zeile33

    zeile33 Zealot (682) Oct 8, 2014 Connecticut
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    I don't usually get too hyped about local IPAs but that crucial Mass was awesome!
     
    #9 zeile33, Jan 5, 2019
  10. bsullivan

    bsullivan Devotee (385) Aug 17, 2017 Connecticut

    Total Inundation should be renamed Total Dangerous, it drinks like its 6-7%. So good
     
    #10 bsullivan, Jan 5, 2019
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  11. jtodeasa

    jtodeasa Crusader (475) Nov 11, 2015 Connecticut

    Show was awesome too!!
     
    #11 jtodeasa, Jan 6, 2019
  12. lbower860

    lbower860 Initiate (0) Jun 28, 2011 Connecticut

    Epic show. Tweezer>DDHVL>Tweezer.
     
    #12 lbower860, Jan 7, 2019
  13. LetsGoExploring

    LetsGoExploring Pooh-Bah (1,550) Apr 25, 2006 Connecticut
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    Only 4 reviews on Cities and Years. @BranfordBound had a nice write-up; any others offer an opinion? The description intrigues me - I’m cool with the coconut but the Starburst has me worried about an artificial, sticky finish.
     
    #13 LetsGoExploring, Jan 17, 2019
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  14. CTHopman

    CTHopman Initiate (0) Jul 22, 2016 Connecticut

    Had a full pour at Lasting Brass 2nd Anniversary party. Guest tap. Hoppy and soft but malty. Not a typical CW flavor profile. Gave it a 3.75. OK but hardly remarkable.
     
    #14 CTHopman, Jan 17, 2019
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  15. pbrian

    pbrian Pooh-Bah (2,118) Feb 8, 2001 Connecticut
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    What did you think of Lasting Brass? I always try to avoid guest taps at breweries unless their beer sucks. That would double suck if you didn't like Lasting Brass or the guest beer.
     
    #15 pbrian, Jan 17, 2019
  16. CTHopman

    CTHopman Initiate (0) Jul 22, 2016 Connecticut

    There is nothing about LB NOT to like. Their brews are exemplary as are 90% of CW. Still a 3.75. Far from a drainpour..
     
    #16 CTHopman, Jan 17, 2019
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  17. BranfordBound

    BranfordBound Initiate (0) Apr 7, 2010 Connecticut

    Glad you saw that! When I had it on draft it was a very light and drinkable New England IPA. Focuses on the tropical hops from the dry hop (pineapple flavors mostly) but I don't recall a saccharine finish. Definitely juicy and as @CTHopman says it does get a bit malty as it warms up but I wouldn't describe the beer as malty.

    You should definitely get some if you're interested. I think it will be amazing once it gets warm outside again.
     
    #17 BranfordBound, Jan 17, 2019
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  18. PenningtonNY10

    PenningtonNY10 Zealot (687) Nov 20, 2009 Connecticut

    Any idea of Counter Weight is making bigger batches of beers? Went down to get some cans today and was surprised they still had Spiral Architect and Space Coyotes cans hanging around.
     
    #18 PenningtonNY10, Jan 18, 2019
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  19. LetsGoExploring

    LetsGoExploring Pooh-Bah (1,550) Apr 25, 2006 Connecticut
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    I wonder if the Holiday beer stockpiling and/or dry January are a factor. TH is obviously on a much larger scale but all last weeks cans spilled into this week.

    Let us know your thoughts on Sow, if you grabbed any.
     
    #19 LetsGoExploring, Jan 18, 2019
  20. PenningtonNY10

    PenningtonNY10 Zealot (687) Nov 20, 2009 Connecticut

    I did get some Sow, I'll let you know!
     
    #20 PenningtonNY10, Jan 18, 2019
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