Finback Brewery (2020)

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  1. Jlabs

    Jlabs Pooh-Bah (2,682) Nov 11, 2013 New York
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    good way to start this thread...Finback/Bottle Logic Stout Collaboration release this Saturday..per Facebook:

    Just under a year ago, Wes and Brandon from Bottle Logic Brewing came by Queens and together, we brewed a big imperial stout. Over the next 10 months, this dark behemoth sat aging in Willet bourbon barrels, transforming in wood and char, vanilla and spirits to become a thick and silky foundation for three delicious variants. Bottle Logic is one of the most respected stout makers in all of craft beer and with our shared passions for barrel aging, we knew this one would be special. ❤️
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    This coming Saturday 1/11 at noon, we will introduce you to...

    OMURA BLACK 12% BA Imperial Stout with dark chocolate, vanilla and coffee. All the darkness in the world you want in a glass. $19/btl.

    OMURA ORANGE 12% BA Imperial Stout with dark chocolate, orange and cinnamon. What exotic creatures lurk deep beneath the light? $22/btl.

    OMURA WHITE ⚪️ 12% BA Imperial Stout with dark chocolate, coconut and almond. In the end all things turn to coconut. $22/btl

    Stout season continues! Bottles will be sold at the taproom only.
     
    #1 Jlabs, Jan 9, 2020
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  2. Mattttt

    Mattttt Initiate (0) Feb 20, 2018 New York

    Still holding my breath for the BK location to open so I can actually get some of these bottles...
     
    #2 Mattttt, Jan 9, 2020
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  3. crowlcrowlcrowl

    crowlcrowlcrowl Savant (1,020) Jun 13, 2014 New York
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    I know, seriously. Hope it's soon!
     
    #3 crowlcrowlcrowl, Jan 9, 2020
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  4. cakehouse

    cakehouse Initiate (0) Mar 4, 2016 New York

    Been a while since I've posted on the board but it blows my mind that this brewery can even expand with they way they handle their releases.

    Todays line was even shorter than the BQE line and somehow just as slow. How to they still only have one person checking people out?? I appreciate them coming out to gauge order size but they could have taken payments while doing so. How hard is it to pre package full allotments for people?

    I was the only person at the bar and it took 5 minutes to get the 1 bartenders attention for a beer. Seems like theyd rather socialize than sell beer.

    No wonder they still have 10 old cans for sale. Blows my mind that they only distribute the flagship IPA and a few others locally yet they send everything else to Massachusetts.

    They seriously have to get their shit together if Brooklyn is going to survive. Also how are they the only NYC brewery that has somehow managed to lower production? Is that not the case or are they holding back beer to send out of state...
     
    #4 cakehouse, Jan 11, 2020
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  5. guinness77

    guinness77 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,554) Jan 6, 2014 New York
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    This is stupid fuckin good. If this had OH or Grimm written on the label everyone would be raving about it. Stunningly good. This actually reminds me of a Root+Branch DIPA, high praise.
     
    #5 guinness77, Jan 27, 2020
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  6. tinoynk

    tinoynk Pundit (800) Sep 25, 2010 New York
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    That one is great, but I think the recent Pass Through is even better.
     
    #6 tinoynk, Jan 27, 2020
  7. Jlabs

    Jlabs Pooh-Bah (2,682) Nov 11, 2013 New York
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    NEW CANS FRIDAY - taproom opens at 4pm. ↘️↘️↘️
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    COMPOSITE, 7.3% ipa deybhopped with Amarillo, Belma, Meridian and @pinkbootssociety hop blend. Lightly resinous, notes of pineapple, honeydew, melons candy. Brewed in collaboration with @tankerbrewery all the way from Estonia!
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    BIRD GOD, 9.1% dipa dry hopped with Citra, 007 and Galaxy. Full of Australian sunshine, passion fruit, citrus.
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    ZERO POINT, 6% gose with coconut and sea salt. We dreaming of summer and this salty tropical sour hits the spot.
     
    #7 Jlabs, Jan 30, 2020
  8. Jlabs

    Jlabs Pooh-Bah (2,682) Nov 11, 2013 New York
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    Can Release Tomorrow (2/14)
    Two New Beers For Friday - taproom opens at 5pm today and 4pm on Friday.
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    POINTS BEYOND 7.8% Oak Fermented Brett Pilsner. Bottle conditioned. Soft pillows, delicate wood and fruit notes.
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    DAYS UNCOUNTED 10% chocolate chip cookie stout. Imp stout filled with chips ahoy. Cookie delicious!
     
    #8 Jlabs, Feb 13, 2020
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  9. hops_for_thought

    hops_for_thought Maven (1,484) Jun 14, 2013 New York
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    Got to try points beyond last weekend, thought it was great abv pretty sneaky
     
    #9 hops_for_thought, Feb 13, 2020
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  10. BoardwalkBock

    BoardwalkBock Pooh-Bah (2,041) Aug 18, 2012 New York
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    Can’t get there this weekend but I suspect this beer will be available for awhile.
     
    #10 BoardwalkBock, Feb 14, 2020
  11. Justonemore91

    Justonemore91 Initiate (0) Nov 24, 2018 New York
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    This brewery does not get the love it deserves. Every IPA I've had from them this year has been better than any other brewery i have tried. This drop a line in having is straight fire for only 7%abv. Can't wait for the Brooklyn spot
     
    #11 Justonemore91, Feb 18, 2020
  12. bring

    bring Zealot (730) Aug 17, 2005 Greenland
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    Any update on possible timing?
     
    #12 bring, Feb 18, 2020
  13. NewmansOwn

    NewmansOwn Initiate (0) Jun 25, 2016 New York

    Based on the photos I've seen the space looks pretty much done, but IIRC they were having problems with their gas line. So I'd say 6 months at least
     
    #13 NewmansOwn, Feb 18, 2020
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  14. Darwensi

    Darwensi Zealot (716) Sep 7, 2007 New York
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    There's a new window cut out over the garage doors...imparts some hope.

    Ima be so pissed if I move leave Park Slope before this spot opens.
     
    #14 Darwensi, Mar 4, 2020
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  15. Anthony_Eaton

    Anthony_Eaton Initiate (0) Jan 30, 2020

    You New Yorker's are so lucky to have this Brewery near by. I honestly think this is the most underrated brewery on the planet. I was turned onto them very recently with their Passthrough release that just so happened to be in a mix pack I picked up here in Ellsworth Maine. It was actually the beer I was least excited about in the mix pack and low and behold it turned out to be my favorite beer of all time. The next day I checked all my local spots and brought home 3 more four packs and was in heaven. Then Social Fabric showed up and again it did not disappoint. Just an amazing brew and is my 2nd favorite of all time. Micro Plastics was another great one and now I'm fresh out of Finback and going through serious Finback IPA withdrawals. Please Please Please get some more of those IPA's up here in Downeast Maine!
     
    #15 Anthony_Eaton, Mar 4, 2020
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  16. tinoynk

    tinoynk Pundit (800) Sep 25, 2010 New York
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    Unfortunately for us NYCers who rely on public transit, the commute is borderline prohibitive. But yea their stuff is good enough I’m okay coughing up the crazy retail markup here to try whatever new is around. Can’t wait for their BK spot to open.
     
    #16 tinoynk, Mar 4, 2020
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  17. Tallerboy

    Tallerboy Initiate (0) Jun 17, 2017 New York
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    I did the trek out there this past summer, walked through the sleepy Sunday desserts of queens... I really dug their Citra hopped later land lines... So good. I'll be happy if I can get that and spilt a 4 pack and a pie with friend in prospect park this summer.
     
    #17 Tallerboy, Mar 4, 2020
  18. BoardwalkBock

    BoardwalkBock Pooh-Bah (2,041) Aug 18, 2012 New York
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    The land lines series has been very good.
     
    #18 BoardwalkBock, Mar 5, 2020
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  19. algebeeric_topology

    algebeeric_topology Pooh-Bah (2,052) Dec 30, 2014 Florida
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    Social Fabric was really good!

    Yeah, it's insane how many other spots I'd have to go by to get to Finback.
     
    #19 algebeeric_topology, Mar 5, 2020
  20. Rorshak16

    Rorshak16 Devotee (338) Oct 18, 2016 Maryland

    Bit of a stretch but is anyone able to trade/ send a 4pack of Meridian to Maryland? Haah. One of my all time favorites
     
    #20 Rorshak16, Mar 14, 2020
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