Notch Brewing (2023)

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  1. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    Nah, not yet.
     
    #121 AlcahueteJ, May 7, 2023
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  2. DucRacer900

    DucRacer900 Zealot (624) Aug 13, 2013 Massachusetts
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    and gone by Sunday! Love that beer!
     
    #122 DucRacer900, May 9, 2023
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  3. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    Shit! That was probably my favorite beer I had Saturday afternoon. The beer garden was getting packed, and it's an absolutely PERFECT beer for that weather in a beer garden.
     
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    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    I lied. I forgot the end of year event was in January of this year.
     
    #124 AlcahueteJ, May 10, 2023
  5. M-Fox24

    M-Fox24 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,941) Mar 17, 2013 New Jersey
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    Re: Slow Pour

    Perhaps better off in a separate thread; nonetheless, Chris addresses this regularly…Havránek has a similar viewpoint among others -

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    Havránek praises Chris/Notch throughout the article, for those interested in the read: “the first to understand the culture of the perfect pour, training his staff accordingly…”

    Source:
    The Proper Czech Pours: The Best Foam You’ll Ever Drink: • Hop Culture
     
    #125 M-Fox24, May 11, 2023
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  6. Hardcore-Midget

    Hardcore-Midget Aspirant (238) Jul 8, 2016 Massachusetts

    Has anyone eaten at the Sicilian pizza place in the Speedway yet?

    Going to a show at Roadrunner tomorrow night, and won't have enough time to do both a drink at Notch and dinner beforehand.
    Trying to find out if some Notch and a slice of Sicilian is worth it, or if I should just eat at Lone Star or Lulu's.
     
    #126 Hardcore-Midget, May 12, 2023
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  7. EnronCFO

    EnronCFO Pooh-Bah (2,193) Mar 29, 2007 Massachusetts
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    I think the pizza is a solid B+. I think it's a bit expensive for what you get, but the pepperoni and hot honey slice is delicious. You can also grab a slice there and an empanada at Super Bien for the walk over to Roadrunner. Flatbread is also right across from Roadrunner and they usually have an excellent taplist.
     
    #127 EnronCFO, May 12, 2023
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  8. TheMattJones88

    TheMattJones88 Maven (1,372) Sep 12, 2009 Massachusetts
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    It's going to be a kick-ass show tomorrow night. I've seen The Hold Steady a truly hysterical amount of times, and Dinosaur Jr.'s always a great time.
     
    #128 TheMattJones88, May 12, 2023
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  9. Hardcore-Midget

    Hardcore-Midget Aspirant (238) Jul 8, 2016 Massachusetts

    Keep an eye out for me at either Notch or the show- I will be the chubby guy with a beard. I am sure I will stand out in either crowd.
     
    #129 Hardcore-Midget, May 12, 2023
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  10. TheMattJones88

    TheMattJones88 Maven (1,372) Sep 12, 2009 Massachusetts
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    We may be identical twins, in that case.
     
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  11. DucRacer900

    DucRacer900 Zealot (624) Aug 13, 2013 Massachusetts
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    and back on as of last night!
     
    #131 DucRacer900, May 13, 2023
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  12. Hardcore-Midget

    Hardcore-Midget Aspirant (238) Jul 8, 2016 Massachusetts

    Wanted to just update and say the pepperoni with hot honey was an excellent choice paired with a German Afternoons.
    Thinking about getting another slice just to see how it pairs with the Tenner.
     
    #132 Hardcore-Midget, May 13, 2023
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  13. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    I had the Margherita pizza last weekend, it was really good. I also had the special French pizza a couple weeks ago, equally solid.

    Off topic, but speaking of pizza in the area…Leones was out of pizza yesterday so I stopped in to Mama Lisa’s next door. Got a slice of pepperoni (NY style and was more or less two slices in one) for $2.75. It was excellent.
     
    #133 AlcahueteJ, May 14, 2023
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  14. SunDevilBeer

    SunDevilBeer Pooh-Bah (1,945) May 9, 2003 Massachusetts
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    Had it at Salem on Saturday (1st visit in years). Hot damn that beer is good.
     
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  15. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    I've had it twice on draft now! Second time was nearly a liter (the 3/4 of a liter for the price of a 1/2 always entices me with the mug club discount...).

    Perfect nice weather beer garden beer.
     
    #135 AlcahueteJ, May 17, 2023
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  16. Jcorn

    Jcorn Savant (1,220) Jun 17, 2015 Massachusetts
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    does notch brighton have tvs at all for maybe watching celtics/heat game 2? i assume not so much in the outdoor areas, but possibly in the covered areas? and how quickly does the place get packed on a nice may friday evening?
     
    #136 Jcorn, May 18, 2023
  17. FVO20

    FVO20 Devotee (377) Jan 15, 2023
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    No tvs unfortunately.

    Would be cool if they set up a screen in the biergarten for the game like they do for movie nights.

    One never knows as we move into late spring/summer for crowds and who is sticking around, but I’d imagine nice nights and the after work crowd could make for a busy evening. Hard to imagine not finding some kind of space though.
     
    #137 FVO20, May 18, 2023
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  18. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    I think for Pats game they did do this, but I don't know how regular that was.

    Regarding how busy it is, even on super busy days there might be a short line, but the beer garden is so huge you'll always find a spot. I was there the last two Saturday afternoons which were stunning and had no problem finding space, no line either.
     
    #138 AlcahueteJ, May 18, 2023
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  19. Jcorn

    Jcorn Savant (1,220) Jun 17, 2015 Massachusetts
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    gotcha, thanks to both of you for the info.
     
    #139 Jcorn, May 18, 2023
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  20. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    Also, not sure you want to watch the game after last night anyways. Better drowning your sorrows in sweet sweet Czech beer instead.
     
    #140 AlcahueteJ, May 18, 2023
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