Finback (2023)

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  1. jrnyc

    jrnyc Grand Pooh-Bah (3,012) Mar 21, 2010 New York
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    Website: https://www.finbackbrewery.com/home.html
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finbackbrewery/ and https://www.instagram.com/finbackbrooklyn/

    Beer:
    NYC Delivery can be ordered at https://www.toasttab.com/finback-delivery/v3
    NY Shipping can be ordered at https://www.toasttab.com/finback-ship/v3
    Washington DC Shipping can be ordered at http://www.finbackbrewery.com/dc.html

    Merch can be ordered from https://finbackspace.myshopify.com

    Locations:
    Queens: 78-01 77th Ave, Glendale, NY 11385
    Brooklyn: 545 President St, Brooklyn, NY 11215

    Nearest Subway Stop: Metropolitan M/Myrtle-Wyckoff L for Queen, Union Street R for Brooklyn.
    Parking: Seems pretty easy near the Queens location, though it's close to a residential neighborhood. Brooklyn location should be OK, but plenty of construction nearby these days.
    Citibike: None close to Queens location. For Brooklyn, corners of 3rd and Carroll or 4th and Union.
     
    #1 jrnyc, Jan 15, 2023
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  2. jrnyc

    jrnyc Grand Pooh-Bah (3,012) Mar 21, 2010 New York
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    cant let this thread die.

    Had my beloved BCBS Coffee today, not even close to what it used to be. BQE 2022 blows it away.
     
    #2 jrnyc, Jan 15, 2023
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  3. rozzom

    rozzom Pooh-Bah (2,620) Jan 22, 2011 New York
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    Yeah I was excited to get that for the first time in a while, but same. A little underwhelmed. And yeah for sure Finback stouts still rule, despite your ownership stake.
     
    #3 rozzom, Jan 16, 2023
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    jrnyc Grand Pooh-Bah (3,012) Mar 21, 2010 New York
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    Like the swallows to Capistrano, I knew you would find me my friend :slight_smile:!
     
    #4 jrnyc, Jan 16, 2023
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  5. afroskully

    afroskully Savant (1,118) Aug 24, 2016 New York
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    I just ended dry January with the root and branch finback stout collab. I’m happy with my decision. It’s great. Not cloying at all and full of amazing flavor
     
    #5 afroskully, Jan 24, 2023
  6. guinness77

    guinness77 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,554) Jan 6, 2014 New York
    Pooh-Bah

    Just seeing this now. 2022 Bourbon County Coffee was not good at all. I stupidly bought 3 bottles so I’m hoping the other 2 come around but I’m not holding my breath. Honestly, I did not like it which I couldn’t believe.
     
    #6 guinness77, Jan 24, 2023
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  7. rozzom

    rozzom Pooh-Bah (2,620) Jan 22, 2011 New York
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    2023 Finback thread page prediction:

    Two (2)

    Ex-Finback investors:

    Zero point seven five (0.75)
     
    #7 rozzom, Jan 24, 2023
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  8. jrnyc

    jrnyc Grand Pooh-Bah (3,012) Mar 21, 2010 New York
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    I make my TRIUMPHANT return to Finback Brooklyn tomorrow :slight_smile:!
     
    #8 jrnyc, Feb 3, 2023
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  9. jrnyc

    jrnyc Grand Pooh-Bah (3,012) Mar 21, 2010 New York
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    I am happy to report that Finback Brooklyn in spite of the frigid weather was PACKED. My “I LOVE BEER ADVOCATE” shirt was 4 layers down and not visible, too bad, if it wasn’t I could have pushed the site and this thread would be cooking at 4 or 5 pages by now.
     
    #9 jrnyc, Feb 5, 2023
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    jrnyc Grand Pooh-Bah (3,012) Mar 21, 2010 New York
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    BQE Coffee beyond delightful!
     
    #10 jrnyc, Feb 26, 2023
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  11. DrederickTatum

    DrederickTatum Pundit (868) Dec 13, 2016 New Jersey
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    Finback’s having a beer festival, but it’s in Rhode Island. What sense does make?
     
    #11 DrederickTatum, Apr 2, 2023
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  12. tinoynk

    tinoynk Pundit (800) Sep 25, 2010 New York
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    I always found that odd/confusing. Maybe one of the higher-ups has RI roots.
     
    #12 tinoynk, Apr 2, 2023
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  13. SPRichard

    SPRichard Maven (1,296) Apr 26, 2008 New Jersey
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    https://www.durkincottages.com/your-guide-to-whale-watching-in-rhode-island/#:~:text=The most common species to,see some seals as well!

    The most common species to see in the area is the finback whale, which are drawn to the warmer waters in the summer months. You might also see varieties like humpback whales, false killer whales, pilot whales, and more. If you happen to take a will cruise in the wintertime, you might even see some seals as well!
     
    #13 SPRichard, Apr 2, 2023
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  14. DrederickTatum

    DrederickTatum Pundit (868) Dec 13, 2016 New Jersey
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    If that’s the actual reason then it’s even more confusing as the location is not on the coast.
     
    #14 DrederickTatum, Apr 2, 2023
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  15. pinyin

    pinyin Savant (1,119) Sep 19, 2013 New York

    Basil (half owner) grew up in RI. His parents owned China Inn, Pawtucket. Very famous restaurant in NE in the 1980's.
    https://www.google.com/maps/place/China+Inn+Restaurant+中國飯店/@41.878065,-71.3862039,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x89e4435385188d71:0x2165adf1670482b1!8m2!3d41.8782176!4d-71.3859385!16s/g/1td18w1b

    I think he even graduated the culinary program at Johnson and Wales.

    https://patch.com/rhode-island/across-ri/ri-native-ny-brewer-bringing-craft-beer-home-festival
     
    #15 pinyin, Apr 2, 2023
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  16. Rug

    Rug Grand Pooh-Bah (3,454) Aug 20, 2018 Massachusetts
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    Well, as someone who works in Providence, I welcome this!
     
    #16 Rug, Apr 3, 2023
  17. BoardwalkBock

    BoardwalkBock Pooh-Bah (2,041) Aug 18, 2012 New York
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    Well, to be fair, all five counties in Rhode Island are considered coastal counties. There’s a reason the billion dollar Fox Point Hurricane Barrier was built at the confluence of Narragansett Bay and the Providence River.
     
    #17 BoardwalkBock, Apr 4, 2023
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  18. adami

    adami Aspirant (211) Feb 22, 2023 New York

    has anybody tried Finback Unification IPA? Surprised not to find it listed. A 6.5% ABV hazy/NE style IPA, served at an Upper West Side Manhattan bar in an actual pint glass, for less than $10. So that's a plus. Not amazing - after a few refreshing sips I was turned off by a too floral/fruity aroma, but had no problem finishing it off. I'd give it a 3.5.
     
    #18 adami, Jun 21, 2023
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  19. IGaveYouPower

    IGaveYouPower Savant (1,070) Dec 2, 2010 New York
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    If they don’t do another run of Smooth Beats soon I’m gonna start fist-fighting random people I come across for absolutely no reason.
     
    #19 IGaveYouPower, Jun 21, 2023
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  20. IGaveYouPower

    IGaveYouPower Savant (1,070) Dec 2, 2010 New York
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    STILL WAITING FINBACK
     
    #20 IGaveYouPower, Jul 18, 2023
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