Notch Brewing (2026)

Discussion in 'New England' started by AlcahueteJ, Jan 9, 2026.

  1. Sheppard

    Sheppard Grand Pooh-Bah (3,516) Mar 16, 2013 Massachusetts
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    Just that it's so busy, there's always a line or just lining up in general?
     
  2. EnronCFO

    EnronCFO Pooh-Bah (2,193) Mar 29, 2007 Massachusetts
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    That the line is getting to be a constant feature and the staffing hasn’t adjusted. The team there hustles but you get really good weather days with like two people behind the bar
     
  3. Chknwngbrwng

    Chknwngbrwng Zealot (710) Apr 16, 2011 Massachusetts
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    As for lines, the Salem location always amazes me. Literally a block from Touristy part of Salem and always parking, chill, and the outside looking out on the water isn't bad either. PLUS, sausages and other goodies!!
     
  4. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    Pitch Lined Pils returned today at both locations. Also noticed a Sommer Bock is on too.

    Lojko also was amazing as usual. Glad I had two pours this past Sunday at the festival, it's not on their tap list at the moment.
     
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  5. Sheppard

    Sheppard Grand Pooh-Bah (3,516) Mar 16, 2013 Massachusetts
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    Looks like all three are listed as on in Brighton.
     
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  6. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    Yup, still on at Salem too. Phew.

    Pitch Lined is tasting great. Less hoppy than the typical Czech Pale to me, quite sweet but in a good way. Getting a lot of lemon notes in this one.

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  7. DucRacer900

    DucRacer900 Zealot (624) Aug 13, 2013 Massachusetts
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    Heading there Saturday for Forever Lager, so many to choose from....
     
    #27 DucRacer900, Jun 3, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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  8. DucRacer900

    DucRacer900 Zealot (624) Aug 13, 2013 Massachusetts
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    Stopped by tonight for Lojko and Pitch Lined Pils. Loving the latest version of Pitch Lined Pils
     
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  9. EnronCFO

    EnronCFO Pooh-Bah (2,193) Mar 29, 2007 Massachusetts
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    Anyone going to lager fest on Saturday? I missed it last time, very excited for it. Weather looks great if a bit hot. Perfect lager weather.
     
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  10. Jbrews

    Jbrews Pooh-Bah (2,214) Aug 6, 2013 New Hampshire
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    If I could find a place to stay Sunday, Brighton is enticing. Don’t care if it’s raining either. Just want the beach day Saturday. I always wonder how people attend these events and drive home after?
     
  11. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    I'll see you there man! Going with my brother.

    You going tonight too? I can't make it unfortunately.

    I Uber everywhere, no matter the cost (well, to a point). It'll probably be about $75-100 and split between me and my brother. Well worth it.
     
  12. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    Lager fest sold out! Great to see all the interest in the lager.
     
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  13. DucRacer900

    DucRacer900 Zealot (624) Aug 13, 2013 Massachusetts
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    I'll be there, either walking or uber
     
  14. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    Google Maps says that's 15.7 miles for me to walk. I run to Idle Hands from time to time which is 9 miles...but yeah I'll Uber.

    Come say hi to my brother and I. I'll be the guy in the shirt and shorts.

    No seriously, drop me a DM if you want to say hi. I'll be wearing clothes tomorrow, just not sure what yet.
     
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  15. DucRacer900

    DucRacer900 Zealot (624) Aug 13, 2013 Massachusetts
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    Come on, that's nothing for you
     
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  16. EnronCFO

    EnronCFO Pooh-Bah (2,193) Mar 29, 2007 Massachusetts
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    Yeah, I should be there tonight. We bought a house in Watertown last month, so I think I have to do some painting first today and then I'll probably bus over. Looking forward to some stichfass!
     
  17. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    Congratulations!!! Welcome to the hell of home ownership. Kidding, kidding.
     
  18. EnronCFO

    EnronCFO Pooh-Bah (2,193) Mar 29, 2007 Massachusetts
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    Yeah, we were painting the kitchen when the meteor exploded over the weekend. Moment of panic thinking the furnace blew or a tree fell on the house.
     
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  19. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    Yup, panic inducing indeed. I was in Chelmsford so didn't hear it. I did pay for landscaping though for last Friday only to wake up and see it all undone by our spring nor'easter.

    Thank God I have Heady in my fridge.
     
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  20. Radish

    Radish Aspirant (223) Apr 30, 2012 Massachusetts

    I slept on getting a lager fest ticket like a bozo. If anyone ends up with an extra, I'd love to take it off your hands!