Alpine has landed in PA

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  1. Kadonny

    Kadonny Pooh-Bah (2,616) Sep 5, 2007 Florida
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    http://www.tjseveryday.com/whats_on_tap.asp

    Alpine draft has arrived at TJs, I assume elsewhere too.

    So does anyone remember what exactly we are getting? Draft only in limited quantities?

    I'm so excited to try Duet on draft, one of my favorite IPAs ever that I could never get.
     
    #1 Kadonny, May 11, 2015
  2. Axic10

    Axic10 Maven (1,386) Mar 15, 2008 New Jersey
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    I'm assuming it's going to be the same as NJ. We got Duet, Nelson, Hoppy Birthday, Alpine Ale and Captain Stout back in March/April. I saw Whole Foods in Plymouth Meeting had a couple of kegs last week and I think a friend of mine checked into Duet and maybe Nelson.
     
    #2 Axic10, May 11, 2015
  3. RblWthACoz

    RblWthACoz Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2006 Pennsylvania

    Yeah, it made it to Pittsburgh for Craft Beer Week, which was mid-April. Looks like Green Flash is really making a hard push into a lot of new areas with the Alpine line.
     
    #3 RblWthACoz, May 11, 2015
  4. barflybastard

    barflybastard Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Just before Pittsburgh Craft Beer week, Nelson, Duet, Hoppy Birthday, Alpine Ale, Captain Stout, and McIlhenney's Irish Red made appearances in the area; Duet is still available in some area Giant Eagles. Was concerned it was only for PCBW, but it sounds like Alpine may be settling into our state for good.
     
    #4 barflybastard, May 11, 2015
  5. PA-Michigander

    PA-Michigander Grand Pooh-Bah (3,372) Nov 10, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    I've seen both Duet and Hoppy Birthday in multiple places. Would really like to find Nelson to compare bottles to kegs.
     
    #5 PA-Michigander, May 11, 2015
  6. barflybastard

    barflybastard Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Eagerly awaiting Nelson as well, because I missed it during PCBW. Not aware of it being on current draft lists in the Pittsburgh area at present.
     
    #6 barflybastard, May 11, 2015
  7. beaudio

    beaudio Initiate (0) Feb 22, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Seeing Duet on draft in NEPA. Cooper's in Scranton has it.
     
    #7 beaudio, May 11, 2015
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  8. twizzard

    twizzard Pooh-Bah (2,080) May 11, 2013 New York
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    Does anyone know if it's supposed to hit NYS?
     
    #8 twizzard, May 11, 2015
  9. RblWthACoz

    RblWthACoz Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2006 Pennsylvania

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  10. chefduff2

    chefduff2 Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2008 New York

    It did Hit in western NY before it hit PA. I think by a couple weeks.
     
    #10 chefduff2, May 11, 2015
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  11. RblWthACoz

    RblWthACoz Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2006 Pennsylvania

    The story of our lives.
     
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  12. Kadonny

    Kadonny Pooh-Bah (2,616) Sep 5, 2007 Florida
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    Gonna keep my eyes out for bottles. Good info so far, I'm hoping GF keeps the distribution channels open.
     
    #12 Kadonny, May 11, 2015
  13. RblWthACoz

    RblWthACoz Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2006 Pennsylvania

    They will. I am sure they intend to capitalize on their investment as much as possible.
     
    #13 RblWthACoz, May 11, 2015
  14. PA-Michigander

    PA-Michigander Grand Pooh-Bah (3,372) Nov 10, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Pretty sure the bottles are not being distributed, just kegs.
     
    #14 PA-Michigander, May 11, 2015
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  15. Streaky

    Streaky Zealot (701) Mar 26, 2013 New Jersey

    Got to try a bunch on NJ a few months ago...Duet and Nelson were the standouts, I could drink them all day. Hoping these beers become a common thing around these parts because they came and went...
     
    #15 Streaky, May 11, 2015
  16. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    I'll be curious to hear what you think when you try it (the Duet). A lot of folks out here seem to think it's a pretty different tasting beer, now that GF is brewing it for Alpine. I thought it was pretty good when I had it a couple weeks ago, but had to agree that it tasted a bit different from what I recalled when Alpine made it.
     
    #16 John_M, May 11, 2015
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  17. Kadonny

    Kadonny Pooh-Bah (2,616) Sep 5, 2007 Florida
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    Fine with me, I'll just have to buy a keg then :wink:

    As soon as Jeff puts it on tap, I'll be over trying some. I'll let you know what I think @John_M. Duet is the one IPA that I have been pining for.
     
    #17 Kadonny, May 11, 2015
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  18. PA-Michigander

    PA-Michigander Grand Pooh-Bah (3,372) Nov 10, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    I know you weren't asking me but my take, having Duet and Hoppy Birthday on draft I thought that the Duet seemed pretty close to the bottles I've had of it, which is fantastic. I thought the Hoppy Birthday seemed much more bland, thin and watered down.
     
    #18 PA-Michigander, May 11, 2015
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  19. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Not a problem at all. I posted my comment at Keith because I've known him for a pretty long time, and have great respect for his palate, especially when it comes to IPA's.

    But of of course this is BA... anyone is always free to jump in. :-)
     
    #19 John_M, May 11, 2015
  20. BoardwalkBock

    BoardwalkBock Pooh-Bah (2,041) Aug 18, 2012 New York
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    Prepare to be underwhelmed.
     
    #20 BoardwalkBock, May 12, 2015
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