Billy half stack ipa

Discussion in 'New England' started by soze47, Apr 21, 2015.

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  1. soze47

    soze47 Maven (1,418) May 22, 2010 Massachusetts

    This just landed in Boston for the first time from queens - a really good beer that is worth at least a single purchase. I'm enjoying a bomber right now and wish I would have picked up two.

    Kind of like lunch in that it packs a ton of nuance into a lighter feeling body. Tons of tropical and citrus fruit flavor without much of any bitterness. It drinks really easy - maybe a little too easy.

    I hope this continues to come our way - could easily make my rotation, although the big bottle format would limit how often I would keep it in the fridge.
     
    #1 soze47, Apr 21, 2015
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  2. SenatorSpaceman

    SenatorSpaceman Savant (1,015) May 24, 2014 Connecticut

    Wow. I'm surprised to see Singlecut expanding into New England already. If you ever spot bottles of their Mo Shuggie Soulbender, don't hesitate to purchase a few.
     
    #2 SenatorSpaceman, Apr 21, 2015
  3. smutty33

    smutty33 Pooh-Bah (2,172) Jun 12, 2009 Connecticut
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    Agreed,

    Half Stack and Mo Shuggie Soulbender impressed the hell outta me.

    I'd love to see them in CT.
     
    #3 smutty33, Apr 21, 2015
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  4. twizzard

    twizzard Pooh-Bah (2,080) May 11, 2013 New York
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    The Half Stack really got my attention. Then last week my local got Full Stack. Great beer! They say they're going to expand distro to upstate(Albany) soon....
     
    #4 twizzard, Apr 21, 2015
  5. soze47

    soze47 Maven (1,418) May 22, 2010 Massachusetts

    I think I read ct expansion this summer too. Really impressive stuff.
     
    #5 soze47, Apr 21, 2015
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  6. SenatorSpaceman

    SenatorSpaceman Savant (1,015) May 24, 2014 Connecticut

    Awesome news!

    Btw, I stopped by the brewery over the winter and it's a really cool place to chill, sample some of their great beers, and listen to whatever vinyl the staff has thrown on the record player. They serve food and usually have bottles to go as well, and there is plenty of parking at the grocery store across the street.

    I'd definitely suggest checking them out if you're ever near Queens with some time to spare.
     
    #6 SenatorSpaceman, Apr 21, 2015
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  7. aoliveri37

    aoliveri37 Initiate (0) May 2, 2010 Massachusetts

    Mo Shuggie is expected in Boston in early May.
     
    #7 aoliveri37, Apr 21, 2015
  8. markgugs

    markgugs Initiate (0) Dec 20, 2006 New Jersey

    and yet they can't seem to get their beer 5 miles away in northern NJ. uhh wat
     
    #8 markgugs, Apr 21, 2015
  9. GreesyFizeek

    GreesyFizeek Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,026) Mar 6, 2013 New York
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    If you see Bon Bon 2xTNT IPA, get it without hesitation. So, so good.
     
    #9 GreesyFizeek, Apr 21, 2015
  10. EDNOSE

    EDNOSE Pundit (996) Oct 27, 2007 Connecticut

    I've liked all their IPAs that I have had ... coming to CT would be a nice treat, if true.
     
    #10 EDNOSE, Apr 22, 2015
  11. KevTurnersBootburn

    KevTurnersBootburn Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2014 Massachusetts

    Really liked Half Stack. Bought one bottle to try and went back the next day to buy a bunch more. Nice seeing a good beer that isn't completely overpriced. I think I paid 5.99 a bottle or so. Is Full Stack in the Boston area as well, didn't see it.
     
    #11 KevTurnersBootburn, Apr 24, 2015
  12. BRYeleJR

    BRYeleJR Savant (1,029) May 18, 2013 Massachusetts
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    Found it at Kappy's in Medford (the 16/28 intersection) just sitting on the shelf. Tried it. Really enjoyed it.

    This is coming into Massachusetts the same way Proclamation Ale Company in Rhode Island is: Craft Collective. I posted a while back on Beer Advocate about them, but they're allowing smaller brewers or those without MA distribution channels to break into the market in limited runs -- or so it seems.
     
    #12 BRYeleJR, Apr 24, 2015
  13. dennho

    dennho Initiate (0) Oct 29, 2006 New York

    I've gotten Half Stack and Bon Bon in Albany.
     
    #13 dennho, Apr 25, 2015
  14. NHhomebrewguy

    NHhomebrewguy Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2012 New Hampshire

    I was lucky enough to get extra'd bon bon and half stack in a trade recently. Both were absolutely amazing and far better than Lunch IMO. Wish I could get this stuff in NH. BTW, how much did you pay for a bottle?
     
    #14 NHhomebrewguy, Apr 26, 2015
  15. soze47

    soze47 Maven (1,418) May 22, 2010 Massachusetts

    6.50 was the going rate at my shop in Boston. Picked up two more since this initial post - really good stuff. I'll have to be sure to keep an eye out for their other brews mentioned on this thread.
     
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  16. SenatorSpaceman

    SenatorSpaceman Savant (1,015) May 24, 2014 Connecticut

    Bottles are $6 or $7 at the brewery IIRC.
     
    #16 SenatorSpaceman, Apr 26, 2015
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