Broadbrook Brewing Jigawatts DIPA

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  1. AC-Wagner

    AC-Wagner Initiate (0) Dec 5, 2015 Connecticut

    Found out one of my locals was releasing a brewery only DIPA yesterday, so I took the short ride to East Windsor and picked up 2 4-packs ($15.00 per 4 pack 16 oz cans).

    In my opinion it is an excellent beer - not drive out of state and wait in line excellent - but nonetheless, few are.

    The name and label is goofy. I get the back to the future reference, but if I were the craft beer naming / labeling professor - this would be C level work.

    Link below:

    http://broadbrookbrewing.com/
     
    #1 AC-Wagner, Jan 17, 2016
  2. Robtobfest

    Robtobfest Initiate (0) Oct 21, 2009 Connecticut

    I get what they are going for and don't think it's too nad. I mean Weyerbacher has some of the worst labels around but make great beers! Really boils down to the beer in the can.
     
    #2 Robtobfest, Jan 17, 2016
  3. Jmr85

    Jmr85 Pundit (814) Nov 25, 2013 Connecticut
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    Had one last night and thought it was a solid dipa. I will definitely drink this beer again.
     
    #3 Jmr85, Jan 17, 2016
  4. Homebrew

    Homebrew Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2012 Connecticut

    Tried it pre release at our tasting Saturday. Pretty good & I kinda like the can
     
    #4 Homebrew, Jan 19, 2016
  5. PicoPapa

    PicoPapa Pooh-Bah (2,049) Mar 6, 2009 Connecticut
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    What the hell is a Jigawatt?!
     
    #5 PicoPapa, Jan 19, 2016
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  6. Lupin

    Lupin Pundit (894) Jun 4, 2006 Connecticut
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    Haven't had too much from them aside from Hopstillo, but this is a huge improvement over that beer.
     
    #6 Lupin, Jan 19, 2016
  7. Dopen993

    Dopen993 Initiate (0) Jul 20, 2015 Rhode Island

    Good to know, cause I was not a fan of Hopstillo.
     
    #7 Dopen993, Jan 19, 2016
  8. TheBottleMuse

    TheBottleMuse Initiate (0) Aug 7, 2015 Massachusetts

    I will echo the praises of those in this thread, snagged 8 of them at the release and have been very impressed by them. A definite step in the right direction for them if they want to capture more of the hop hunter market. Hoping to have a review of it up within the next week or so!
     
    #8 TheBottleMuse, Jan 19, 2016
  9. AC-Wagner

    AC-Wagner Initiate (0) Dec 5, 2015 Connecticut

    I recall being very impressed with Hopstillo when I first tried it, but not so much in August '15 when I revisited. Could be a change in my taste - but I recall thinking this can't be the same beer......
     
    #9 AC-Wagner, Jan 20, 2016
  10. Balrog1

    Balrog1 Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2015 Connecticut

    Had one last night. Pretty good and the best beer I've had yet from Broad Brook. Will be a solid choice if it becomes readily available.
     
    #10 Balrog1, Jan 22, 2016
  11. eajb24

    eajb24 Initiate (0) May 26, 2005 Connecticut

    Did they sellout all the cans at the brewery?
     
    #11 eajb24, Jan 22, 2016
  12. Balrog1

    Balrog1 Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2015 Connecticut

    I got it from a friend, but he said there was only a few cases left when he bought his last Saturday. Not sure if they canned any more since then. Also said it was on for only draft (no growlers).
     
    #12 Balrog1, Jan 22, 2016
  13. AC-Wagner

    AC-Wagner Initiate (0) Dec 5, 2015 Connecticut

    This outfit just released a compilation with Cigar City in Tampa called Made in the shade IPA. It is a solid effort and if you see it in the Hartford area I would suggest getting a 4 - pack. Although the inspiration behind the name is Connecticut Valley Shade tobacco - natives who know anything about cigar tobacco will note the label shows broad-leaf tobacco which is grown in the open fields.....It is a beer can, not a documentary I guess.
     
    #13 AC-Wagner, Jul 6, 2016
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