Currently on the shelves at Hill Farmstead (September/October 2018)

New batch of Aaron coming next week. And a teased new branded glass.

 

2PP. Was lucky enough to get it at what I think was 6PP on day 1 for the last batch. Regardless, so excited to compare the batches.

 

No doubt. Correct. I think limits dropped 6, 4, 2, for last release. I got it at 4 pp. Agreed.

 

Line up of botttles/cans and drafts continues to be amazing. Having a Dharma Bum at the moment - Cheers BA.

 

Can anyone confirm that the to go 3F A&G with honey aee the ones with the little bee sticker at the bottom?

 

What is meant by the "2 drink limit"? Does this mean 2 pours at a time or 2 pours total for the trip to hill farmstead?

 

"2 pours total for the trip to hill farmstead"

 

That is correct based on the bottle I purchased on Friday.

 

Do on site bottles count as a single pour?

 

Matters size of bottle and how many are sharing. The 375ml's count as one pour when you are drinking yourself. It also changes based on the ABV of the brew.

 

+ Bigger and/or higher abv will be split

 

Thank you

 

Longest line I’ve seen before open in a while. Took a hiatus this summer, but Aaron brings in the people. Even had an announcement for the line, which I’ve never seen.

Some people didn’t even know about the double secret probation open time, which says a lot too.

 

Thinking smaller yield this time?

 

Did you see or hear if they were selling the new glassware that was pictured with the Aaron release details?

 

Possibly, but I think it's more to starting the limits out lower from the get go instead of adjusting based on turnout. As I mentioned, limits dropped last year (twice) and rather quickly, if I recall correctly, because I think they were surprised by the initial turnout.

 

Unfortunately I do not.

 

Thanks!

 

On-site Twilight of the Idols magnum for groups of four for $100+...must be wild.

 

Going up Saturday. Expecting a shit show. Part of me hopes that Aaron actually sells out - was hoping to go up and get a bunch of the standards without a fuss. (Although getting Aaron would certainly be cool). Wonder what the scene is like up there today (and tomorrow). No matter. I’m goin’ anyway.

 

It should

It should not be a shitshow on Saturday at all, comparatively. You are hitting the sweet spot between Labor Day and Leaf Peeping. Kids are back in school, people are not in Vermont on vacation, it's pretty tamed. I would expect that it should be pretty mellow if you go a bit later in the day. This is my favorite time of year to go up.

 

I’ve only ever been to HF after Labor Day and before end of September and it is 100% the sweet spot between summer, leaf season and no winter travel concerns. Obviously, a certain beer or two could factor in but I’d guess you will be happy.

 

September is 100% the best time to go. I’ve had the place to myself for 30-45 middle of the week. Prime time for the fresh Southern Hemisphere hops too... the Riwaka they have this year is the shit. One of the only places that gets it in the US. Such an awesome Hop when it’s on.

 

Chance of Aaron running out today? @AutumnBeerLove ?

 

Almost certain Kevin left Hill retail ops a short while ago. Per the opening info post, @PhilSaid is the go to for info now. Hopefully he can chime in.

Great question though. I’m holding out hope it will last until next Saturday, highly doubtful I would suspect, when I’ll be back up for the first time since the last Aaron release in November.

 

@PhilSaid aaron last the day?! Thx!

 

Rockin the new Willi Becher glass.

 

So, HF doesn't seem to be posting limits for cans on the retail info page anymore. But the last couple of times I've been there, they've been limited to two 6-packs of each label. Stupid question: there isn't anywhere else to find that, right? I mean, before I've driven all the way up there and read it on the wall in the retail shop?

 

You could likely call, otherwise they normally don't post can limits.

 

Seems like they would post it sometimes on the retail page, but not consistently. Calling or a post on here is probably your best bet. In the less busy seasons they have had no limits often.

 

Calling would surely be the way to go - except that I leave the house hours before they open to get up there before noon. Or, in the words of the prophet, 'you get what you get and you don't get upset.'

 

those SP glasses are what's rockin' here

 

Grabbed one my last stop too.... anyone know where you can actually buy those little Willi’s in the US. I thought I was pretty proficient with the google but can’t find em anywhere.

 

Does anyone know if the HF retail shop will be open on Sat 10/6? I seem to recall them being closed the Saturday of Columbus Day weekend last year (and perhaps previous years) but could be mistaken. The website doesn’t list any closures, but figured it was worth double checking before planning a trip.

Many Thanks

 

Their retail calendar for that day indicates they are open.

http://hillfarmstead.com/retail-holidays/ See calendar at bottom of page.

 

Thanks!

 

We are open however we anticipate a larger turnout with the holiday weekend, so we’ll offer a limited onsite menu to expedite service. Business as usual in the bottle shop though.

 

Limits are always subject to change so your best bet is to give us a call.

 

Aaron should last most of the week and possibly Saturday. No guarantees though all depends on traffic flow!