Flower Child Cans

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  1. MVP09

    MVP09 Initiate (0) Oct 19, 2012 Massachusetts

    Always appreciate a surprise when I walk into a packie. I never buy it because I am hesitant to commit to a 22oz. Solid IPA. I will return and buy a 6 pack
     
    #1 MVP09, May 9, 2014
  2. Sweatshirt

    Sweatshirt Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2014 New Hampshire

    I thought is was pretty good. At the price there are better options to me.
     
    #2 Sweatshirt, May 9, 2014
  3. emannths

    emannths Initiate (0) Sep 21, 2007 Massachusetts

    What price did you see? At least it's progress from bomber prices...
     
    #3 emannths, May 9, 2014
  4. jamvt

    jamvt Savant (1,150) Aug 5, 2005 Massachusetts
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    i picked up a 6pk at cbc for $12. drinking great this year. brewed and canned at wachusett.
     
    #4 jamvt, May 9, 2014
  5. emannths

    emannths Initiate (0) Sep 21, 2007 Massachusetts

    Some basically the same as it's namesake. Makes sense.

    Does Wachusett date their contact cans too? I know Larry has a best-by date.
     
    #5 emannths, May 9, 2014
  6. jamvt

    jamvt Savant (1,150) Aug 5, 2005 Massachusetts
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    yes, the can was dated best by. can't remember the date, but i was able to determine it was canned around 4/24 iirc.
     
    #6 jamvt, May 9, 2014
  7. emannths

    emannths Initiate (0) Sep 21, 2007 Massachusetts

    Presumably then they probably use the same 4 months they do for their own products.
     
    #7 emannths, May 9, 2014
  8. FrankLloydMike

    FrankLloydMike Maven (1,308) Aug 16, 2006 Massachusetts

    I picked up a six-pack at CBC for $12. Didn't notice a date, but I've never seen it before, so I'm assuming it's fresh. Sure tastes fresh too. I hope to see more CBC offerings in cans (fingers crossed for the Heather Ale!).
     
    #8 FrankLloydMike, May 9, 2014
  9. MVP09

    MVP09 Initiate (0) Oct 19, 2012 Massachusetts

    $11.50 a Julio's. Tasted super fresh. Can dated just like wachusett with only a date 9/24/14. Which is usually their best by date.
     
    #9 MVP09, May 9, 2014
  10. Pahn

    Pahn Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2009 New York

    i don't buy their IPAs (no dis, just not my thing), but i'd definitely be up for cans of heather ale.

    speaking of new cans, the new (old) berkshire english IPA in cans is nice, but more importantly the rep i talked to said summer 2015 = berkshire czech pils in cans. a fridge corner is being reserved as we speak.
     
    #10 Pahn, May 9, 2014
  11. Horbar

    Horbar Pooh-Bah (1,593) Feb 24, 2012 Rhode Island
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    This is definitely their best IPA. Great stuff, I was happy to see the cans.
     
    #11 Horbar, May 9, 2014
  12. Horbar

    Horbar Pooh-Bah (1,593) Feb 24, 2012 Rhode Island
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    So good, I had to buy a case. Tastes like Flower Power and Be Hoppy had a kid.
     
    #12 Horbar, May 10, 2014
  13. EDNOSE

    EDNOSE Pundit (996) Oct 27, 2007 Connecticut

    Anyone know how wide the distribution on the cans are? Specifically wondering about CT and the Cape. Did they stop the 22 oz'ers of Flower Child? That was my go-to as long as it lasted in CT last year. Really a great beer.
     
    #13 EDNOSE, May 10, 2014
  14. Dools9

    Dools9 Pooh-Bah (1,788) Jul 5, 2011 Massachusetts
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    Anyone see these south shore area?
     
    #14 Dools9, May 10, 2014
  15. macandrewsRIP

    macandrewsRIP Crusader (411) Oct 28, 2007 Massachusetts

    Yum! Would be nice if they make this their yet-round beer in cans!! I'll be super stoke if they can the RED GOD!
     
    #15 macandrewsRIP, May 11, 2014
  16. concealed

    concealed Initiate (0) May 7, 2009 Georgia

    Grabbed a 6pack @ Whole Foods Hadley so its here in Western MA. Rock solid IPA.
     
    #16 concealed, May 12, 2014
  17. Longstaff

    Longstaff Initiate (0) May 23, 2002 Massachusetts

    I thought they did a good job with this one. Not over the top with hops, but solid hop aroma, flavor, and bitterness coupled with an interesting, but not overwhelming maltiness. Will be buying more while its still fresh.
     
    #17 Longstaff, May 12, 2014
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  18. pbrian

    pbrian Pooh-Bah (2,118) Feb 8, 2001 Connecticut
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    I picked up a sixer yesterday while up in Great Barrington. Good stuff for sure. First time I had it and would like more. The question was never answered if it will be distro'd in CT. Anyone?
     
    #18 pbrian, May 16, 2014
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  19. geocool

    geocool Savant (1,233) Jun 21, 2006 Massachusetts

    My cans were dated "best by 9/24/2014" which seems to indicate five months of shelf life.
     
    #19 geocool, May 16, 2014
  20. dortenzio1991

    dortenzio1991 Crusader (486) Aug 12, 2011 Connecticut

    My local store in Fairfield only got 1 case. Apparently the distro got a really limited delivery, but yes it has come to CT.
     
    #20 dortenzio1991, May 16, 2014
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