Fun Things After Heady Runs

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  1. jhavs

    jhavs Grand Pooh-Bah (3,587) Apr 16, 2015 New York
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    Ok, cool. Great view from that deck!

    Their bottles seem to be everywhere now! Picked up a sixer at my local grocery store.
     
    #61 jhavs, Jul 23, 2015
  2. pavement714

    pavement714 Initiate (0) Jul 21, 2010 Massachusetts

    Man if I did all that driving in one day, especially criss-crossing style I'd be too exhausted to even drink the damn beer by the time I got home. I'm curious to see if he'll give up on Treehouse or not, unless it's right on his way home.
     
    #62 pavement714, Jul 23, 2015
  3. parris

    parris Initiate (0) Jan 18, 2010 Massachusetts
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    Three penny often has a Backacre stock too.
     
    #63 parris, Jul 23, 2015
  4. jbellmx22y

    jbellmx22y Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2015 Connecticut

    Me checking in again... So I got a case and a half of heady and 5 growlers from Hill Farmstead. Did the tasting for $5 four samples. Just blown away by the craft flavorful taste to their brews. Now en route to BTs Smokehouse in Strubridge. Guys at Hill told me best BBQ in New England and it's only 20 mins from treehouse. Give myself some time eating and drinking a heady since its byob so the treehouse line can dissolve a bit since I'm only getting cans. This day has gone so damn smooth so far (fingers crossed). Hope it ends just as good! Should be home back in CT by 8:30. Talk to you guys later!

    Joe

    (Can NEVER be too tired for a heady)
     
    #64 jbellmx22y, Jul 23, 2015
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  5. jhavs

    jhavs Grand Pooh-Bah (3,587) Apr 16, 2015 New York
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    Good job man, wish I was still young and motivated. I would need a nap after one stop.
     
    #65 jhavs, Jul 23, 2015
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  6. jbellmx22y

    jbellmx22y Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2015 Connecticut

    Haha thanks man. I am starving though I'll tell ya that. Just a bagel all day. 2 hours till I get to the BBQ joint and do work! Question for everyone though, since the case and a half of heady is already cold I assume I have to remain to keep it cold and put it right in the fridge tonight? What's the max I have to drink it all do you guys think? 2 months?

    Thanks!

    Joe
     
    #66 jbellmx22y, Jul 23, 2015
  7. jhavs

    jhavs Grand Pooh-Bah (3,587) Apr 16, 2015 New York
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    They stay pretty tasty for a while, but with most hop forward beers, the fresher the better. I have had some last 2 months and I did not think there was much if any depreciation on flavor.
     
    #67 jhavs, Jul 23, 2015
  8. Ken_P

    Ken_P Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2013 Massachusetts

    This is probably one of the most epic New England beer daytrips I've ever heard of. Seriously impressive. You better post a picture of your haul in the thread! Also BT's is amazing, now you got me craving it.
     
    #68 Ken_P, Jul 23, 2015
  9. jbellmx22y

    jbellmx22y Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2015 Connecticut

    Hahaha thanks man! I'm just pumped on how awesome this day been and how much fantastic beer I have. Can't wait to crack a heady and order some great BBQ then head over to Treehouse for Green & Haze!!! Woahhhh!!!

    Joe
     
    #69 jbellmx22y, Jul 23, 2015
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  10. jbellmx22y

    jbellmx22y Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2015 Connecticut

    Definitely will have some pics to post!
     
    #70 jbellmx22y, Jul 23, 2015
  11. Capt_Quint

    Capt_Quint Pundit (762) May 29, 2015 Massachusetts
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    Is Tree House right on anybody's way home? Haha
     
    #71 Capt_Quint, Jul 23, 2015
  12. Pahn

    Pahn Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2009 New York

    definitely refrigerate it all; preserves the hop flavor (hop oils). as for how long will it last? that's all preference but heady keeps pretty well. like someone said, fresher the better, but as long as it's refrigerated i doubt you'll notice much of a difference between 2 weeks and 6 weeks. couple days old vs 6 weeks, maybe, though chances are the 6 weeks could even be better (beer can be too "green" as well).

    who knows? whenever i've bought more than i could drink in a month i was never upset about it.
     
    #72 Pahn, Jul 23, 2015
  13. jbellmx22y

    jbellmx22y Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2015 Connecticut

    Very, veryyyyy true. Thanks a bunch!
     
    #73 jbellmx22y, Jul 23, 2015
  14. Mikecap

    Mikecap Pooh-Bah (2,098) May 18, 2012 Massachusetts
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    Keep in mind HF might be a bit busier that Friday w/the festival the following day. Also, arriving at opening you will probably have your longest wait.
     
    #74 Mikecap, Jul 23, 2015
  15. BigStein88

    BigStein88 Savant (1,059) Nov 5, 2007 New Hampshire
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    Question on Hunger Mountain, do they still give out tickets? They had been giving them out at 8am for the 9am sale but have not heard if they are doing that now that they have moved to 8am sale time.

    Thanks.
     
    #75 BigStein88, Jul 24, 2015
  16. jbellmx22y

    jbellmx22y Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2015 Connecticut

    What an absolute amazing trip! Could not have gone any better! 15 hours and I got home at 7 PM. Drinking beer and going to bed early. Will write a full report with pics tomorrow. Can't thank you guys enough for the valuable feedback!

    Talk to you tomorrow

    Tired but soonly drunk... Joe
     
    #76 jbellmx22y, Jul 24, 2015
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  17. jbellmx22y

    jbellmx22y Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2015 Connecticut

    Yes also got a ticket today. Was #52 at hunger. Got there at 7:20.
     
    #77 jbellmx22y, Jul 24, 2015
  18. BigStein88

    BigStein88 Savant (1,059) Nov 5, 2007 New Hampshire
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    Thanks for the heads up. I like getting a ticket and not having to stand in line the whole time. Sounds like a great trip for you today. Enjoy!
     
    #78 BigStein88, Jul 24, 2015
  19. dmolz

    dmolz Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2014 Connecticut

    damn, you cleaned up. th is great for sure. def wanna hit bt's sometime. if you like bbq, for future ref, walrus & carpenter in bridgeport is awesome and good craft. think they do growlers too now. not sure on prices. also, hoodoo brown in ridgefield. been there twice and sos was on both times. it's nice we finally have choices. underutilized food demographic in ct. gimme all the eats and beers!!!
     
    #79 dmolz, Jul 24, 2015
  20. TedStrosser

    TedStrosser Pundit (795) Jun 19, 2015 Pennsylvania

    Awesome thread. Love how beer community can be. On a similar note. Headed to NH for wedding Saturday and then staying at Killington thru Tuesday. Likely going up to Montpelier / Waterbury Monday to try to get a 4 pack or two of HT. Since I will have family with, be at the right place at the right time may be tough. Anyone up that way interested in some trading? I could bring six packs of; victory, Appalachian, old forge, elk creek. ..I would need to know by noon if so. Thanks. Ted
     
    #80 TedStrosser, Jul 24, 2015
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