Grey Sail opinions?

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  1. cbeer88

    cbeer88 Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2007 Massachusetts

    Pretty average. Nothing horribly wrong, but nothing really interesting either. I've had the 4 most reviewed on this site and the reviews strike me as fairly accurate.

    There's just way too many breweries out there nowadays, and IMO the bar is being set higher than what Grey Sail is doing.
     
    #21 cbeer88, May 27, 2013
  2. Pegli

    Pegli Initiate (0) Aug 30, 2006 Rhode Island

    IMO, the best brewery in RI. I haven't been able to obtain the Flanders Red yet (they made an O'fest too, right?) but I keep going back to their other offerings. Flying Jenny is top-notch and I'm not a Wit fan but I'm really digging Hazy Day. The Hurricane Sandy Relief Blonde was very drinkable and great for the community
     
    #22 Pegli, May 28, 2013
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  3. amp138

    amp138 Initiate (0) Dec 21, 2011 Rhode Island


    Completely agree. Best in RI, granted we don't have that many, and Revival is technically made in Connecticut. Foolproof is growing way bigger than Grey Sail is, but judging by their brewery space & equipment, along with their promotion, it's definitely a reflection on how much money they have behind them.
     
    #23 amp138, May 28, 2013
  4. lucas1801

    lucas1801 Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2012 Massachusetts

    I like Grey Sail, the Flying Jenny is good fresh but sits around in stores. The Flanders was a drain pour unfortunately.
     
    #24 lucas1801, May 28, 2013
  5. MVP09

    MVP09 Initiate (0) Oct 19, 2012 Massachusetts

    Hazy Day was very good!
     
    #25 MVP09, May 29, 2013
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  6. xnicknj

    xnicknj Initiate (0) May 25, 2009 Pennsylvania

    I tried the Flying Jenny, Cream Ale and Stargazer Imp Stout before...they were all decent but the Flying Jenny was probably the best I suppose.
     
    #26 xnicknj, May 29, 2013
  7. jbar920

    jbar920 Initiate (0) Dec 23, 2008 Massachusetts

    Had FJ for the first time this past weekend down in Orleans... and will surely keep it in rotation through the summer. Great easy brew for scoot around the bay on my J... but could imagine it being better on draft.
     
    #27 jbar920, May 30, 2013
  8. MVP09

    MVP09 Initiate (0) Oct 19, 2012 Massachusetts

    I stand corrected FJ is a damn good beer. Is it an Extra because its a little more hoppy?
     
    #28 MVP09, Jun 4, 2013
  9. jaxon53

    jaxon53 Pooh-Bah (2,235) Mar 1, 2006 Connecticut
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    I really like Flying Jenny, and thought Flagship hit the spot. Thought the Leaning Chimney was good also.
     
    #29 jaxon53, Jun 5, 2013
  10. Providence

    Providence Pooh-Bah (2,652) Feb 24, 2010 Rhode Island
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    Grey Sail is a good brewery. Their flagship ale is a great summer beer. I love it at the beach. I really enjoyed Leaning Chimney as well. Flying Jenny is solid. I haven't had the others.
     
    #30 Providence, Jun 5, 2013
  11. Pegli

    Pegli Initiate (0) Aug 30, 2006 Rhode Island

    Pick up some Hazy Day...a nice dry, tart Wit that's not overpowering in the spice department.
     
    #31 Pegli, Jun 5, 2013
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  12. Providence

    Providence Pooh-Bah (2,652) Feb 24, 2010 Rhode Island
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    Is that one in 4 packs of tallboys or sixers of 12 oz?
     
    #32 Providence, Jun 5, 2013
  13. MVP09

    MVP09 Initiate (0) Oct 19, 2012 Massachusetts

    Hazy Day is 16oz Tallboys. Good stuff, great summer beer!
     
    #33 MVP09, Jun 5, 2013
  14. Pegli

    Pegli Initiate (0) Aug 30, 2006 Rhode Island

    Tallboys...they go down nice out of a weizen glass
     
    #34 Pegli, Jun 5, 2013
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  15. fineout

    fineout Crusader (499) Apr 23, 2010 Rhode Island

    I thought the taste of hazy day was pretty good but it had a weird nose to it, that threw a lot of people off when they were there for tastings at mews pint night.
     
    #35 fineout, Jun 5, 2013
  16. LessThanHKY10

    LessThanHKY10 Initiate (0) Apr 4, 2008 Rhode Island

    Flying Jenny has been one of my regulars for a while now. It's a real solid local hoppy beer...mmm. I've been enjoying their seasonals as well, and can't wait to pick up their autumn winds in cans in the fall!

    Also haven't seen their flanders red in bottles in stores yet...anywhere near NK?
     
    #36 LessThanHKY10, Jun 5, 2013
  17. Roguer

    Roguer Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,811) Mar 25, 2013 Connecticut
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    I tried the Flying Jenny under the impression that it was an IPA (vice an EPA...ummm, pretty damn close), and while I thought it was OK, I didn't walk away from it with the same vibe that seems prevalent here. We have it on tap on base, so I will definitely be trying it again. Not at all saying I thought it was bad, I just wasn't particularly impressed with round one.
     
    #37 Roguer, Jun 5, 2013
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