Hoppy goodness in New Haven, CT

Discussion in 'New England' started by shuggy, Oct 10, 2012.

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  1. shuggy

    shuggy Pundit (818) Dec 22, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    What are some good IPA/DIPA bottles or cans that a friend could bring back to western PA from New Haven?
     
  2. JAHMUR

    JAHMUR Initiate (0) Feb 2, 2008 Connecticut

    get a growler of galaxy pale ale from new england!
     
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  3. dortenzio1991

    dortenzio1991 Crusader (486) Aug 12, 2011 Connecticut

    New England Brewing Sea Hag IPA can usually be found everywhere. Their Gandhi Bot DIPA is usually harder to find but a good find. Same with Ithaca Flower Power, usually harder to find. Charter Oak 1687 is a nice brown ale with some bitterness to it if thats your thing, not exactly an IPA. Also Sixpoint Bengali Tiger/Resin can be found. Everything else can be pretty much found elsewhere as CT is usually the last on the list for getting new beers.
     
  4. smutty33

    smutty33 Pooh-Bah (2,172) Jun 12, 2009 Connecticut
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    Just a quick heads up:
    Not much avail. as far as Gandhi-Bot and Flower Power go.

    FP is on the way back(nothing yet),and hasn't been around in 2-3 months.

    Same for G-Bot.
    A new batch is on the way I believe,but don't think your friend will be able to grab some fresh this time around. PA. gets a lot of distro that we get,so I am not sure off the top of the head what you might be interested in.

    Cheers
     
  5. dortenzio1991

    dortenzio1991 Crusader (486) Aug 12, 2011 Connecticut

    You can check out Berkshire Brewing they make some good beers but nothing I would consider hoppy goodness
     
  6. smutty33

    smutty33 Pooh-Bah (2,172) Jun 12, 2009 Connecticut
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    Definitely the BEST bet if its still avail. at the brewery.

    Any Ballast Point shipments comin in the near future Danny boy?

    Cheers
     
  7. averagjoe3

    averagjoe3 Initiate (0) Jul 9, 2012 Connecticut

    Sculpin is good
     
  8. JAHMUR

    JAHMUR Initiate (0) Feb 2, 2008 Connecticut

    no scuplin left in CT. working on getting more but the brewery is being a pain to get a hold of
     
  9. shuggy

    shuggy Pundit (818) Dec 22, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Thanks folks. Gandhi Bot being unavailable is disappointing to say the least.
     
  10. OldCrustacean79

    OldCrustacean79 Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2012 Connecticut

    Amity will have gandhi bot on Monday at noon!
     
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  11. ILOVESTOUTS

    ILOVESTOUTS Zealot (570) Apr 13, 2006 Connecticut
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    I will be another voice in the Galaxy PA camp. Incredible beer. Does Ghandi-bot rock? Absolutely. However, Galaxy just screams citrus goodness without the high abv and polishing off a growler or 2 with friends won't require a cab call.
     
  12. sandman3479

    sandman3479 Initiate (0) Dec 8, 2006 Connecticut

    Galaxay is one of my favorite beers. Really frash Sea Hag is great also.
     
  13. darkandhoppy

    darkandhoppy Savant (1,099) Dec 26, 2008 Connecticut

    had some Galaxy PA at Willibrew tonight. It's delicious for sure! NEB has been killing everyting of late. Couldnt be more proud of CT brewers right now because of it
     
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