John Harvard's killing it

If the next beer isn't called "Crackle with Light" I'm going to be ripshit.

 

Can't tell if typo on can is intentional...

 

It's all true. Once again, I'm departing Framingham to land as co-founder/head brewer of Stellwagen Beer Co in Marshfield. I've enjoyed my time immensely at JH having no restraints on what I could or could not do but it was time to move on to something I'll have ownership in. My last day at JH is Friday April 20th and still have a few beers that I plan on tapping before my departure.

3/23 - Brando
3/30 - Public Service Announcement (NE Pale with Motueka & Mosaic)
4/6 - HOPpopotamus 2018 version Double IPA (this year with Nelson/Mosaic/Simcoe)
4/11 - Brando
4/18 - Famous Last Words NEIPA

A new brewer has yet to be hired so I'm not sure what the future holds at JH but I wish them the best and am still there 110% until I take my leave.

Thanks for the love y'all and hopefully I'll see you in a Stellwagen thread

 

Good luck man. And you should not rule out maintaining a side gig as "consultant" for revitalizing beer programs at out of date bars/restaurants. Based on your track record people should be knocking down your door to throw money at you

 

That 3/23 batch of Brando is tasting super fine

 

Going to miss this IPA! Brando

 

@xerotime when is stellwagen opening it's doors?looking forward to it

 

we are hoping sometime in June. Equipment arrives in a couple weeks from ABE and I'll get to brewing as soon as we can get it online. Ideally I'll get a couple turns on each fermenter so we'll have (hopefully) plenty of beer on opening day.

 

Awesome, just in time for the summer season in Humarock...

 

Is Brando going to be discontinued or already has been? Heading in Saturday while in town but without knowing what's on tap that might be a pass now. Any help?

 

4/11 - then I suppose it's up to the new brewer

 

The last batch brewed by me happened yesterday and will be on tap 4/11. Beyond that I can't say as it will be up to whoever they hire as the new brewer and what they want to brew.

 

thanks, JH said the current keg is still on tap and should last through the weekend. Stoked to try it as we're stopping by with my fam Saturday while in town for the holiday. Any chance I can also get some to go in growler?

 

Yes, they do growlers, including unbranded ones.But drink'em quick as there's no CO2 purge.

 

It won't last 24 hours being Easter weekend

 

I second this. Drink w/in 24 hours. It goes flat rather quickly.

Just got a fill of Brando last night and very delicious, FYI.

 

If it's filled and capped correctly (on foam), it should last more than 24 hours. Do they fill them pourly (see what I did there?) or somethiing?

 

I didn't observe the bartender doing the fill when I had it go flat on me after two days. It was capped tight (I always recheck/re-tighten when I get it) and filled near the brim. I dunno what happened. It may not have been capped on foam, or I suppose I had a bad growler seal. I've kept a 64oz growler from TH for two weeks and the carb was perfect upon opening. Just had a Brick and Feather growler that was a week old as well and it was great. I've just had bad luck w/ JH's growlers tho and have resorted to drinking the same day I purchase.