Night Shift Brewing

I haven't had much exposure to their beers (few cans of hoppy stuff via neighbor) but grabbed Pfaffenheck 4 pack recently - thought it was one of best US Pils (that I've had). Would drive half hr to MA just for that beer.

 

They have come a long ass way in producing hoppy beers. I tried one of if not the very first Morph (12 oz can) and it was not pleasant! The fact I can now buy any Morph or One Hop sight unseen on reviews here or type of hop is great. NS is consistently delivering a great product for sure.

 

Regarding the OP: there is some reason why they don't have their own monthly thread.

I don't really get it because there are tons of different beers being released all year from Nightshift and a monthly thread a la TH, HF, Alchemist, et al. would be useful, but nope

I've tried to make this same thread and it was deleted so not really sure the reasoning here

 

I had one of their beers tonight as did my wife. They produce very consistent and delicious beers and it's great their brews are so widely available in MA! Hope this thread sticks around.....

 

Night Shift has really stepped their game up last couple years, particularly with the hoppy offerings. Big fan.

Would love to see them avail in CT. in the near future.

Eye wink to @masterob8

 

I like Night Shift beers but a few concerning notes on their growth:

- their beer is starting to spread far & wide, already seeing some age on the beers at package stores (2+ month old Whirlpool)

- the brewery is just too crowded during popular times. Not their fault & not sure what they can do about it, but it's affecting the brand in some worrisome ways.

I like Whirlpool & the Morph beers, & appreciate having them more conveniently available. But I hope they can handle their <deserved> growth successfully.

 

I remember seeing the Night Shift thread mentioned above but I don't think it got enough traction to stick around near the top of the forum or serve as a catchall for topics. Recently started a quick conversation about them changing the recipe of the 87 and, as is typical, Night Shift chimed in and gave great information. From hiring a couple of industry execs to disrupting the distribution model to pumping out good to great beer consistently, these dudes are on point. Haven't been to the brewery in a while but it's almost unfathomable to see how they've turned that pocket of Everett from a corporate stronghold into a nighttime/evening destination.

https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/breweries-changing-beer-recipes.493637/#post-5306187

 

Totally agree with NS love. The fact that their brewery is busy during popular times just goes to show its the only (IMO) local brewery with quality beer and quality space/atmosphere.

Has anyone tried The 87 since the new recipe implementation?

 

Has anyone tried The 87 since the new recipe implementation?[/QUOTE]

Had one last night, thought it was fantastic...

 

Cambridge Brewing, Mystic, Notch, Idle Hands, Jacks Abby, Springdale, Winter Hill, Trillium...

 

Nothing against Nightshift, I probably go there about once/month, but they're different than Treehouse, Trillium, Hill Farmstead, and Alchemist in a few ways.

1) Unlike the others, you can find most of their beer in numerous stores, and it's not in limited quantities.

2) From what I can tell, they also produce far more beer than those other breweries (I could be wrong about this, but unless it's a special release, their beer doesn't sell out at the brewery in one day).

3) Ratings are not the be-all end-all when it comes to beer quality, but their beer is not rated nearly as high as those other breweries. Again, not speaking to quality here, but ratings add to the hype of a beer.

I'm not sure a monthly thread is necessary due to those reasons, and I imagine if it's not necessary, the moderators don't want the New England forum clogged with a monthly thread for every single brewery in the Northeast. For example, I love Notch, but there's never going to be a monthly thread for their beer releases, nor should there be.

I'm not disagreeing with you just curious about which ways you think it is/will be affecting the brand?

I've posted on here recently in a thread about brewery lines, and they're by far not the only one who is jam packed with lines at popular times. Aeronaut definitely is, Lamplighter, even Bone Up always has a line across the street.

And they're definitely not the only local brewery with quality beer and a quality space/atmosphere in my opinion. Again, I love Nightshift and go there frequently, but I also love Notch's atmosphere and beautiful location on the water. Different atmosphere, but just as fun, and they definitely make quality beer. More of a German beer hall/garden type atmosphere which I love.

 

One Hop This Time Motueka was probably the best beer I've had from them.

 

Ever tried the Idaho 7? It's far and away my favorite One Hop This Time, possibly my favorite beer from them period. They rarely brew it though...I've been on the look out ever since I tried it last year.

Also, that 7/1/16 Morph was amazing.

 

To me night shift is the best blend of local, good beer, and large production/distribution. I dont like everything they make, but i know i can always find them in stores or take a short drive to the brewery and pick stuff up to go. I particularly like their barrel aged stuff, and the fact that it doesnt sell out in a day (except for apple brandy el lechedor i think). I dont know if that's because they make so much more or they're not as hyped up as other breweries.

 

That was (is) fantastic, completely different appearance from the One Hop - Amarillo at least for my cans. Kind of interesting, showing the impact different hops can have on clarity.

 

I like the One Hop series. They are the only beers I will buy from NS nowadays.

 

They've become my go-to brewery for hoppy brews, and rare is the day when my fridge doesn't feature Santilli, the Morph variations, the One Hops, and/or Whirlpool.

 

I've been wondering lately if they've considered opening a second taproom. The demand is there, and it's not people lining up because the brewery is the only place to get the beer. It's also not just (the immediate) neighborhood folks hanging out at the local, Night Shift is a destination for a lot of people. Their taproom experience is very popular and I'm curious another location is something they've thought about incorporating into their plan for growth in the area.