O.E.C., Oxford, CT

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  1. mattosgood

    mattosgood Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2014 Massachusetts

    Do they distribute or are they brewery-only? Any place to find their distro map? I've heard good things, but would rather not drive three hours if there are closer stores that sell their beer.
     
    #1 mattosgood, Nov 13, 2014
  2. OkayBrendan

    OkayBrendan Initiate (0) Feb 27, 2014 Connecticut

    They do not distribute, save for an occasional Zymatore keg at bars. The trip down is well worth it, as their tasting room is amazing and the beers are top notch.
     
    #2 OkayBrendan, Nov 13, 2014
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  3. blckout20

    blckout20 Initiate (0) May 24, 2012 Connecticut

    I'll second what @OkayBrendan has said. OEC has really been stepping it up and is worth the trip if you're into sours.
     
    #3 blckout20, Nov 13, 2014
  4. mattosgood

    mattosgood Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2014 Massachusetts

    Thanks for the information, everyone. I appreciate it. I do enjoy me a good sour. Maybe it's a trip to take.
     
    #4 mattosgood, Nov 13, 2014
  5. Seanniek91

    Seanniek91 Maven (1,276) Jul 1, 2012 Rhode Island
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    We get them on tap periodically in RI. Always a treat when that happens.
     
    #5 Seanniek91, Nov 14, 2014
  6. Horbar

    Horbar Pooh-Bah (1,593) Feb 24, 2012 Rhode Island
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    Great stuff!
     
    #6 Horbar, Nov 14, 2014
  7. Jwale73

    Jwale73 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Aug 15, 2007 Rhode Island
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    Like them on FB and get on their email list. They have a number of events - I think the next is on 12/6 where you can sample the beers and other offerings from b. united. The cider and mead fest last weekend was excellent.
     
    #7 Jwale73, Nov 14, 2014
  8. sandman3479

    sandman3479 Initiate (0) Dec 8, 2006 Connecticut

    Unreal event. Literally amazing with one-off stuff and a few blends made specifically for that day, some 8 YEARS in the making
     
    #8 sandman3479, Nov 14, 2014
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  9. dantonbrown

    dantonbrown Initiate (0) Feb 24, 2011 Maine

    I managed to trade for a 750ml growler of the Experimentalis W/ peaches aged in Pedro Ximenez casks. Blew me away! I anxiously await trading to land the next barrel aged release that comes around.
     
    #9 dantonbrown, Nov 14, 2014
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  10. blckout20

    blckout20 Initiate (0) May 24, 2012 Connecticut

    The late harvest Zinfandel experimentalis with peach blew the Ximenez out of the water for me. Can't wait to try the upcoming experimentalis bottles.
     
    #10 blckout20, Nov 14, 2014
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  11. dantonbrown

    dantonbrown Initiate (0) Feb 24, 2011 Maine

    Had both -- both amazing, and ditto on new stuff. Lining up my trade-bait already :slight_smile:
     
    #11 dantonbrown, Nov 15, 2014
  12. phishfoolme

    phishfoolme Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2011 Massachusetts

    Went there this weekend. Some great funky sour beers. Totally worth the trip!
     
    #12 phishfoolme, Dec 15, 2014
  13. mkabull

    mkabull Zealot (721) Nov 2, 2007 Massachusetts
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    They were the beer highlight of our CT trip. The beers are worth the drive. If you can't find the time to make the drive trade for some of their beer. After that you will make the time to drive down.
     
    #13 mkabull, Dec 15, 2014
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  14. GiantCogs

    GiantCogs Initiate (0) Oct 25, 2012 Massachusetts

    I had my first beer from these guys last week and was blown away. Looking to make a NEBCO, OEC, and pizza trip in the near future.
     
    #14 GiantCogs, Dec 15, 2014
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  15. dmolz

    dmolz Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2014 Connecticut

    as everyone said, they're awesome. very unique spot. went for 1st time for experimentalis with lemon and raspberries.
     
    #15 dmolz, Dec 15, 2014
  16. mattosgood

    mattosgood Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2014 Massachusetts

    Hell yeah. I ended up with a few of their beers and really enjoyed them. It might be a while before I get down that way, but I think a trip will happen eventually.

    I've got the Braggot in the cellar, no particular reason other than the label says to drink as a dessert. Figured I'd wait until good friends come around and pop it after a nice dinner.
     
    #16 mattosgood, Dec 15, 2014
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  17. sandman3479

    sandman3479 Initiate (0) Dec 8, 2006 Connecticut

    While not as good (yet, IMO) Black Hog is 5 minutes from OEC, in the NEBCO direction, and certainly worth a stop along the way.
     
    #17 sandman3479, Dec 15, 2014
  18. pbrian

    pbrian Pooh-Bah (2,118) Feb 8, 2001 Connecticut
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    Black Hog is good though- been seeing more and more of their beer on tap. I dig the Granola Brown.
     
    #18 pbrian, Dec 15, 2014
  19. dmolz

    dmolz Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2014 Connecticut

    yeah, black hog is solid too. and stubborn beauty. super cheap and not the same madness as some of the other spots. stubborn I also like bc it's close to tons of awesome food and elis if you want a good tap list usually.
     
    #19 dmolz, Dec 16, 2014
  20. cosmicdebris

    cosmicdebris Initiate (0) Feb 8, 2008 Connecticut

    I went to both OEC and Black Hog this past weekend. I must say not a fan of the OEC sour beers. Just my personal taste. But the Black Hog Barley Wine and Nitro Stout are awesome. They have some of their Barley Wine aging in burbon barrels that have 2 more months to go before they open them. Can't wait to try that.
     
    #20 cosmicdebris, Dec 17, 2014
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