OEC, Oxford CT

pretty sure last yr it wasn't til march. but they had oudilis before in feb.

 

Looking over FB events and the website, I wouldn't expect anything until Oudilis day:

2/20/16: Oudilis Cherry and Oudilis Regular
4/2/16: Exp. w/ Gooseberries/Raspberries
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8/27/16: Exp. w/ Limes/Kumquats
10/22/16: Exp. w/ Peaches/Kumquats
2/25/17: Oudilis Strawberry and Oudilis Cherry
4/22/17: Exp. w/ Meyer Lemons B3
6/10/17: Exp. w/ Kumquats
8/5/17: Exp. w/ Rasperries B3
10/7/17: Stramboozled
12/9/17: Exp. w/ Peaches/Gooseberries

 

Thanks, very helpful. What are the bottle limits usually for these special releases? What time do you need to get there to get the allotment?

 

Depends on a lot of things. All bottle releases have been between 2 and 4 per person for the "primary" bottle. Typically, only experimentalis and Oudilis have been "marquee" releases with massive shares, with the exception of stramboozled. There is usually at least one other special release bottle in addition to the main release. You can also buy any other bottles available. They hand out numbered order forms between 8AM and 9AM and you hand them in later on in the morning and pick up your box in an unmanaged line when they're near your number.

There is usually a line of about 30-40 by 7am because people really like magnums for whatever reason. For just about every release in the last year, you could get bottles showing up at 11AM and, in some cases, later. The line moves pretty slowly, though, so expect to be hanging out for 90 minutes or so if you show up later.

 

generally 3 bottles experimentalis. 3-4 others. it depends on time. sometimes, you can get scraps after noon. sometimes its gone. line shares start early in the morning, so can't hurt to go then if you can. they're a blast.

 

I've had a few beers by them before at various places (namely Norey's in Newport), and have really enjoyed everything I've had from them before. Stopped by for the first time after work yesterday and was blown away. Their Oudilis w/ Black Currants was insane, the coolship saison was incredibly top notch, plus a little extra treat, Courage Russian Imperial Stout from my birth year (1993, yes I know, I'm young). Definitely will start going out of my way to visit these guys more often.

 

My only complaint is that it's definitely far out of the way, unless you live in Oxford already!

 

It's not out of the way if you're driving back from a HVB or EQ release on a Saturday to Southern CT like we did this past weekend! Surprised to see there were still Oudilis bottles for sale.

 

Took me a while to find this thread. Amazing how little buzz these guys get considering I've never had a bad beer from them and rather more often love their beers.

Anyway, looks like they'll be having a pretty sweet 4th anniversary party on Saturday. I don't think I'll make it, but looks like there will be plenty of goodies.

From their email:

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Join us in Oxford, CT this Friday from 2 – 8 p.m. & Saturday for our 4 Year Anniversary from 10 – 8 p.m. to try our interesting elixirs. On Saturday, we will be on our ticket system for bottles/cans. Tickets will be handed out starting around 8 am. Bottle sales begin at noon. A ticket does not guarantee you beer, you must be present when your number is called. Magnums and Vintage bottles are first come, first served and will not be listed on the ordering ticket. Our bakery will be open starting around 9 am and open until sell-out featuring amazing sourdough breads, charcuterie, cheese, and house-roasted espresso. Charles Larkin of Mystic Oysters will also be here shucking up beautiful oysters starting around 9 am (oysters are cash only, $2/1, $10/6).



Draft List:
Exilis – 3.8% abv
Exilis Dry Hopped: Hallertau Blanc – 3.8% abv
Baudelot Blanche – 4.5% abv
Coolship Saison – 5.2% abv
Tempus (Blend #X) – 5.9% abv
Experimentalis With Peaches & Strawberries – 6.5% abv †
Fluorescence – 8% abv †
Vindemia Rouge – 8.5% abv †

† Not available Frdiay 06/08. Only available Saturday 06/09/2018.

Guest List:
Hitachino Nest White Ale – 5% abv
Domaine Dupont Cidre Bouche Brut – 5% abv
Dansk Mjød Viking Blod – 19% abv

Guest Wine List:
Heyl Zu Herrnsheim • Weisser Burgunder • 2016 • Germany • White • 12% abv
Domaine Richou • Anjou Rouge “Les 4 Chemins” • 2016 • France • Red • 13% abv
Domaine de Piaugier • Sablet Rosé • 2017 • France • Rosé • 14.5% abv

Bottle & Can List:
Baudelot Blanche – 4x16oz cans – $14 – Limit 6 4pks per customer.
Coolship Saison – 750ml – $10 – Limit 6 per customer.
Exilis Dry Hopped: Hallertau Blanc – 4x16oz cans – $15 – Limit 6 4pks per customer. LOW STOCK.
Experimentalis With Peaches & Strawberries – 750ml – $22 – Limit 4 per customer. NEW. †
Experimentalis With Peaches & Strawberries – 1.5L (magnum) – $46 – Limit 1 per customer. NEW. †
Fluorescence – 4x16oz cans – $20 – Limit 4 4pks per customer. NEW. †
Foeder Saison – 750ml – $12 – Limit 6 per customer.
Phantasma (Blend #5) – 750ml – $14 – Limit 6 per customer. LOW STOCK.
Tempus (Blend #X) – 750ml – $13 – Limit 6 per customer.
Vindemia Rouge – 500ml – $16 – Limit 4 per customer. NEW. †

† Not available Frdiay 06/08. Only available Saturday 06/09/2018.

Vintage Bottle List – Available Saturday 06/09 ONLY – Limit 2 bottles per person, no duplicates:
Antioch (Blend #1) – $14 – 12 avaiable
Artista Zynergia: Artamas (Blend #1) – $20 – 12 available
Artista Zynergia: Morpheus & Iris – $20 – 12 available
Artista Zynergia: Oudilis Cerasus (Blend #1) – $24 – 6 available
Artista Zynergia: Plumtastic (Blend #1) – $24 – 12 available
Narcissus (Blend #1) – $15 – 12 available
Experimentalis With Meyer Lemons (Blend #3) – $23 – 12 available
Phantasma (Blend #4) – $15 – 12 available
Villa Domus (Blend #1) – $14 – 12 available

Growler List:
Exilis – OEC/750ml: $8 – 32oz/1L: $10.25 – 64oz/2L: $20.50

Guest Growler List:
Dansk Mjød Viking Blod – OEC/750ml: $20 – 32oz/1L: $26.50 – 64oz/2L: $50
Domaine Dupont Cidre Bouche Brut – OEC/750ml: $10 – 32oz/1L: $12 – 64oz/2L: $24
Hitachino Nest White Ale – OEC/750ml: $10 – 32oz/1L: $12 – 64oz/2L: $24

Snacks:
Dirty Jalapeño Heat Potato Chips – $1.25
Dirty Mesquite BBQ Potato Chips – $1.25
Dirty Sea Salted Potato Chips – $1.25
OEC Plate (house sourdough roll, rosemary butter, alpine cheese) – $6.50
OEC Plate w/peppers (house sourdough roll, rosemary butter, alpine cheese & roasted red peppers) – $10
OEC Plate w/meat (house sourdough roll, rosemary butter, alpine cheese & house smoked ham) – $10
OEC Plate w/sardines (house sourdough roll, rosemary butter, alpine cheese & smoked sardines) – $13
Soft Pretzel – $2.50
Zuppardi’s Apizza: 10″ Red (tomato sauce) w/Mozzarella – $10
Zuppardi’s Apizza: 10″ White (no sauce) w/Fresh Tomato & Garlic – $10

 

Longest week ever (said in the voice of Comic Book Guy)

 

Extremely jazzed up for Oudilis Day. Anyone else heading out on Saturday for oysters, Oudilis, sick jams, and a legendary bottle share?

 

I've gotta hit up one of these releases. What level are the shares on?

 

They are on the ground floor of the brewery and also in the parking lot.

 

That got me good.