Other Half Brewery Thread (December 2015)

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  1. Tbub18

    Tbub18 Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2014 New York

    Pretty light/thin, not much cherry if I recall.
     
    #161 Tbub18, Dec 16, 2015
  2. Kanger

    Kanger Initiate (0) Sep 3, 2013 New York

    Yeah I know some people who really didn't like Bretty. I think it's good if you're not expecting too much cherry. The cherries add a bit of tartness, but nothing much more than that.
     
    #162 Kanger, Dec 16, 2015
  3. MCurtin

    MCurtin Initiate (0) Jun 25, 2014 Massachusetts

    Hey guys -- I'll be there on Wednesday 12/22, any chance of there being beer to go in cans or bottles?
     
    #163 MCurtin, Dec 16, 2015
  4. dhaakon

    dhaakon Pundit (851) May 30, 2005 New York

    Would much rather We've Been Out Here In Orbit/Short, Dark, and Handsome bottled but oh well. I'm sure thats in the cards.
     
    #164 dhaakon, Dec 16, 2015
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  5. dhaakon

    dhaakon Pundit (851) May 30, 2005 New York

    Slim chance with cans but they always have growlers available.
     
    #165 dhaakon, Dec 16, 2015
  6. jrnyc

    jrnyc Grand Pooh-Bah (3,012) Mar 21, 2010 New York
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    I am going to go out on limb and say they last until Wednesday.
     
    #166 jrnyc, Dec 16, 2015
  7. stevebrownsteve

    stevebrownsteve Devotee (346) Mar 28, 2015 New Jersey
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    I've gotten Diamonds cans on a Wednesday after before. That was during the summer though, the past few releases have not lasted that long.
     
    #167 stevebrownsteve, Dec 16, 2015
  8. Kanger

    Kanger Initiate (0) Sep 3, 2013 New York

    Mmm AGE has mellowed out a bit since the canning. The alcohol heat is barely noticeable under the layer of fruity hops.
     
    #168 Kanger, Dec 16, 2015
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  9. stevebrownsteve

    stevebrownsteve Devotee (346) Mar 28, 2015 New Jersey
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    I agree, this batch is tasting killer right now. Definitely hot a week ago, but balanced and perfect tonight. Such a rad beer.
     
    #169 stevebrownsteve, Dec 17, 2015
  10. ACGypsy

    ACGypsy Initiate (0) Mar 24, 2014 Texas

    The fresh Superfun was awesome. Worth the trek. Hard to find the place. My Uber driver did not want to let me out!
     
    #170 ACGypsy, Dec 17, 2015
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  11. CassinoNorth

    CassinoNorth Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2013 New Jersey

    Just jump out next time.
     
    #171 CassinoNorth, Dec 17, 2015
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  12. Kanger

    Kanger Initiate (0) Sep 3, 2013 New York

    Anyone going to the Mekelburg's dinner tonight? I'll be there.

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    #172 Kanger, Dec 17, 2015
  13. joeyfeets

    joeyfeets Initiate (0) Aug 14, 2014 New York

    I do this all the time whenever the G decides to skip Smith St (Express to 4th Ave my @$$)

     
    #173 joeyfeets, Dec 17, 2015
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  14. SRBush1974

    SRBush1974 Initiate (0) Apr 18, 2015 New Jersey

    Someone mentioned in the past waiting 2-3 weeks. Last time I got AGE I did that and it was great!

    Still haven't cracked any from the last release, but may try one this weekend. Will be nice to try side by side with Kane Hop Lab Triple IPA.
     
    #174 SRBush1974, Dec 17, 2015
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  15. taestee

    taestee Initiate (0) Dec 12, 2012 New York

    I agree that OH beers sometimes need a bit of time to mellow out. The Hop Showers from the last release are tasting better than they did fresh. The only exception I can think of is Mosaic, which I thought was better fresh.
     
    #175 taestee, Dec 17, 2015
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  16. dhaakon

    dhaakon Pundit (851) May 30, 2005 New York

    I always wait on Hop Showers and AGE. Sometimes AGE is extremely hot off the canning line and you get big unpleasant swigs of vodka-like taste. Green Diamonds I've found to be the most temperamental usually peaks 2-4 weeks in then drops off rather quickly. Sometimes it is is just so damn good off the line though moreso than AGE and hop showers.
     
    #176 dhaakon, Dec 17, 2015
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  17. stevebrownsteve

    stevebrownsteve Devotee (346) Mar 28, 2015 New Jersey
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    You've got it dialed in for sure! I concur on all points.
     
    #177 stevebrownsteve, Dec 17, 2015
  18. Comparison_Ford

    Comparison_Ford Maven (1,293) Apr 4, 2014 New York

    Funny...I thought the prior batch of AGE was one of the best beers I've ever had when it was super fresh, but dropped off considerably after two weeks or so. This most recent batch I've been liking more and more as time passes. Simcoe is still tasting great. Batch variation is very real with Other Half IPAs, but they're all fairly exceptional regardless.

    Gaddy Lane sandwiches sound promising for this Saturday.
     
    #178 Comparison_Ford, Dec 18, 2015
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  19. Kanger

    Kanger Initiate (0) Sep 3, 2013 New York

    The Mekelburg and Other Half beer dinner pairing was really good tonight. So much food.
     
    #179 Kanger, Dec 18, 2015
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  20. GreaserGreg

    GreaserGreg Initiate (0) Feb 27, 2015 New York

    Don't sleep on Superfun! cans if you're going on Saturday. Drinking really well this go around.
     
    #180 GreaserGreg, Dec 18, 2015
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