Other Half Brewing August 2016

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  1. ericdavidmorris

    ericdavidmorris Initiate (0) Jun 2, 2014 California

    I really disliked the last batch of stacks on tap and a couple of my cans were absolutely awful (like they went bad, hard to describe) so I'm gonna be staying away this time...Sticking with baby diamonds and trying the collabs.
     
    #101 ericdavidmorris, Aug 12, 2016
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  2. M-Fox24

    M-Fox24 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,941) Mar 17, 2013 New Jersey
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    First time I had Stacks was during the Barrier/Other Half event at OMH (pre-can), and it was the haziest/juiciest iteration of Stacks I’ve had. The more recent batches have not only appeared different, but have also given the palate a different feel; almost a completely different brew. In essence, I’ve been contemplating the actual pour I got at OMH (i.e. perhaps something from a different tap line). Of course, there’s talk about the centrifuge playing a role as well. In any case, that first pour, from that first batch, will remain unknown. Regardless each iteration, or brew (if different), was neither east/west but OH style

    …this brings out the fond memories of Half & Half and Make it Rain

    As far as Hop Showers, I saw some of those “intensified hazy” pictures from the last batch you’re referring too. However, my experience with the most recent canning run was no different than any others: pine, malt, resin, grass, slightly dry, bitter…delicious. But not nearly as hazy as others have made it out to be
     
    #102 M-Fox24, Aug 12, 2016
  3. aecliptic

    aecliptic Initiate (0) Oct 10, 2015 New York

    If you show up at 10am, expect to wait in line for at least 2 hours. Also expect all of the collaboration cans to be sold out.
     
    #103 aecliptic, Aug 13, 2016
  4. Norexyet

    Norexyet Initiate (0) Nov 23, 2015 New Jersey
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    I thought the cans of stacks on stacks weren't very good either. Still have a few actually. Not sure what went wrong with them.
     
    #104 Norexyet, Aug 13, 2016
  5. algebeeric_topology

    algebeeric_topology Pooh-Bah (2,052) Dec 30, 2014 Florida
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    Man, that is too bad to hear (Maybe you should roll the cans on their side :grinning:). I drank a ton of them and it was among my favorite beers other half has done. The el dorado came through perfectly without being as pungently juicy (if that makes any sense) as some other el dorado dipas.
     
    #105 algebeeric_topology, Aug 13, 2016
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  6. Norexyet

    Norexyet Initiate (0) Nov 23, 2015 New Jersey
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    They only did one previous canning besides tomorrow of stacks, right?
     
    #106 Norexyet, Aug 13, 2016
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  7. Templar_

    Templar_ Initiate (0) Jul 5, 2015 France

    Really ? Is it like this all the time ? I don't know if I'm going to show up at all then ... Waiting 2h under this 30 degree weather is crazy, especially if it's for nothing. Should I arrive at 9 am? Are people camping there or what ? x)

    too bad I just want 4 of each
     
    #107 Templar_, Aug 13, 2016
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  8. algebeeric_topology

    algebeeric_topology Pooh-Bah (2,052) Dec 30, 2014 Florida
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    No, the wait shouldn't be that long. 4 cans will slow the line down a bit, but I expect showing up at 10 would mean you're out the door by 11:15 or so. Also, I might be off on times, but it seems like the most interesting beer has been selling out around 1230-2ish meaning you could potentially walk up at 1130 or so and not have an issue. I don't make any promises though!

    A number of can fans come in from further away, jersey, long island, etc and make more of a point to show up early to make their trip worth the hike!

    Also what do you mean 30 degrees? That's freezing, this will be closer to 100 :stuck_out_tongue:!
     
    #108 algebeeric_topology, Aug 13, 2016
  9. rackowc

    rackowc Devotee (359) Sep 14, 2013 New York

    More like 310K! Amirite?
     
    #109 rackowc, Aug 13, 2016
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  10. Templar_

    Templar_ Initiate (0) Jul 5, 2015 France

    Haha sorry, celsius :stuck_out_tongue: Thanks for the info
    I looked how to go there, public transportation is not really fast ... I'm staying in Prospect Lefferts Garden, will take me 45mn to an hour :/
     
    #110 Templar_, Aug 13, 2016
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  11. Dirtyhands

    Dirtyhands Initiate (0) Jul 3, 2014 Maryland

    $1200 for myself and my girlfriend and her mother. I'm just kidding, have fun guys wish I could be there.
     
    #111 Dirtyhands, Aug 13, 2016
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  12. icfpny

    icfpny Initiate (0) Apr 3, 2015 New York

    So how's the line looking?
     
    #112 icfpny, Aug 13, 2016
  13. dymmig89

    dymmig89 Initiate (0) Jul 11, 2011 New Jersey

    At the corner already, but it's a ton of chairs and single file. Counted less than 50
     
    #113 dymmig89, Aug 13, 2016
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  14. algebeeric_topology

    algebeeric_topology Pooh-Bah (2,052) Dec 30, 2014 Florida
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    Just showed up and we're about to turn onto Garnet.
     
    #114 algebeeric_topology, Aug 13, 2016
  15. ericdavidmorris

    ericdavidmorris Initiate (0) Jun 2, 2014 California

    This line is stupid. It's also too early to be this hot.
     
    #115 ericdavidmorris, Aug 13, 2016
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  16. HeyLady

    HeyLady Initiate (0) Sep 17, 2015 New York

    Now I remember why I stopped coming to Other Half can releases.....7:30 and I'm on Garnet.
     
    #116 HeyLady, Aug 13, 2016
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  17. Lucoli

    Lucoli Maven (1,326) Apr 2, 2013 New York
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    Block party started at 5. #whalezbra
     
    #117 Lucoli, Aug 13, 2016
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  18. Templar_

    Templar_ Initiate (0) Jul 5, 2015 France

    Wow that's just crazy... Still wondering if I'm gonna come ...
     
    #118 Templar_, Aug 13, 2016
  19. HeyLady

    HeyLady Initiate (0) Sep 17, 2015 New York

    The line is building fast and is easily going to wrap around the block by time they open.
     
    #119 HeyLady, Aug 13, 2016
  20. Templar_

    Templar_ Initiate (0) Jul 5, 2015 France

    Is it usual ? Oh and forgot to ask, is it cash only ?
     
    #120 Templar_, Aug 13, 2016
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