Other Half Brewing December 2016

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  1. algebeeric_topology

    algebeeric_topology Pooh-Bah (2,052) Dec 30, 2014 Florida
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    Other Half Brewery -http://www.otherhalfbrewing.com/,https://instagram.com/otherhalftaproom/

    Address: 195 Centre St Brooklyn, NY 11231

    Tap Room Hours: Tuesday through Friday: 5 pm to 10 pm, Saturday: 12 pm to 10 pm, Sunday: 12 pm to 6 pm

    Closest Subway Station: Smith-9th St (F and G Train)

    Directions From Subway: Walk West on W.9th Street to the intersection, Make a Left on Smith St, walk two blocks and make a right on Centre St, Tap Room is halfway down the block across from the McDonalds. (Approx. 2 min walk)

    Parking: Street parking is available near the brewery, but it can be difficult to find an open spot. Parking a few blocks away is suggested. Please don't park at McDonalds. Parking can frequently be found across Court Street on the other side of the expressway.

    UPDATE: A Citi Bike station was recently installed at Smith/9th, woo!

    Current Tap List: Checking Untappd is the best way to find out what is currently available. Pours are available in 4oz/8oz/12oz/16oz depending on the beer. Tasting flights are not available.

    Their Beermenus page is also sporadically updated.https://www.beermenus.com/places/17349-other-half-brewing-company

    Growler Fills: Other Half uses a Counter Pressure fill system. This requires that all 32oz and 64oz growlers have a 1.125” standard threaded opening.
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    Other Half branded growlers require a $5 deposit. Growlers from other breweries are welcome, but must follow those measurement guidelines. Not all beers are available for growler fills, please check the tap room menu board for details.

    Can and Bottles Sales: Cans and Bottles are for sale in the tap room when they are available. Releases are announced via Other Half’s Instagram/Twitter/Facebook. Can releases occur every 2 to 3 weeks. Bottle releases are more sporadic. Cans and Bottles cannot be consumed on the premises.

    Other Half Gear: OH branded growlers, hats, glasses, and t-shirts are available in the tap room.

    Credit Cards: $10 Minimum. No Amex.

    Outside Beer:     Do not open bottles or cans in the Tap Room unless you have permission from the Other Half crew. Do not drink while waiting outside on line for releases. The sidewalk is NYC property and you can get a open container ticket.

    Kids and Dogs: Yes both are permitted. In the case of dogs, be aware there are brewery cats that hang around.

    Local Eats: McDonalds, Pizza Moto, Buttermilk Channel, Prime Meats, Frankie’s Spuntino,Court Street Grocer, plus many other places along Court St. Outside food is allowed in the Tap Room, just be aware there is not much room to eat.

    Local Bars within a ~20min walk:MiniBar, The Owl Farm, Mission Dolores, Threes Brewing, Bar Great Harry, 4th Ave Pub,Pacific Standard, Supercollider, Park Slope Ale House,Lavender Lake.

    Local Bottle Shops:First Place Provisions, Whole Foods Brooklyn.

    Thanks @Kanger for putting much (if not all) of this list together.
     
    #1 algebeeric_topology, Dec 1, 2016
  2. algebeeric_topology

    algebeeric_topology Pooh-Bah (2,052) Dec 30, 2014 Florida
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    Next release is 12/3/2016.

    Monkish Collab, Forever Ever, Stacks on Stacks, and all of the stouts.
     
    #2 algebeeric_topology, Dec 1, 2016
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  3. llerrafnad

    llerrafnad Initiate (0) Apr 14, 2016 New York

    I know the main topic here at the moment is this saturdays release, but I have a question (probably has been asked a million times)

    Since OH does counter pressure growler fills, how long would you say the growlers are good for after filling? I can't decide whether to buy a 32oz or 64oz. 32oz I could kill in a session but not a 64oz, so I'd have to re-cap a 64oz maybe half way. But price wise I think 64oz would make more sense per beer (if that makes sense).

    I know I sound like a total newb but I've never been one for growlers, but seriously considering it.

    Thanks in advance guys!
     
    #3 llerrafnad, Dec 1, 2016
  4. rozzom

    rozzom Pooh-Bah (2,620) Jan 22, 2011 New York
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    Counter pressure or no counter pressure - once it's been opened it's moot. So if you want to make it last and want more than 32oz, probably better to to do 2 x 32oz and fork out the extra dough. A properly sealed counter pressure filled growler can last a good while (although I wouldn't know as I have control issues)
     
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  5. llerrafnad

    llerrafnad Initiate (0) Apr 14, 2016 New York

    Yeah I knew once you open it should be consumed right away, just looking at prices. I always stayed away from growlers because I used to work at a shop that filled straight from the tap with a hose and it always skeeved me out.

    I figured say fill on a wednesday and consume friday or saturday would be ok.

    Thanks!
     
    #5 llerrafnad, Dec 1, 2016
  6. rozzom

    rozzom Pooh-Bah (2,620) Jan 22, 2011 New York
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    2-3 days will be 100% good man
     
    #6 rozzom, Dec 1, 2016
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  7. kthoag

    kthoag Initiate (0) May 21, 2012 New York

    I have had OH growlers last nearly 2 weeks with no detectable carb issues. I haven't tested longer, but felt confident it had some time left
     
    #7 kthoag, Dec 1, 2016
  8. hyperguy220

    hyperguy220 Initiate (0) Mar 24, 2011 New York

    Growltap maybe? I don't have one but that might help a little
     
    #8 hyperguy220, Dec 1, 2016
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  9. bkabak

    bkabak Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2014 New York

    Remind me: Does the tap room open for pours at 10 on days with can sales?
     
    #9 bkabak, Dec 1, 2016
  10. llerrafnad

    llerrafnad Initiate (0) Apr 14, 2016 New York

    Yes
     
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  11. jchyon

    jchyon Aspirant (281) Aug 19, 2015 New York

    Contrary to my previous post (in the November forum), Rattle West does have the monkish collab on tap. They told me no last night and then just now reached back out to me telling me yes (and that "it's delicious").

    My office is only 3 blocks away so it looks like I'm going for a liquid lunch today.
     
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  12. SeanEDPBK

    SeanEDPBK Pundit (753) Jun 8, 2016 New York

    Blowin Up confirmed at Rattle West; they had one year anniversary last night, I his that's why (plus Hill Farmstead, KBS, many great beers).
     
    #12 SeanEDPBK, Dec 1, 2016
  13. NewmansOwn

    NewmansOwn Initiate (0) Jun 25, 2016 New York

    It's also on tap in the West Village at Upright Brew House.
     
    #13 NewmansOwn, Dec 1, 2016
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  14. kipchelly

    kipchelly Initiate (0) Apr 19, 2015 Pennsylvania

    Will I be safe showing up at my usual 8:30am? I've been to 4 releases and never had a problem except ACE selling out because of an issue with the brewing process.
     
    #14 kipchelly, Dec 1, 2016
  15. tun

    tun Initiate (0) Jun 8, 2012 New York

    I'm probably gonna go to the can release this Saturday (my first time), but I'm wondering how I'm going to carry all of that beer back to my car (probably 2 cases and a bunch of the stouts). Should I bring a handtruck? Am I going to be the only guy with one? :flushed:
     
    #15 tun, Dec 1, 2016
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  16. NewmansOwn

    NewmansOwn Initiate (0) Jun 25, 2016 New York

    Nope, and lots of people show up with large wheeled coolers too.
     
    #16 NewmansOwn, Dec 1, 2016
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  17. kipchelly

    kipchelly Initiate (0) Apr 19, 2015 Pennsylvania

    I will be there with one, so you won't be alone. Honestly a lot of people bring them.

    Also, good luck parking. I have yet to find a reliable place to park. I got lucky and found a spot someone just pulled out of about 6 blocks away.
     
    #17 kipchelly, Dec 1, 2016
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  18. hyperguy220

    hyperguy220 Initiate (0) Mar 24, 2011 New York

    I usually park on the other side of Hamilton often on the west side of centre or a block up or down. I haven't been for several months but it was pretty easy parking around 7-8. Lugging beer back wasn't too bad either though not easy
     
    #18 hyperguy220, Dec 1, 2016
  19. kipchelly

    kipchelly Initiate (0) Apr 19, 2015 Pennsylvania

    I'll bring my compass.
     
    #19 kipchelly, Dec 1, 2016
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  20. afroskully

    afroskully Savant (1,118) Aug 24, 2016 New York
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    to completely change the topic, what are peoples thoughts on Responsible Adult? I'm having a tough time getting past that funky taste up front.
     
    #20 afroskully, Dec 1, 2016
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