Other Half Brewing September 2016

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  1. redworld

    redworld Initiate (0) Sep 9, 2016 New Jersey

    Missed out on the DDH cans but stuck around to grab a pint in the taproom. It's a beautiful beautiful beer.
     
    #421 redworld, Sep 25, 2016
  2. jrnyc

    jrnyc Grand Pooh-Bah (3,012) Mar 21, 2010 New York
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    Definitely a douchebag and selfish thing to do.
     
    #422 jrnyc, Sep 25, 2016
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  3. rozzom

    rozzom Pooh-Bah (2,620) Jan 22, 2011 New York
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    If they were holding bags of beer then presumably they didn't max out on the 4 case limit (unless they were huge bags haha). I dunno - goin the other way, it's possible they were being "more BA" than most and had only bought a couple 4 packs the first time round to spread it out more, and then went through again when they saw the line had practically gone. Like you say it's hard to tell.

    But totally agree about the limit. Even if they halved allotments they'll still sell out guaranteed (even if it takes a couple days longer). I have no idea why someone would need 1500oz of hoppy beer from a place that releases every two weeks. And when I was in line the people walking out with 4 cases only seemed to drive a FOMO vibe through the line. Heard so much of "did you see that guy with 4 cases. Do you think it will last" etc

    But then on flip side I'm sure OH have a rationale for doing it the way they do.
     
    #423 rozzom, Sep 25, 2016
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  4. EnthusedAboutBeer

    EnthusedAboutBeer Pooh-Bah (1,889) May 13, 2013 New Jersey
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    80 cases of Amarillo and 40 cases of AGE left. Pretty awesome for those who couldn't go yesterday
     
    #424 EnthusedAboutBeer, Sep 25, 2016
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  5. DrStiffington

    DrStiffington Grand Pooh-Bah (3,740) Oct 27, 2010 New Jersey
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    Haha I know, I learned not to go crazy with allotments. Like you said, hoppy beer and new ones coming out twice a month = don't buy too much. Not to mention $400 plus for four cases! Have to think they're splitting and/or trading.
     
    #425 DrStiffington, Sep 25, 2016
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  6. BeerKarmaNYC

    BeerKarmaNYC Initiate (0) Sep 13, 2015 New York

    I won't have a chance to drink any of my DDHDMD until Monday but based on what everyone is saying that can't come soon enough.
     
    #426 BeerKarmaNYC, Sep 25, 2016
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  7. Phreeballing

    Phreeballing Pundit (755) Sep 19, 2015 New York
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    It completely blew me away. To say it's my favorite OH beer would be a big understatement. I always thought OH was hit or miss and not deserving of the huge praise they get from some people. But this is as good as stuff from treehouse / trillium etc...
     
    #427 Phreeballing, Sep 25, 2016
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  8. dhaakon

    dhaakon Pundit (851) May 30, 2005 New York

    amarillo needs a week or two to mellow out.
     
    #428 dhaakon, Sep 25, 2016
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  9. EnthusedAboutBeer

    EnthusedAboutBeer Pooh-Bah (1,889) May 13, 2013 New Jersey
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    • I think it'll definitely be better in a week or two but I'm drinking one as we speak and it's tasting really good. Nice balance between orange and pine notes
     
    #429 EnthusedAboutBeer, Sep 25, 2016
  10. Comparison_Ford

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

    Am I the only one that was let down by this batch of AGE? Not as good as I remembered previous batches being.
     
    #430 Comparison_Ford, Sep 25, 2016
  11. algebeeric_topology

    algebeeric_topology Pooh-Bah (2,052) Dec 30, 2014 Florida
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    I felt that way about the last batch of Green Diamonds. I didn't wind up getting any All Green this time around. Maybe we'll get All Green variants in the future.
     
    #431 algebeeric_topology, Sep 25, 2016
  12. Phreeballing

    Phreeballing Pundit (755) Sep 19, 2015 New York
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    I hope this ddh mosaic isn't a one time thing and is brewed as often as the other regulars
     
    #432 Phreeballing, Sep 25, 2016
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  13. DrStiffington

    DrStiffington Grand Pooh-Bah (3,740) Oct 27, 2010 New Jersey
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    I think the DMD, dry hopped or regular, is a crowd pleaser. They'd be crazy to not keep brewing it.
     
    #433 DrStiffington, Sep 25, 2016
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  14. Phreeballing

    Phreeballing Pundit (755) Sep 19, 2015 New York
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    True, but the regular IPA is terrible and doesn't sell but they keep brewing that.

    BBS doesn't move either and that doesn't stop them.
     
    #434 Phreeballing, Sep 25, 2016
  15. algebeeric_topology

    algebeeric_topology Pooh-Bah (2,052) Dec 30, 2014 Florida
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    They seem to do a good job with mosaic hops.

    let's cross our fingers for Mosaic + Galaxy to come in the double hop series.
     
    #435 algebeeric_topology, Sep 25, 2016
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  16. pdy90727

    pdy90727 Initiate (0) Sep 10, 2016 New York

    Does anyone know what hops they use in Mylar Bags?
     
    #436 pdy90727, Sep 25, 2016
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  17. algebeeric_topology

    algebeeric_topology Pooh-Bah (2,052) Dec 30, 2014 Florida
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    galaxy, Citra, amarillo, El dorado iirc

    i don't get the hype on that beer though!
     
    #437 algebeeric_topology, Sep 25, 2016
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  18. pdy90727

    pdy90727 Initiate (0) Sep 10, 2016 New York

    I can't speak for everyone, but it was the first OH beer I tried that I really liked. I think the hype on here comes from the fact that it's pretty good, pops up all over the city, and hasn't been canned yet (but keeps threatening to be).
     
    #438 pdy90727, Sep 25, 2016
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  19. taestee

    taestee Initiate (0) Dec 12, 2012 New York


    I'm guessing they want to push as much beer out the door on that Saturday. Probably also helps to drive the hype and get people in line earlier if people think it could sell out quicker. Lesson learned, show up earlier.
     
    #439 taestee, Sep 26, 2016
  20. algebeeric_topology

    algebeeric_topology Pooh-Bah (2,052) Dec 30, 2014 Florida
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    Bigger allotments don't necessarily drive up the hype.

    In my opinion, it seems allotment sizes are based on guaranteeing they get through the initial wave of customers that were in line. That's why Andrew comes out and counts bodies several times. If you showed up and waited, it seems to be the case that they genuinely want you to get what you came for. Beyond that, you're on your own. (Not all but) most of the commentators in this thread just don't want to wait in line. That's significantly different than not being able to.

    I get that they could drop the allotment sizes and what I'm about to describe would still be possible, but it's my opinion most of us aren't getting max allotment. I want one to two cases to get me through the next month of drinking it and sharing with friends. When there were 2 beers available, I would almost max on each, with 4 beers this past week, I grabbed 4/2/2. Yes, there are some maxing, but watching people come out with cans, most aren't maxing.

    Also, for several months now hasn't it been the case that you can casually stroll up an hour or three after release and get full allotment on each beer? If they were so keen on selling out, wouldn't they be increasing the allotment beyond the case?
     
    #440 algebeeric_topology, Sep 26, 2016
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