Other Half Brewing Thread (Jan 2016)

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  1. Kanger

    Kanger Initiate (0) Sep 3, 2013 New York

    Other Half Brewery - http://www.otherhalfbrewing.com/, https://instagram.com/otherhalftaproom/

    Address: 195 Centre St Brooklyn, NY 11231

    Tap Room Hours: Wednesday 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.

    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.

    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, 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, 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.
     
    #1 Kanger, Jan 1, 2016
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  2. cck5

    cck5 Initiate (0) May 11, 2014 New York

    forever ever was kind of bleh. does anyone else feel This way?
     
    #2 cck5, Jan 1, 2016
  3. jonphisher

    jonphisher Grand Pooh-Bah (3,850) Aug 9, 2015 New Jersey
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    I actually really liked it a lot, especially for a session.
     
    #3 jonphisher, Jan 1, 2016
  4. EnthusedAboutBeer

    EnthusedAboutBeer Pooh-Bah (1,889) May 13, 2013 New Jersey
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    Forever Ever<< Superfun << Small Green Everything
    All 3 are tasty but Small Green is the only one I'd prefer over certain single and double ipa's. Doesn't even taste like a session
    Edit: I missed out on Baby Diamonds. Would love to see how that one stacks up with the other 3 I listed
     
    #4 EnthusedAboutBeer, Jan 1, 2016
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  5. berto714

    berto714 Initiate (0) Oct 16, 2014 New York

    I think I agree with this take. I think both Superfun and Forever Ever a clear step below Baby Diamonds, which when fresh tasted up there with some of the best session IPAs I've had. I remember really liking Small Green Everything but would want to try it again - I'm guessing it falls above Superfun and Forever Ever, but below Baby Diamonds.
     
    #5 berto714, Jan 1, 2016
  6. cck5

    cck5 Initiate (0) May 11, 2014 New York

    I liked baby diamonds much better
     
    #6 cck5, Jan 1, 2016
  7. Comparison_Ford

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

    Baby Diamonds was the clear winner of the two, but Forever Ever is still no slouch.
     
    #7 Comparison_Ford, Jan 1, 2016
  8. M-Fox24

    M-Fox24 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,941) Mar 17, 2013 New Jersey
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    This is an OH thread comparing OH sessions...you Sir are breaking the rules

    ...but ya, plenty of good sessions out there, and ya I’m biased towards Carton as well, but was extremely impressed with Maine Beer II. Nonetheless, 18th Street Temporal Purgatory, Lawsons Super Session, Alpine Hoppy Birthday and of course Bissell Brothers are all tasty…lots a good one’s out there, and perhaps a conversation for another thread
     
    #8 M-Fox24, Jan 1, 2016
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  9. kthoag

    kthoag Initiate (0) May 21, 2012 New York

    Microgreen is OH's best session beer. But yes, I'll take a Boat. Best beer on earth, to this guy.
     
    #9 kthoag, Jan 2, 2016
  10. paddyfrankie

    paddyfrankie Initiate (0) Jan 14, 2015 New York

    No one mentioned Whirlpool from Night Shift which is probably better than all of the rest.
     
    #10 paddyfrankie, Jan 2, 2016
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  11. Norexyet

    Norexyet Initiate (0) Nov 23, 2015 New Jersey
    Trader

    I agree. I was shocked how awesome baby diamonds was but I'm really enjoying forever ever. I also have quite the soft spot for boat. :grinning:
     
    #11 Norexyet, Jan 2, 2016
  12. stevebrownsteve

    stevebrownsteve Devotee (346) Mar 28, 2015 New Jersey
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    I'm in minority I know, but Superfun is my still my favorite of their sessions/pales.

    In other news, I'm glad there is a new thread. Towards the end, the last one made me sad.
     
    #12 stevebrownsteve, Jan 2, 2016
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  13. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Would it be safe to say the next can release will be in 2 weeks? That would put it around Jan 16/17. Since this last one was yesterday (Thursday). Any idea what the next 2 will be? Thinking about flying out that weekend for a short 2 night visit.
     
    #13 dcgunman, Jan 2, 2016
  14. stevebrownsteve

    stevebrownsteve Devotee (346) Mar 28, 2015 New Jersey
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    Next two are OH IPA and Oat Junkie 2.0 from what I've heard. And yeah... likely that Sat 1/16.
     
    #14 stevebrownsteve, Jan 2, 2016
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  15. Dreamer57

    Dreamer57 Zealot (685) Apr 13, 2015 New Jersey
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    Oat Junkie in cans? Sign me up! Loved it the first time
     
    #15 Dreamer57, Jan 2, 2016
  16. Kanger

    Kanger Initiate (0) Sep 3, 2013 New York

    Yeah it should be Saturday Jan 16th I believe.
     
    #16 Kanger, Jan 2, 2016
  17. Bdalik

    Bdalik Initiate (0) Feb 1, 2015 New Jersey

    Forever Ever and Suparillo tasting pretty green, but still fantastic. Suparillo especially. Unreal stuff. Can't wait to see what 1-2 weeks does to these cans.
     
    #17 Bdalik, Jan 3, 2016
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  18. kthoag

    kthoag Initiate (0) May 21, 2012 New York

    Suparillo is supagood. I loved Oat Junkie, hoping for more Tired Hands in my life (brewery is too far for me).
     
    #18 kthoag, Jan 3, 2016
  19. Jtbel1988

    Jtbel1988 Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2014 New York

    Is Suparillo available for growler fill?

    I cannot tell from beer menus...
     
    #19 Jtbel1988, Jan 3, 2016
  20. Bdalik

    Bdalik Initiate (0) Feb 1, 2015 New Jersey

    Tired Hands cans will exist in 3 weeks or so.
     
    #20 Bdalik, Jan 3, 2016
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