Other Half Brewing Thread (July 2015)

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  1. parkingphi

    parkingphi Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2008 New York

    I forget, but is this the second release of Galaxy?
     
    #181 parkingphi, Jul 28, 2015
  2. dangelop

    dangelop Initiate (0) Sep 16, 2006 New York

    first release of galaxy in cans
     
    #182 dangelop, Jul 28, 2015
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  3. jrnyc

    jrnyc Grand Pooh-Bah (3,012) Mar 21, 2010 New York
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    I can't imagine anyone will get shut out on Wednesday, but anything is possible. Predicting the exuberance of peoples desire to get these cans is a risky game. I do like the idea of a weekday release, gives the locals a chance to hopefully get these cans with a minimum of hassle. There is room for everyone to get these beers, but people who have the ability to support the brewery week in and week out deserve to be able to get their hands on cans.
     
    #183 jrnyc, Jul 28, 2015
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  4. cornontherob

    cornontherob Initiate (0) Oct 15, 2011 New York

    @jrnyc I'm not a local brooklyner but get there when I can for drinks (and can releases of course). Probably can't make it tomorrow but I couldn't agree more. Look out for the people that look out for you!
     
    #184 cornontherob, Jul 28, 2015
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  5. Fahmie25

    Fahmie25 Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2008 New York

    this is great. will be able to stop by after work. LOVE that they are interspersing some mid-week releases between the saturday releases.
     
    #185 Fahmie25, Jul 28, 2015
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  6. Jlabs

    Jlabs Pooh-Bah (2,682) Nov 11, 2013 New York
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    was planning on going to OH this week..to pick up some growlers for out of state friends...looks like that will be bumped up a few days:grinning:
     
    #186 Jlabs, Jul 28, 2015
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  7. Dreamer57

    Dreamer57 Zealot (685) Apr 13, 2015 New Jersey
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    Really want to try Galaxy but Im dreading the idea or all of the traffic coming from and getting back to NJ at that time of day
     
    #187 Dreamer57, Jul 28, 2015
  8. tmbgnicu

    tmbgnicu Maven (1,280) Mar 15, 2014 Pennsylvania
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    So...what time do I need to get there? First time going, but I had AGE at a tasting last weekend and told myself I would be at their next can release no matter what.
     
    #188 tmbgnicu, Jul 28, 2015
  9. Tbub18

    Tbub18 Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2014 New York

    Go to page 3 there's a lengthy discussion about the line
     
    #189 Tbub18, Jul 28, 2015
  10. tmbgnicu

    tmbgnicu Maven (1,280) Mar 15, 2014 Pennsylvania
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    I did, but that release was on a Saturday. A Wednesday release I would think wouldn't be as bad. Right now, I am shooting to get there right around 5. I live about 2 hours away. How have other weekday releases gone? How have other AGE releases gone? Anyone with info, please let me know!
     
    #190 tmbgnicu, Jul 28, 2015
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  11. tmbgnicu

    tmbgnicu Maven (1,280) Mar 15, 2014 Pennsylvania
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    Also, does the brewery take credit cards or do I need to grab some cash?
     
    #191 tmbgnicu, Jul 28, 2015
  12. Tbub18

    Tbub18 Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2014 New York

    As others mentioned above--cans lasted until the next day the last time there was a can release during the week. There's always a line but its up to you if you want to wait in it.

    Yes they take credit cards
     
    #192 Tbub18, Jul 28, 2015
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  13. SRBush1974

    SRBush1974 Initiate (0) Apr 18, 2015 New Jersey

    Just remember traffic. If you are shooting for opening, give yourself 3-3.5 hours to get there. Personally, if you didn't have anything else to do, I'd visit the city during the day or get out there early and wander around/grab lunch/drink/etc. Tough time to be travelling out there from PA/NJ. But their beers are worth it. Hoping that somehow I can get a can of Galaxy!
     
    #193 SRBush1974, Jul 28, 2015
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  14. tmbgnicu

    tmbgnicu Maven (1,280) Mar 15, 2014 Pennsylvania
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    Any excuse to hang around the city for the day is always welcome, but I don't really have the luxury. Wife and kids and and such. This will be a "business only" trip for me, grab the cans maybe a growler or two and head home. I'd like to be home by 9 actually, wishful thinking probably but you never know.
     
    #194 tmbgnicu, Jul 28, 2015
  15. joeyfeets

    joeyfeets Initiate (0) Aug 14, 2014 New York

    This is awesome. I missed the Atrial sh*t show this year so I'm excited to see how the chaos of an NYC release compares to JK. Do people drink in line here or is that frowned upon?
     
    #195 joeyfeets, Jul 28, 2015
  16. tmbgnicu

    tmbgnicu Maven (1,280) Mar 15, 2014 Pennsylvania
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    If it is, people are gonna be frowning a lot at me.
     
    #196 tmbgnicu, Jul 28, 2015
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  17. Tbub18

    Tbub18 Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2014 New York

    Nah no drinking in line man--at least from my what I've seen. Its all about timing the rush/lines. Typically if you arrive about 2 hours after open the big line is mostly gone and you can get in and out with your cans in like 20 minutes. Tap room is a crowded mess though so growler fills and pints can be a bitch...

    OH is a great spot to hang out on basically any day other than can releases in my opinion. Cans are great and all but just swinging by on a regular day for a growler fill and a couple beers with good company is a much better experience
     
    #197 Tbub18, Jul 28, 2015
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  18. Tbub18

    Tbub18 Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2014 New York

    Oh and how could I forget--while you wait in line you get to enjoy the smells wafting from the many dumpsters chilling outside the brewery. Should be nice and ripe tomorrow on a hot day :wink:
     
    #198 Tbub18, Jul 28, 2015
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  19. algebeeric_topology

    algebeeric_topology Pooh-Bah (2,052) Dec 30, 2014 Florida
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    My favorite thing about waiting in line is the conversation with locals that come by to ask what people are standing in line for. When they find out it's beer, they ask if it's free and when they find out how much it costs, they say it must be good beer!

    Every time I've been there I've had this interaction...
     
    #199 algebeeric_topology, Jul 28, 2015
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  20. abkayak

    abkayak Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2013 New York

    ozone level should be off the hook tomorrow particularly there....for everybody's health i cant advise enough that you should avoid this place at all costs....i worry about you guys
     
    #200 abkayak, Jul 28, 2015
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