Other Half Brewing Thread (July 2015)

omigod ISO. Damn. Need to drive up to Brooklyn one of these days.

 

Erm, I don't think that was me... I think I saw you guys posted up in the tap room but I had to get in and out to host some guests for dinner

 

Good to see you again man, you're official a NY'er now

 

Crap my bad man. It was another BA'er but he had the Whole Foods bag you mentioned so I thought it was you. I asked his BA name but my hearing shot from the Army (wear hearing protection around large generators youngsters!). If you're still in this thread anon guy, cheers!

 

That was me!

 

Met a lot of nice people yesterday at the release having a few pours in the taproom. Great scene and great beer! Galaxy is awesome and I can't wait to crack a AGE when I get home. Had it before, now I have 16 more!!

 

Got a case of Galaxy and didn't even get caught in the rain. Weekday releases are the best.

 

Galaxy on tap tasting more malt forward than the cans. Still good though!

 

Is it me or does AGE taste remarkably similar to HT when you drink AGE from the can

 

It's not you...it's me

 

Left the brewery at 8pm, still slinging cans by the four pack, what a beautiful thing ,
Been there since opening at 5pm had quite a few delicious hoppy offerings.
Personally I think the system could use a change they were taking 2-5 minutes per person to get a customer cans and a draft pour , little ridiculous if you ask me.

 

I thought the system they had going on Weds worked very well, my friend and I waited maybe 2 minutes to get our cans, didn't really notice anyone waiting longer than that and it was a relatively steady stream of people. We actually hung in that area with one of our pours from the taproom and it seemed to be moving along very nicely.

 

This should be added to the info post:

Credit Cards: $10 Minimum. No Amex.

 

Are you serious?

So you hung out at the brewery for 3 hours but you're still going to complain about a short wait for beer? Fuck outta here.

 

I was there early on Wednesday and stayed around for some beers. The release could not have been handled any better. OH does a great job with these releases especially for the small space and large number of people that come each time. Can't expect much more.......

 

The long time it took to get cans is actually really short. Also called 'customer service' and relationship building. It's usually the co-owner Matt scanning cards/taking money for cans. Us beer geeks talk to him, ask him questions, offer him other brewery cans, etc.

Last time I was there, they had 2 iPads going that Matt was handling. So while mine was waiting to scan my card and sign, he was on to the next guy behind me, who offered him a few cans as a thank you.

All their releases have been run very smoothly!

 

I know it was pointed out somewhere previously, but another big +1 to they way they communicate what's left to those standing in line as it looks like there might be a shortage.

 

If I had to drew up what a great brewery would be in my head, OH would be right there. And to have it 25 miles from where I live, jackpot!

Long lines and some delays are the fault of us beer geeks who HAVE to have every "special release" and lineup to get the beer. For a tiny brewery that has only had a tap room for 13 months or so and barely been in existence much longer than that, , these guys are doing an AMAZING job. Anyone who has been on this site can recall many horror stories of special releases at many breweries and how badly they have been handled. OH makes great beer, announces releases, people line up, every one wins and no horror stories at all yet.

 

Time for new thread tomorrow, do the honors Erik, start the thread and make that first post have all that awesome info you put together.

 

no doughnuts.....jusayin