Other Half taproom on Saturdays?

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  1. ImperialStoat

    ImperialStoat Initiate (0) May 20, 2009 Ireland

    First off, sorry about the tedious, tourist-y question.

    My brother and I are going to be in Brooklyn over the weekend of April 6th/7th and would like to visit the Other Half taproom. Unfortunately, however, we can only make it there on the Saturday, so I'm wondering just how crowded it would be if we went earlyish, like 1pm? We're not interested in buying cans or whatever, we just want to try a couple fresh beers and be on our way.
     
    #1 ImperialStoat, Mar 29, 2017
  2. state08

    state08 Crusader (416) Feb 4, 2016 New Jersey

    The taproom is very small but I usually hang out for a pour or 2 after the releases and find it fine if you don't mind it being a little crowded. Now you won't have anywhere to sit, but if you don't mind standing around drinking some delicious beer, then you should be fine.

    That being said, if you're going to be in the city, there are a lot of places that get kegs of their stuff around the city where it may be a better atmosphere for hanging out. I understand the appeal of visiting the brewery itself though.
     
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  3. ImperialStoat

    ImperialStoat Initiate (0) May 20, 2009 Ireland

    Thanks, man. Yeah, I wouldn't expect seating, just a glass of something tasty. And I've seen that quite a few bars get their stuff on tap, so maybe I'll just see how we go on Thursday and Friday...
     
    #3 ImperialStoat, Mar 29, 2017
  4. Fahmie25

    Fahmie25 Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2008 New York

    by 1pm the can rush should be mostly gone and you should be able to get a pour or two fairly easily. I'd honestly just look at the threes taplist that day though if you're only looking to get a couple pours...good chance they have other half beers on as well as suarez, HF, interboro, and of course their own stuff...and you'll be able to sit, relax, eat etc...Understand if you'd like to visit OH though, but it's certainly not much of an attraction other than the fact that they have a large amount of OH brews on tap in one location...
     
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  5. makisupapolice14

    makisupapolice14 Pundit (799) Jun 5, 2005 New York

    It'll be busy for sure if there is a can release but beers were great
    And well priced and excellent service
     
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  6. pinyin

    pinyin Savant (1,119) Sep 19, 2013 New York

    Don't even bother. Take the F train to 2nd Ave in the city for the Suarez Family and Tired Hands tap takeover at Fool's Gold at noontime. Maybe get a pastrami at Katz Deli. Other Half is still busy on Sunday's but usually not as bad as Saturday's.
     
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  7. rozzom

    rozzom Pooh-Bah (2,620) Jan 22, 2011 New York
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    Is this tongue in cheek? Like the proverbial unhelpful BA response to an out of towner's question?
     
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  8. RKP1967

    RKP1967 Savant (1,150) Sep 26, 2010 Virginia

    I'm from out of town and won't be in town for this and was just browsing the thread for future planning, but if I got this kind of event tip, I would find it very helpful.
     
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  9. DrStiffington

    DrStiffington Grand Pooh-Bah (3,740) Oct 27, 2010 New Jersey
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    Why not visit both? I usually do.
     
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  10. rozzom

    rozzom Pooh-Bah (2,620) Jan 22, 2011 New York
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    The gist of the OP:

    Visiting Brooklyn
    Weekend of 6th/7th
    Wants to visit OH
    Wants to drink OH
    Can only go on Saturday

    Recommendation:

    Event in Manhattan
    Suarez/TH event (ie that day Fools Gold will be one of a very small number of bars probably NOT serving OH)
    Event is happening weekend before OP is here
    Finishes up by saying Sunday better day to go to OH

    How is that remotely helpful?
     
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  11. ONovoMexicano

    ONovoMexicano Initiate (0) Jun 14, 2012 New Mexico

    Boy, I miss NYC threads. Even the bad information can be useful and entertaining.

    I am definitely interested in this FG event.
     
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  12. EnthusedAboutBeer

    EnthusedAboutBeer Pooh-Bah (1,889) May 13, 2013 New Jersey
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    Will you be there Saturday the 8th? Threes has a saison event going on that day and if you're into the style I wouldn't miss it.
     
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  13. rozzom

    rozzom Pooh-Bah (2,620) Jan 22, 2011 New York
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    Every thread on BA essentially becomes a derivative of "what is your favourite brewery".

    Wasn't there one the other day. A dad staying in Carroll gardens asking for local bars that had good beer and were kid friendly. Naturally someone said to go to finback
     
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  14. xmattxyzx

    xmattxyzx Initiate (0) Nov 22, 2016 New York

    While the can rush will be mostly gone by 1pm, the tap room will likely be full of people who missed out on cans filling up on growlers to fill the can shaped holes in their hearts.
     
    #14 xmattxyzx, Mar 30, 2017
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  15. bgold86

    bgold86 Pooh-Bah (1,836) Apr 1, 2015 New York
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    Taproom will be slammed all day.
     
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  16. bkabak

    bkabak Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2014 New York

    If you go around 1 on a Saturday, the taproom will still have a decent crowd of people who are hanging out after the can release. But there's ample spill-over space in the brewing area/garage. You may need to wait on line for a few minutes to get served a beer, but you won't have any issue hanging out and having a few.
     
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  17. ImperialStoat

    ImperialStoat Initiate (0) May 20, 2009 Ireland

    Oh, the rest of the afternoon is going to be spent at Threes! I've just been wondering if a diversion to OH will be worth it if the taproom is going to be insanely busy. We'll be going to a bunch of other great New York bars over the weekend e.g. Fool's Gold, Proletariat, Gingerman, Torst, etc., but drinking at an actual brewery is often such a unique and fun experience. Anyway, many thanks for your comment!
     
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  18. ImperialStoat

    ImperialStoat Initiate (0) May 20, 2009 Ireland

    Thanks for making my case, dude, I appreciate it. I think Pinyin was just trying to steer me in the direction of a better beer event for an out of towner, which is also appreciated.

    Honestly, I'm not sweating any of this shit. I know that a few days in New York means that I will be drinking gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood for those few days, whatever the specifics.
     
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  19. peej

    peej Initiate (0) Apr 18, 2013 New York

    Strong Rope is small but good brewery between OH and Threes. If OH is too busy you could stop by there (you should probably go there anyway). They have a lot of variety, especially if you're a weirdo who likes things other than IPAs
     
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  20. Fahmie25

    Fahmie25 Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2008 New York

    Enjoy! Looks like you've certainly done your research.
     
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