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Rock Art or Foley Brothers?

Discussion in 'US: New England' started by Beertsipper, Apr 26, 2015.

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  1. Beertsipper

    Beertsipper Pooh-Bah (1,697) Nov 18, 2008 New York
    Pooh-Bah

    I am making several business trips up to Montreal this year and will be intentionally traveling through Vermont. I have yet to try any beers from Rock Art brewery and Foley Brothers. What is more easily available from beverage centers, and which Brewery do you fancy over the other? I plan to visit both places. Thanks!
     
    #1 Beertsipper, Apr 26, 2015
  2. smanson56

    smanson56 Pooh-Bah (2,070) Feb 15, 2014 New Hampshire
    Pooh-Bah

    IMO you will find a lot more Rock Art beers in most beverage centers in Vt. Foley Bros I feel is making some really good beers, I had one of there Fair Maiden DIPA's yesterday and really enjoyed it. This is not to say that Rock Art doesn't make some good beers but IMO Foley Bros is a step above them.
     
    #2 smanson56, Apr 26, 2015
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  3. celfan

    celfan Savant (1,060) Jul 4, 2004 Vermont
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    I'm pretty sure any store that sells beer in Vermont (at least northern) will have some Rock Art. The gas station a mile from my house has plenty of Rock Art.
     
    #3 celfan, Apr 26, 2015
  4. youbrewidrink

    youbrewidrink Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2009 Vermont

    I don't think that comparing these two breweries does anybody any good.

    Foley Bros is a new brewery that is doing a great job on a much smaller scale.

    Rock Art is a production brewery that has been around for some time now. I am more impressed with the way that Rock Art has been willing to change with the times They always made solid beers, but not always styles that were my go to. Their recent growth in the world of IPA's has shown that they have brewing skills beyond their previous offerings.
     
    #4 youbrewidrink, Apr 27, 2015
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  5. Beertsipper

    Beertsipper Pooh-Bah (1,697) Nov 18, 2008 New York
    Pooh-Bah

    Not quite sure what your "go to" styles are, but that wasn't my question.
     
    #5 Beertsipper, Apr 27, 2015
  6. youbrewidrink

    youbrewidrink Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2009 Vermont

    You asked, so I offered some insight. Sorry I wasted your time with my opinion.
     
    #6 youbrewidrink, Apr 27, 2015
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  7. EnronCFO

    EnronCFO Pooh-Bah (2,021) Mar 29, 2007 Massachusetts
    Pooh-Bah

    Brewing more IPAs means they're better brewers?
     
    #7 EnronCFO, Apr 27, 2015
  8. youbrewidrink

    youbrewidrink Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2009 Vermont

    No, the improved quality of said style. My last post in this thread, too many trolls!
     
    #8 youbrewidrink, Apr 27, 2015
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  9. Beertsipper

    Beertsipper Pooh-Bah (1,697) Nov 18, 2008 New York
    Pooh-Bah

    Looks like it's Foley Bros. However, I'm going to try and pick up one of Rock Arts offererings and compare the similar styles from each.
     
    #9 Beertsipper, Apr 27, 2015
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  10. DoctorChugButterman

    DoctorChugButterman Initiate (0) Jun 28, 2014 New Hampshire

    Foley Bros is great. The worst beer I've had by them is the Native IPA and I'd say it's still a solid 3.75 while the Fair Maiden IIPA is truly great. Also worth trying is the Citrennial IPA. Delightful. I can't say enough good things about Foley Bros.
     
    #10 DoctorChugButterman, Apr 27, 2015
  11. telejunkie

    telejunkie Savant (1,107) Sep 14, 2007 Vermont

    Have not been a Foley Brothers fan prior but had had Pieces of Eight DIPA this weekend in a VT DIPA showdown. It was good, not quite in the class with the elite VT DIPAs though based on the blind tasting. It didn't make it to the second round, but was on the bubble. Also someone brought Citrenntenial from Foley Brothers...smelled & tasted overwhemingly like green peppers, definitely don't recommend it. So pieces of eight is basically the only brew from Foley Brothers I've tasted and would recommend to others...Ginger Wheat & Forgotten Ale were also disappointing imho.
    Personally like from Rock Art Vermontster, Belvidere & their Black IPA is solid...would recommend those three.
     
    #11 telejunkie, Apr 27, 2015
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