Root + Branch Brewing (2019)

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  1. BoardwalkBock

    BoardwalkBock Pooh-Bah (2,041) Aug 18, 2012 New York
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    I want to but I heard last release had a good size line (albeit may have been the HVB aspect) and I’m so over the line scene. Good for R+B for the hype and booming business, it’s great to see another local brewery excelling. I just can’t justify standing in line anymore.
     
  2. xenjoiii

    xenjoiii Pundit (895) Jul 24, 2010 New York
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    The HVB release was two releases ago.

    Our last release for Life and Fate I saw about 160 people in line by 10am, and we processed the line in less than an hour.

    I'm not sure if you've been to our releases, but we've modified them in a way to eliminate the antiquated/traditional stand-in line until the sale starts model. We hand out tickets at 10am, when GSB opens their tasting room. The bar is open with our beer on draft. At 11am, we begin selling cans. We now conduct the sale by utilizing GSBs PA system - calling up groups in numerical order in groups of 20. It was quite effective and made for a very smooth sale. Guests seemed to enjoy themselves much more.
     
  3. hops_for_thought

    hops_for_thought Maven (1,484) Jun 14, 2013 New York
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    That’s awesome to hear! Went to the HVB release, didn’t think it was too bad but like the sound of this approach a lot

    See you Saturday!
     
  4. hops_for_thought

    hops_for_thought Maven (1,484) Jun 14, 2013 New York
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    Can certainly understand line burnout, and there are a ton of amazing options around

    I’m still at the point where I like the whole event feeling around some releases, plus the new system sounds much smoother (and I think Root + Branch makes some truly excellent beer!)
     
  5. BoardwalkBock

    BoardwalkBock Pooh-Bah (2,041) Aug 18, 2012 New York
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    That is awesome to hear and thanks for the response! I went to the first 3 releases. I’ll reconsider this weekends release! Cheers.
     
  6. hops_for_thought

    hops_for_thought Maven (1,484) Jun 14, 2013 New York
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  7. JRAP20

    JRAP20 Aspirant (200) Jan 9, 2019 New York

    Growing Up Absurd is tasting absurdly good.
     
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  8. hops_for_thought

    hops_for_thought Maven (1,484) Jun 14, 2013 New York
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    Just cracked a can, couldn’t agree more

    Believe it’s on tap at As Is in Hell’s Kitchen today
     
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  9. xenjoiii

    xenjoiii Pundit (895) Jul 24, 2010 New York
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    Glad to hear you’re enjoying the beer! Cheers.
     
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  10. njcraftfan

    njcraftfan Zealot (708) Dec 18, 2016 New Jersey

    had this last night at Haymaker, and share both of your opinions.... incredible
     
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  11. Jlabs

    Jlabs Pooh-Bah (2,682) Nov 11, 2013 New York
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    heading over to haymaker in a little bit..hope this is still on tap!
     
  12. hops_for_thought

    hops_for_thought Maven (1,484) Jun 14, 2013 New York
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    Fingers crossed for you! Also, latest post:

     
  13. TheGent

    TheGent Grand Pooh-Bah (4,235) Jun 29, 2010 New Jersey
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    Were you there last night?

    I was earlier in the evening.

    Didn’t go for this beer, but I am currently drinking one out of a can and it is fantastic.
     
  14. njcraftfan

    njcraftfan Zealot (708) Dec 18, 2016 New Jersey

    I was there last night from 6:45~8:30...
     
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  15. TheGent

    TheGent Grand Pooh-Bah (4,235) Jun 29, 2010 New Jersey
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    Haha we overlapped by 15 mins. Left at 7 for a nearby dinner reservation.

    First time there for me...finally. Nice tap list.
     
  16. Jlabs

    Jlabs Pooh-Bah (2,682) Nov 11, 2013 New York
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    got to Haymaker around 6, and the keg was kicked...had to make due with some IA Wrench
     
  17. njcraftfan

    njcraftfan Zealot (708) Dec 18, 2016 New Jersey

    bummer on the root and branch kicking.... they had some other real nice stuff the night I was there in addition... Grimm Maximum Delight and a Hill Farmstead single hop Amarillo pale ale.. can't go wrong with some wrench tho...
     
  18. hops_for_thought

    hops_for_thought Maven (1,484) Jun 14, 2013 New York
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  19. hops_for_thought

    hops_for_thought Maven (1,484) Jun 14, 2013 New York
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    Instagram story currently featuring (what I'm guessing will be) new brewery space
     
  20. xenjoiii

    xenjoiii Pundit (895) Jul 24, 2010 New York
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    A space we’ve been paying rent + taxes on since July of 2018. I went by today to make sure it was still there.
     
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