Sixpoint (Bean-vember 2018)

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  1. frozyn

    frozyn Maven (1,435) May 16, 2015 New York
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    Sixpoint Brewery – www.sixpoint.com, www.instagram.com/sixpoint

    Address: 40 Van **** St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

    Tap Room Hours: Only open during Saturday releases for now.

    How to Get There Via Mass Transit
    • Take the F/G to Smith-9th Street, then either (1) walk over (15 minutes), or (2) take the B61 from the corner of Smith and W 9th
    • Take the free Ikea ferry from Pier 11 in the Financial District
    • Take the subway from Manhattan and hop on the B57. Useful stops are at Court St and Schermerhorn St (for Borough Hall and the 4/5) and Jay St/Willoughby St (for Jay St – MetroTech and the A/C)
    Current Tap List: @Sixpoint often gives us a heads up the week of the release as to what will be available on tap during the release, but it’s subject to change. Currently tasters and $5-7 for pints of what's on tap.

    Growler Fills: None for now.

    Can and Bottle Sales: See below for this month’s release.

    Outside beer: Nada.

    Kids and Dogs: OK for now, but not recommended as the space in the courtyard is limited, so it is not an ideal space for either. A few dogs have made appearances.

    Swag: https://merch.sixpoint.com/. Items also for sale through the App and in the courtyard on release day.

    Local Eats: There will be a food vendor at Sixpoint during the release party, usually empanadas. For before or afterwards, check out: Fort Defiance, Red Hook Lobster Pound, The Good Fork, Hometown Bar-B-Que, Defontes, Grindhaus (opens at 5 PM), Ample Hills Factory and Museum, plus a lot of other places on Van Brunt St near Pioneer.

    Nearby Drinking Establishment (20 minute walk): Van Brunt Stillhouse, Rocky Sullivan’s, Sunny’s Bar, Brooklyn Ice House, Seaborne.

    App: Required to purchase small-batch releases and/or merch, and doing so will create a QR code that provides access to the courtyard on release day. Find it on the App Store or Google Play.

    November Release
    Bean Day is Back!
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    Peanut Butter Beans: 7.6% chocolate peanut butter imperial porter. $18 per sixer.
    Horchata Beans: 14% bourbon barrel-aged imperial porter with tiger nuts, cinnamon and vanilla. $22 per 4 pack.

    On sale 11/12 at 12 PM EST, pick-up on Saturday 11/17 at the release party from 11-5. Alternate pick-ups available on 11/19 and 11/20.
     
    #1 frozyn, Nov 1, 2018
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  2. BiaSongThan

    BiaSongThan Initiate (0) Apr 3, 2014 New York

    Sneaky with the tiger bean. I was wondering what bean is in horchata. But you went all Spanish tiger style
     
    #2 BiaSongThan, Nov 1, 2018
  3. Jlabs

    Jlabs Pooh-Bah (2,682) Nov 11, 2013 New York
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    both of those Beans sound great and well priced for 6pks!
     
    #3 Jlabs, Nov 1, 2018
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  4. FlamingMoe

    FlamingMoe Crusader (419) Jun 21, 2008 New York

    Unfortunately had to miss the last few, but I can't pass up Bean Day! Looking forward to it.
     
    #4 FlamingMoe, Nov 1, 2018
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  5. anfield86

    anfield86 Pooh-Bah (2,606) Nov 21, 2006 New Jersey
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    Slightly noob question here: are all of the “regular” Beans beers (3/4/5 etc) still hitting regular distro? Are these brewery-only variants a tribute to the linelyfe lifestyle kinda like the Smoothie series?

    The app is really cool by the way, just not quite cool enough to entice me to drive from Philly area to Brooklyn. That’s more for you guys though, enjoy!
     
    #5 anfield86, Nov 1, 2018
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  6. BoardwalkBock

    BoardwalkBock Pooh-Bah (2,041) Aug 18, 2012 New York
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    What in the world are tiger nuts? Are they similar in any way to “real nuts” (i.e: walnuts)? I already have to pass on the PB version since I’m allergic to peanuts, as well as allergic to fkn walnuts, almonds, cashews.
     
    #6 BoardwalkBock, Nov 2, 2018
  7. jrnyc

    jrnyc Grand Pooh-Bah (3,012) Mar 21, 2010 New York
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    #7 jrnyc, Nov 2, 2018
  8. BiaSongThan

    BiaSongThan Initiate (0) Apr 3, 2014 New York

    You find a male tiger and...

    Seriously though apparently they are tubers (like potato) so not a real nut.
     
    #8 BiaSongThan, Nov 2, 2018
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  9. frozyn

    frozyn Maven (1,435) May 16, 2015 New York
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    Definitely not a real nut according to the Tiger Nut overlords: https://www.tigernutsusa.com/pages/faqs
     
    #9 frozyn, Nov 2, 2018
  10. BoardwalkBock

    BoardwalkBock Pooh-Bah (2,041) Aug 18, 2012 New York
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    Hahah yes apparently they are the tubes of Yellow Nutsedge, on overly aggressive invasive weed here in the US.
     
    #10 BoardwalkBock, Nov 3, 2018
  11. 2Xmd

    2Xmd Initiate (0) Apr 19, 2013 New York

    Grabbed a six pack of Meltdown from Whole Foods. Need to try another, but first impression was more of a letdown. (Based on the hype) Maybe I’ve been drinking too many Galaxy IPAs lately but agree with the poster in the October thread that said Mosaic and Galaxy would be better in the next iteration of this beer.
     
    #11 2Xmd, Nov 3, 2018
  12. jrnyc

    jrnyc Grand Pooh-Bah (3,012) Mar 21, 2010 New York
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    Looking forward to Bean Day, awesome day and beers last year, this year should be a great one too.
     
    #12 jrnyc, Nov 6, 2018
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  13. Feaor

    Feaor Pundit (946) Jul 9, 2017 New York

    Is the Horchata beer a 6pk or a 4pk? The app seems to say 4pk.
     
    #13 Feaor, Nov 6, 2018
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  14. frozyn

    frozyn Maven (1,435) May 16, 2015 New York
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    Nice catch -- I missed that when making the original post. Seems like a $22 4-pack. Will get a mod to update the initial post.
     
    #14 frozyn, Nov 7, 2018
  15. thisischuck01

    thisischuck01 Initiate (0) Sep 9, 2014 New York

    #15 thisischuck01, Nov 8, 2018
  16. 2Xmd

    2Xmd Initiate (0) Apr 19, 2013 New York

    Makes perfect sense that they would be bought. They have a great presence all over the country, pretty well established. Smart purchase by Southern Tier/Victory. Sounds like they will finally get the tap room going but I really feel they missed the boat with that. We will see....
     
    #16 2Xmd, Nov 8, 2018
  17. BoardwalkBock

    BoardwalkBock Pooh-Bah (2,041) Aug 18, 2012 New York
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    Did anyone else catch the “sixpoint sells out” post by the butt hurt dude before it was removed?
     
    #17 BoardwalkBock, Nov 8, 2018
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  18. Peterock27

    Peterock27 Zealot (708) Oct 4, 2016 New York
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    Yup. Was actually just looking for it to see if there were any comments.
     
    #18 Peterock27, Nov 8, 2018
  19. mumbles44

    mumbles44 Savant (1,034) Jan 22, 2016 New Jersey
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    Caught it, then I actually reposted a 2nd just to start a discussion here but mine was removed by mods "vague title, duplicate title, wrong forum"

    Not sure why I can't post a discussion about a Mid-Atlantic Brewery in the Mid-Atlantic forum. Pretty sure I was specific in my topic but I am sure the Mods will play god and flag this as well...

    That being said, I agree with above. Makes sense on the purchase. 3 regional breweries in this area pooling resources and assets, all with tap rooms. Lots of business synergies here.

    I am more interested to hear what Shane is looking to do in the future. He has been a great vocal voice for small and private breweries, It says he is looking to focus on the app and other ventures. Hopefully this may include another small brew project down the line, but I assume on the business end he can also see the app as a venture to share with breweries around the country now that it has had a great success.

    That being said..congrats @Sixpoint, have always been a fan of your beer and your transparency, will continue to support.
     
    #19 mumbles44, Nov 8, 2018
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  20. frozyn

    frozyn Maven (1,435) May 16, 2015 New York
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    I hope everyone has their long johns and wool socks ready -- 10 day forecast shows rain/snow showers the night before the release! #staytuned for more from your friendly neighborhood weatherman, @jrnyc.
     
    #20 frozyn, Nov 8, 2018
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