The Answer Brewpub (Richmond, Va)

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  1. TomCat11

    TomCat11 Pooh-Bah (2,096) Jul 21, 2012 Virginia
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    Unless they put a limit on the number of Crowlers they are doing (like today's Phantom Limb Pain) they should last all evening. Their house IPAs are available for fill every day and no limit. The Joose is only Tues & Thurs and they have been pre-filling some the past week or so to help the line move faster. Whenever a Joose kicks they will replace it will something listed in the "On-Deck" list. If you happen to see a non Answer beer you may want to fill they do not do Crowlers of those but will do 32oz and 64oz swing top Growlers. (I think swing tops are all the will fill) You can either bring your own or they have some for purchase in house. They do a great job updating their Taplist through Untappd and even list pricing on the various size pours and fills.
     
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  2. skinsnatscaps

    skinsnatscaps Initiate (0) Mar 13, 2017 Virginia

    Thank you very much for the info. Planning a trip down there so this is very helpful.
     
  3. soma27

    soma27 Initiate (0) Dec 18, 2014 New York
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    How hard is it to grab a table for 6 people to eat / get a a flight on Saturday around 5? Is it a mistake to try and bring a young child here?

    Really hoping to swing by on my 1 night in town, but will have the family and another couple with us.
     
  4. montman

    montman Maven (1,444) Mar 10, 2009 Virginia
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    Not hard, I've done this many times and usually with a group and almost always with a child. It's not much different than a typical casual restaurant at that time in terms of bringing a child.
     
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  5. oldn00b

    oldn00b Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2015 Virginia

    Looks like no special crowler drop happening today?
     
  6. TomCat11

    TomCat11 Pooh-Bah (2,096) Jul 21, 2012 Virginia
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    Been out of town but here was the post from earlier. Heard Kromer glasses were also being given out...
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    Tuesday update! Doors open at 4.

    JOOSE
    Available for crowlers (2 per Joose per person):
    -Blanco Bronco
    -Double Peach Popsicle (On tap)
    -Kromer Juice : Blueberry (On tap)
    -Kromer Juice : Mango
    -Stonefruit Popsicle (On tap)
    -Strawberry Margarita Popsicle (On tap)
    -2 Scoops : Pink Guava, Passionfruit
    -3 Scoops : Raspberry, Strawberry, Rhubarb
    -3 Scoops : Passionfruit, Lemonade, Mango (On tap)

    That's right. Those are all available right now. Prefills of the ones that aren't marked as currently on tap.

    IPA
    A new IPA is on tap and available for crowlers today - False Paradigm is an American IPA brewed with El Dorado & Motueka hops, and double dry hopped with the same varieties.
    -TDH Piece of the Action
    -TDH Larceny are available too.
    No limit on IPA crowlers.

    STOUT
    There is also a little bit of Phantom Limb Pain left for in house only. Get some before it's gone.
     
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  7. TomCat11

    TomCat11 Pooh-Bah (2,096) Jul 21, 2012 Virginia
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    Looks this this is what will be available today. Included the one time courtesy of descriptions for the non-Joose Andalls since I don't think I have included those in a post before. Details always available under The Answer's venue listing on Untappd.
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    JOOSE (Did not see limits but assume 2 per Joose)
    - Blueberry Popsicle
    - Stonefruit Popsicle
    - Strawberry Margarita Popsicle
    - Double Cherry Popsicle
    - 3 Scoops: Raspberry, Strawberry, Rhubard

    IPA (Unlimited Crowlers)
    - TDH Mouth Hug
    - TDH Hard in the Paint
    - TDH Larceny
    - False Paradigm

    ANDALLS (Other) - No fills
    - Aunt Sara w/ Kona and Hazelnut (Stout) - Imperial Stout with Kona Coffee, Hazelnut, Vanilla, Cinnamon and dark Vermont maple syrup

    - Barrel Aged King Molokai (Barleywine) - Barrel Aged Barleywine/Stout blend with Kona coffee, Hazelnut, Macadamia,Tahitian vanilla and toasted coconut

    - Cash Me Outside How Bow Dah (Stout) - Imperial Oatmeal Stout with Kona coffee beans, Hazelnut, Maple syrup and toasted coconut.

    - Jose Mostrel (Stout) - We brought even more SoCal love in the form medium roast Papua New Guinea beans, from our friends at Mostra Coffee (you might know them from a beer that rhymes with "seed hay scout"), Ivory Coast Cacao Nibs, toasted coconut and An Cho Chili. This beer quashes any East Coast/West Coast feuds. Biggie and 2Pac could still be with us."

    - Mike McIlyar's Hangover Cure (Stout) - Canadian Breakfast Style Imperial Stout with Bewdly smoked bacon coffee beans, dark Canadian maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla and Ancho chili

    - Naked Isuck (Stout) - Imperial Stout with Kona coffee beans, hazelnuts, dark Vermont maple syrup, toasted coconut and ancho chilis
     
  8. TomCat11

    TomCat11 Pooh-Bah (2,096) Jul 21, 2012 Virginia
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    According to their tap list updated earlier this morning here is what to expect today. Will update should anything change. I highly doubt there are 9 Joose on so at least half of these will likely be "On-Deck." Don't think they ever have more than 4 on at the same time.
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    IPA - Unlimited Crowlers
    - TDH Extra Credit
    - TDH Hard in the Paint
    - TDH Mouth Hug
    - False Paradigm

    JOOSE - Assume 2 per Joose per person
    - Kromer Juice: Lychee
    - Nae Juice
    - Double Strawberry Popsicle
    - 3 Scoops: Passionfruit, Lemonade, Mango
    - Kromer Juice: Blueberry
    - Kromer Juice (base is Magic Mike Lemonade and Passionfruit)
    - Double Passionfruit Popsicle
    - Stonefruit Popsicle
    - Strawberry Margarita Popsicle

    ANDALLS (Non-Joose) No Fills
    - My Maaan
    - Mounds Vesuvius
    - Aunt Sara w/ Kona and Hazlenut
    - Barrel Aged King Molokai
    - Jamaican Phil B!
    - Benjamun Scholtz Breakfast
    - Haun Solo
     
  9. TomCat11

    TomCat11 Pooh-Bah (2,096) Jul 21, 2012 Virginia
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    The above post about what will be available is correct. For the Joose the below will be on tap at 4pm. All others are On-Deck and will go on as others kick
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    JOOSE (On Tap at 4pm)
    - Double Strawberry Popsicle
    - Kromer Juice : Lychee
    - Nae Juice
    - Stonefruit Popsicle
    - 3 Scoops : Passionfruit, Lemonade, Mango
     
  10. TripleSun

    TripleSun Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2016 Virginia

    Hopefully at least 2-3 beers are available for crowlers for tomorrow but looks like the IPAs will last (hopefully). First trip from NoVA tomorrow since I'm off. Sucks Joose is only Tue/Thur as I work those days and I work nights haha. But i hear all their beers are good so should be thankful so many IPAs available at once. Is parking an issue or is there spot on site? I know for Veil i'll have to street park. I'll probably be there at opening
     
  11. Kermit_Sport

    Kermit_Sport Initiate (0) Nov 28, 2015 Virginia

    On site parking is available. You should be good! Have fun, cheers!
     
  12. TomCat11

    TomCat11 Pooh-Bah (2,096) Jul 21, 2012 Virginia
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    Don't forget about Mekong (same building as The Answer). Mekong entrance is in the front (facing Broad St) while Answer is around back. Would be a good stop for lunch. Final Gravity Brewing is another recommendation to make your trip worth while for several stops. They open at 11am
     
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  13. goldenhopdevil

    goldenhopdevil Devotee (353) Jul 1, 2009 Pennsylvania

    Anyone have experience with how well the Joose crowlers hold up over 1-2 weeks if kept at fridge temps?
     
  14. daveafrank

    daveafrank Zealot (595) Sep 18, 2015 North Carolina
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    I've found they lose carb after a couple weeks.
     
  15. goldenhopdevil

    goldenhopdevil Devotee (353) Jul 1, 2009 Pennsylvania

    Thanks man. I'm likely to have a few of these coming my way and I'm trying to figure out if it's smart to hold them for a bit (1.5-2 weeks) for sharing purposes.
     
  16. daveafrank

    daveafrank Zealot (595) Sep 18, 2015 North Carolina
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    If they lose carb just blend in some Anderson Valley Gose and you'll be all set.
     
  17. hyperguy220

    hyperguy220 Initiate (0) Mar 24, 2011 New York

    I'm here right now, what's the deal with flip top growlers only for IPAs? It's kinda bs when other major ipa brewer(other half for example) requires the standard growler to counter fill and refuses to fill flip tops. So why does the answer think it's better
     
  18. Crim122

    Crim122 Initiate (0) Aug 4, 2014 North Carolina

    Does Mekong offer their beers?
     
  19. JMUbrewz

    JMUbrewz Savant (1,180) Jun 12, 2013 Virginia

    No Answer IPAs, but they do have Andalls.
     
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  20. Crim122

    Crim122 Initiate (0) Aug 4, 2014 North Carolina

    Thanks. The food at The Answer looks more to my liking anyways. Banh Mi is a top favorite.
     
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