The Locals HINTS AND HAULS THREAD

No, but I sent you one with a whole bunch of cash and rare collectibles, so if you stumble across that you can just return it to me...

 

The one I tried (the Rye) was definitely very good, though not up to the level of some of their other stuff (Congress Street, Fort Point), though maybe that isn't fair anyway. I was also drinking in subpar conditions (out of a hotel glass, late at night, after a pretty hectic day), so I'm tentatively excited to try my other bottles

 

I'm not sure, but Ithaca MIGHT be within driving distance. And besides the brewery, I think there are a lot of good restaurants in that area (at least there were years and years and years ago).

 

Comparing ANYTHING to FPPA isn't fair...

 

True enough. Was bummed that they didn't have bottles of either Congress St or Fort Point when I was there.

 

When is the next round of this kicking off? I was in round one and loved it and have a few nice bottles I can toss in to make a pretty nice box

 

Ithaca is about an hour and 15 minutes from Syracuse, but it is a lot of backroads and it is February in upstate NY, so be careful.

 

Ok, someone needs to send me some Fort Point Pale, pales are my favorite style

 

I think you could fairly compare the DDH Fort Point or the Galaxy Dry Hopped Fort Point All are awesome.

 

We just wrapped up the last round (right? Anyone still outstanding?), so I'd guess maybe the next round starts getting organized in a couple weeks to a month and then shipping might start a month after that? But who knows?

 

I dream of the day that I will be able to make that comparison...

 

jelly!
Prairie needs to come to CT!

 

Decicco's occasionally carries Prairie, but all I've seen is Bomb!, Christmas Bomb!, and Prairie Standard I think. But you never know...

 

Sounds about right; maybe a little longer as people look to finish recovering (financially) from the holidays and some may want to fully wait out the weather we've had.

 

Hey @ninjembro , have you ever been to the Quick 6 on Mount Rose? Been there a few times but didn't see much, stopped down at lunch and they had plenty of Hopslam (not something I chase but I'll pick up some if I see it) and dug through the shelves and found some Central Waters Bourbon Barrel Scotch Ale (I left on there but it's hidden) and a nice lineup of stuff from Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel (including Peche Mortel). The owner also showed me all of the sixtels waiting in the back and they have some decent stuff (Sunny Side Up). Anyways not sure if you've been there but check it if you haven't.

 

LIF Alert:

Locals...after months of ogling/lurking, I've decided to join the group. As is customary, I'll be offering up a box of local (ranging from my kitchen to Vermont) beers to the person who can first answer the question below. Depending on weather here in Boston as well as wherever the winner is from I might have to hold off on shipping for a few weeks...

What is the first beer I ever bought at a bar?

I'll be giving one hint per day, one guess per person per hint.

Hint 1: The beer is brewed in the US

 

Yuengling

Thanks!

 

Sam Adams Boston Lager, thanks for the chance and welcome!

 

Samuel Adams Boston Lager...

[Edit] Damn you @Ncpogs -- Changed to Miller Lite...

 

Sam Adams Boston Lager, thanks for the chance!

edit: Looks like I'm the third one to come up with this idea, so I'll change it up and go with Bud Light (much as I hate to, I'm going by the numbers)