Visiting Barrier

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  1. EDNOSE

    EDNOSE Pundit (996) Oct 27, 2007 Connecticut

    I will be at a wedding on a Friday with a window between wedding (3) and reception (7) to check out Barrier. I know the hours and can see what's on tap on twitter/instagram/beermenus. I've been assured by the couple that the ceremony is short, so I'd guess we'd be there about 4, possibly a few minutes before.

    My main question was what the scene is like on a Friday afternoon in terms of crowds? Is there any particular beer that makes it worse (Money, Daddy Warbucks, something else). I've had their beers before (which is why I want to go), but don't need to drag myself into a mad scene all dressed up for a wedding! Have a few folks at the wedding that I'd likely drag along and don't want to do that without getting a general sense on the scene.

    Appreciate any input.
     
    #1 EDNOSE, May 18, 2015
  2. BltByKrmn

    BltByKrmn Maven (1,349) Jan 16, 2013 New York

    It's pretty tame, my guess is 10-15 people at 4 on a Friday, everyone gets a seat. It starts to get busy around 8, but even then it's not a mad house.

    While you may get Money, it's safe to say they will not have DW. Even if they do have Money, it's not the type of scene where people are going crazy.
     
    #2 BltByKrmn, May 18, 2015
  3. rozzom

    rozzom Pooh-Bah (2,620) Jan 22, 2011 New York
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    Whenever I've been to Barrier it's been chill.
     
    #3 rozzom, May 18, 2015
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  4. ecpho

    ecpho Savant (1,183) Mar 28, 2011 New York

    Go for it. Good crowd and Fridays they have a cask. I actually prefer other ipas over money and DW. Dunegrass is the best DIPA in my opinion. The new ipas Suburbs, Atypical and Neck Rattoo are great. But at Barrier they have much more than just ipas.
     
    #4 ecpho, May 18, 2015
  5. EDNOSE

    EDNOSE Pundit (996) Oct 27, 2007 Connecticut

    Thanks all, was just checking to see if the ones with the most "commercial recognition" drew crowds. I fully anticipate being impressed by the other beers!

    Do they do tasters in addition to pints and growlers?
     
    #5 EDNOSE, May 18, 2015
  6. abkayak

    abkayak Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2013 New York

    yes on tasters
     
    #6 abkayak, May 18, 2015
  7. Vizualize

    Vizualize Initiate (0) Jun 13, 2014 New York

    You can do flights of anything they have on typically. I was there a week ago and they had Rock & Roll on and that was the only one you couldn't get in a flight. They do growlers of most everything if you want to take brew back to the reception. They have bottles of their barleywine and farmhouse Brett brew now too. I got a growler of their new Suburb IPA and it was real nice. Its a super relaxed scene so just enjoy yourself!
     
    #7 Vizualize, May 20, 2015
  8. ecpho

    ecpho Savant (1,183) Mar 28, 2011 New York

    Yeah I really liked Suburbs. Also around recently was Smack Dab an IPL, NY TAP winning and Red Button and Imperial Red Ale that's a bit rare. Really nice and piney.
     
    #8 ecpho, May 20, 2015
  9. BoardwalkBock

    BoardwalkBock Pooh-Bah (2,041) Aug 18, 2012 New York
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    Great brewery to visit if you are looking for a chill scene and delicious brews. You definitely won't be dealing with the "mad house" scene especially earlier in the day. Plenty of seating and a relatively open space.
     
    #9 BoardwalkBock, May 20, 2015
  10. EDNOSE

    EDNOSE Pundit (996) Oct 27, 2007 Connecticut

    Thanks all. Great information ... one last (I think) question. Do they fill any growler or do I need to use Barrier ones?
     
    #10 EDNOSE, May 20, 2015
  11. BltByKrmn

    BltByKrmn Maven (1,349) Jan 16, 2013 New York

    Any 32, 64 or 2l growler
     
    #11 BltByKrmn, May 20, 2015
  12. ecpho

    ecpho Savant (1,183) Mar 28, 2011 New York

    Hmm - thinking about stopping by early tomorrow to fill some growlers - updated list on beermenus - the Kolsch & Cali Common are 2 of my favorite non-IPAs from them. Also Neck Tattoo is a newish Centennial IPA only brewed for one bar. Memorial day traffic might be terrible though.
     
    #12 ecpho, May 21, 2015
  13. BoardwalkBock

    BoardwalkBock Pooh-Bah (2,041) Aug 18, 2012 New York
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    How far away do you live? Train is definitely best bet on a weekend like this.

    I'll be heading up tomorrow after work. Drive is only 10 mins for me but since I plan on having more than a few I'll take the 5 min train ride.
     
    #13 BoardwalkBock, May 22, 2015
  14. ecpho

    ecpho Savant (1,183) Mar 28, 2011 New York

    I'm in Western Queens - I think I can get there early tomorrow though for some fill ups for the weekend. Wish they were just alittle bit closer.
     
    #14 ecpho, May 22, 2015
  15. EDNOSE

    EDNOSE Pundit (996) Oct 27, 2007 Connecticut

    Is Barrier still cash only? Thanks
     
    #15 EDNOSE, Jun 4, 2015
  16. ecpho

    ecpho Savant (1,183) Mar 28, 2011 New York

    Yes, as of my visit last week.
     
    #16 ecpho, Jun 4, 2015
  17. BoardwalkBock

    BoardwalkBock Pooh-Bah (2,041) Aug 18, 2012 New York
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    Yup. No plans to change that as of now.

    New batch of Money is off the charts. Their new grapefruit IPA is tasty too. Plus, damn gold fish tacos.

    I wish they would bring Raspberry Cycle back.
     
    #17 BoardwalkBock, Jun 5, 2015
  18. BltByKrmn

    BltByKrmn Maven (1,349) Jan 16, 2013 New York

    While it's bittersweet I finished my Morticia keg today, I'm so pumped to pick up a keg of Money tomorrow.
     
    #18 BltByKrmn, Jun 5, 2015
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  19. ecpho

    ecpho Savant (1,183) Mar 28, 2011 New York

    Poseiden's Kitchen is amazing!
     
    #19 ecpho, Jun 5, 2015
  20. ecpho

    ecpho Savant (1,183) Mar 28, 2011 New York

    I prefer Suburbs and Atypical over Money - hope they push those out more.
     
    #20 ecpho, Jun 5, 2015
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