Connecticut... What's going on?

[Dino1]

I'm really just commenting that they put crushable on the can

Is it fair to say that after every can, you should crush it on your forehead, bro???

 

[Dino1]

As far as whats going on in Connecticut, Rising Pint beer fest tomorrow at Rentschler. Anyone attending?

I went to the inaugural one. It kinda sucked.

 

[lambandtunaphish]

Is it fair to say that after every can, you should crush it on your forehead, bro???

Can't promise I'll use my forehead, Bro

 

[Dino1]

Can't promise I'll use my forehead, Bro

Acceptable second choice.

How would you feel about getting your GTL on, and then crushing a bro-tastic 12er of these bad boys?

 

[thermic]

OEC put up their list of beers today. I'm assuming this is what they're going to have when they open next month.

Tempus Blend #1 - sour saison
Phantasma - Baltic Porter
Phantasma Sour Blend #1 - Sour edition of Phantasma
Phantasma Sweet
Exilis - Berliner Weisse
Aeris - Altbier

 

[DrWangerBanger]

OEC put up their list of beers today. I'm assuming this is what they're going to have when they open next month.

Tempus Blend #1 - sour saison
Phantasma - Baltic Porter
Phantasma Sour Blend #1 - Sour edition of Phantasma
Phantasma Sweet
Exilis - Berliner Weisse
Aeris - Altbier

Jesus, the name of that brewery + the names of those beers + the styles of those beers ******* screams pretentious ********. That said, I do look forward to trying some of their beers.

 

[Dino1]

Jesus, the name of that brewery + the names of those beers + the styles of those beers ******* screams pretentious ********.

Jesus man, you bitch about everything. Whether it be the lines at NEBCO to get world-class beers, or this new brewery which most likely will be great and has some awesome styles to launch with. At least I'm consistent with just having 2 Roads hate.

That said, I do look forward to trying some of their beers.

teh ironiez.

 

[quirkzoo1]

I will be in Simsbury at the end the month, any good shops in the area? Any good breweries nearby? Unfortunately won't be able to venture too far away from Simsbury (maybe 1hr radius?).

 

[lambandtunaphish]

I will be in Simsbury at the end the month, any good shops in the area? Any good breweries nearby? Unfortunately won't be able to venture too far away from Simsbury (maybe 1hr radius?).

Liquor Depot on Rt 44 on the Avon/Simsbury/Canton line is usually a decent place to stop. Others can probably add more places.

For breweries: NEBCO down by New Haven, Treehouse up in Mass are both within an hour's drive. Some newer places are closer, but those are the two best in the area.

 

[quirkzoo1]

Liquor Depot on Rt 44 on the Avon/Simsbury/Canton line is usually a decent place to stop. Others can probably add more places.

For breweries: NEBCO down by New Haven, Treehouse up in Mass are both within an hour's drive. Some newer places are closer, but those are the two best in the area.

Thanks, I hit up Liquor Depot last time I was there and thought the selection seemed good. I have definitely been eyeing NEBCO and Treehouse. For those that have been to treehouse, how many beers do they typically have on tap? From their website it looks like they only have two on right now but elsewhere on the website it says they usually keep 4. The reason I ask is that my dad's beer tastes are not as broad as mine so I don't want to make the trek out to treehouse if they don't have a beer he would like.

 

[DrWangerBanger]

Jesus man, you bitch about everything. Whether it be the lines at NEBCO to get world-class beers, or this new brewery which most likely will be great and has some awesome styles to launch with. At least I'm consistent with just having 2 Roads hate.



teh ironiez.

I know you'll find this hard to believe, but there can be both positive and negative points to things. The brewery might be capable of making really good beer, but that doesn't mean the name of the brewery isn't super ******* pretentious.

NEBCO is a great brewery, probably my absolute favorite of all time, but their growler filling system is really ******* ****** and I hate waiting in line there. The overheard conversations of people in beer lines are probably some of the absolute worst in the world.

 

[lambandtunaphish]

Thanks, I hit up Liquor Depot last time I was there and thought the selection seemed good. I have definitely been eyeing NEBCO and Treehouse. For those that have been to treehouse, how many beers do they typically have on tap? From their website it looks like they only have two on right now but elsewhere on the website it says they usually keep 4. The reason I ask is that my dad's beer tastes are not as broad as mine so I don't want to make the trek out to treehouse if they don't have a beer he would like.

Liquor Depot was really the low hanging fruit there. West Hartford has Worldwide and Crazy Bruce's. also M&R in Avon. I don't live up there anymore, so I don't really know the under the radar shops. I think there are some Avon/Simsbury/West Hartford residents on here, who might be more helpful.

Treehouse usually has 3-4 things on tap, from what I've seen. They always update their website to show what will be on tap that week.

There are plenty of breweries closer to Simsbury than NEBCO/Treehouse. Bloomfield has Back East and Hooker (Back East makes Misty Mountain IPA to go w your "location" ). Broad Brook is in up in East Windsor. Cambridge House is a brewpub in Granby. I've heard good things about Firefly in Bristol (good atmosphere to hang out and have beers, usually have a food truck I think). Relic in Plainville probably won't meet your Dad's beer tastes, but if you're out that way, you can get some wings at J Timothy's... Hnnnnggggg.

 

[tehzachatak]

This batch of Coriolis is really good.












Gold Stock is still way, way better

 

[Brez071]

This batch of Coriolis is really good.












Gold Stock is still way, way better

Driving down to Hartford early Friday... Gold Stock still on? I miss that beer.

 

[tehzachatak]

Driving down to Hartford early Friday... Gold Stock still on? I miss that beer.

was still on Saturday. next Friday will be two weeks, which is probably entirely within possibility. when i was there Saturday most people were filling the limit on Coriolis and maybe grabbing one growler of Gold Stock. i did the opposite...

 

[tehzachatak]

NEBCO is a great brewery, probably my absolute favorite of all time, but their growler filling system is really ******* ****** and I hate waiting in line there.

i love waiting in line at NEBCO. just more time for me and Craig to be together. <3

 

[quirkzoo1]

Liquor Depot was really the low hanging fruit there. West Hartford has Worldwide and Crazy Bruce's. also M&R in Avon. I don't live up there anymore, so I don't really know the under the radar shops. I think there are some Avon/Simsbury/West Hartford residents on here, who might be more helpful.

Treehouse usually has 3-4 things on tap, from what I've seen. They always update their website to show what will be on tap that week.

There are plenty of breweries closer to Simsbury than NEBCO/Treehouse. Bloomfield has Back East and Hooker (Back East makes Misty Mountain IPA to go w your "location" ). Broad Brook is in up in East Windsor. Cambridge House is a brewpub in Granby. I've heard good things about Firefly in Bristol (good atmosphere to hang out and have beers, usually have a food truck I think). Relic in Plainville probably won't meet your Dad's beer tastes, but if you're out that way, you can get some wings at J Timothy's... Hnnnnggggg.

Thanks. Looking at the Relic and J Timothy's combo sounds good but why is every brewery (Treehouse, NEBCO, Relic...?) closed on Sunday? If I remember correctly last time I was there two years ago they had just opened up liquor stores on Sunday, is the brewery closed on Sunday thing still a relic of that or are they just too small to be open every day?

 

[tehzachatak]

Thanks. Looking at the Relic and J Timothy's combo sounds good but why is every brewery (Treehouse, NEBCO, Relic...?) closed on Sunday? If I remember correctly last time I was there two years ago they had just opened up liquor stores on Sunday, is the brewery closed on Sunday thing still a relic of that or are they just too small to be open every day?

probably more relic of blue laws, but i dunno. none of the breweries in Mass that I can think of are open Sundays either. or breweries in Maine. all three of these states have strong blue law traditions.

 

[lambandtunaphish]

Thanks. Looking at the Relic and J Timothy's combo sounds good but why is every brewery (Treehouse, NEBCO, Relic...?) closed on Sunday? If I remember correctly last time I was there two years ago they had just opened up liquor stores on Sunday, is the brewery closed on Sunday thing still a relic of that or are they just too small to be open every day?

Relic is relatively new and only recently started opening on Thursdays I think. Treehouse also just added a 3rd day to their hours. NEBCO took Mon, Tue away after they moved, but now stay open an hour later Wed-Fri. I figure the hours are limited by small staffs (needing a day off) and the limited amounts of beer they have avaliable to sell.

There are a few open Sundays (Firefly which I mentioned earlier ... Shebeen and Two Roads are farther away). Probably others that I'm not aware of at the rate breweries are popping up in this state. Oh and Beer'd is open Sundays. You could make a day out of that trip (Mystic, casino, etc)

(disclaimer that either my research or these breweries' websites may be out of date)

 

[ilovestouts]

I will be in Simsbury at the end the month, any good shops in the area? Any good breweries nearby? Unfortunately won't be able to venture too far away from Simsbury (maybe 1hr radius?).

If you can't make it to Treehouse, I could probably snag some growlers for ya when I head up. Let me know

 

[quirkzoo1]

If you can't make it to Treehouse, I could probably snag some growlers for ya when I head up. Let me know

Thanks for the offer. At this point I think I will just see if I can get out there before Sunday or just rely on local stores that have stuff I can't usually get.

Is Gandhi-Bot a shelf turd? Cans readily available?

 

[Dino1]

Is Gandhi-Bot a shelf turd? Cans readily available?

No, and no. Sea Hag is fantastic now though. The recipe change REALLY did it well.

 

[quirkzoo1]

No, and no. Sea Hag is fantastic now though. The recipe change REALLY did it well.

Thanks. Any other "locals" I should be on the lookout for?

 

[Dino1]

Thanks. Any other "locals" I should be on the lookout for?

Anything from NEBCO really. I wouldn't waste my time with anything else.

 

[lambandtunaphish]

Anything from NEBCO really. I wouldn't waste my time with anything else.

That's sad that you can't even make a non-NEBCO recommendation.

But if you see, Sea Hag/668/Pilsner in a store, ask if they have any Gandhi Bot. A lot of stores have started keeping it off shelves.

 

[quirkzoo1]

Anything from NEBCO really. I wouldn't waste my time with anything else.

That's sad that you can't even make a non-NEBCO recommendation.

But if you see, Sea Hag/668/Pilsner in a store, ask if they have any Gandhi Bot. A lot of stores have started keeping it off shelves.

Thanks.

 

[quirkzoo1]

Thanks for the suggestions.

I was going to try to swing by treehouse today but the trip into Hartford to get the birthday cake at Mozzicato's took longer than expected.

 

[davey101]

That's sad that you can't even make a non-NEBCO recommendation.

But if you see, Sea Hag/668/Pilsner in a store, ask if they have any Gandhi Bot. A lot of stores have started keeping it off shelves.

Hooker Liberator d-bock and maybe some Relic stuff?

 

[lambandtunaphish]

Anyone over here going to the OEC opening on Saturday? I know a few of you said you'd be there on the other site's thread.

I should be there right around opening.

Join us in Oxford, CT to try our interesting elixirs for the very first time. Featuring five tap lines, 1 wooden gravity keg, guest bottles and more. The Green Grunion food truck will be on premise for you food needs.
Hours:

Saturday June 7th
12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Draft List:

Exilis - 3.8% abv
Amara - 5.5% abv - Wooden gravity keg
Tempus (Blend #1) - 5.9% abv
Phantasma - 8.5% abv
Phantasma Sour (Blend #1) - 9.5% abv
Zymatore Isaac Aged in Ransom Spirit Gin/Pinot Noir - 5% abv
Bottle List:

Etienne Dupont Cidre Bouché Brut de Normandie Organic 2012 - 5% abv - 375ml
Aecht Schlenkerla Märzen - 5.1% abv -500ml
Thornbridge Kipling - 5.2% abv - 500ml
Loverbeer BeerBera - 8% abv - 375ml

Non-alcoholic:
Domaine Dupont Jus de Pomme Petillant 2013 - 0% abv - 375ml
Einbecker Brauherren Alkoholfrei - 0% abv - 330ml
Growler List:

OEC Brewing swing top growler - $3 or $2.50 for two (2) or more - glass only.

Tempus (Blend #1) - OEC/750ml: $9 - 32oz/1L: $11.50 - 64oz/2L: N/A
Exilis - OEC/750ml: $6 - 32oz/1L: $8 - 64oz/2L: $14
Phantasma - OEC/750ml: $8 - 32oz/1L: $9.50 - 64oz/2L: $16
Phantasma Sour (Blend #1) - OEC/750ml: $10 - 32oz/1L: $12.50 - 64oz/2L: N/A

*Zymatore Isaac Aged in Ransom Spirit Gin/Pinot Noir - OEC growler: $18


Prices do not include the price of the growler.

* = Pre-filled and price DOES include the cost of a growler. Limit 1 per person, available in the cooler, not the growler station.
Growler Policy:

In order to make growler filling an efficient experience please adhere to these guidelines:

· There is a four (4) growler limit per person per trip through the line. The growlers you get can be any combination of our fillable sizes.
· All growlers that you bring in must be clean prior to filling.
· We will fill 12oz, 500ml, 750ml, OEC Growlers, 32oz, 1L, 64oz & 2L growlers. This does include growlers from other breweries, store & bars.
· We will only fill screw-top growlers if you provide a clean sealable screw-top. We will not have these available at the brewery.
· We will not fill plastic, clear, metal or large German style growlers with handles. Sorry for any inconvenience.

http://oecbrewing.com/tasting_room/

 

[quirk6]

I'm certainly interested in what they're offering. Probably can't make the opening, but hopefully I can try them soon.