Hill Farmstead thread

[bsc]

Looks like Dorothy is back in bottles too.

Think that is just a typo.

In other news, found (and drank) a b1 Dorothy yesterday, beer is much, much, much better now. Not quite as good as b3 is fresh, imo.

 

[NearTheGrove]

CD11 and 12?
Looks like the Wednesday illness will strike again.
Never been there during mud season, any tips on getting a 13 Dodge Avenger (company car) up Hill Rd?

 

[bsc]

avoid the pot holes and washboard spots

 

[Respirologist]

avoid the pot holes and washboard spots

Impossible. Thought my suspension was gonna fall off

 

[ncaudle]

In other news, found (and drank) a b1 Dorothy yesterday, beer is much, much, much better now.

is B1 the 8/1/2014 bottling?

 

[bsc]

yes

 

[bsc]

Impossible. Thought my suspension was gonna fall off

and the real thaw hasn't even happened yet. going to get nasty once it starts staying warm over night.

 

[bahnfire]

Never been there during mud season, any tips on getting a 13 Dodge Avenger (company car) up Hill Rd?

I've been up the past 2 weeks without any issue in my Ford Focus ST. In addition I've gone up 2-3 times per month for the past 2 years and never had an issue, so I feel the Taylor road conditions concerns in general are hugely overblown.

But to answer your question just take it easy and you'll be fine. You want to try an carry some speed (25-30mph) though spots that are particularly sloppy to avoid getting stuck, but the majority of the road is still quite firm (but very washboard/rutted).

 

[NearTheGrove]

I was up there in Oct, Dec. and March and really didn't have any issues. Not really worried about getting stuck, just don't want to rip the exhaust off or poke a hole in the oil pan. Might be a little hard to explain that to the boss. Thanks, Kevin.

 

[Respirologist]

I've been up the past 2 weeks without any issue in my Ford Focus ST. In addition I've gone up 2-3 times per month for the past 2 years and never had an issue, so I feel the Taylor road conditions concerns in general are hugely overblown.

But to answer your question just take it easy and you'll be fine. You want to try an carry some speed (25-30mph) though spots that are particularly sloppy to avoid getting stuck, but the majority of the road is still quite firm (but very washboard/rutted).

Agreed, i've never had an issue, just the pot (dirt) holes are quite impressive

 

[justforrazors]

This is easily one of the best Hill Farmstead beers I have ever had. Outpaces art and any flora iteration I've had. Civil disobedience 11.

 

[tehzachatak]

This is easily one of the best Hill Farmstead beers I have ever had. Outpaces art and any flora iteration I've had. Civil disobedience 11.

Comparison to Ann? Similar?

 

[justforrazors]

Not as much wine barrel character, most likely due to this being a fourth use barrel. I wouldn't really compare it to Ann, it has more malty components along with a huge clementine and grapefruit.

 

[chippo33]

Think that is just a typo.

In other news, found (and drank) a b1 Dorothy yesterday, beer is much, much, much better now. Not quite as good as b3 is fresh, imo.

I thought I was alone on thinking that Dorothy (even the latest batch) tastes much better the longer it ages.

 

[Respirologist]

Not as much wine barrel character, most likely due to this being a fourth use barrel. I wouldn't really compare it to Ann, it has more malty components along with a huge clementine and grapefruit.

Malty ?

 

[jcvanderbilt]

Not as much wine barrel character, most likely due to this being a fourth use barrel. I wouldn't really compare it to Ann, it has more malty components along with a huge clementine and grapefruit.

I thought it was nice - not near Ann level for my taste. CD11 is funkier and less soft on the palate than Ann. Still a very good beer though.

 

[justforrazors]

Malty ?

Yep, I got a distinct grain malt character in the mid palate from it.

I thought it was nice - not near Ann level for my taste. CD11 is funkier and less soft on the palate than Ann. Still a very good beer though.

I agree on the funk/mouthfeel.

 

[bsc]

Looks like it really was more Dorothy and now, more Anna. Will be busy tomorrow for sure!
Anyone know if these are new batches of Anna/Dorothy or just more of the 2/2015 releases?

• Civil Disobedience 11: A blend primarily consisting of wine barrel aged Anna... from barrels that previously held Mimosa/Juicy/E.750ml. $35, Limit one (1) per person. Please see updated release policy here.
• Civil Disobedience 12: Keeping with the theme of black beers landing on 4 in the series ... A single French Oak barrel blend of black beers from the last 3 years—including Daybreak, Buckwheat Rye Porter, Everett, George, and other minute, fragmented components. Inoculated in the barrel with various strains of yeast and souring bacteria. 375ml. $15. Limit 1 per person.
• Anna: Honey farmstead ale. 750ml, $10, Limit 24 bottles per person.
• Arthur: Farmstead ale. 750ml, $10, Limit 24 bottles per person.
• Convivial: Farmstead ale brewed with hibiscus flowers. 750ml, $10, Limit 24 bottles per person.
• Dorothy: New iteration. Farmstead ale brewed with wheat, fermented with Brettanomyces, and hopped with Citra. 750ml, $10, Limit 24 bottles per person.

 

[JBP]

Wow, all that plus growlers is an absolutely spectacular lineup for a trip there.

 

[Gosox8787]

That's over $1000 per person in just bottles if you buy the limit. Insane.

 

[bsc]

BRO THATS ONLY LIKE 2 BOTTLES PER WEEK FOR A YEAR AND I AINT EVEN TRADED ANY FOR ADJUNCT STOUTS FROM TOP HOMEBREWERS YET.

 

[gtx281]

Looks like it really was more Dorothy and now, more Anna. Will be busy tomorrow for sure!
Anyone know if these are new batches of Anna/Dorothy or just more of the 2/2015 releases?

• Civil Disobedience 11: A blend primarily consisting of wine barrel aged Anna... from barrels that previously held Mimosa/Juicy/E.750ml. $35, Limit one (1) per person. Please see updated release policy here.
• Civil Disobedience 12: Keeping with the theme of black beers landing on 4 in the series ... A single French Oak barrel blend of black beers from the last 3 years—including Daybreak, Buckwheat Rye Porter, Everett, George, and other minute, fragmented components. Inoculated in the barrel with various strains of yeast and souring bacteria. 375ml. $15. Limit 1 per person.
• Anna: Honey farmstead ale. 750ml, $10, Limit 24 bottles per person.
• Arthur: Farmstead ale. 750ml, $10, Limit 24 bottles per person.
• Convivial: Farmstead ale brewed with hibiscus flowers. 750ml, $10, Limit 24 bottles per person.
• Dorothy: New iteration. Farmstead ale brewed with wheat, fermented with Brettanomyces, and hopped with Citra. 750ml, $10, Limit 24 bottles per person.

10 days until I get there. This is killing me.

 

[Thevicster]

Not busy at all yet. But.....down to less than a case of cd11. If you're not here, you're prob. SOL.

 

[MikeG1]

We just got back from HF. Showed up at 9:50 and were 5th in line. CD12 being sold in bottles only line. Convivial magnums as well. Roads muddy and rough.

 

[gregkoko]

We just got back from HF. Showed up at 9:50 and were 5th in line. CD12 being sold in bottles only line. Convivial magnums as well. Roads muddy and rough.

As in you just left? No way you made it from HF to Brooklyn already

 

[Fluke828]

fuq...always missing dat Arthur...

 

[MikeG1]

As in you just left? No way you made it from HF to Brooklyn already

As in we just kicked the Lawsons' Kiwi keg at 3 Penny and moving on to crushing a Backacre

 

[markgugs]

As in you just left? No way you made it from HF to Brooklyn already

Yes Greg, they got from Hill Farmstead to Brooklyn by 1:19pm this afternoon (left at 11:45am). Mike drives a Delorean.

 

[Beerologist]

Yes Greg, they got from Hill Farmstead to Brooklyn by 1:19pm this afternoon (left at 11:45am). Mike drives a Delorean.

I just want to know how the Delorean handled Taylor Rd?

 

[Thevicster]

We just got back from HF. Showed up at 9:50 and were 5th in line. CD12 being sold in bottles only line. Convivial magnums as well. Roads muddy and rough.

Roads muddy and rough .....city slickers.........