Hill Farmstead thread

[Os]

It had been a nice run of HF festivals but i don't think i'll be able to make this one

boooo!

 

[acurtis]

boooo!

tell me about it. i did come last minute for the last fofa, so there is still hope

 

[tehzachatak]

I can already tell this batch isn't as good as the last batch.

Dying

 

[Adam Jackson]

re: FOFA accommodations, if we've met or traded before, ping me and you have a bed & a futon to sleep on. I'm 1 hour and 15 minutes south of the Hill.

Reach out if you haven't found a place by August 1st. It's 70 miles but I'm right on Interstate 91 so it's a straight shot to HFS.

 

[user 307594]

I like that you guys are planning for an event that will require winning a lottery. I dig the optimism.

 

[jebediahscooter1]

I like that you guys are planning for an event that will require winning a lottery. I dig the optimism.

As I mentioned, I'm planning on willing myself to a lottery victory.

 

[yasky]

Free cancellation at best western waterbury.

Will be at fofa next year for sure. Stupid work.

 

[ASUBeer]

How is this batch of Anna? Is it as good as the last several Saisons they released right out of the gate?

 

[skrip]

How is this batch of Anna? Is it as good as the last several Saisons they released right out of the gate?

yup definitely my favorite of the new batches. super well balanced!

 

[yasky]

I love Anna with a bit of age on it myself.

 

[ncaudle]

How is this batch of Anna? Is it as good as the last several Saisons they released right out of the gate?

not as big a fan of this batch of Anna compared to the prior release. this one needs time, unlike the recent Arthur that was BAM out of the gates

 

[MikeG1]

not as big a fan of this batch of Anna compared to the prior release. this one needs time, unlike the recent Arthur that was BAM out of the gates

Totally agree. This batch is VERY young - needs another 6 months or so in the bottle. It's good, just not mind-blowingly Anna good, like the last batch.

 

[Corbot_3000]

Any truth to the rumors that Shaun recently started using champagne yeast for bottle conditioning, essentially preventing any other bugs from changing the flavor of his saisons over time?

 

[justforrazors]

Any truth to the rumors that Shaun recently started using champagne yeast for bottle conditioning, essentially preventing any other bugs from changing the flavor of his saisons over time?

He has been using wine/champagne yeast for at least a couple years, I asked him this time last year because I wanted to culture from bottles for homebrew. I think there are enough bugs in suspension that they still impart plenty of flavor over time.

 

[DougOLis]

He has been using wine/champagne yeast for at least a couple years, I asked him this time last year because I wanted to culture from bottles for homebrew. I think there are enough bugs in suspension that they still impart plenty of flavor over time.

Could you still use the dregs in a homebrew batch then?

 

[Frank1]

Could you still use the dregs in a homebrew batch then?

Yes

 

[elbrooksie]

Sooooooo....nothing new this week then?

 

[cfrances33]

Sooooooo....nothing new this week then?

Two of the best beers they make are on the shelf... I think we will all survive just fine

 

[Os]

I wish I could go back for more Sarrasin...

 

[gregkoko]

I wish I could go back for more Sarrasin...

That and (2 case) Anna better last til Thursday.

 

[elbrooksie]

Two of the best beers they make are on the shelf... I think we will all survive just fine

Oh, no doubt, was just hoping for something to replace Soigné...don't they normally update the site on Mondays, or sometimes wait till tues/wed?

 

[cfrances33]

Oh, no doubt, was just hoping for something to replace Soigné...don't they normally update the site on Mondays, or sometimes wait till tues/wed?

They just kind of do it when they want to. Honestly, to see a lineup like Soigne, Anna, AND Sarrasin all on the shelf at the same time is a pretty rare thing. I would expect something new next week maybe.

 

[jebediahscooter1]

It seems like they've been pumping up the Nordic Saison release. It's been in the bottles 3 weeks I believe...sort of expecting that to be the next one up in the next couple of weeks.

 

[grandmeaulnes]

Any truth to the rumors that Shaun recently started using champagne yeast for bottle conditioning, essentially preventing any other bugs from changing the flavor of his saisons over time?

i heard this was what caused the second to most recent batch of arthur to be more or less not tart at release (and that they reverted back to the normal house culture for the last batch). not sure about anna

 

[jebediahscooter1]

i heard this was what caused the second to most recent batch of arthur to be more or less not tart at release (and that they reverted back to the normal house culture for the last batch). not sure about anna

Shaun told me that he's been bottling the most recent saisons with another yeast...I asked him after E. and Arthur had come out. That said, I had been under the impression that this disqualified using dregs for homebrewing, but I've since learned that they're still viable. Will be tossing a variety of HF dregs into a saison I've been meaning to brew.

 

[bsc]

Shaun told me that he's been bottling the most recent saisons with another yeast...I asked him after E. and Arthur had come out. That said, I had been under the impression that this disqualified using dregs for homebrewing, but I've since learned that they're still viable. Will be tossing a variety of HF dregs into a saison I've been meaning to brew.

have a saison in a keg that was brewed with a starter grown up from recent soigne dregs and 10/13 Arthur dregs. There was some sort of ale yeast in there but I'm curious what it was and what else there was.

fwiw - they are constantly experiments and changing things, they could easily change their practice the next week / batch / whatever.

i heard this was what caused the second to most recent batch of arthur to be more or less not tart at release (and that they reverted back to the normal house culture for the last batch). not sure about anna

The saisons have never been tart on release save for a batch here or there.

 

[SSTroller]

Alright fellas, starting to nail down the final details for our trip up at the end of July. We'd like to find a place to camp for a couple nights near HF in the middle of the week. I noticed HF has some suggestions on their site. Any suggestions? Pros/cons? Just need a site with a fire ring and bathrooms/showers...elec is not a big priority.
We'd like to do some hiking as well, so any suggestions for trails would be awesome!

Also, I'm guessing Sarrasin and Anna most likely won't last till July 23-24. If anyone local would like to do a swap for Midwest goodies, I'd love to start a conversation. Not really looking for anything super limited from HF, basically bottles that were recently available (Sarrasin, Anna, Arthur, Bro. Soigne, etc.). I'd be more than willing to haul cases (up to four) of Zombie Dust, other Chicago locals, as many New Glarus fruit bottles you want.
The only caveat, would be that I can't drive around too much to meet up since this road trip is mainly for my wife's birthday. We'll be in Portland at the beginning of the trip, then around HF and Waterbury at the end. Hit me up if anyone would like to discuss. I'll post to the ISO:FT a little later too.

Thanks in advance!

 

[grandmeaulnes]

The saisons have never been tart on release save for a batch here or there.

well thats not true

 

[bsc]

guess we have different definitions of tart, lol

guess i could rephrase to, the saisons are always significantly more tart 3-6 months later.

 

[falc0n26001]

Tart = a bit sour
See also:
Hill Farmstead saisons
Crooked Stave regulars
RR Sanctification

Sour = sour
See also:
RR Supplication, Consecration, Beat
Cascade
Most lambic