Hill Farmstead thread

[Frank1]

if I recall correctly, it's pretty slow... probably best to wait to see what come out that week to get a better feel however.

It's really hit or miss, but I don't think it's quite as busy as the summer.

 

[DigDug1810]

It's really hit or miss, but I don't think it's quite as busy as the summer.

good to hear, i'd imagine the same. people i'm sure will be there as it's holiday season and people have off but can't be quite the level of spring/summer/fall

 

[Respirologist]

I've learned there is never a bad time to go to Hill Farmstead.

 

[Frank1]

I've learned there is never a bad time to go to Hill Farmstead.

Yes there is: Saturday at noon

 

[OnryAndMean]

Yes there is: Saturday at noon

I went in January last year on a Saturday, showed up at 12:05 and was the first person there. That was quite a surprise

 

[SecretSquirrel]

It's really hit or miss, but I don't think it's quite as busy as the summer.

yeah Jan is my favorite time, maybe no special releases but getting in line again for growlers usually isn't an issue and Waterbury is slower with people as well...

 

[Number45]

Yeah, I also love the winter trips. Assuming weather is OK, it's just an awesome drive and it's slower at HF and in Waterbury. Plus, not much beats sitting at Parker Pie drinking loons while the next table is a group of snowmobilers pounding Bud heavies. Good times.

 

[OnryAndMean]

Plus, not much beats sitting at Parker Pie drinking loons while the next table is a group of snowmobilers pounding Bud heavies. Good times.

This exact thing has happened to me multiple times. So ******* funny.

 

[Os]

the first time I went to Parker was in the winter.. snow mobiles pulling up like crazy... but that was the time some old guy walks in an simply orders an "ale"... without hesitation I see one of the staff start pouring an Edward. mind blown!

 

[ncaudle]

while pizza is good, sometimes you want food variety.
that said, Parker Pie quickly became my fav stop in VT this year (it was probably my 2nd fav before...)

 

[Os]

have you not had wings or sandwiches there?

 

[ncaudle]

nope, and never seen anyone else there with non-pizza...

(could probably cross-post with serious/taboo/controversial and zerfucksgiven threads but I'm not a big sandwich fan... crazy, I know)

 

[Os]

I always order wings with my pizza! the sweet spicy Thai wings are awesome

 

[Respirologist]

Steak sub (bomb?) is awesome. I've been impressed by everything i've got there.

Ya the wings are delish!

 

[Number45]

Man, I only ordered wings there once and was unimpressed. I might need to revisit them. Getting wings would cut into the amount of Green Mountain Special I could eat though...so I make no guarantees. But, could be worth a try.

 

[Os]

for me it's: Scott's Revenge Pizza, Thai wings, HF Edward and a bottle of gueuze/lambic almost every time.

 

[4ruedebuci]

How is HF around the xmas/new years holidays. Hopeful to make a visit between 12/23 - 1/1

Actually I think it is super busy that week due to Christmas ski vacations. I was there the Friday after Christmas last year (in the snow) and the line was well outside out the door when they let everyone in. I bailed and went to the bottle only line (only time I ever did that). People were posting it ended up being a 4+ hour wait. They have gotten more efficient moving through the lines since, but it was still one of the busiest days ever.

 

[Number45]

Actually I think it is super busy that week due to Christmas ski vacations. I was there the Friday after Christmas last year (in the snow) and the line was well outside out the door when they let everyone in. I bailed and went to the bottle only line (only time I ever did that). People were posting it ended up being a 4+ hour wait. They have gotten more efficient moving through the lines since, but it was still one of the busiest days ever.

No doubt, I'd bet the weeks immediately around Christmas/New Year's are crazy. The pro tip would be to hit HF/Waterbury sometime between say January 5 and March.

 

[Timmush1]

I'll be there Thursday if anyone is around and wants to hang with a Talkbeer O.G.

 

[Respirologist]

This week:

• Arthur: Farmstead Ale. 750ml - Limit 2 cases per person. $10 per bottle.

Likely next week:
Upcoming (TBA):

• Sue: Wine barrel aged Susan - aged for 1 year with resident microflora. 750ml. 25$

 

[franch]

green mountain special pls

 

[Timmush1]

This week:

• Arthur: Farmstead Ale. 750ml - Limit 2 cases per person. $10 per bottle.

Likely next week:
Upcoming (TBA):

• Sue: Wine barrel aged Susan - aged for 1 year with resident microflora. 750ml. 25$

Like this Thursday, maybe?

 

[Os]

Sue is a must have for me!

 

[Respirologist]

Sue is a must have for me!

Sounds like ur making a run next week....

 

[Os]

Sounds like ur making a run next week....

why? that list is not always right... I mean, it's possible but I dunno.

 

[Respirologist]

why? that list is not always right... I mean, it's possible but I dunno.

I'm purely guessing since Sue went from middle of the list to top of the list today. Then again Ann is due out " within 3 months " according to Twitter.

The statement " In Chronological order " is removed from the Upcoming bottles replaced by " T.B.A" so everything listed is fair game to pop up anytime

So i'm purely guessing at Sue next week...

 

[Os]

I'm purely guessing since Sue went from middle of the list to top of the list today. Then again Ann is due out " within 3 months " according to Twitter.

The statement " In Chronological order " is removed from the Upcoming bottles replaced by " T.B.A" so everything listed is fair game to pop up anytime

So i'm purely guessing at Sue next week...

yeah, the description did go up... we'll see.. "Up Next" shows Anna... next weekend would be rough but we'll see

 

[Respirologist]

yeah, the description did go up... we'll see.. "Up Next" shows Anna... next weekend would be rough but we'll see

I wish Everett would hit bottles again instead of growlers. I had an Oct 13' Everett the other day. Delicious. End story.

 

[Os]

I wish Everett would hit bottles again instead of growlers. I had an Oct 13' Everett the other day. Delicious. End story.

I have a couple left that I was worried about... good to know they're doing well

 

[Respirologist]

I have a couple left that I was worried about... good to know they're doing well

Dont be worried at all. Nose to mouthfeel to taste is spot on