Hill Farmstead thread

[Number45]

E. (and Sue) are, I think, two of the HF beers that change the most over time with age. They are hoppier fresh and more brett develops over time. I loved E. from the last batch aged a bit and Sue aged great for me. But they were so great fresh that I had zero issue drinking them at release. Amazing beers.

 

[tehzachatak]

To those of you who have had E. before, how does it age?

I think E ages phenomenally well, but absolutely be sure to drink one fresh. If I just had one I'd drink it immediately. If I had a bunch I'd save some because it is super yum later also.

 

[jocar1]

I think E ages phenomenally well, but absolutely be sure to drink one fresh. If I just had one I'd drink it immediately. If I had a bunch I'd save some because it is super yum later also.

Thanks for the feedback, everyone! I'm really excited to try E. soon!

 

[dabaloons]

Just an fyi I was told that the balloon glasses most likely will not be coming back for retail sales.

 

[GuisseppeFranco]

Just an fyi I was told that dabaloon glasses most likely will not be coming back for retail sales.

Ftfy

 

[Frank1]

E ages very well. I just barely drank my last bottle of 2014 and it was a total tropical fruit bomb.

 

[InfinityonTrial]

Just an fyi I was told that the balloon glasses most likely will not be coming back for retail sales.

Any particular reason why?

 

[Fahmie25]

Any particular reason why?

Too fragile

 

[Phin1]

Hold the phone, glass is fragile ?

 

[Fahmie25]

Hold the phone, glass is fragile ?

Ha, I believe it was that a whole bunch of them would break on the way during shipment all the time. The new willi is incredibly sturdy. Last time I was there I saw one fall off the table onto the hard floor and was fine. A couple minutes later the bulb tipped on its side and the neck snapped....so yeah there can be different levels of fragility.

 

[DougOLis]

Ha, I believe it was that a whole bunch of them would break on the way during shipment all the time. The new willi is incredibly sturdy. Last time I was there I saw one fall off the table onto the hard floor and was fine. A couple minutes later the bulb tipped on its side and the neck snapped....so yeah there can be different levels of fragility.

I had one of their balloons snap at the top of the neck after jostling around in the sink while doing dishes. Never had another stemmed glass do that before.

 

[BrewWhatYouLove]

They also have had tons of problems with misprints and glasses with imperfections, I'm sure plenty of you all have seen the crooked stem or wrinkles in the glass. Its why they always ask customers to give it a strong look over before they would buy one.

 

[bsc]

have kicked a bulb 25' across the floor into a wall and had it survive.
have set one down too hard on granite and had the stem shatter.

glad I don't care about glasses lol

 

[Stewmeister91]

Just an fyi I was told that the balloon glasses most likely will not be coming back for retail sales.

Does this up the trade value?

 

[Abitker]

ISO indestructible mutant stemware

 

[Fahmie25]

Does this up the trade value?

Of course! Discontinued!

http://mybeercellar.com/?itm=45928

 

[AutumnBeerLove]

Where the hell is all this Durobor speculation from?

Ha, I believe it was that a whole bunch of them would break on the way during shipment all the time. The new willi is incredibly sturdy. Last time I was there I saw one fall off the table onto the hard floor and was fine. A couple minutes later the bulb tipped on its side and the neck snapped....so yeah there can be different levels of fragility.

Okay, not true.

They also have had tons of problems with misprints and glasses with imperfections, I'm sure plenty of you all have seen the crooked stem or wrinkles in the glass. Its why they always ask customers to give it a strong look over before they would buy one.

First I'm hearing of all of these misprints too!

Man, these glasses are worse then we thought... Good thing we stopped selling them.

 

[tehzachatak]

Well I'm glad I own like 12 of those

 

[Abitker]

Where the hell is all this Durobor speculation from?



Okay, not true.



First I'm hearing of all of these misprints too!

Man, these glasses are worse then we thought... Good thing we stopped selling them.

I heard they were infected

 

[GuisseppeFranco]

I heard they were infected

That's the danger of hand-peeling glass.

 

[Respirologist]

• Brother Soigné: A tart, refreshing Farmstead ale brewed with our dear friend Luc Bim Lafontaine, formerly of Dieu du Ciel! Lime, hibiscus and blood orange in a mixed fermentation. 750ml, $10. Limit 1 case per person

 

[Usofar]

• Brother Soigné: A tart, refreshing Farmstead ale brewed with our dear friend Luc Bim Lafontaine, formerly of Dieu du Ciel! Lime, hibiscus and blood orange in a mixed fermentation. 750ml, $10. Limit 1 case per person

My precious!

 

[tbub18]

Great trip to Hill this weekend. Definitely grab yourself an order of those Sweet Sound Oysters.

 

[Jmonah3]

Great afternoon on Saturday up on the Hill. Oysters were amazing and E is drinking great fresh.

 

[SecretSquirrel]

wasn't last years release in april or may? 2014s release was the very end of march

I bought last years BdN on Thursday March 12th

 

[tbub18]

According to Untappd, Batch 1 (never released) Cherry Flora onsite.

 

[bahnfire]

According to Untappd, Batch 1 (never released) Cherry Flora onsite.

Heard the same thing on facebook.

 

[tylerk88]

Any word on how much E. might be left? Hoping to get lucky later this week, though not holding my breath.

 

[Hookemhops13]

Hey all, will be travelling up at the end of April. Tips on cool bed and breakfast lodging in the area? Wife and I plan to leave Boston Thursday/Fri to head to Vermont for the weekend. Do some hikes, HF, hang out, maple syrup stuff?, any other activity tips?

Is there a Vermont travel thread?

 

[KevyWevy1]

The Stagecoach in Waterbury has great huevos. Ask for a side of the homemade salsa.