Hill Farmstead thread

[scrub0bk1]

Now that the art madness is (almost) over, when can we expect some flora goodness? Along with some Florence and Anna to round out a nice trip

 

[InfinityonTrial]

Is anyone else more disappointed at missing out on GoM than Art?

Bueller?

 

[Os]

Haven't you learned yet? All beer is stupid unless it's brewed by Shaun.

Oh definitely butthurt... there's ointment for that

 

[Davidsoul]

Which part? Seems like they were fairly prepared for the re-sellers/rafflers. They can't necessarily shut down the muling unless it's obvious behavior (paying people in the parking lot and telling them what to fill out on their orders, etc.).

The part where tons of people showed up and bought all the beer?

I guess it's hard to know what AutumnBeerLove is referring to when he said "that" but any casual observer of beer groups/boards/discussions in the days on and following the announcement of Art for sale at 3pp cannot be surprised in the slightest.

 

[wethorseblanket]

My **** lord buddy is dying right now. He presold an Art and a GoM, below current secondary. Spent that money booking a nice hotel in Stowe. Turns out his mule that he brings to HF had an expired id. They spent the early part of the day at the DMV in Burlington, by the time they left there Art was down to 1pp and GoM was sold out. So he got 2 Art and a bunch of shelf stuff and is pissed. He has to refund the money for the GoM, and is calling the trip a waste. He got 2 Art and some amazing fills. Never go full **** lord.

what a life that must be.

 

[Beerologist]

Now that the art madness is (almost) over, when can we expect some flora goodness? Along with some Florence and Anna to round out a nice trip

Flora B7 will be the event that triggers my next HF trip. My wallet will be happier though if its not till the end of summer

 

[GuisseppeFranco]

Beer is so dumb right now......these people who take 10 hours out of their day to make a few hundred bucks should stay at home and sell weed or something.

Isn't this called work?

 

[MyGrandmaLovesCraftBeer]

I feel the need to have to defend all of the grandmothers out there who actually enjoy craft beer.

 

[eb1]

You know its a good day when the hill farmstead thread on talkbeer gets 200 new replies to read and chuckle to.

 

[litheum94]

I feel the need to have to defend all of the grandmothers out there who actually enjoy craft beer.

You've been waiting for a moment like this your entire life, haven't you?

 

[AutumnBeerLove]

The part where tons of people showed up and bought all the beer?

I guess it's hard to know what AutumnBeerLove is referring to when he said "that" but any casual observer of beer groups/boards/discussions in the days on and following the announcement of Art for sale at 3pp cannot be surprised in the slightest.

I suppose I'm referring to the sheer number of people. If you've come to a bottle release since the new bottle limit policy/new order system/new filling room and so on, then you'd know that Wednesday is usually not like today was.
Today was different- everyone sent or brought their mules, and even their mules had mules...sometimes the mule's mule had a mule or two. And many others were dealing in the parking lot.
A few people decided to start showing up at 5:45 AM. We opened doors at 10 am and had a head start on the day. Maybe 25 customers there at the time? People just kept showing up early. The line moved quickly. Art was moving rapidly and the call was made to lower the limit to 1 bottle so more people would have the opportunity to buy it.
On top of that, people who came after Art was lowered to a 1 bottle limit received a drink ticket for a glass of Mary.
We had extra staff from the start helping with retail and directing traffic. We also lowered limits on Art and Farmer Wave prior to opening.
The retail shop's line moved fast and the wait was 2-10 minutes after 3 pm or so? Growler wait was maybe 30 minutes around the same time. Fun was had.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Edit: no pizza or BBQ was had. You're all lucky we were even smiling.

 

[Shilt]

10/13/15 is lemony funky greatness right now.

Good news and bad news. The good is it's drinking awesome. The bad, this was bottled on my 30th birthday and now trying to acquire more will be even more difficult. Thanks JulianB

 

[MarkJC1018]

Some jabronies actually brought their grandmother. Don't worry I took pics so we can ridicule them. And if you're on this board? **** off. I'm not remotely sorry.

#grandmule

 

[Mikecap]

Whew what a day. Glad I went early and to echo others' comments that the staff did an amazing job. Parking was on point, I was able to enjoy GoM '13 (******* fantastic right now BTW) while waiting in line, and I got some Art to share with friends at home. Popped my Worthy Burger cherry on the way back and that was scrumptious, as is this batch of Mary that's helping me get to bed tonight...

Also - did anybody see the poor soul trip and fall in the tasting room? Thanks to the staff for providing my dear friend some painkillers to limit his complaining on the long ride back. No idea how he managed that, but I think he's feeling better

EDIT: Said friend also forgot his wallet.

 

[AutumnBeerLove]

Also - did anybody see the poor soul trip and fall in the tasting room? Thanks to the staff for providing my dear friend some painkillers to limit his complaining on the long ride back. No idea how he managed that, but I think he's feeling better

At least he didn't stab himself simultaneously!

 

[JulianB1]

Good news and bad news. The good is it's drinking awesome. The bad, this was bottled on my 30th birthday and now trying to acquire more will be even more difficult. Thanks JulianB

Just let me know how many bottles you want closer to your birthday.

 

[bearsonacid1]

All this work and no pizza

 

[Thevicster]

Tell him to grab me some George and Suarez. And a bottle of Farmer Wave. And all the Everett.

Farmer Wave didn't last long today, probably the first to go. When I got there at 11:30 they were already out.

 

[Mikecap]

At least he didn't stab himself simultaneously!

That's what he was saying the whole way home hahaha Damn you for making him so excited with that opener..

 

[regularjohn]

My **** lord buddy is dying right now. He presold an Art and a GoM, below current secondary. Spent that money booking a nice hotel in Stowe. Turns out his mule that he brings to HF had an expired id. They spent the early part of the day at the DMV in Burlington, by the time they left there Art was down to 1pp and GoM was sold out. So he got 2 Art and a bunch of shelf stuff and is pissed. He has to refund the money for the GoM, and is calling the trip a waste. He got 2 Art and some amazing fills. Never go full **** lord.

holy **** that is so sad. you seriously couldn't make this **** up if you tried.

 

[MarkJC1018]

everyone sent or brought their mules, and even their mules had mules...sometimes the mule's mule had a mule or two. And many others were dealing in the parking lot.

Not sure why, but this makes me laugh out loud every time I read it. ^^^^

I'm sorry I missed out on today's craziness. Hopefully you are still sane after today, AutumnBeerLove.

 

[BoatsAndHoes]

I feel the need to have to defend all of the grandmothers out there who actually enjoy craft beer.

Hmmmmmmmm...it couldn't be

 

[Thevicster]

My **** lord buddy is dying right now. He presold an Art and a GoM, below current secondary. Spent that money booking a nice hotel in Stowe. Turns out his mule that he brings to HF had an expired id. They spent the early part of the day at the DMV in Burlington, by the time they left there Art was down to 1pp and GoM was sold out. So he got 2 Art and a bunch of shelf stuff and is pissed. He has to refund the money for the GoM, and is calling the trip a waste. He got 2 Art and some amazing fills. Never go full **** lord.

He's such a **** lord he actually went to the DMV to try to get a renewed ID for his mule?????? That's more than full retard

 

[Thevicster]

No more free wifi at HF?

the wifi has been locked down at hf for what im guessing has been the past year.

 

[user 306926]

the wifi has been locked down at hf for what im guessing has been the past year.

Yeesh. Last time I was there was August. Had it then. Bummer now.
Ah well. Probably a good call to keep people's out of their asses and off their pods/pads.

 

[facesnorth1]

the wifi has been locked down at hf for what im guessing has been the past year.

Yep it coincided with them accepting credit cards on iPads which use WiFi.....

 

[user 306926]

Yep it coincided with them accepting credit cards on iPads which use WiFi.....

I'm sure the wifi discussion is titillating and all... but I distinctly remember using the wifi AND my cc on the iPad.
I also have a ****** memory.

 

[caninhand]

This thread resulted in a 46% decline in my work productivity today.

 

[tehzachatak]

I think I'm going to drink one of those when I get home!

I did, and I can confirm that what JulianB said, it is great

 

[tehzachatak]

As good a time as any to crack these open

How's b1 doing? b2 was showing some serious age like a year ago... super super bretty.