Hill Farmstead thread

[JCastle1]

More serious FoFA question (since I am not on a bus) - can we bring bottles to share on-site before "gates" open?

Unless something has changed recently, no. It's highly frowned-upon.

 

[Os]

for the VM broken hearts and the ones still obsessed with the OG willi.. Cheers, see you in FoFA

oh that's mean! hahaha

 

[raqnroll]

So longer line-up for bottles starting at 10 on Saturday or longer line at the port-a-potties before people get on the various charter buses?

More serious FoFA question (since I am not on a bus) - can we bring bottles to share on-site before "gates" open?

Charters pack their own potties...

 

[Mikecap]

for the VM broken hearts and the ones still obsessed with the OG willi.. Cheers, see you in FoFA

How many Treehouse cans for that glass? Asking for a friend.

 

[Frank1]

So longer line-up for bottles starting at 10 on Saturday or longer line at the port-a-potties before people get on the various charter buses?

More serious FoFA question (since I am not on a bus) - can we bring bottles to share on-site before "gates" open?

100% No. There's strict liquor laws in VT.

 

[Mikecap]

A guy I know just cancelled a reservation at The Stagecoach for Friday and Saturday night if anyone is:

A: Scrambling
B: Wants to see Mikecap red in the face
C: You're staying at the Worst Western and need an excuse for Huevos
D: All of the above

TL;DR: there should be an open room at the Coach

 

[PocketPants911]

As an FYI, as I didn't see it mentioned... the current Willi glasses are only 10oz. As compared to the 16oz OG willi's. Wish they made full sized glassware again.

 

[Mikecap]

As an FYI, as I didn't see it mentioned... the current Willi glasses are only 10oz. As compared to the 16oz OG willi's. Wish they made full sized glassware again.

I believe they're actually 33 cL with a 25 cL fill line. Also miss the pint size Willis, but I believe these were made with the intent of splitting a 500 mL bottle two ways or a 750 mL three ways

 

[JCastle1]

As an FYI, as I didn't see it mentioned... the current Willi glasses are only 10oz. As compared to the 16oz OG willi's. Wish they made full sized glassware again.

Say whaaa! That's my favorite glass ever, they're adorable.

 

[theLostWizard]

A guy I know just cancelled a reservation at The Stagecoach for Friday and Saturday night if anyone is:

A: Scrambling
B: Wants to see Mikecap red in the face
C: You're staying at the Worst Western and need an excuse for Huevos
D: All of the above

TL;DR: there should be an open room at the Coach

Thanks dude, I switched over and saved some $$; I owe you some beers at the Pig!

 

[More Betterness]

Well this is ******* fantastic!

Was almost thwarted by this however.. Did they do a run of bottles with these under the caps?

 

[SecretSquirrel]

looks like i'll be town tomorrow night now instead of Thursday morning, gonna stay in Burlington with a free night at Hilton... Still plan on being at Hf open onThursday..

 

[thewimperoo]

looks like i'll be town tomorrow night now instead of Thursday morning, gonna stay in Burlington with a free night at Hilton... Still plan on being at Hf open onThursday..

Good for you

 

[SecretSquirrel]

Good for you

 

[PocketPants911]

Anyone going for open today? Hoping for some awesome on-site 375mL's, but may need someone to split a 750 with.

 

[MikeG1]

Anyone going for open today? Hoping for some awesome on-site 375mL's, but may need someone to split a 750 with.

We should be there around open or so. Traveling with a 3 year old currently though who has made getting out of NYC hell. ETA 11:30am

 

[RuckIt]

Traveling with a 3 year old currently

I like how this is written... it's like you're not completely sure if you're going to keep this 3 year old in the car much longer, or simply leave them at a rest stop along I-91.

 

[MikeG1]

I like how this is written... it's like you're not completely sure if you're going to keep this 3 year old in the car much longer, or simply leave them at a rest stop along I-91.

Backup plan is scrap the HF run and hit TH/Trillium instead. Always need plan B with kids

 

[GMRfx]

Was almost thwarted by this however.. Did they do a run of bottles with these under the caps?

Seems like most of the "premium" mixed fern bottles have those rubber deals on the underneath of the caps. Usually they stay attached to the cap though.

I'm guessing they compress during bottle refermentation and release upon opening, lessening head pressure in the bottle and resulting in less gushing? That's all I could come up with...

 

[skrip]

looks like i'll be town tomorrow night now instead of Thursday morning, gonna stay in Burlington with a free night at Hilton... Still plan on being at Hf open onThursday..

we're leaving in a little bit and we'll be at HF for opening tomorrow too! find me! =]

 

[MikeG1]

we're leaving in a little bit and we'll be at HF for opening tomorrow too! find me! =]

Damn so I won't randomly run into you at HF once again? I feel like I see you on all of my trips up.

 

[andrewdrinks]

About to go pick up the car for the drive from NYC - joining the list of people who'll be up at the Farmstead tomorrow (probably).

Any tips for lunch stops on the way up appreciated.

 

[skrip]

Damn so I won't randomly run into you at HF once again? I feel like I see you on all of my trips up.

haha not this time! safe travels man!

 

[RuckIt]

About to go pick up the car for the drive from NYC - joining the list of people who'll be up at the Farmstead tomorrow (probably).

Any tips for lunch stops on the way up appreciated.

Big Fattys BBQ and River Roost Brewing.

https://goo.gl/maps/HNN8jf91r5z

 

[JGlitz87]

Will be there shortly after open tomorrow. Will be wearing a University of Michigan alumni hat. Would be interested in splitting onsite 750's.

It will be my first time at HF. Should I hit the retail or on-site lines up first?

 

[Os]

Will be there shortly after open tomorrow. Will be wearing a University of Michigan alumni hat. Would be interested in splitting onsite 750's.

It will be my first time at HF. Should I hit the retail or on-site lines up first?

my usual routine is whichever has the shortest lines first... especially if you also are getting growlers

 

[PocketPants911]

Will be there shortly after open tomorrow. Will be wearing a University of Michigan alumni hat. Would be interested in splitting onsite 750's.

It will be my first time at HF. Should I hit the retail or on-site lines up first?

Hitting on-site is a good idea. Let's you check if they've put out a small quantity of a fairly rare beer or vintage. To-go stuff will likely hang on.

 

[Shilt]

Big Fattys BBQ and River Roost Brewing.

https://goo.gl/maps/HNN8jf91r5z

Headed to both on Friday on way up to HF. Looking forward to trying the beers from there. You know if they fill any 750ml swingtop growlers? And any clue what's on tap right now?

 

[iong516]

Headed to both on Friday on way up to HF. Looking forward to trying the beers from there. You know if they fill any 750ml swingtop growlers? And any clue what's on tap right now?

They will fill any clean 750 growler, their retail tab on the website has growler availability listed

 

[Os]

They will fill any clean 750 growler, their retail tab on the website has growler availability listed

what retail tab? are you thinking HF or RR?