The Alchemist thread

[chemman141]

Found this can in a box in my cellar. Must've been an extra in a trade. I realize it's a long shot, but has anyone had one recently? I've not had it before. Im guessing it's from 12/2014.

Whats the style? Love that label!

 

[drgarage1]

Whats the style? Love that label!

Imperial stout.

 

[Number45]

Luscious is INCREDIBLY good. Drink it.

 

[KeKeKumba]

Got there at 10:10 this morning. 75 people already in line I'd say. They started letting people through the doors just after 10:30. I was out shortly after 11. Very smooth.

 

[MarkJC1018]

Found this can in a box in my cellar. Must've been an extra in a trade. I realize it's a long shot, but has anyone had one recently? I've not had it before. Im guessing it's from 12/2014.

I had one last week and it was amazing. I traded for a four pack a few months ago since I had heard great things about how it held up. It was as good as I remember from 12/2014.

 

[indy1]

Anyone know if they have been routinely switching over to larger allotments of Focal once Crusher and/or Heady cans kick? I would much rather take home 12-16 cans of straight Focal than the mixed case but am not sure how to time that arrival or what the quantity ends up being.

 

[threephase1]

Anyone know if they have been routinely switching over to larger allotments of Focal once Crusher and/or Heady cans kick? I would much rather take home 12-16 cans of straight Focal than the mixed case but am not sure how to time that arrival or what the quantity ends up being.

They did this past Saturday. Got to the brewery around 12:45-1ish; they had long been out of Crusher. 1 Case limit per person; 4-4packs Focal 2-4packs Heady. Was perfect since I'm crazy about Focal.

 

[KevinC1]

Were the stemless almost-teku looking glasses available this weekend? If they were, did they sell out? I love that thing and am ISO big time.

 

[Ben1]

Were the stemless almost-teku looking glasses available this weekend? If they were, did they sell out? I love that thing and am ISO big time.

KevinC , yeah they had them. They seem to have a ton of everything in the "gift shop" as you walk by the taster counter so I don't think you need to worry about them selling out.

Wish I knew you were looking I was just there on Saturday and would of picked one up for you.

 

[MKtheGeneral]

KevinC , yeah they had them. They seem to have a ton of everything in the "gift shop" as you walk by the taster counter so I don't think you need to worry about them selling out.

Wish I knew you were looking I was just there on Saturday and would of picked one up for you.

Yeah I didnt even think to ask you either

 

[KevinC1]

KevinC , yeah they had them. They seem to have a ton of everything in the "gift shop" as you walk by the taster counter so I don't think you need to worry about them selling out.

Wish I knew you were looking I was just there on Saturday and would of picked one up for you.

Damn. Thanks for the offer!

 

[Resuin]

If I show up around 3 on Saturday, should I be able to buy some beer? And if so, is there generally a line around then? Thanks!

 

[basicksickness]

have only the 3 mentioned been available so far? none of the "secret releases" yet?

 

[GuzzleMcBrew]

have only the 3 mentioned been available so far? none of the "secret releases" yet?

What secret releases?

 

[lambandtunaphish]

have only the 3 mentioned been available so far? none of the "secret releases" yet?

Cans of Sterk Wit have been available - someone else will have to add when/limits/other details.

 

[basicksickness]

What secret releases?

"In addition to these beers, we will be releasing small batch specialty beers randomly. John has begun pulling some favorite recipes from the pub, so you can expect almost anything to become available. These releases will not be announced or produced on any set schedule."

 

[GuzzleMcBrew]

"In addition to these beers, we will be releasing small batch specialty beers randomly. John has begun pulling some favorite recipes from the pub, so you can expect almost anything to become available. These releases will not be announced or produced on any set schedule."

Ah. It was the word 'secret' that confused me.

 

[SoggyBreeches]

Anyone know what the recent Saturday morning lines are like?

 

[codasnap52]

Anyone know what the recent Saturday morning lines are like?

I was there the past Saturday. There were probably about 200 in line by 10:15 and fortunately they opened early a few minutes after that! Granted it was FoFa weekend so it may have been a tad more crowded than usual.

I was maybe 100-120 in line. Was out in 45 minutes once they opened.

 

[SoggyBreeches]

I was maybe 100-120 in line.

were they sold out of anything by the time you got in there?

 

[codasnap52]

were they sold out of anything by the time you got in there?

No and I don't exactly know when they would have, it seems like if you are in line before 11 you should be good for all 3

 

[MikeG1]

I'm going up to VT next week with the family. Are there generally any lines around 3 or 4pm? I'm only interested in Focal, BTW.

 

[mcwalsh]

Have a similar question as above: heading there tomorrow but going to stop and eat lunch in the area first. I'd be happy with a few four packs of Focal or whatever they have since I'm gonna be buying lots of VT beer all weekend, I am sure. Don't care about getting a case. Does the place cool down as far as lines go at 1 or 2 on a Friday?

 

[Marc2]

 

[raqnroll]

There has been FB available till 5pm most days....most...

Check their website...They've got a nifty Green/Red thingy alerting of the current status...

 

[user 307594]

Anyone know what the lines are like at 2:27pm (and 17 seconds, repeating of course) on a non-holiday Wednesday with a waning moon?

 

[BadJustin]

Anyone know what the lines are like at 2:27pm (and 17 seconds, repeating of course) on a non-holiday Wednesday with a waning moon?

I was there, roughly 125 folks, 6 midgets and a Pokemon. In an out in 768 parsecs.

 

[masterofsparks]

Have a similar question as above: heading there tomorrow but going to stop and eat lunch in the area first. I'd be happy with a few four packs of Focal or whatever they have since I'm gonna be buying lots of VT beer all weekend, I am sure. Don't care about getting a case. Does the place cool down as far as lines go at 1 or 2 on a Friday?

I arrived at 1 pm on the Friday before FOFA, which I would imagine is a more crowded day than usual. There was a sizable line (wrapped around the side of the building, but I think that's because it was pouring and people were trying to avoid the rain) but we were in and out in around an hour. As soon as we got in line, someone from the brewery told us Crusher was gone but we should be gone to get 2 4-packs each of Focal & Heady or 4 4-packs of Focal. This information was repeated to us several time while we were in line, but when I got up to buy, they told me I could get a full case (4 Focal and 2 Heady, in my case). In addition to the beer samples while waiting, they also gave us free Heady truffles.

It was one of the worst beer experiences of my life.

 

[mcwalsh]

I arrived at 1 pm on the Friday before FOFA, which I would imagine is a more crowded day than usual. There was a sizable line (wrapped around the side of the building, but I think that's because it was pouring and people were trying to avoid the rain) but we were in and out in around an hour. As soon as we got in line, someone from the brewery told us Crusher was gone but we should be gone to get 2 4-packs each of Focal & Heady or 4 4-packs of Focal. This information was repeated to us several time while we were in line, but when I got up to buy, they told me I could get a full case (4 Focal and 2 Heady, in my case). In addition to the beer samples while waiting, they also gave us free Heady truffles.

It was one of the worst beer experiences of my life.

Thanks for the help! We'll see what I run into tomorrow, I guess. Don't feel like waiting too long but I probably will if I have to. I might do lunch, Pro Pig brewery and then hit up Alchemist to hopefully grab some Focal.

 

[timotao]