The Dysfunctional-Palooza Obnoxious Masshole BS Thread

[connell89]

Looks like we got about the same in Billerica/Carlisle/Concord area.

 

[balrog]

They called for about 10 inches for us and only about 3-4. Are you in New England?

Western Mass near Springfield.

 

[smurfjuicebrew]

I got about 4"

 

[homebeerbrewer]

I think I got about 8 inches. But I don’t care, I still have to go out and remove it from where I don’t want it.

 

[balrog]

Snow was purty.
Rain was nasty.
Now I hazz a nice hockey rink where my driveway used to be.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Snow was purty.
Rain was nasty.
Now I hazz a nice hockey rink where my driveway used to be.
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Snow makes a fantastic sponge at the wrong temperature. Windy AF here.

 

[day_trippr]

Same on all counts here. Hoping not to have to step outside at all today.

Meanwhile...anyone been to this Devens tap room?

https://www.nbcboston.com/eat-new-england/devens-sterling-street-brewery-beer/3634318/

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

Yup. Went there a couple of months ago. It's an industrial park setting but they did the building and especially the patio well. I wouldn't say you really have a view as you're set in a bowl. Nice landscaping tho. It had the usual sound issue for being so open on the inside

It's set along a cafe for the surrounding companies. I think I had a hazey and a west coast IPA. They were good. Nothing spectacular. Had a basic chicken panini. It was good.

It is very close to my house and was going to try to make it my Friday lunch stop but got pushed to the office.

Id have no problem going again if someone wanted to try something new. It wasn't overly crowded which is a good thing to me. Id give it a shot if you're looking for an adventure

 

[Dgallo]

Snow was purty.
Rain was nasty.
Now I hazz a nice hockey rink where my driveway used to be.
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I just laid down about $40-50 worth of snow melt on the driveway, patio, and walkways. We’ve had a lot of icing this year. Mainly from snow melt and night time temps being low

 

[day_trippr]

Id give it a shot if you're looking for an adventure

Thanks! I figured if anyone here had been there it'd be you
Not gonna go out today for anything hopefully but going to give that place a try soon.

Cheers!

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

Just read the article. Pretty accurate. I see Sterling in cans at the local packies.

I was completely shocked that it had been open for a month before I knew about it

I do enjoy playing the golf course just down the street

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

It not too far from Marlborough, maybe I can carve out some time from my conference to visit this summer.

 

[Dgallo]

It not too far from Marlborough, maybe I can carve out some time from my conference to visit this summer.

You’re from Marlborough, NY?

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

You’re from Marlborough, NY?

No, I’ve got a conference in Marlborough MA this summer.

 

[Dgallo]

No, I’ve got a conference in Marlborough MA this summer.

Makes much more sense now when I went back through the post lol

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

Sounds like we need to prepare a local brew welcoming basket

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

I never seem to find the best stuff at the packie when I’m there. lol

 

[balrog]

Once you've been spoiled by Masstoberfest, nothing can compare.

So I've heard.

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

I still haven't passed that pepperoni pizza from three years ago.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Once you've been spoiled by Masstoberfest, nothing can compare.

So I've heard.

All the beers I drank last year were great! As for the one I had brought, it was enjoyed by women not fond of IPAs apparently. @TheDudeLebowski Paul’s pizza was really good last year not burnt nor raw… just right.

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

All the beers I drank last year were great! As for the one I had brought, it was enjoyed by women not fond of IPAs apparently. @TheDudeLebowski Paul’s pizza was really good last year not burnt nor raw… just right.

There's something wrong with you.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

I know a crappy pizza when I taste one and most of them have been when I’m away from home. Paul’s slice was so good I ate a second.

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

I eat the pizza just to talk to Paulie.

 

[balrog]

I’ve heard that everyone always wants a second slice of Paulie.

 

[CMassBrewer]

Heya massholes, what LHBS is left other than Beer Wine Hobby? Been busy moving and buying a house and finally getting back to brewing. I work in Dedham and live in Holden. All the emporiums closed and just drove by Beerology in Northampton and saw that's closed now too. Cheers

 

[homebeerbrewer]

I don't know what's in MA anymore, but I get most of my supplies at Jasper's in Nashua, NH.

 

[day_trippr]

I also have been going up to Jasper's for the last few years since the last Homebrew Emporium outlets all closed. Made one trip to Beer & Wine Hobby just to see their current digs as it'd been years since I visited them when they were in Woburn. Nice folks but it's another 20 minutes from me vs Jasper's, which is also on the way up to our NH house.

Yelp lists some places that allegedly cater in some part to home brewers but I'm skeptical of its accuracy...

https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=Homebrew+Shop&find_loc=Boston,+MA&start=0

Cheers!

 

[balrog]

Nothing here in W MA anymore with Beerology gone. Closest is near Hartford I think but I've never tried it.

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

Now that you mention it I always blame the haze explosion of me stop brewing. It was actually the closing of Homebrew Emporium. I always enjoyed talking with Fran and his fam. I know he was struggling to stay open so I was constantly there for beer and cider supplies. I miss that place.

There are a surprising amount of hop farms and maltsters in Massachusetts. Definitely in Maine too which some Mass import from.

I'm just a consumer and critique and not a creator anymore but Id check them out for base materials to support local.

Just checked Four Star Farms and they're shipping hops online. If you've never visited check out their brewery. I like to disappear out there for the day. Hit the great golf course down the street and the several breweries around. Four Stars has an amazing location in the valley.

 

[day_trippr]

Bold statements. Anyone tried this yet?

https://ableebenezer.com/burn-the-s...a4Hq4_jLUB6NHhl3jz_aem_kFDR0D8nQnLrpaR5bkbDLg

Cheers!