The NEBCO Lookout Thread

[lambandtunaphish]

I’ve been hearing a lot of good things about the new sour from this weekend.

Haven't opened a bottle yet, but

1. I asked for "Difference & Repetition" instead of "Spite & Resentment"
2. idk which was the last batch of Double Fuzzy I had, but the can I opened last night was great

 

[Phin1]

First time at NEBCO in a couple months.

Really enjoyed a new beer, Galamo IPA, got a growler fill of it. The current batch of Locust Reign is tasty. And split a bottle of the Spite & Resentment Cherry-Raspberry w/ davey101 . It was very good, a little bit tart, a good amount of each of the fruits were present as well as the oak barrel. None of the aspects were polarizing. Very happy to have enjoyed my first on-site bottle at NEBCO.

Oh & they have a new patio, which is pretty cool. But it is hot & really humid today. So, will have to test that out another day.

 

[lambandtunaphish]

Let's give this thread a bump

 

[tehzachatak]

I bought a case of Trashberry last time I was in CT. What a great beer, but I miss OG weiss trash too.

 

[purephase]

NEBCO-related, Matt Weichner and Sebastian's brewery looks close to opening.


Also I thought the most recent Spin Cycle was great.

 

[Phin1]

New Spin Cycle cans & growlers ! It`s pretty tasty and w/ minimal lines, was happy to pick up a pack versus a long wait last week for FBD on Labor Day weekend. Also got a growler fill of MoCo IPA...Galaxy was draft only
And that collab with Tribus, Exit Interview is nice. Need to check out their place in Milford at some point in the near future. Those that have been to Tribus, what are you thoughts on the beer, venue ?

 

[MooltiPass]

New Spin Cycle cans & growlers ! It`s pretty tasty and w/ minimal lines, was happy to pick up a pack versus a long wait last week for FBD on Labor Day weekend. Also got a growler fill of MoCo IPA...Galaxy was draft only
And that collab with Tribus, Exit Interview is nice. Need to check out their place in Milford at some point in the near future. Those that have been to Tribus, what are you thoughts on the beer, venue ?

Tribus is really nice. The taproom is fantastic, super open layout with a nice outdoor space and an open view onto the brewfloor as well as a nice big bar with plenty of seating. It feels the most well thought out of all the smaller breweries I've been to in the state. The beer is really good too, obviously.

 

[GMRfx]

glad you enjoyed the new Spin. I've been doing all the even number releases (my recipes/brew days)... sort of trying new process ideas, water adjustments, hopping schedules, etc. I've been pretty happy with the last 3 I've done (8/10/12). Jeff and I swap back and forth, and it's a good way for us to try new stuff on our own without outside influence, and convene after and discuss results for future beers. Always appreciate feedback if you have thoughts after having opening a couple.

MoCo was a nice opportunity to show off the new Columbus crop we got. I'm very happy with our current columbus, and want to showcase it more in the future.

Sorry about Galaxy. I think that's our last half barrel on now.

Tribus is awesome. Great guys. Miss working with them every day, but always excited to visit and see what they have going on.

New Spin Cycle cans & growlers ! It`s pretty tasty and w/ minimal lines, was happy to pick up a pack versus a long wait last week for FBD on Labor Day weekend. Also got a growler fill of MoCo IPA...Galaxy was draft only
And that collab with Tribus, Exit Interview is nice. Need to check out their place in Milford at some point in the near future. Those that have been to Tribus, what are you thoughts on the beer, venue ?

 

[pjs234]

Gold Stock on tap this week! So glad i now work right around the corner from these guys....

 

[tehzachatak]

When will they can Gold Stock ??????

The people need to know.

(Yes, I know the answer is never, but I can't stop dreaming)

 

[davey101]

Gold Stock on tap this week! So glad i now work right around the corner from these guys....

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm

 

[quirk6]

And I'm heading down to New Haven tomorrow. Nice.

 

[OkayBrendan]

Anyone try that Acrimony at EBF? Golden Sour with Apricots. If it is anywhere close to as good as Spite & Resentment, I will needs lots of it

 

[tehzachatak]

Anyone try that Acrimony at EBF? Golden Sour with Apricots. If it is anywhere close to as good as Spite & Resentment, I will needs lots of it

Was that a collab?

 

[GMRfx]

Was that a collab?

Acrimony is a beer that'll be coming out in bottles soon (Labels came in today - the bottles have been conditioning for a few months awaiting labels). It's a pretty simple golden sour (grist of pilsner/flaked wheat), aged in a stainless grundy tank for 6 month with a mixed culture from ECY, and then on apricots for a couple more months. It was bottle conditioned with a wild sacch strain isolated from Cantillon. It didn't spend 3 years in wine barrels like S&R did, so it's a much different experience.

The sister beer of Acrimony has been in Sauvignon Blanc barrels for sometime, and I'm hoping that is ready for bottles later in the year.

 

[tehzachatak]

Acrimony is a beer that'll be coming out in bottles soon (Labels came in today - the bottles have been conditioning for a few months awaiting labels). It's a pretty simple golden sour (grist of pilsner/flaked wheat), aged in a stainless grundy tank for 6 month with a mixed culture from ECY, and then on apricots for a couple more months. It was bottle conditioned with a wild sacch strain isolated from Cantillon. It didn't spend 3 years in wine barrels like S&R did, so it's a much different experience.

The sister beer of Acrimony has been in Sauvignon Blanc barrels for sometime, and I'm hoping that is ready for bottles later in the year.

That sounds unreal

 

[Phin1]

Just finishing a $6 32oz fill of Gold Stock right now...so good ! Always a treat to see it return each year.

And finally got Ghost Pigeon cans

 

[lambandtunaphish]

GMRfx Add more pepper to the Mexican Cake cask next time, you coward!

lymi - it was delicious

 

[GMRfx]

GMRfx Add more pepper to the Mexican Cake cask next time, you coward!

lymi - it was delicious

Ha! the Real Ale Fest cask was def. more pepper/cinnamon forward. this recent one was a chocolate bomb, IMO... but I loved the carb on it.

 

[codasnap52]

Anyone try that Acrimony at EBF? Golden Sour with Apricots. If it is anywhere close to as good as Spite & Resentment, I will needs lots of it

I tried it - awesome beer - but my taste buds were fried by the time I found it so take my review with a grain of salt

 

[lambandtunaphish]

 

[Lamnic]

Buy it and drink when it gets warmer out. It's a perfect summer crusher.

 

[GMRfx]

Buy it and drink when it gets warmer out. It's a perfect summer crusher.

I think this is a great call. I do also think that the bottles will get a tad more funk with time. As it, it's a simple crisp little sour beer with a touch of fruit.

 

[Takeanotherswig]

Looking forward to making it up to NEBCO again in April. It's been too long and I haven't been there when they've had the full taproom open. Are their sours pretty decent? I remember getting Blanche their Brett saison years ago and wasn't the best.

 

[GMRfx]

Looking forward to making it up to NEBCO again in April. It's been too long and I haven't been there when they've had the full taproom open. Are their sours pretty decent? I remember getting Blanche their Brett saison years ago and wasn't the best.

Blanche was well before my time at the brewery, but my understanding is that was a Brett Trois beer - a yeast that was later found to be Sacch yeast - thus never did much in the bottle. Also, a brett saison is, IMO, a much different animal than a sour beer. I would like to continue the "Golden Girls" series as it never got off the ground. Perhaps start it over again.

We do still do Brett only beers. A new batch of Track Suit will be out soon, and is tasting great off the fermenter. Lots of pineapple like Brett esters, and a light dry hop of hops that display similar aromatics. Comb Over is another brett beer that spends time in wine barrels. That may come out again (or those barrels might become blending components).

Sours - We've done 2 in the last couple years (Outside of our berliner). Spite & Resentment (both the base beer, and the cherry/raspberry variation), and Acrimony. At least 2 more, and possibly more (if barrels play nicely) are planned for release this year. I feel like our sour program is still very much in it's infancy, but I'm excited with the direction it's headed. My approach to mixed fermentation is much different than the approach the brewers took before me. We will see if that's a good thing...

Sorry. that was long winded.

 

[Takeanotherswig]

Blanche was well before my time at the brewery, but my understanding is that was a Brett Trois beer - a yeast that was later found to be Sacch yeast - thus never did much in the bottle. Also, a brett saison is, IMO, a much different animal than a sour beer. I would like to continue the "Golden Girls" series as it never got off the ground. Perhaps start it over again.

We do still do Brett only beers. A new batch of Track Suit will be out soon, and is tasting great off the fermenter. Lots of pineapple like Brett esters, and a light dry hop of hops that display similar aromatics. Comb Over is another brett beer that spends time in wine barrels. That may come out again (or those barrels might become blending components).

Sours - We've done 2 in the last couple years (Outside of our berliner). Spite & Resentment (both the base beer, and the cherry/raspberry variation), and Acrimony. At least 2 more, and possibly more (if barrels play nicely) are planned for release this year. I feel like our sour program is still very much in it's infancy, but I'm excited with the direction it's headed. My approach to mixed fermentation is much different than the approach the brewers took before me. We will see if that's a good thing...

Sorry. that was long winded.

Thanks for the info. Looking forward to trying some of the sours & newer beers coming out of there. All of the classics still hold up today and loved the Double Hag. Yeah Brett beers different than sours, but that was the closest thing to a sour I probably had from NEBCO years back so I was curious. Thanks again

 

[davey101]

Anyone crack into an '18 BA IST bottle yet? This was a pretty gentle pour and the head just kept rising, ten minutes later and its still above the rim. Seems to be highly carbed. Not really getting any off flavors but the carb is masking a lot of what's going on. Really one dimensional. I'm hardly an expert but is this a sign of infection? Reminds me a lot of '17 Back East's BA stout (crazy carb) rather than BA IST of year's past.

 

[HopStunna]

davey101 the same thing happened to me. I bought 6 bottles

 

[tehzachatak]

Looking forward to making it up to NEBCO again in April. It's been too long and I haven't been there when they've had the full taproom open. Are their sours pretty decent? I remember getting Blanche their Brett saison years ago and wasn't the best.

Blanche was well before my time at the brewery, but my understanding is that was a Brett Trois beer - a yeast that was later found to be Sacch yeast - thus never did much in the bottle. Also, a brett saison is, IMO, a much different animal than a sour beer. I would like to continue the "Golden Girls" series as it never got off the ground. Perhaps start it over again.

Just one experience, of course, but I drank my final Blanche last year - it must have been pretty old at that point - and I thought it was pretty fantastic and had evolved - just hadn't gotten "sour" per se. Still one of the biggest white wine bomb beers I can ever remember having (in a very good way) - I wish a lot of "wine barrel aged" beers would get character like that one did from the barrel.

EDIT: And apparently "last year" was actually August 2017... welp

 

[blckout201]

Blanche was well before my time at the brewery, but my understanding is that was a Brett Trois beer - a yeast that was later found to be Sacch yeast - thus never did much in the bottle. Also, a brett saison is, IMO, a much different animal than a sour beer. I would like to continue the "Golden Girls" series as it never got off the ground. Perhaps start it over again.

We do still do Brett only beers. A new batch of Track Suit will be out soon, and is tasting great off the fermenter. Lots of pineapple like Brett esters, and a light dry hop of hops that display similar aromatics. Comb Over is another brett beer that spends time in wine barrels. That may come out again (or those barrels might become blending components).

Sours - We've done 2 in the last couple years (Outside of our berliner). Spite & Resentment (both the base beer, and the cherry/raspberry variation), and Acrimony. At least 2 more, and possibly more (if barrels play nicely) are planned for release this year. I feel like our sour program is still very much in it's infancy, but I'm excited with the direction it's headed. My approach to mixed fermentation is much different than the approach the brewers took before me. We will see if that's a good thing...

Sorry. that was long winded.

We want a rerelease of Chardonneighbor