The NEBCO Lookout Thread

[tehzachatak]

Always wanted to try GS! Struck out the last two years.

Don't miss it this year.

What hop(s) do they use for Gold Stock?

I don't know specifically, but I'm assuming mostly noble. Best described as a oaked "German IPA".

 

[davey101]

Don't miss it this year.



I don't know specifically, but I'm assuming mostly noble. Best described as a oaked "German IPA".

Oaked? Like oak chips?

 

[tehzachatak]

Oaked? Like oak chips?

I haven't asked Matt what they use. I know (or, better, I think I remember someone telling me) many, many years ago at the original NEBCO (Gold Stock predates even Rob), it was spirals. Either spirals or chips now, I assume...

EDIT: Per the website:

Can only be described as a German Pale Ale. Dry hopped with Perle, Hallertau, Saaz, Tettnang and aged on oak chips, Gold Stock Ale offers clean malt sweetness and lots of grassy and floral noble hop qualities.

 

[davey101]

I haven't asked Matt what they use. I know (or, better, I think I remember someone telling me) many, many years ago at the original NEBCO (Gold Stock predates even Rob), it was spirals. Either spirals or chips now, I assume...

EDIT: Per the website:

Oh god...I need this in and around my mouth hole...

 

[tehzachatak]

Oh god...I need this in and around my mouth hole...

It's unbelievably good, but I think the reason it stands out so much for me is that it's so unique. FBD is incredible, for example, but there are plenty of Citra single hop IPAs out there. I've never had another beer like Gold Stock and I would be surprised if I ever did. Makes it all the more ridiculous that's a 20+ year old recipe.

 

[davey101]

It's unbelievably good, but I think the reason it stands out so much for me is that it's so unique. FBD is incredible, for example, but there are plenty of Citra single hop IPAs out there. I've never had another beer like Gold Stock and I would be surprised if I ever did. Makes it all the more ridiculous that's a 20+ year old recipe.

Can. Not. Wait. To. Try. This!!!

 

[ilovestouts]

Can. Not. Wait. To. Try. This!!!

You should just make sure you attend the NEBCO tap takeover at Prime16 whenever it is announced.

 

[tehzachatak]

You should just make sure you attend the NEBCO tap takeover at Prime16 whenever it is announced.

I second this. I'm taking the day off for the tap takeover this year. I somehow still have not made it to one yet.

 

[OldLady]

For those in line late Saturday - still empty growlers available?

 

[lambandtunaphish]

For those in line late Saturday - still empty growlers available?

Yes, I was one of the last to go through.

 

[Dino1]

I second this. I'm taking the day off for the tap takeover this year. I somehow still have not made it to one yet.

That's what I did last year. I also got a hotel in walking distance and split a room with a friend. Worked VERY WELL.

 

[Dino1]

Due to circumstances out of my control, I was unable to attend yesterday. Seemed like it was a great success. Can't wait to get down there.
I would just like to note, Dino is one hell of a member of the craft beer community in CT.

Was my pleasure to make sure you got a growler of the FBD goodness...

 

[tehzachatak]

That's what I did last year. I also got a hotel in walking distance and split a room with a friend. Worked VERY WELL.

My parents live within walking distance if you allow for a good beer jacket, so I think I'm just gonna do that.. but yeah, I am beyond stoked. Now they need to hurry up and announce the date.

 

[Dino1]

My parents live within walking distance if you allow for a good beer jacket, so I think I'm just gonna do that.. but yeah, I am beyond stoked. Now they need to hurry up and announce the date.

I think it's usually in late January.

 

[tehzachatak]

I think it's usually in late January.

Yeah, I hope the timing works out, I'm in San Diego last week of January... If not I will need to drown my sorrows in Alpine.

 

[GuisseppeFranco]

Does anybody know if they're open tomorrow, Xmas eve? If so, what are the hours and what's on tap? I'm getting out of work a lil early and am thinking of making a trip up.

Thanks in advance!

 

[lambandtunaphish]

Does anybody know if they're open tomorrow, Xmas eve? If so, what are the hours and what's on tap? I'm getting out of work a lil early and am thinking of making a trip up.

Thanks in advance!

Facebook post from last week says 11-3 tomorrow. Not sure what's still on tap. Line was apparently huge again today.

 

[GuisseppeFranco]

Facebook post from last week says 11-3 tomorrow. Not sure what's still on tap. Line was apparently huge again today.

Thanks. I don't have FB or I'd have looked there.

 

[GuisseppeFranco]

Maybe someone who braved the line today can chime in on what was available at days end?

 

[lambandtunaphish]

I guess bottles of imperial stout trooper are out now... 99 bottles in Norwalk posted they got a case in.

 

[Knifestyles]

I guess bottles of imperial stout trooper are out now... 99 bottles in Norwalk posted they got a case in.

Yup. Just grabbed one.

Though, I think they might be overcharging. Looking back on my receipt, it rang up at $13.99. Didn't notice it immediately, but just checked the math a moment ago. Oh well.

EDIT: They also have bottles of Friar's Quad and Premeditated Murder in the back of the store for those who might be running by to grab some IST.

 

[OldLady]

Another crazy day in Woodbridge. Arrived at opening, took an hour to get through the line. Got my first fill off FBD. Good beer but I get similar aroma and taste profile from super fresh Sea Hag. Unless they swapped wrong keg. Excited for tener #3 tonight.

 

[thermic]

There were some IST bottles around New Haven today too. Snagged the last bottle at Amity. The beer guy said they went though 5 cases in about an hour without posting they had it.

The lines at the brewery the last few days have been crazy. Waited an hour yesterday (which was definitely worth it for the FBD and IST fills) after I showed up 20 mins before opening. The line stretched outside to the far side of the building in the rain.

 

[tehzachatak]

Another crazy day in Woodbridge. Arrived at opening, took an hour to get through the line. Got my first fill off FBD. Good beer but I get similar aroma and taste profile from super fresh Sea Hag. Unless they swapped wrong keg. Excited for tener #3 tonight.

Super, super fresh Sea Hag (I'm talking right off the brite tank) is arguably one of the ten best IPAs I've ever had. Of course, 98% of the Sea Hag I've ever had is at least a week old, and it's just not the same. Granted, I've had super super fresh Sea Hag, and I haven't had most of the IPAs I really like right off a brite tank, so I'd probably say the same thing about them if I did.

 

[tehzachatak]

Sounds like FBD kicked early this afternoon. I'm thoroughly impressed it lasted this long.

 

[GuisseppeFranco]

Unfortunately I wasn't able to make the trip up today. If anyone happens to have an extra growler of IST for trade and possibly a FBD please BM me. I'm sure I'll have something to make it worth your while. If not, I'll just have to taste vicariously through your Untappd check-ins and Instagram pics.

 

[OldLady]

Super, super fresh Sea Hag (I'm talking right off the brite tank) is arguably one of the ten best IPAs I've ever had. Of course, 98% of the Sea Hag I've ever had is at least a week old, and it's just not the same. Granted, I've had super super fresh Sea Hag, and I haven't had most of the IPAs I really like right off a brite tank, so I'd probably say the same thing about them if I did.

Sea Had less than week old is a beautiful thing. Had a few more glasses of FBD and obviously much different beer. More pungent and not as much lingering bitterness.

 

[Phin1]

There were some IST bottles around New Haven today too. Snagged the last bottle at Amity. The beer guy said they went though 5 cases in about an hour without posting they had it.

Are the bottles the same size as last year (16.9oz) or are they back to using 750 mLs ?

 

[tehzachatak]

Are the bottles the same size as last year (16.9oz) or are they back to using 750 mLs ?

I believe they're 500s (it's possible I'm wrong, as I haven't seen a 2013 IST yet), and I believe that'll be the ongoing format now. 500 mLs or cans for the normal rotating releases, 375 mLs for the barrel aged stuff.

 

[thermic]

Are the bottles the same size as last year (16.9oz) or are they back to using 750 mLs ?

http://imgur.com/IrS7ZkT

500 mL like last year. The only thing that looks different is the background is grey instead of black. When they started changing around bottle formats last year they said they were going for 12 ounce cans for regular stuff, 500 mL bottles for seasonal releases, and 375 mL for brewery only special releases to make things more uniform.