The Official NYC Thread

[gregkoko]

FYI I heard there's going to be a Lawson's keg there FWIW.

 

[axeman91821]

FYI I heard there's going to be a Lawson's keg there FWIW.

I just got to the bar a few minutes ago, and I'm pretty sure I heard one of the bartenders mention a keg of Lawson's. Didn't catch what beer though.

 

[gregkoko]

I just got to the bar a few minutes ago, and I'm pretty sure I heard one of the bartenders mention a keg of Lawson's. Didn't catch what beer though.

Really really really hope that doesn't kick by the time I get there. Hopefully Double Sunshine?

 

[axeman91821]

Really really really hope that doesn't kick by the time I get there. Hopefully Double Sunshine?

They're filling out the board now. It's Hopzilla.

 

[gregkoko]

They're filling out the board now. It's Hopzilla.

Granted the only time I had it I was half in the bag, but I remember loving Hopzilla

 

[Bluecane]

gregkoko and axeman9182, I'll be showing up around 4. I can't stay for too terribly long, but '05 WWS + several others are definitely on my radar! I'll be wearing a black T-shirt that says "Roots" on it. Name's Adam. I'll be with my buddy Ross. Hope to meet you.

 

[gregkoko]

gregkoko and axeman9182, I'll be showing up around 4. I can't stay for too terribly long, but '05 WWS + several others are definitely on my radar! I'll be wearing a black T-shirt that says "Roots" on it. Name's Adam. I'll be with my buddy Ross. Hope to meet you.

Like I said hopefully 5:15. Will be in work clothes with a grey sweater on top.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10103177062138889&l=3f2229465e

Look like that, but with a haircut

 

[infi]

How's it looking down there, and prices? Saw that they have Double Sunshine– sick stories, bro!

 

[Bluecane]

I missed out on DS, but 05 World Wide Stout on draft was worth the price of admission alone. So crazy crowded, but a cool event overall!

 

[franch]

wtf i thougth it was hopzilla

 

[Bluecane]

wtf i thougth it was hopzilla

It was. And when that kicked, they put on DS, which disappeared before I knew it was there.

 

[brooklyn]

BUT WHAT ABOUT THE KBS?!?!?!

 

[JulianB1]

It was. And when that kicked, they put on DS, which disappeared before I knew it was there.

That must have been a tidal wave of neckbeards towards the taps.

 

[BeerWorld]

BUT WHAT ABOUT THE KBS?!?!?!

Nah, it is still on. Other than Lawson's everything was still flowing when I got there at 6. Saw a couple of familiar faces. Place was an overcrowded zoo like always at these events. I'd stay a bit more but at this point a bit tired fighting the crowd. Great event still. VSK never disappoints. There might be left overs tomorrow.

 

[brooklyn]

There might be left overs tomorrow.

will pick at the carcass.

 

[gregkoko]

Deciccos Biscotti Break and Cantillon both kicked. Aside from that everything was on when I left (around 7:30 maybe)

 

[JulianB1]

My friend Travis is going to be in NYC for a few days with my university's honors program trip, starting today. He's hoping to sneak away when possible in the evenings to hit the good spots, and I've been giving him advice on locations and taplists. If anyone is interested in meeting up with him for some beers, especially if you want to discuss how ******* hard it is to open a new craft brewery (he's opening one here in Florence in the next few months), let me know and I'll try to play middle man and relay info. He's not on the online forums but is a great guy who's a pleasure to talk beer and otherwise with.

 

[gregkoko]

My friend Travis is going to be in NYC for a few days with my university's honors program trip, starting today. He's hoping to sneak away when possible in the evenings to hit the good spots, and I've been giving him advice on locations and taplists. If anyone is interested in meeting up with him for some beers, especially if you want to discuss how ******* hard it is to open a new craft brewery (he's opening one here in Florence in the next few months), let me know and I'll try to play middle man and relay info. He's not on the online forums but is a great guy who's a pleasure to talk beer and otherwise with.

Founders night at Barcade Brooklyn tonight. I'm going, but not until 10 for Sweet Repute

Please join us on Thursday, November 21st, as we welcomeFounders Brewing from Grand Rapids, Michigan. The event will begin at 4 PM.

The draft list:

All Day IPA – 4.7% ABV – So light and refreshing, you could drink them all night, too
Backwoods Bastard ’12 – 10.2% – Vintage Bourbon-Barrel Aged Wee Heavy takes the Dirty Bastard further off the beaten path
Boilermaker – 7.4% – Bourbon Barrel-Aged variant of Solid Gold, a 4.3% ABV taproom-only Extra Pale Ale
Boltcutter 2012 – 15.0% – Vintage blend of Barleywines fermented in both maple syrup and bourbon barrels, also the final entry in the 2012 Backstage Series
Breakfast Stout (cask) – 8.3% – Conditioned with bourbon-soaked raisins, bourbon-soaked vanilla beans and cinnamon
Devil Dancer – 12.0% – Have you ever danced with the Devil in the pale moonlight? This Triple IPA will take the lead
Dirty Bastard – 8.3% – Scottish style Wee Heavy artfully assimilates chocolate, caramel and dark fruit
Doom – 10.0% – Bourbon Barrel-Aged American Double IPA and the first entry in the 2013 Backstage Series
Frangelic Mountain Brown 2012 – Vintage Strong Ale brewed with hazelnut coffee, also the penultimate entry in the 2012 Backstage Series
Harvest Ale – 6.5% – Fall Seasonal IPA opens with juicy citrus and closes with toasted malt undertones
Imperial Stout 2012 – 10.0% – Vintage Imperial Stout redolent with cocoa, licorice and smoke
Kentucky Breakfast Stout – 11.2% – Complex, delicious and highly sought after, this one will disappear in no time at all
Mango Magnifico – 10.0% – Fruit beer brewed with mango and Michigan-grown habaneros is the second release in the 2013 Backstage Series
Old Curmudgeon – 9.8% – Old Ale bristling with notes of oak, toffee and vanilla
Pale Ale (nitro) – 5.4% – A medley of citrus and floral hops with a smooth body
Porter – 6.5% – An American classic, chock-full of chocolate and roasted malt flavor
Red’s Rye PA – 6.6% – Balanced elements of pine, toast and caramel yield to spicy rye
Rubaeus – 5.7% – If you ever wanted to drink a glass of raspberry jelly doughnut filling, you’re in luck
Sweet Repute - 12.6% – Maple Syrup Bourbon Barrel-Aged Wheat Wine and the final entry in the 2013 Backstage SeriesOnce again, we will be tapping particular Founders offerings once per hour, on the hour, starting at 6 PM. The release schedule:
6 PM: Kentucky Breakfast Stout
7 PM: Doom
8 PM: Mango Magnifico
9 PM: Boilermaker
10 PM: Sweet Repute

 

[BeerWorld]

Founders night at Barcade Brooklyn tonight. I'm going, but not until 10 for Sweet Repute
10 PM: Sweet Repute

Who needs Sweet Repute when you have Bolt Cutter on tap all day long. Sweet.

 

[brooklyn]

Founders night at Barcade Brooklyn tonight. I'm going, but not until 10 for Sweet Repute

Please join us on Thursday, November 21st, as we welcomeFounders Brewing from Grand Rapids, Michigan. The event will begin at 4 PM.

I'll be there starting around 5pm. Look for the guy with the shirt.

 

[gregkoko]

I'll be there starting around 5pm. Look for the guy with the shirt.

DUDE I LOVE SHIRTS

 

[brooklyn]

DUDE I LOVE SHIRTS

ME TOO NO WAY!!!!!

 

[gregkoko]

ME TOO NO WAY!!!!!

DID WE JUST BECOME BEST FRIENDS

 

[brooklyn]

DID WE JUST BECOME BEST FRIENDS

YUP

 

[jbuddle]

I'm glad all 7 of us in this thread are having so much fun.

LYMI brooklyn

How was Barcade? I havent been to a Thursday event there since the last Founders shitshow.

 

[brooklyn]

I'm glad all 7 of us in this thread are having so much fun.

LYMI brooklyn

How was Barcade? I havent been to a Thursday event there since the last Founders shitshow.

Barcade was great. Much less crazy than last year (no CBS=rational consumers, I guess?).

Highlight for me was the Breakfast stout cask aged on vanilla and cinnamon. The 2012 backwoods is also drinking very well. I think I spotted franch but was too toasted to be sure and did not want to embarrass myself by wandering up to the wrong person.

 

[sobeleg]

I stopped by the anniversary event at One Mile House last night, and they had a solid lineup. The beer they brewed with Barrier (Daddy Warbucks) is really good, definitely worth checking out. Im guessing most of the kegs are still around as well. Here is what I had last night:

Barrier/OMH Daddy Warbucks
Mexican Cake
Citrus Ninja Exchange
Bourbon County Coffee
Founders Boyl'r Mak'r
more Mexican Cake
Allagash Golden Brett
Kuhnhenn DRIPA
Stone Mixtape 6

They also have these FFF bottles for sale (albeit pricey - $25/bomber and $9/12oz.)
- Arctic Panzer Wolf
- Dreadnaught
- Broodoo
- Alpha King

 

[gregkoko]

I went for Sweet Repute and left. Also believe I spotted Franch, but was also tipsy by the time I got there (and was on a quasi-date). SR is just as good as I remember it. Hopefully I'll be able to snag a bottle or two.

 

[BeerWorld]

I'm glad all 7 of us in this thread are having so much fun.

LYMI brooklyn

How was Barcade? I havent been to a Thursday event there since the last Founders shitshow.

You take away CBS and Blushing Monk and all of a sudden you can move around freely and enjoy everything on tap. I did not see Franch but that does not mean he was not there. Or was not drinking Bolt Cutter for that matter. That Bfast stout on cask was very interesting. Good event.

 

[brooklyn]

I went for Sweet Repute and left. Also believe I spotted Franch, but was also tipsy by the time I got there (and was on a quasi-date). SR is just as good as I remember it. Hopefully I'll be able to snag a bottle or two.

did not like SR, but I was already a few deep and have yet to try a wheatwine that I really enjoy