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[Dove]

I’d like to see Beer’d brew a true hazy with a solid grain bill if they’re going to hop a DIPA with Nelson. They are still stuck in first-generation New England IPA mode. Nothing wrong with that, but when it’s not at a Heady or Focal Banger level, it’s not worth buying in place of better options.

Beer's is locked in on their staples. Nothing really new in a while in the IPA portfolio.

A former brewer is now head brewer at Twelve Percent in North Haven. He has his False Hope Brewing label. He brews excellent hazy IPAs and tasty stouts.


Thimble Island also avoided the super hazy IPAs.

The beer I pictured above I think turned. Beer #1 and #2 just didn't sit right. I always avoid the packy where I bought the 4-pack and I am kicking myself now.

 

[karstenkibbe]

Beer's is locked in on their staples. Nothing really new in a while in the IPA portfolio.

A former brewer is now head brewer at Twelve Percent in North Haven. He has his False Hope Brewing label. He brews excellent hazy IPAs and tasty stouts.


Thimble Island also avoided the super hazy IPAs.

The beer I pictured above I think turned. Beer #1 and #2 just didn't sit right. I always avoid the packy where I bought the 4-pack and I am kicking myself now.

Had no idea the False Hope guy used to be at Beer’d or that he is now the head brewer at 12%. I’m so detached from the CT scene these days compared to days of yore. False Hope’s hazies are very solid. Really love his stouts. Flavorful, decent body and very drinkable (although some have been overly sweet from the adjuncts).

 

[Dove]

Had no idea the False Hope guy used to be at Beer’d or that he is now the head brewer at 12%. I’m so detached from the CT scene these days compared to days of yore. False Hope’s hazies are very solid. Really love his stouts. Flavorful, decent body and very drinkable (although some have been overly sweet from the adjuncts).

Justin Sally.

 

[Dove]

It really doesn't get much better than New Park's Double Cloud. Soft, pillowy, sweet goodness.

New England Patriots in the background.

 

[History Geek]

Nice glass

 

[UConnSean]

It really doesn't get much better than New Park's Double Cloud. Soft, pillowy, sweet goodness.

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New England Patriots in the background.

elite!

 

[Dove]

Good Lord. A New Park IIPA. Of course, it's awesome...

Hopi just wants a treat.

 

[HuskyHawk]

This is, I think, a new Treehouse beer. It’s a rye NEIPA. Very nice.

 

[JustbrewitMan]

So I had a Halloween party this weekend. Was able to get a great Nectaron/Nelson/Citra IPA from Dudleytown. Brewed up 10gal of an 5.8% Oatmeal stout. Split it into 2 fermenters and added coffee/cacao nibs/cinnamon sticks to one (Breakfast of Champions), and peanut butter/cacao nibs to the other. Made a sour apple vodka seltzer. Good times!

 

[karstenkibbe]

So I had a Halloween party this weekend. Was able to get a great Nectaron/Nelson/Citra IPA from Dudleytown. Brewed up 10gal of an 5.8% Oatmeal stout. Split it into 2 fermenters and added coffee/cacao nibs/cinnamon sticks to one (Breakfast of Champions), and peanut butter/cacao nibs to the other. Made a sour apple vodka seltzer. Good times!



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I’ll take a crowler or each, please!

 

[Dove]

Looking forward to my first visit to the Tilted Barn in Exeter, RI, today.

 

[pepband99]

This is, I think, a new Treehouse beer. It’s a rye NEIPA. Very nice.
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Instabuy for me. Rye IPAs are fantastic, and rare.

I still miss Sierra Nevada's Ruthless Rye.

 

[karstenkibbe]

Looking forward to my first visit to the Tilted Barn in Exeter, RI, today.

Enjoy! It’s a beautiful place and run by exceptionally good people.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Looking forward to my first visit to the Tilted Barn in Exeter, RI, today.

Enjoy! It’s a beautiful place and run by exceptionally good people.

I don't live that far away and my friends in Cumberland RI go often, but somehow I still haven't been. Beers are excellent, but is the visit worth it?

 

[karstenkibbe]

I don't live that far away and my friends in Cumberland RI go often, but somehow I still haven't been. Beers are excellent, but is the visit worth it?

Hazies are not on par with Treehouse but they are quite good. I’m a fan. Most other styles are average. Occasional solid lagers though. It’s truly a beautiful atmosphere and a wonderful place to enjoy a beer.

 

[Dove]

The Chosen One. A bit too fresh. Has a little burn. Cans just went on the availability list. Not a huge tap room. Place is packed.

 

[Dove]

BA Blackjack. A stout with pumpkin. Then rested in Bourbon and whiskey barrels. 7.5%. Damned tasty. Tilted Barn.

 

[Dove]

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The Chosen One. A bit too fresh. Has a little burn. Cans just went on the availability list. Not a huge tap room. Place is packed.

As I got 1/2 way down the glass, the "burn" dissipated. Came home with three 4-packs to get me through today.

 

[Dove]

An oatmeal stout from Caius Farm in Branford. Creamy goodness.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Night Shift Fluffy at the game. It’s quite good. I haven’t really been a fan of their IPAs

 

[Kolumbo]

 

[JustbrewitMan]

If anyone from the BY is going, let me know. I'll be there...I was one of the faculty student team leaders and would love to meet you!

 

[Fishy]

“Beer Expert! I would like to drink a million zillion beers at one sitting! What should I get?”

This. So good.

Update on this one…we had a four pack around this weekend and I don’t know what the hell happened, but it skunked really badly.

 

[AreBee1969]

An oatmeal stout from Caius Farm in Branford. Creamy goodness.
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Imperial Oatmeal? My God that sounds amazing.

 

[Dove]

Imperial Oatmeal? My God that sounds amazing.

My eyes roll back into my head with each sip.

 

[AreBee1969]

Well this is freaking lovely. I need to get down to Oxford.

 

[Dove]

Living on the bougie shoreline ( we work hard. we earned this life!!) I rarely get north of Wallingford. Was at CCSU on Thursday so that meant off to Coles Road Brewey in Bristol. The brews are amazing. Here, a stout with peanuts and marshmallows. "Clouds of Delusion."

 

[Deepelm]

Tasty NC only red beer. Its better on draft but since I dont have a kegarator I have to opt for bottles. Still delicious though. They only ship in refrigerated trucks and wont leave the state with it.

 

[AreBee1969]

Alvarium Speed Mettul Coffee Oatmeal Stout. Very, very good!

 

[karstenkibbe]

This might be the best non-BA barleywine I’ve ever tasted. Collab from Marlowe and Horus Aged Ales. 10.5% “black barleywine”, which is half stout and half BW. Conditioned on toasted coconut and vanilla bean. Zero booziness. Mild sweetness. Liquid Samoa cookie. Wow.