Beer

[Bezzz]

Has anyone had a chance to try trailblazer by pioneer brewing?

Someone told me it was treehouse esque but I have a hard time believing it

Crazy Bruce had some two weeks ago and since I'd never seen it I passed. I'll be sure to pick some up next time. It got some buzz on the Hartford Craft Beer Trading Facebook page...some claim it's close to Tree House and others are claiming BS. Questions whether it can "pull" Tree House in a trade. I've heard it's got the hazy dry-hop look and mouth-feel.
Greater Hartford Craft Beer Traders

 

[methodology]

Crazy Bruce had some two weeks ago and since I'd never seen it I passed. I'll be sure to pick some up next time. It got some buzz on the Hartford Craft Beer Trading Facebook page...some claim it's close to Tree House and others are claiming BS. Questions whether it can "pull" Tree House in a trade. I've heard it's got the hazy dry-hop look and mouth-feel.
Greater Hartford Craft Beer Traders

My brother found a 4 pack in glastonbury going to try it tomorrow.

He described it as an entry level treehouse brew when he called me

 

[Chin Diesel]

Anyone try Terrapin's Sound Czech? Georgia based brewery but I think it's available up and down the eastern seaboard.

It's a Czech Pilsner. Seems like it might be decent as a summer brew after some yard work.

 

[Northbound]

Well now I feel bad o just got back from Asheville, NC and that place is packed with good brewers and beer. Plenty of beer consumed and not a photo taken, but I will recommend a three day weekend there good suds, good assortment of restaurants and music all over the place.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I know you said IPAs were out, but founders all day ipa is damn good for the summertime.

Almost all IPAs are good for the summer. I've always viewed them as year round beers. I drank a lot of Cigar City Jai Alai on my recent cruise through the Caribbean.

 

[Waquoit]

Is it OK to nominate beer you didn't like at all? For me it's Dogfish Head 120 min IPA. Awful, plus it cost over 7 bucks a bottle at the packy. Kinda sad as the 60 min was my gateway IPA.

 

[The X Man]

I stopped in at Beer'd last night. They now have 16 oz cans. They had Hobbit Juice and Dogs & Boats.

 

[upstater]

Lagunitas Citruensis--good summer beer.

 

[Scoe]

http://stonycreekbeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Cranky.jpg

 

[ct06111]

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I tried their IPA on tap at Outback Steakhouse on the Berlin turnpike the other day. Decent

 

[pepband99]

http://stonycreekbeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Cranky.jpg

I'm a BIG Big Cranky fan. Honestly, i like it over SoS, but I know I'm in the minority there.

 

[Scoe]

I tried their IPA on tap at Outback Steakhouse on the Berlin turnpike the other day. Decent

Really no I didnt think Outback Steakhouse would ever ever have that on tap.

 

[ct06111]

Really no I didnt think Outback Steakhouse would ever ever have that on tap.

You callin me a liar? JK. I'm not sure which cranky is was, but it defentily was stony creek cranky IPA. At the bar on the right side lines between rebel IPA and I think ten penny. Maybe it's only the one in newington or a one time keg, but I know I drank it earlier this week.

 

[Dove]

Little Cranky is a great session IPA. Cranky is a fine beer right there with NEB's Lil' Heaven.

Have not had the Big Cranky yet.

 

[uconndoit]

I was just recently introduced to Grapefruit Sculpin IPA - a really nice refreshing IPA.

Grapefruit Sculpin | Ballast Point

 

[alexd]

I'm a BIG Big Cranky fan. Honestly, i like it over SoS, but I know I'm in the minority there.

I second that. Love the big orange can too.

 

[mauconnfan]

I was just recently introduced to Grapefruit Sculpin IPA - a really nice refreshing IPA.

Grapefruit Sculpin | Ballast Point

Had one last night only because my wife ordered a large on at dinner without trying it first and though it tasted like pickles. While I will forever be a domestic guy compared to you micr crazy guys, I kind of liked it and felt there was no pickle juice in it LOL

 

[8893]

I've not been overly impressed with Big Cranky or any of the other beers from Stony Creek. A full step down from the likes of Lawson's, Alchemist and NEBCO imo.

Picked of a four pack (16 oz. cans) of Pioneer's Frontier, a "California style" DIPA. Good not great.

 

[alexd]

speaking of NEBCO......I always look for Sea Hag IPA when shopping.

 

[wethyhusky]

speaking of NEBCO.I always look for Sea Hag IPA when shopping.

Picked up a couple growlers of gbot. Excellent beer.

 

[NYC_HUSKY22]

I was just recently introduced to Grapefruit Sculpin IPA - a really nice refreshing IPA.

Grapefruit Sculpin | Ballast Point

It was just OK IMO... a little overpriced for a six and the grapefruit is a bit artificial for my taste.

 

[methodology]

Fuzzy baby ducks on tap at plan b milford right now

 

[SixRings]

There's beer and there's Hill Farmstead.

Society & Solitude #6 in pic. Got me a bottle of Art and enjoyed a Civil Disobedience on-site. Everything else is just a measurable of.

 

[August_West]

There's beer and there's Hill Farmstead.

Society & Solitude #6 in pic. Got me a bottle of Art and enjoyed a Civil Disobedience on-site. Everything else is just a measurable of.

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When it come down to brass tacks

#truthbomb

 

[8893]

Checked out the new Barcade in New Haven yesterday. Nice to have another good beer joint in town, and this will be especially convenient when hitting a show at Cafe Nine. Funny how it's a totally different crowd than Prime 16 or Cask Republic.

I loved the original one in Williamsburg but haven't been to any of the others since they expanded the franchise. I was a bit bummed that my favorite video game, Tempest, is not in New Haven; and that there is no pinball, which I far prefer to video games.

Food looked good and lots of folks were eating; I'll have to check that out next time.