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UconnAlum04 said:
and how did you come by this info? I'd like to be in the know too ;)
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I have a few uber-beer geek friends who are tied in to a network of people who are fanatical about this stuff, and occasionally they are kind enough to give me a heads up (once they have been able to secure some for themselves...).
 
FBD was tapped at The Outer Space in Hamden yesterday, not sure if there is any left today.
 
Just learned that "World of Beer" is coming to Blue Back Square in West Hartford. Anyone ever been to one before? 1/2 mile from my house, should I be excited?
 
Not too sure if Jacks Abby has been mentioned. They are a small brewery out of Framingham, MA, and I just tried their Leisure Time Wheat. Awesome beer. Looks like they finally got their product into Connecticut not too long ago.
 
I played at a place in Norwich last Saturday called Strange Brew. They had just tapped the first keg they ever received of Dogfish Head American Beauty. I had the bottles before, but the tap version was fresh and awesome. 10 bucks a pint. Organic Granola....go figure.
 
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Mikro in Hamden put Fuzzy Baby Ducks on Tuesday night and it kicked shortly after opening yesterday, with my help...and was replaced by Gandhi-Bot--not a bad consolation prize.

Look for FBD to be on at Prime 16, Cask Republic, Smokebox BBQ (Hamden) and Westbrook Lobster (Wallingford), among other places, by the end of the week.
 
UConnKev said:
Not too sure if Jacks Abby has been mentioned. They are a small brewery out of Framingham, MA, and I just tried their Leisure Time Wheat. Awesome beer. Looks like they finally got their product into Connecticut not too long ago.
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JA makes great beers. The Kiwi Rising double IPL is out now and is superb.
 
FBD at Plan B kicked within 30 minutes. It was my first time trying it and it really is a great beer however I think anything Beer'd brewing puts out is at or above the level of NEBCO.
If Beer'd had a more centralized location it would certainly be gaining much more of a following then they already have.

I also have to mention I went to Portland Maine a few weekends ago and any craft brew enthusiasts need to make a trip up there. You have some well known breweries like Allagash and Shipyard however it's the local ones that will blow you away. Bissell Brothers has an IPA called "Substance Ale" that is FANTASTIC. Came home with a case of that. Others that were notable were Rising Tide, Oxbow, Infiniti, Foundation and Bunker.

Has anyone tried the new brewery that opened up in Enfield yet?
 
FBD tapped at Prime 16 New Haven last night around 6:00. Should still be on at opening and happy hour today; not sure how long it will last after that now that the word is getting out.
 
I had a cold micro brew the other day at happy hour that one of my sales guys suggested and it was great - so I had 9 more. It was cold and tasted like some kind of beer. Wish I remembered what it was?

Good enough for me once again :D
 
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CTGoonie said:
Just learned that "World of Beer" is coming to Blue Back Square in West Hartford. Anyone ever been to one before? 1/2 mile from my house, should I be excited?
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Went to one in Orlando once. It was a pretty large establishment and pretty awesome but my guess is some things vary based on the branch. They had a HUGE variety of good beers. I imagine it will be packed.
 
Black hog is releasing Disco Pig 2 today at their brewery. It's a Brett Golden Sour.
 
Gandhi-bot tapped at pacific standard in new haven last night.......go get it if you are in area. Go figure , they tap it while I'm in western Michigan. Anyone know any good local brews out here?
 
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Surly Furious from Minneapolis, MN...and any Plymouth Brewing Co beer...
 
HooperScooper said:
Anything brewed by Bell's Brewing Company in Kalamazoo. Everything I've ever had from them was great.
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Ooh thanks hooper. Someone else mentioned bells too, I think we have a quorum :-)

Now Get me out of this server room and into a barstool! A few more hours .... Sigh
 
Harpoon Long Thaw White IPA is a seasonal brew that returns in January. It's incredible.
 
August_West said:
Go figure , they tap it while I'm in western Michigan. Anyone know any good local brews out here?
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HooperScooper said:
Anything brewed by Bell's Brewing Company in Kalamazoo. Everything I've ever had from them was great.
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August_West said:
Ooh thanks hooper. Someone else mentioned bells too, I think we have a quorum :)
Now Get me out of this server room and into a barstool! A few more hours .... Sigh
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Yes, Bell's is tremendous--everything they make is excellent. They are sold in NY and PA as well. Their Two Hearted Ale should be widely available; it's their year-round, flagship hoppy ale, like NEBCO's Sea Hag. It's very piney--heavy on Centennial hops iirc. But very easy to drink. Hopslam is their seasonal double-ipa and it is really good, really citrusy, but really boozy, like 10%. Not sure if that's out yet. But really anything they make is great if you like the style.
sanchez42885 said:
I had heard of Lawsons but not that beer so I looked it up- even better news though. It appears it will be regularly available in CT in the next few weeks.
http://www.lawsonsfinest.com/our-beer/lawsons-finest-distribution-coming-ct-locations-vt-new-cans/
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Lawson's is also excellent. I'd heard this rumor for months but just heard it officially confirmed last night. This is great news for CT hop heads.
 
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FBD kicked during lunch at Prime today, but NEBCO announced the release of Supernaut IPA and Stout Trooper Imperial Stout at the brewery for growler fills this afternoon.

So...I've had the good fortune to taste both the FBD and Supernaut today. I've only been able to do that twice previously, and both times I thought I preferred the Supernaut. Today, the FBD wins, but the Supernaut is fabulous as well. Quibbling at the margins here. Both all-world level IPAs imo. We are very lucky to have NEBCO.
 
8893 said:
Yes, Bell's is tremendous--everything they make is excellent. They are sold in NY and PA as well. Their Two Hearted Ale should be widely available; it's their year-round, flagship hoppy ale, like NEBCO's Sea Hag. It's very piney--heavy on Centennial hops iirc. But very easy to drink. Hopslam is their seasonal double-ipa and it is really good, really citrusy, but really boozy, like 10%. Not sure if that's out yet. But really anything they make is great if you like the style.
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According to their web site (http://bellsbeer.com/brands/availability/) Hopslam isn't available until January.

They sell Bell's in places like Florida and Arizona (according to this map) and we can't get it in Connecticut or Massachusetts?
 
HooperScooper said:
They sell Bell's in places like Florida and Arizona (according to this map) and we can't get it in Connecticut or Massachusetts?
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From what I understand, CT has some of the more restrictive laws and taxes in terms of labeling requirements and selling beer in the state. Combine that and our relatively small population and we are often one of the last states added when brewers are looking to expand their distribution because the costs of entry are high and the potential market gain not as great as it might be elsewhere. But we are getting there, slowly but surely. Certainly a lot better than it was 5-10 years ago. Two Roads' capacity to brew for others has also helped.
 
50 CT craft beers on tap, 500 in the bottle. Opens January, Blue Back. Sounds great. Ever been to the Stamford one?
 
GemParty said:
50 CT craft beers on tap, 500 in the bottle. Opens January, Blue Back. Sounds great. Ever been to the Stamford one?
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No, but I'm willing to check it out nonetheless. Thanks!
 
Hey Gem...you working on a BY get together?
 
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