HIPPYVALLEY Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 6 hours ago, kdxken said: https://www.boston.com/food/beer/2020/08/03/somerville-brewing-co-closed Ha, they were going down long before the pandemic. edit: I don’t mean that in a mean way, it’s just that they have been struggling for a while. Information travels fast in the craft beer world. We thought they were done a year ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORH_wxman Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 28 minutes ago, HIPPYVALLEY said: Ha, they were going down long before the pandemic. edit: I don’t mean that in a mean way, it’s just that they have been struggling for a while. Information travels fast in the craft beer world. We thought they were done a year ago. Yeah the pandemic has driven a stake through a lot of zombies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8611Blizz Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 33 minutes ago, HIPPYVALLEY said: Ha, they were going down long before the pandemic. edit: I don’t mean that in a mean way, it’s just that they have been struggling for a while. Information travels fast in the craft beer world. We thought they were done a year ago. It wasn't surprising, It was surprising they lasted as long as they did considering the competition and their location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanStWx Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 57 minutes ago, HIPPYVALLEY said: Fresh Heady and Focal Banger all over Greenfield today!!! VT sales must be slow lol! Just saw that they are distributing to Mass now, trying to figure out how I can leave work and take a little 3 hour round trip to resupply my fridge now that power is back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 minute ago, OceanStWx said: Just saw that they are distributing to Mass now, trying to figure out how I can leave work and take a little 3 hour round trip to resupply my fridge now that power is back. Heady is no good. Pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanStWx Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Damage In Tolland said: Heady is no good. Pass Always the contrarian. I did notice when I was searching for the nearest location on untapped that you rated it the same as the global average for Coors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORH_wxman Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Loons out this evening 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Nice, ORH. My wildlife includes accidentally leaving a can of Pringle’s by the pool this evening when the wife and I sat out for a drink. A friend was dropping something off so we ran inside for a bit. I came back out a half hour later to clean up and the Pringle’s are gone. No where to be found but I notice a paw print on the table. Looking around I find the container along the woodline... damn bear stole them in the half hour we were chatting on the other side of the building! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 3 hours ago, RUNNAWAYICEBERG said: Fauci said 50% effectiveness would be a success. Hopefully that’s enough to reach the desired effects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Marty walsh apparently sent a cease and desist to a Boston harbor cruise company, that allegedly was operating at 1/3 capacity because he didn’t like the way the pictures looked with the amount of people. Apparently we have reached the politicians doing literally whatever they want when they want portion of the pandemic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Just now, Damage In Tolland said: The quality has degraded to the point where it’s not drinkable. FOcal is decent, but I wouldn’t purposely seek it out It's time has passed. Focal would be my choice between the two as well. Ten Bends' Cream Puff War is the new "big" thing around here. It is pretty damn tasty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Just now, TauntonBlizzard2013 said: Marty walsh apparently sent a cease and desist to a Boston harbor cruise company, that allegedly was operating at 1/3 capacity because he didn’t like the way the pictures looked with the amount of people. Apparently we have reached the politicians doing literally whatever they want when they want portion of the pandemic. We've been at that stage since the beginning. They do what they want or they don't do anything. Either way they get roasted for it by some and praised by others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorEastermass128 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 11 minutes ago, TauntonBlizzard2013 said: Marty walsh apparently sent a cease and desist to a Boston harbor cruise company, that allegedly was operating at 1/3 capacity because he didn’t like the way the pictures looked with the amount of people. Apparently we have reached the politicians doing literally whatever they want when they want portion of the pandemic. I'm torn. I'm all for businesses being able to operate and for their owners/employees to earn a living. However, that needs to be balanced with the general welfare of the public. It's a delicate balance act - not one that I would want to do. If a group of people do something stupid, that's their prerogative - usually. Now, when people do stupid things, it has the potential to affect each and every one of us. I don't know much more beyond that picture of the cruise with all of the passengers cramped together on the top deck. At the very least, the company should have known that that image would generate bad PR. Now it suffers the consequences of that oversight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorEastermass128 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 5 minutes ago, powderfreak said: We've been at that stage since the beginning. They do what they want or they don't do anything. Either way they get roasted for it by some and praised by others. Exactly. It's a lose-lose for them. Locally, I think most public leaders have done a very good job, given the tough decisions to be made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 58 minutes ago, OceanStWx said: Just saw that they are distributing to Mass now, trying to figure out how I can leave work and take a little 3 hour round trip to resupply my fridge now that power is back. 56 minutes ago, Damage In Tolland said: Heady is no good. Pass 53 minutes ago, OceanStWx said: Always the contrarian. I did notice when I was searching for the nearest location on untapped that you rated it the same as the global average for Coors. 7 minutes ago, Damage In Tolland said: The quality has degraded to the point where it’s not drinkable. FOcal is decent, but I wouldn’t purposely seek it out 6 minutes ago, powderfreak said: It's time has passed. Focal would be my choice between the two as well. Ten Bends' Cream Puff War is the new "big" thing around here. It is pretty damn tasty. I’ll choose other brews over these 2 now. There are so many more better options to choose from nowadays. I don’t always agree with Rev but this is one time I do. Now back to your regularly scheduled damage discussion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 14 minutes ago, TauntonBlizzard2013 said: Marty walsh apparently sent a cease and desist to a Boston harbor cruise company, that allegedly was operating at 1/3 capacity because he didn’t like the way the pictures looked with the amount of people. Apparently we have reached the politicians doing literally whatever they want when they want portion of the pandemic. You saw the photo, no one was following social distancing guidelines and the crew was not enforcing them. Passengers were all crammed top deck. They should be penalized for that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderBeard Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 47 minutes ago, powderfreak said: Nice, ORH. My wildlife includes accidentally leaving a can of Pringle’s by the pool this evening when the wife and I sat out for a drink. A friend was dropping something off so we ran inside for a bit. I came back out a half hour later to clean up and the Pringle’s are gone. No where to be found but I notice a paw print on the table. Looking around I find the container along the woodline... damn bear stole them in the half hour we were chatting on the other side of the building! Ah, the best Pringles flavor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPPYVALLEY Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 1 hour ago, OceanStWx said: Just saw that they are distributing to Mass now, trying to figure out how I can leave work and take a little 3 hour round trip to resupply my fridge now that power is back. Honestly, at that point you are only four hours from their actual brewery, where you can get about 6-10 different types of cans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanStWx Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, HIPPYVALLEY said: Honestly, at that point you are only four hours from their actual brewery, where you can get about 6-10 different types of cans! Well that's an 8 hour round trip. But yes, I could do some damage in VT that doesn't involve taking the power out for a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPPYVALLEY Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Sorry, as somebody with professional brewing and beer judging experience, Alchemist and Lawson’s still outrank most of the current fanboy haze darlings. Both of those breweries can also make damn good Pilsner’s and lager quality is often a measure of a brewer’s skill level. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPPYVALLEY Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, OceanStWx said: Well that's an 8 hour round trip. But yes, I could do some damage in VT that doesn't involve taking the power out for a week. Oh yeah, round trip was your reference point lol. I can try and find out which NE MA stores will have Alchemist and PM you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoth Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 32 minutes ago, powderfreak said: It's time has passed. Focal would be my choice between the two as well. Ten Bends' Cream Puff War is the new "big" thing around here. It is pretty damn tasty. Stuff coming out of Burlington Brewing is spectacular too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoth Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 4 minutes ago, HIPPYVALLEY said: Sorry, as somebody with professional brewing and beer judging experience, Alchemist and Lawson’s still outrank most of the current fanboy haze darlings. Both of those breweries can also make damn good Pilsner’s and lager quality is often a measure of a brewer’s skill level. Lawson's contract brews at least some of their stuff with Two Roads in Stratford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava Rock Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Fauci said 50% effectiveness would be a success. Not if enough people don't get vaccinated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 17 minutes ago, HIPPYVALLEY said: Sorry, as somebody with professional brewing and beer judging experience, Alchemist and Lawson’s still outrank most of the current fanboy haze darlings. Both of those breweries can also make damn good Pilsner’s and lager quality is often a measure of a brewer’s skill level. Do not agree. Both of those are distributed and have severely degraded. I would never seek those breweries out . I’d drink then if they were offered, but there’s probably hundreds if not thousands that are better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPPYVALLEY Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 23 minutes ago, Hoth said: Lawson's contract brews at least some of their stuff with Two Roads in Stratford. Lawsons had a brief quality control issue at Two Roads but I believe, with their new brewery, everything you are getting in Massachusetts is from Vermont. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPPYVALLEY Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 13 minutes ago, Damage In Tolland said: Do not agree. Both of those are distributed and have severely degraded. I would never seek those breweries out . I’d drink then if they were offered, but there’s probably hundreds if not thousands that are better Kevin, unless there’s a seachange at a brewery, the beers don’t change but our beer palates do. in a few years you might be singing the praises of a quality Pilsner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 1 minute ago, HIPPYVALLEY said: Kevin, unless there’s a seachange at a brewery, the beers don’t change but our beer palates do. in a few years you might be singing the praises of a quality Pilsner. I’m happy with miller lite on a hot Friday night. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 10 minutes ago, Damage In Tolland said: Do not agree. Both of those are distributed and have severely degraded. I would never seek those breweries out . I’d drink then if they were offered, but there’s probably hundreds if not thousands that are better I still prefer Lawsons... Sip of Sunshine line has stayed solid. I just think others have expanded on that taste, but it was an original and certainly gets the job done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Just now, powderfreak said: I still prefer Lawsons... Sip of Sunshine line has stayed solid. I just think others have expanded on that taste, but it was an original and certainly gets the job done. That’s a solid go to for me. Easy to get too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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