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It has a lot to do with storage and light exposure more than almost anything. If the store allowed it to be exposed to light it can cause oxidation, or so I've been told while at Fiddlehead
 

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Interesting. I've always loved the IPA when bought direct from the brewery. I've bought some at the store in my town (%10 miles from the source) and if I hold onto a few weeks it goes from being top flight, to just decent. Some of my friends have had similar experiences. Maybe just unlucky

Stoneface IPA is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get. I have had great bottles and the some real bad ones. Freshness is key with these guys apparently.


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Stoneface IPA is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get. I have had great bottles and the some real bad ones. Freshness is key with these guys apparently.


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A buddy who is a much bigger beer geek than I hypothesized that they get most of the flavor into their IPA through dry hopping, which wears off quicker.
 

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Foundation Brewery
Epiphany DIPA
Portland, ME

Really good. Almost a Julius clone. If you're in the Portland area, having Bissell Brothers and Foundation as neighboring breweries is an A+ stop.
 

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prsboogie

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Got this on delivered from a friend who goes to Burlington once a month. This is solid, would be my go to for summer yard work for sure
 

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Nice and hoppy! When in Rome drink what Romans drink well in this case Colorado.


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Pretty epic weekend of beer.

Treehouse Julius
Treehouse Green
Treehouse Haze
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Treehouse Eureka w/ Citra
Trilium Vicinity
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14th Star Tribute
Heady
Lost Nation Mosaic
Hermit Thrush Party Guy
Hill Farmstead Edward
Hill Farmstead Rygge
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Hill Farmstead Conduct of Life
Hill Farmstead Ephraim
Alchemist Focal Banger
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Lawson's Sip of Sunshine
Portsmouth Royal Impy
Earth Eagle Ingrid
Earth Eagle Erebos
Earth Eagle Weize Ass
Earth Eagle Honey Boo Boo
Earth Eagle Engine Joe
Earth Eagle Jack Wagon
Rockingham Belly of the Beast
Tributary Milk Stout
Tributary Witt 2
Tributary Winter Saison
Tributary Pale Ale
Nightshift Cape Codder
Nightshift Mainer
Nightshift Maracuya
Nightshift One Hop El Dorado
Nightshift Generator
Hill Farmstead Ephraim
 

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What a blast exploring the lupulin laden east coast goodness. Big thanks to MMP for hooking me up with a wide selection, and the random encounter with deadheadskier - fortuitous timing there!
 

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DDH Melcher from Trillium. Ridiculous, in the best possible way.
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got some trillium artaic - really good, not sure it really lives up to the hype. bottles ran out while I was in line, had to grab a growlette and consume pre security for my flight ;) first world problems
 

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Rock Art Limited Access DIPA - Take a very good, Hop forward traditional style DIPA, and give it a mild/moderate amount of juiciness, and you get this solid offering!
 

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Nice. I had their twin tip DIPA up in Stowe a couple weeks ago.

One of my twin tips from a few weeks ago! Good stuff, a bit more "modern" and juicy in its flavor than Limited Access to my palate - I wouldn't leave a 4 pack of either on the shelf if I see it! :beer:
 

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Rock Art has two solid brews in those two Doc!! Had a Tribute and Session #2 tonight while contemplating my season pass purchase. All went well on both fronts!! Just started in on a Green to cap the night off.
 

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Anyone in Central Mass needs to check out Cold Harbor Brewery in Westborough. They are putting out done nice juicy IPAs. Not Treehouse/Trillium level but pretty dam good. Indie-In Summer IPA gets a big thumbs up from me.
They are tap room only for the most part, although I have seen growlers in a few stores, pints and samples available plus growler fills.


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