Has anybody seen Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale in the lower NY area or
in New England? I have read postings of it coming close, however nobody
around me (Poughkeepsie, NY) has posted and I am getting thirsty for
this hop monster. This beer has ALWAYS seen here on November 1st for
the past 4 years, however I am starting to get worried this year because
I haven't read of any NY sightings. Can anybody help ease my
apprehensions?

Thanks in advance,
Sponge Monkey Bob

SNCA is regularly available at Halftime Beverage on Rte9 in Poughkeepsie.


"Sponge Monkey" > wrote in message
...
> Has anybody seen Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale in the lower NY area or
> in New England? I have read postings of it coming close, however nobody
> around me (Poughkeepsie, NY) has posted and I am getting thirsty for
> this hop monster. This beer has ALWAYS seen here on November 1st for
> the past 4 years, however I am starting to get worried this year because
> I haven't read of any NY sightings. Can anybody help ease my
> apprehensions?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Sponge Monkey Bob
>

I tried Half Time since they have the best selection of beers around
this area and they haven't had it and said it should be in within a
couple of weeks. That was a few days ago. Has anybody actually bought
Celebration Ale anywhere in the Poughkeepsie, New York area lately?

Thanks Again,
Sponge Monkey Bob

Michael D. Fisher wrote:

> SNCA is regularly available at Halftime Beverage on Rte9 in Poughkeepsie.
>
>
> "Sponge Monkey" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>Has anybody seen Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale in the lower NY area or
>>in New England? I have read postings of it coming close, however nobody
>>around me (Poughkeepsie, NY) has posted and I am getting thirsty for
>>this hop monster. This beer has ALWAYS seen here on November 1st for
>>the past 4 years, however I am starting to get worried this year because
>>I haven't read of any NY sightings. Can anybody help ease my
>>apprehensions?
>>
>>Thanks in advance,
>>Sponge Monkey Bob
>>
>
>
>

Sponge Monkey is lime and limpid green:
> I tried Half Time since they have the best selection of beers around
> this area and they haven't had it and said it should be in within a
> couple of weeks.

I'd bet that if Half Time says it should be in within a couple of weeks,
that it will not be in the Poughkeepsie area for a couple of weeks. I'd
imagine they're pretty tight with the beer distributors around the area.

I'm in Atlanta for 3 mo, and I really miss half time. That stupid ban
on >5% beers won't be lifted until jan 1st here

-Pink

--
"I don't mind stealing bread, from the mouth of decadence,
But I can't feed on the powerless, when my cup's already overfilled."
--"Hunger Strike", Temple of the Dog

Gary's in Madison NJ had it... I scored a 6 pack there yesterday along with 6
packs of the Harpoon, Weyebachar (yes, I know I can't spell it) and even
Stoudt's winter beers.

I passed on the Geary's HSA. I simply refuse to buy it now that it's brewed
year round... oh who am I kidding, I'm sure to break down and get it after the
holidays.

Dave

I felt the same way you did about the Geary's, but I bought it anyway
and was glad I did. I didn't think it lived up to other years, but that
was probably just because I was upset about it not being seasonal.
Don't put off buying it, it is still a great beer.

I always wondered why Sierra Nevada didn't produce Celebration Ale year
round. Now I realize it would only take away from the mystique and the
"hunt" each year and the re-awakening of my taste buds. (I LOVE those
hops!) I wish there were more seasonal beers and less everyday beers.
That way it would give me something to look forward to every 3 months
from a multitude of brewers.

Sponge Monkey Bob

DHango wrote:
> Gary's in Madison NJ had it... I scored a 6 pack there yesterday along with 6
> packs of the Harpoon, Weyebachar (yes, I know I can't spell it) and even
> Stoudt's winter beers.
>
> I passed on the Geary's HSA. I simply refuse to buy it now that it's brewed
> year round... oh who am I kidding, I'm sure to break down and get it after the
> holidays.
>
> Dave

You may also want to try Hyde Park Beverage. They have had it from time to
time...


"Sponge Monkey" > wrote in message
...
> I tried Half Time since they have the best selection of beers around
> this area and they haven't had it and said it should be in within a
> couple of weeks. That was a few days ago. Has anybody actually bought
> Celebration Ale anywhere in the Poughkeepsie, New York area lately?
>
> Thanks Again,
> Sponge Monkey Bob
>
> Michael D. Fisher wrote:
>
> > SNCA is regularly available at Halftime Beverage on Rte9 in
Poughkeepsie.
> >
> >
> > "Sponge Monkey" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >
> >>Has anybody seen Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale in the lower NY area or
> >>in New England? I have read postings of it coming close, however nobody
> >>around me (Poughkeepsie, NY) has posted and I am getting thirsty for
> >>this hop monster. This beer has ALWAYS seen here on November 1st for
> >>the past 4 years, however I am starting to get worried this year because
> >>I haven't read of any NY sightings. Can anybody help ease my
> >>apprehensions?
> >>
> >>Thanks in advance,
> >>Sponge Monkey Bob
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>

"Michael D. Fisher" > wrote in message
news:24Yob.117486
> You may also want to try Hyde Park Beverage. They have had it from time
to
> time...

I was at Park yesterday, didn't see it. Did get a growler of Keegan Mother's
Milk Stout, which was excellent. The family WOULDN'T LET ME GO TO HYDE PARK
BREWPUB, EVEN THOUGH WE WERE AT FDR'S DAMNED MANSION JUST ACROSS THE
ROAD!!!! Sheesh. Some people just don't have no heart.
--
Lew Bryson

www.LewBryson.com
Author of "New York Breweries" and "Pennsylvania Breweries," 2nd ed., both
available at <www.amazon.com>
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or respond to it. Spam away.

Lew Bryson is lime and limpid green:
> "Michael D. Fisher" > wrote in message
> news:24Yob.117486
>> You may also want to try Hyde Park Beverage. They have had it from time
> to
>> time...
>
> I was at Park yesterday, didn't see it. Did get a growler of Keegan Mother's
> Milk Stout, which was excellent. The family WOULDN'T LET ME GO TO HYDE PARK
> BREWPUB, EVEN THOUGH WE WERE AT FDR'S DAMNED MANSION JUST ACROSS THE
> ROAD!!!!

While their current oktoberfest is decent, overall I am very unimpressed
with the quality of their standard and most of their seasonal brews.

If you're in that general area, I recommend the 25min drive across to
New Paltz to the Guilded Otter. Everything I've tasted from their,
except that crazy blueberry beer they had recently, is excellent.

-Pink

--
"She was a short order pastry chef; In a Dim Sum dive on the Yangtze tideway
She had shiny hair; She was the daughter of an engineer."
--"Watching TV," Roger Waters

Lew Bryson is lime and limpid green:
> I was at Park yesterday, didn't see it. Did get a growler of Keegan Mother's
> Milk Stout, which was excellent. The family WOULDN'T LET ME GO TO HYDE PARK
> BREWPUB, EVEN THOUGH WE WERE AT FDR'S DAMNED MANSION JUST ACROSS THE
> ROAD!!!!

While their current oktoberfest is decent, overall I am very unimpressed
with the quality of their standard and most of their seasonal brews.

If you're in that general area, I recommend the 25min drive across to
New Paltz to the Guilded Otter. Everything I've tasted from there,
except that crazy blueberry beer they had recently is excellent.

-Pink

--
"But it's on the table, the fire's cooking,
and they're farming babies, the slaves are all working."
--"Hunger Strike", Temple of the Dog

"pink ataraxia" > wrote in message
> Lew Bryson is lime and limpid green:
> > I was at Park yesterday, didn't see it. Did get a growler of Keegan
Mother's
> > Milk Stout, which was excellent. The family WOULDN'T LET ME GO TO HYDE
PARK
> > BREWPUB, EVEN THOUGH WE WERE AT FDR'S DAMNED MANSION JUST ACROSS THE
> > ROAD!!!!
>
> While their current oktoberfest is decent, overall I am very unimpressed
> with the quality of their standard and most of their seasonal brews.

I'd disagree, because the SOB's I've had have been uniformly delicious, as
is the Schwarzbier.

> If you're in that general area, I recommend the 25min drive across to
> New Paltz to the Guilded Otter. Everything I've tasted from there,
> except that crazy blueberry beer they had recently is excellent.

I get to the Otter when I can, Darren's beers are great...too. Had any of
Tommy's beers from Keegan Ales yet? Nice stuff.

--
Lew Bryson

www.LewBryson.com
Author of "New York Breweries" and "Pennsylvania Breweries," 2nd ed., both
available at <www.amazon.com>
The Hotmail address on this post is for newsgroups only: I don't check it,
or respond to it. Spam away.

The Keegan Ales I have seen around Kingston are pre-poured into growlers
and only have the name of the beer on the label. There is no
description of the beer, i.e. porter, stout, IPA, etc. I am skeptical
to buy a beer without called Mothers Milk without a label. I am also
skeptical to buy one that appears to be poured from somebody's home tap
system into a growler, unless I watch them do it. While I trust Lew's
opinion on everything, I refuse to buy an unlabeled beer, because I
don't know what is in the beer. Can't they spend the two cents on a label?

Sponge Monkey Bob

Lew Bryson wrote:
> "pink ataraxia" > wrote in message
>
>>Lew Bryson is lime and limpid green:
>>
>>>I was at Park yesterday, didn't see it. Did get a growler of Keegan
>
> Mother's
>
>>>Milk Stout, which was excellent. The family WOULDN'T LET ME GO TO HYDE
>
> PARK
>
>>>BREWPUB, EVEN THOUGH WE WERE AT FDR'S DAMNED MANSION JUST ACROSS THE
>>>ROAD!!!!
>>
>>While their current oktoberfest is decent, overall I am very unimpressed
>>with the quality of their standard and most of their seasonal brews.
>
>
> I'd disagree, because the SOB's I've had have been uniformly delicious, as
> is the Schwarzbier.
>
>
>>If you're in that general area, I recommend the 25min drive across to
>>New Paltz to the Guilded Otter. Everything I've tasted from there,
>>except that crazy blueberry beer they had recently is excellent.
>
>
> I get to the Otter when I can, Darren's beers are great...too. Had any of
> Tommy's beers from Keegan Ales yet? Nice stuff.
>

"Sponge Monkey" > wrote in message news:FbEpb.73771
> The Keegan Ales I have seen around Kingston are pre-poured into growlers
> and only have the name of the beer on the label. There is no
> description of the beer, i.e. porter, stout, IPA, etc. I am skeptical
> to buy a beer without called Mothers Milk without a label. I am also
> skeptical to buy one that appears to be poured from somebody's home tap
> system into a growler, unless I watch them do it. While I trust Lew's
> opinion on everything, I refuse to buy an unlabeled beer, because I
> don't know what is in the beer. Can't they spend the two cents on a
label?

Understandable, especially the part about trusting me. Mother's Milk is a
milk stout, Hurricane Kitty is a bitchin' IPA, and the Golden is, well, a
pretty decent blonde ale. As for being poured from a home tap into a
growler, it's poured at the brewery from their tap, which has a run of about
four feet. It's probably cleaner than you'll see in most bars. And if the
idea of hand-bottled beer on the shelf bugs ya, well, again understandable,
but I had a hand-poured growler of Berkshire in my fridge for two
YEARS...and it was fine. It's up to you, but if I WERE you, I'd hike my ass
up to Kingston, try the beers, and then start buying growlers. You'll want
to refill them.

--
Lew Bryson

www.LewBryson.com
Author of "New York Breweries" and "Pennsylvania Breweries," 2nd ed., both
available at <www.amazon.com>
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or respond to it. Spam away.

Well I took Lew's advice (trusting him once again) and bought a growler
of Hurricane Kitty, which was the only Keegan Ale on tap at my local
beer store. Lew was right again.(anybody surprised?) It was a
fabulously hoppy beer, close to Rogue's I2PA, but for less than half the
price. Thanks Lew, I never would have tried it without your advice.
It's always nice to find a new, great beer. I can't wait to try their
other offerings.

My real mission was to find the elusive Celebration Ale. For at least 5
years, this bear has ALWAYS showed up by November 1st at the latest.
This year nobody has it! I've checked around at various web sites
(www.beeradvocate.com, www.ratebeer.com, etc.) and see that SNCA is in
NYC, Mass., New Jersey, Ohio, Pa.! Everywhere but
Kingston/Poughkeepsie, NY. Hurricane Kitty is holding me over tonight,
but I don't know what I'll do tomorrow. Has anybody spotted it anywhere
near the Kingston/Poughkeepsie area? I openly admit that I am an SNCA
addict and I am happy being so.

Sponge Monkey Bob


Lew Bryson wrote:

> Understandable, especially the part about trusting me. Mother's Milk is a
> milk stout, Hurricane Kitty is a bitchin' IPA, and the Golden is, well, a
> pretty decent blonde ale. As for being poured from a home tap into a
> growler, it's poured at the brewery from their tap, which has a run of about
> four feet. It's probably cleaner than you'll see in most bars. And if the
> idea of hand-bottled beer on the shelf bugs ya, well, again understandable,
> but I had a hand-poured growler of Berkshire in my fridge for two
> YEARS...and it was fine. It's up to you, but if I WERE you, I'd hike my ass
> up to Kingston, try the beers, and then start buying growlers. You'll want
> to refill them.
>

"Sponge Monkey" > wrote in message
news:t%dqb.106060
> Well I took Lew's advice (trusting him once again) and bought a growler
> of Hurricane Kitty, which was the only Keegan Ale on tap at my local
> beer store. Lew was right again.(anybody surprised?) It was a
> fabulously hoppy beer, close to Rogue's I2PA, but for less than half the
> price. Thanks Lew, I never would have tried it without your advice.
> It's always nice to find a new, great beer. I can't wait to try their
> other offerings.

De nada, man, it's all part of the service.

--
Lew Bryson

www.LewBryson.com
Author of "New York Breweries" and "Pennsylvania Breweries," 2nd ed., both
available at <www.amazon.com>
The Hotmail address on this post is for newsgroups only: I don't check it,
or respond to it. Spam away.