It's such a great place and popular too. Dad even mentioned that he'd like to go there next time he visits. I'll tell him we have to put that off until they can rebuild.

Will the cannery ship when it opens? Because that seems like the kind of thing that a social media campaign would really work for. Something tangible that people could get behind.

I think their production capacity will dictate whether they can ship. Because they have a HUGE cult following that would definitely snap up all the beer if they did ship.

It's such a great place and popular too. Dad even mentioned that he'd like to go there next time he visits. I'll tell him we have to put that off until they can rebuild.

The cannery will be open for tours and tastings -- so no pub food, and I know you don't like beer, but if your dad likes beer, it might be worth checking out. Plus it's practically next door (literally) to the Ben & Jerry's factory, who ALSO has a tour that's awesome, which you probably know.

If they ship I'd be more than glad to order the Heady Topper. My brother is a huge IPA fan and I think that would be an awesome Christmas present for him.

And I am just agog at the loss of all the brewing equipment in the basement. Seven damn barrels. Shit.

I know. Tom almost cried when he realized that. He remembered that all their brewing equipment was in the basement.

I wrote a little something about it on my beer blog: [link]

I want a do a tour. I was planning on going back and tasting different beers until I found something I liked.

A few times Will's been on a trip back to Vermont and sitting next to people visiting and he's told them they need to tour Cabot, then Ben & Jerry's, and then finish off at The Alchemist for beer and dinner.

Steph, I'm so sorry about the Alchemist. Every time people talk about it, I want to go there. I hope the flood insurance will take care of everything.

Glam, that's a great picture.

I wrote a little something about it on my beer blog: [link]

Nora, that is awesome. Thank you. Can I send him the link?

Glam, that's a gorgeous picture.

Aims, I agree with whoever said she--or they--are probably grieving, and you're a handy, if unfair, target of the anger part of that. I hope the friendship can survive it. If not, or if you can't endure on a wait and see basis, then you're going to have to be the one to move away and let go. And I'm sorry.

Steph, I'm so sorry. The Alchemist was obviously a great place, celebrated by all who were familiar with it, and its loss will be felt more widely than perhaps even the owners know. Thank goodness, though, that they have the insurance, and once the shock and adjustment are over, willing support as they rebuild.

Glad to hear everyone seems to have survived that past week (earthquake, hurricane ... do I dare ask what's next). Sorry about The Alchemist and any damage anyone may have suffered.

In the news, photos of Irene.

Steph, I'm so sorry.

Glam, that is a fabulous photo!

I am now a licensed forklift driver. It's going to take a while to get good at it, though. That shit is tricky!