Camby's new IPA collab with White Lion / Spfld

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Camby's new IPA collab with White Lion / Spfld

Post by jj » Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:37 am

Some info on Marcus' collaboration with Ray Berry and White Lion Brewing in Springfield:

https://www.gazettenet.com/Umass-basket ... A-44563253

https://www.masslive.com/business/2022/ ... hotos.html

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Post by InnervisionsUMASS » Fri Jan 14, 2022 9:06 am

Watched much of the press conference they did announcing it. Not only was Camby there with the White Lion folks to announce the collaboration, but also UMass representatives (including UMass Dining), the Basketball Hall of Fame, and the Mayor of Springfield. This was a BIG deal.


The UMass Dining piece is important because.... the beer will be at the Mullins!!!!!
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Re: Camby's new IPA collab with White Lion / Spfld

Post by jj » Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:54 am

InnervisionsUMASS wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 9:06 am . the beer will be at the Mullins!!!!!
In terms of big deals when we talk about the school, that fact alone is pretty cool and quite a departure from what we've come to expect as fans.

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Post by inthescoop » Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:40 pm

Love those cans!

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Post by e_parade » Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:56 pm

That would be a cool as hell selling piece for the media as well. Come to UMass to watch a basketball game and have a UMass branded local beer featuring a UMass legend.

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Re: Camby's new IPA collab with White Lion / Spfld

Post by Floyd » Fri Jan 14, 2022 2:07 pm

1 free sample for season tix holders!

Hey bartender, could I have a couple Marcus Cambys please
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Post by 69MG » Fri Jan 14, 2022 3:14 pm

I went and they did a good job with it. Lot's of speeches, including John Doleva from the BB Hall of Fame. Marcus is eligible this year but no promises were made. I got to taste it and it was mildly hoppy. I thought it was good. They did say that there is more to come but couldn't be specific. Jason Germain was there as were many other UMass folks (you can see their names in the articles posted above).

Got to chat briefly with Dwayne Early. He was a walk-on in 1999-2000. He is now the Athletic Director for the Springfield Public Schools. He worked his way up from teacher to administrator and now this. Very proud of this UMass Alum.

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Re: Camby's new IPA collab with White Lion / Spfld

Post by Quann » Fri Jan 14, 2022 4:57 pm

Love the hazy IPA’s. Whoever came up with this whole idea at White Lion, all I have to say is Bravo!!! Great job.

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Post by InnervisionsUMASS » Fri Jan 14, 2022 6:11 pm

Should have it here in Milford early next week, looking forward to trying it!
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Post by 69MG » Fri Jan 14, 2022 6:46 pm

Quann wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 4:57 pm Love the hazy IPA’s. Whoever came up with this whole idea at White Lion, all I have to say is Bravo!!! Great job.
From the Gazette Article. Check out the link in jj's post for the full story.
The brew was four months in the making and the result of a partnership among Camby, White Lion Brewing, Springfield basketball legend Travis Best, UMass’ Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship, and others. Camby met White Lion owner Ray Berry at Best’s Hall of Fame enshrinement party in September not long after his statue was unveiled outside the Mullins Center
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Re: Camby's new IPA collab with White Lion / Spfld

Post by Plano Minuteman » Tue Jan 18, 2022 2:56 pm

It's got a 4.06/5 on Untapped after 29 check-ins so far. I wonder if any of you all have rated it so far?

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Post by 69MG » Fri Jan 21, 2022 4:14 pm

IT'S HERE!
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Looks like @MarcusCamby23's microbrew will be available for the first time at the @MullinsCenter
tonight when UMass hosts Northeastern in @hockey_east action.

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Post by InnervisionsUMASS » Fri Jan 21, 2022 4:25 pm

Got it in Milford as well on Wednesday! Wahoooooooooooooooooooo!
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Re: Camby's new IPA collab with White Lion / Spfld

Post by umassbaseball » Wed Feb 16, 2022 12:10 pm

Anyone been able to find the beer in Eastern MA? Specifically North Shore

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Re: Camby's new IPA collab with White Lion / Spfld

Post by Plano Minuteman » Tue Jan 17, 2023 2:53 pm

I just stumbled on the fact that Camby is 12th in NBA history all-time in total blocked shots. I had no idea.

https://www.nba.com/stats/alltime-leade ... tegory=BLK

47th all-time in rebounds currently.

https://www.nba.com/stats/alltime-leade ... tegory=REB

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