I am going to be in the Bay Area this weekend and I am gonna check out Lagunitas brewery. I am stoked for that. Their Old Gnarly Wine was the best beer at the Portland Holiday Ale Fest this last year.
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I am going to be in the Bay Area this weekend and I am gonna check out Lagunitas brewery. I am stoked for that. Their Old Gnarly Wine was the best beer at the Portland Holiday Ale Fest this last year.
Nice! Don't forget Russian River Brewing Co. and Bear Republic. They're all clustered around Santa Rosa, right up the 101 from Petaluma (Lagunitas). 15 min drive from Lagunitas to Russian River, then about another 15 min from Russian River to Bear Republic. Make sure you have a DD though! Haha.
On a recent visit to California (we took the kids to Disneyland, so there wasn't a lot of time to drink)we tried some beers that were new to us and enjoyed some we had tried before, but can't get in Canada. We enjoyed:
Firestone Pale Ale
Stone Pale Ale
Stone IPA
Kona Fire Rock Pale Ale (my fave, had to go get another 6 pack mid week!)
Kona Koko Brown (also a fave, actually just drank it last night)
DFH Aprihop
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Green Flash IPA
Lost Coast Indiga IPA
Ranger IPA
Stone Oaked Arrogant Bastard
DFH 60 min IPA
On tap (and in California Adventure Park! You can't drink and walk around at Amusement parks in Canada! A treat for us!) Blue Moon, Sierra Nevada Pale and Torpedo, Carl Strauss Seasonal Pale
We also had dinner at Alcatraz Brewery one night...just 2 beers there, an Arrogant Jerk for Mr. Guitar and a Strawberry Wheat for me.
I look at the list and am amazed at what we managed to consume in a week (must have taken more down to the pool than I realized)
Yummy - finally had a "Hoptimum" and it was magnificently delish...
Has anyone had a Pliny the Younger yet? Gotta try this, my buddy was up in Santa Rosa and said this stuff is fantastic - outta the Russian River Valley, then I read today that Beer Advocate has it on the list of BEST beers... Cracks a Stone IPA (brewed/bottled 2 wks ago)
I finally tried DFH World Wide Stout and Hellhound. Wow, both good and strong.
I really hope WWS shows up in Texas... Haven't been getting much DFH down here lately... A couple of stores still have the last batch of Namaste and Red and White available (but that's probably because they're priced at $18/bottle)...
Saw the Black and Blue at a couple of places too, but that's not really my cup of tea... It's too bad that whenever an IPA makes it into the state is disappears immediately... it would seem a lot of the craft brew drinkers in H-town are hop heads... both my regulars spec's stores can't keep 90 minute on the shelf...
Houston, Texas... Believe it or not, there are 7 million people here... must be a couple of fans who'd love to see you play.
Yummy - finally had a "Hoptimum" and it was magnificently delish...
Has anyone had a Pliny the Younger yet? Gotta try this, my buddy was up in Santa Rosa and said this stuff is fantastic - outta the Russian River Valley, then I read today that Beer Advocate has it on the list of BEST beers... Cracks a Stone IPA (brewed/bottled 2 wks ago)
I think you pretty much have to go to the brewery the day it's released and get your growler filled. Other than that, you're way out of luck. Color me sad to be on the east coast...
On the other hand, I really don't like you much right now.
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Sorry man. I actually kinda feel bad.
John (the local beer guy) owed me a favor because he couldn't get me any Faithfull Ale last year.
I saw him last week and he asked me if I wanted some KBS. I was like, "What's that?". :oops: :oops:
I'm a stout drinker, so when he told me what it was I was all about it.
Went home and looked it up. :shock:
Pretty stoked after I read some reviews. Haven't tried it yet though.
It's really funny they put "Highly Acclaimed" right on the 4pack. Well, I guess it's only funny if it's meant tongue-in-cheek; otherwise it's just downright snooty!
I was paying a pretty premium to get my hands on Faithful Ale a while back, but it seems like I see it all over the place these days. I guess people realized it's an average at best belgian, but let's face it, that's not why we wanted it.
I guess I shouldn't beat you up too much about your KBS score -- Founders and Bells are probably all that get you Detriotians out of bed in the morning!! I kid, I kid...
I am going to be in the Bay Area this weekend and I am gonna check out Lagunitas brewery. I am stoked for that. Their Old Gnarly Wine was the best beer at the Portland Holiday Ale Fest this last year.
Nice! Don't forget Russian River Brewing Co. and Bear Republic. They're all clustered around Santa Rosa, right up the 101 from Petaluma (Lagunitas). 15 min drive from Lagunitas to Russian River, then about another 15 min from Russian River to Bear Republic. Make sure you have a DD though! Haha.
Bear Republic didn't have a tasting room or taproom, I thought... Also Lagunitas was closed on Monday when we tried to go there. Jupiter was out of the three beers I wanted to try. We wound up at Pyramid (lame) and then Beer Revolution, which was awesome. We have places like that in Portland as well. Scored a cool Schneider limited edition wheat beer in a big bottle.
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I am going to be in the Bay Area this weekend and I am gonna check out Lagunitas brewery. I am stoked for that. Their Old Gnarly Wine was the best beer at the Portland Holiday Ale Fest this last year.
Nice! Don't forget Russian River Brewing Co. and Bear Republic. They're all clustered around Santa Rosa, right up the 101 from Petaluma (Lagunitas). 15 min drive from Lagunitas to Russian River, then about another 15 min from Russian River to Bear Republic. Make sure you have a DD though! Haha.
Bear Republic didn't have a tasting room or taproom, I thought... Also Lagunitas was closed on Monday when we tried to go there. Jupiter was out of the three beers I wanted to try. We wound up at Pyramid (lame) and then Beer Revolution, which was awesome. We have places like that in Portland as well. Scored a cool Schneider limited edition wheat beer in a big bottle.
Jupiter? As in Jupiter in downtown Berkeley?
A shame about Lagunitas ... their Censored (Kronik) is one of my all time faves. Just got their limited Red ale ... sweet and nice. Of course, their IPA is world class.
Wish I saw your post earlier, would have suggest a few more.
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My local World of Beer hosted a Cigar City tap takeover on Tuesday. What a fantastic night. They had 11 beers on draft and 1 cask of Tocobaga Red Ale which was excellent. Here's the list of Cigar City beers that were on tap:
El Lector
Ligero
Hotter than Helles
Florida Cracker
Jai Alai
Mango Habanero Jai Alai
Maduro
Minaret
Tocobaga Red
Tocobaga Red (cask)
Improv
Hot Blooded Foreign Stout
I wish I was as fortunate, as fortunate as me.
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My local World of Beer hosted a Cigar City tap takeover on Tuesday. What a fantastic night. They had 11 beers on draft and 1 cask of Tocobaga Red Ale which was excellent. Here's the list of Cigar City beers that were on tap:
El Lector
Ligero
Hotter than Helles
Florida Cracker
Jai Alai
Mango Habanero Jai Alai
Maduro
Minaret
Tocobaga Red
Tocobaga Red (cask)
Improv
Hot Blooded Foreign Stout
Nice! Jai Alai is one of my favorites...how is the mango habanero???
Tried this one the other night. 168 IBU's, but was surprisingly good and not as bitter as you would think. The Hoptimum was more of a palate killer than this one. They even have a Triple IPA that they won't list the IBU's on
My local World of Beer hosted a Cigar City tap takeover on Tuesday. What a fantastic night. They had 11 beers on draft and 1 cask of Tocobaga Red Ale which was excellent. Here's the list of Cigar City beers that were on tap:
El Lector
Ligero
Hotter than Helles
Florida Cracker
Jai Alai
Mango Habanero Jai Alai
Maduro
Minaret
Tocobaga Red
Tocobaga Red (cask)
Improv
Hot Blooded Foreign Stout
Nice! Jai Alai is one of my favorites...how is the mango habanero???
It was quite hot. I enjoyed the sample I tried, but a whole pint was hard to finish. It would be a good one to share.
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He brought a couple growlers over to my house this weekend and I must say that the beer is quite tasty. I especially recommend the Smoky Scott...quite tasty at 9% ABV!
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Firestone Pale Ale
Stone Pale Ale
Stone IPA
Kona Fire Rock Pale Ale (my fave, had to go get another 6 pack mid week!)
Kona Koko Brown (also a fave, actually just drank it last night)
DFH Aprihop
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Green Flash IPA
Lost Coast Indiga IPA
Ranger IPA
Stone Oaked Arrogant Bastard
DFH 60 min IPA
On tap (and in California Adventure Park! You can't drink and walk around at Amusement parks in Canada! A treat for us!) Blue Moon, Sierra Nevada Pale and Torpedo, Carl Strauss Seasonal Pale
We also had dinner at Alcatraz Brewery one night...just 2 beers there, an Arrogant Jerk for Mr. Guitar and a Strawberry Wheat for me.
I look at the list and am amazed at what we managed to consume in a week (must have taken more down to the pool than I realized)
2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
2017: RRHoF 4/7 2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4 2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18
2022: MSG 9/11 2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
Has anyone had a Pliny the Younger yet? Gotta try this, my buddy was up in Santa Rosa and said this stuff is fantastic - outta the Russian River Valley, then I read today that Beer Advocate has it on the list of BEST beers...
Cracks a Stone IPA (brewed/bottled 2 wks ago)
7.9.03~9.28.04~10.1.05~5.12.06~5.13.06~5.27.06~5.28.06
8.5.08(EV)~10.9.09~5.21.10~6.20.11(EV)~7.5.11(EV)~7.9.11(EV)
11.21.13~8.27.16(EV)~11.14.16(TOTD)~4.13.20~9.27.20~9.26.21~10.2.21
2.15.22 (EV)~2.25.22 (EV)~2.27.22 (EV)~5.3.22~5.7.22~9.17.24~9.29.24
Bottleworks 13th Anniversary Ale (made by Stone)
Stone Cali-Belgie IPA
He'Brew Jewbelation Ale
He'Brew Hop Manna
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I really hope WWS shows up in Texas... Haven't been getting much DFH down here lately... A couple of stores still have the last batch of Namaste and Red and White available (but that's probably because they're priced at $18/bottle)...
Saw the Black and Blue at a couple of places too, but that's not really my cup of tea... It's too bad that whenever an IPA makes it into the state is disappears immediately... it would seem a lot of the craft brew drinkers in H-town are hop heads... both my regulars spec's stores can't keep 90 minute on the shelf...
On the other hand, I really don't like you much right now.
Sorry man. I actually kinda feel bad.
John (the local beer guy) owed me a favor because he couldn't get me any Faithfull Ale last year.
I saw him last week and he asked me if I wanted some KBS. I was like, "What's that?". :oops: :oops:
I'm a stout drinker, so when he told me what it was I was all about it.
Went home and looked it up. :shock:
Pretty stoked after I read some reviews. Haven't tried it yet though.
I was paying a pretty premium to get my hands on Faithful Ale a while back, but it seems like I see it all over the place these days. I guess people realized it's an average at best belgian, but let's face it, that's not why we wanted it.
I guess I shouldn't beat you up too much about your KBS score -- Founders and Bells are probably all that get you Detriotians out of bed in the morning!!
Bear Republic didn't have a tasting room or taproom, I thought... Also Lagunitas was closed on Monday when we tried to go there. Jupiter was out of the three beers I wanted to try. We wound up at Pyramid (lame) and then Beer Revolution, which was awesome. We have places like that in Portland as well. Scored a cool Schneider limited edition wheat beer in a big bottle.
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Jupiter? As in Jupiter in downtown Berkeley?
A shame about Lagunitas ... their Censored (Kronik) is one of my all time faves. Just got their limited Red ale ... sweet and nice. Of course, their IPA is world class.
Wish I saw your post earlier, would have suggest a few more.
"I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
El Lector
Ligero
Hotter than Helles
Florida Cracker
Jai Alai
Mango Habanero Jai Alai
Maduro
Minaret
Tocobaga Red
Tocobaga Red (cask)
Improv
Hot Blooded Foreign Stout
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Good stuff. I might pick up another 4 pack tonight now lol
WWS is so good. I have a bottle of Hellhound still and plan on saving that until I get back home in February.
Last night had a Elysian Prometheus IPA from the Manic IPA Series.
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2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
2017: RRHoF 4/7 2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4 2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18
2022: MSG 9/11 2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
Green Flash - Palate Wrecker
Alasken - Amber
Alasken - Kolsch
Magic Hat - Elder Betty
Wasn't a big fan of the Magic Hat, but that's not really a fair judgement as I'm not a fan of wheat beer in general...
The Alasken Amber is definitely a sessionable summer beer... more of that will be bought down the road for sure...
He brought a couple growlers over to my house this weekend and I must say that the beer is quite tasty. I especially recommend the Smoky Scott...quite tasty at 9% ABV!
2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
2017: RRHoF 4/7 2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4 2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18
2022: MSG 9/11 2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17