Beer. Not shit beer. Good beer.

[getbetter]

OOOOOOOOOOO



Lucky Baldwins Pub
“Slow Brew Tour II
De Belgique 2011”

Tuesday, 11th January 2011
6pm onwards
Meet Mr Chouffe, Chris Bauweraerts,
the co-founder of Brasserie Achouffe
here at Lucky Baldwins Pasadena Old Town

Glass Special $11.00 keep the glass refills only $7.00 or bring your chouffe glass in for $5 or $7 refills

Chouffe Houblon Maredsous Blonde
La Chouffe Maredsous 8
McChouffe Maredsous 10
N’ice Chouffe Ommegang Hennepin
Duvel Green Ommegang 3 Philosophers
Ommegang Witte Ommegang Abbey Double
Ommegang Rarevos
Ommegang Belgian Pale Ale

We will also have some great Bottle Specials!


I'm going to this for the chances of getting one of these hats
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQsCCueQdCVXDkN6gFv5ghjSxvFBwrtZ pWRIdCh3nARd10QqcfW8A

[TallGuyCM]

About to crack open this baby to enjoy during the game:

http://www.google.com/url?source=imgres&ct=img&q=http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Z5wxuaZxaCc/TPAe_RHMBFI/AAAAAAAAAG8/X3yYdUwkGEE/s1600/DogfishPangea_TBL_4_resized.jpg&sa=X&ei=RcArTaDNNIL0tgOO4vzvBQ&ved=0CAQQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNH23rOUXh7PhL8arSvWwFfI1EhGfw

[zajaa]

mmm gingery goodness.

hey this is useful:

http://www.dogfish.com/files/2011_beer_releases.pdf

[BoardsofCoachella]

Beer Freek #1 - Ola Dubh 30 yr
Tomorrow at The Yard Santa Monica


We are starting a series of rare beer tastings, which will run every 2nd and 4th Wednesday for the next three months. Beer Freek tastings will focus on rare, unusual or impossible to get beers, including Three Floyd's Dark Lord (2009), The Bruery's Black Tuesday, Founders KBS, Kate the Great, et al, and culminate with a tasting that will include one of the holy grails of beer - Narke Stormaktsporter. This Wednesday, we start with a great one on draft:

Harviestoun Ola Dubh Special Reserve 30 - a Scottish old style Ale that is aged in barrels that were used to make 30 yr Highland Park Whiskey.

We'll be serving it by itself, and also as a tasting with:
Oskar Blues Old Chub Scottish Ale (also on draft)
Third Beer TBA soon (but its all gravy after the Ola Dubh!):)

[getbetter]

Success I got a chouffe hat.Also learn alot about how certain breweries think.

[Geno_g]

Some beers I've tried lately...
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz360/genone-gdp/1295141134.jpg
Found a dead guy growler, sucks it was kinda flat...
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz360/genone-gdp/1295141240.jpg
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz360/genone-gdp/1295141197.jpg
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz360/genone-gdp/1295141231.jpg

[algunz]

MMmmmmm, love Dead Guy.

[sleepybrew]

STAY AWAY FROM BLUE MOON.

I cannot emphasize this enough, it's a damn Coors product.

Just went to Fifty Fifty in Truckee and had their Pale Ale, Black IPA and Dark Belgian Strong Ale. That place is simply amazing. Ashman has 19 GABF medals under his belt and it shows. As soon as the poster for Coachella '11 comes out, i'll be opening his 2009 Eclipse Imperial Stout aged in bourbon barrells.

[getbetter]

Dead guy is a heller bock and it pretty good.

My tasting is about to start in a hour and half I can't wait.I will try to make a list of beers.

[algunz]

Have fun, Z. Take lots of pics.

[Geno_g]

I fine with blue moon...

[algunz]

I've drank it, but never thoroughly enjoyed it . . . and I like wheaty beers.

[bballarl]

In my opinion, Blue Moon is not an awful beer, but it is far from great. If someone brings that to a party rather than Coors Light (or something similar), they should be applauded for at least trying to bring something more microbrew, even if it really isn't.

[Geno_g]

In my opinion, Blue Moon is not an awful beer, but it is far from great. If someone brings that to a party rather than Coors Light (or something similar), they should be applauded for at least trying to bring something more microbrew, even if it really isn't.

this.

[shakermaker113]

I have no problem with blue moon.

[Geno_g]

The grand cru was very tasty and the 8.2% got me feeling good...

[bballarl]

Haven't tried the Grand Cru. Maybe I'll do that soon.

[ramblinon]

In my opinion, Blue Moon is not an awful beer, but it is far from great. If someone brings that to a party rather than Coors Light (or something similar), they should be applauded for at least trying to bring something more microbrew, even if it really isn't.

Agreed. As far as macrobrews go, it's not bad...very drinkable beer. Although apparently you don't drink that in the Carolinas lest you be thought a bit fruity, but I digress.

Ultimately IMO hefe's are generally such drinkable beers by nature that's they're tough to truly mess up. And when it comes to hefe's with huge brand recognition, Blue Moon is it. And I've had plenty worse beers in my life.

[zajaa]

ugh blue moon is such garbage. please drink an actual german wheat beer before making the unfortunate and embarrassing decision to promote this dreck.

[bballarl]

No one is saying that an actual German wheat beer isn't better. We're just saying that you can do much, much worse.

[gmoneyak]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2537/4219189686_66c255f5ab.jpg

A tasty sipper.. A spicy Rye Ale, good shit.

[gazercmh]

opened another Silva Stout tonight. sure am loving that stuff.

as for Blue Moon, yeah, you could do worse, but I thought this thread is about good beer, not shit beer, and even if there are shittier beers than Blue Moon, Blue Moon is still shit beer.

[zajaa]

good point, it's really just an issue of topicality. maybe someone should make a thread about terrible beers that people think are great when they first venture away from light, domestic beer-pong juice, and into the stage where one feels fancy placing a wedge of fruit on the rim of one's "hefen-weizen."

[Pixiessp]

Had one of these last week in Santa Monica. Oh so delicious!

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t18/Pixiessp/north-coast-brother-thelonious.jpg

[bballarl]

I can't recommend North Coast's 2010 Old Stock Ale highly enough. If you enjoy Brother Thelonious you should check some out.

[getbetter]

I'm surpised how well my tasting went.I end up with a surplus of beers for the next couple of weekends.

Haven't tried the Grand Cru. Maybe I'll do that soon.

I personally can't stand commercial size breweries.But i have had different years of the blue moon grand cru.I had from 1993-2010 Sierra Nevada bigfoot barley wines tasting at my house.Not one of those beers were infected and it was fuckin amazing.I'm so lucky i can't believe it . The 1994 and 2002 were my favorites.Plus other beers but i dont feel like type stuff out(liefman's blah blah blah kinda of beer.

[daxton]

) ...

[sleepybrew]

I didn't mean to sound like a snob or a prick with the Blue Moon comment. I just hate that certain macrobreweries (such as Coors) get away with using synthetic hops and rice in their beers. It's simply not a good product. Much better Wheat style beers out there that aren't too hard to find.

And yes, Bigfoot is awesome. One of the better Barleywine stlye beers out there.

[Geno_g]

Sierra Nevada is great, I dig most of their beers...

[Pixiessp]

I can't recommend North Coast's 2010 Old Stock Ale highly enough. If you enjoy Brother Thelonious you should check some out.

I will do so. Thanks.

[bballarl]

I didn't mean to sound like a snob or a prick with the Blue Moon comment. I just hate that certain macrobreweries (such as Coors) get away with using synthetic hops and rice in their beers. It's simply not a good product. Much better Wheat style beers out there that aren't too hard to find.

You didn't come off as snobbish. I completely agree with you.

I need some new beer recommendations. I haven't bought anything in awhile and need to make a run to one of my two stores soon. Style is not that important, but I prefer beers that aren't super malty.

[buddy]

Had one of these last week in Santa Monica. Oh so delicious!

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t18/Pixiessp/north-coast-brother-thelonious.jpg

had this a few days ago, and enjoyed it as well.

[buddy]

i forgot to listen to monk, while doing so, though.

[kitt kat]

Sierra Nevada is great, I dig most of their beers...

They had one variety, which one it is escapes me, that I wasn't a fan of at all. But yes, mostly a very good beer you can get anywhere.

I'm about to go to Red Lion -- which, for non-LA people, is this German beergarden place that also serves amazing sausages and whatnot. Since it's 80 degrees today, drinking nice beer in the sun sounds awesome about now. Will report on what beers I get, if I can remember.

[kitt kat]

They had one variety, which one it is escapes me, that I wasn't a fan of at all. But yes, mostly a very good beer you can get anywhere.

I'm about to go to Red Lion -- which, for non-LA people, is this German beergarden place that also serves amazing sausages and whatnot. Since it's 80 degrees today, drinking nice beer in the sun sounds awesome about now. Will report on what beers I get, if I can remember.

I am too drunk to remember what I drank. I would call this beer a success. Whatever I had, it was delicious. Two thumbs up.

[gazercmh]

Ballast Point was doing growler fills of some of their barrel-aged beers this weekend. Drinking a growler of BA Piper Down now. Not as good as it was a couple years ago, but still a nice treat for a Sunday night ...

[algunz]

I'm surpised how well my tasting went.I end up with a surplus of beers for the next couple of weekends.



Awesome. This is one of my favorite parts about throwing parties . . . how you always end up with more alcohol. :thu

Was there any discussion as to the favorites and/or what were your highlights?

[Geno_g]

http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz360/genone-gdp/1295235361.jpg
Had this after going to the beach today...
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz360/genone-gdp/1295235113.jpg

[sleepybrew]

You didn't come off as snobbish. I completely agree with you.

I need some new beer recommendations. I haven't bought anything in awhile and need to make a run to one of my two stores soon. Style is not that important, but I prefer beers that aren't super malty.

I know i've touted this brewery a bunch on this thread, but try to get your hands on anything from Jolly Pumpkin. I'm going to go shopping for beer today, so I'll repost with any good finds.

Edit: With the ridiculous posts about lineup talk in other thread sections, I'm gonna need some beer to get through to when they drop the poster :)

[getbetter]

Awesome. This is one of my favorite parts about throwing parties . . . how you always end up with more alcohol. :thu

Was there any discussion as to the favorites and/or what were your highlights?

Besides having from 1993 to 2009 bigfoots, My favorite was just a Espresso Oak aged Yeti.One of my friends brought over a Top Tier Choklat which wasn't open and still in my fridge that might be mine now(:)).We had a liefmans fruitesse and everyone liked that . I can't remember too much on the other beers or what we talked about ,but i did found out one of my associates is have a 2004 and on tasting of Dark lord.

[Iamwelting]

I live in Maine, which has a pretty awesome microbrewing scene. If you can find them out in the west, I would recommend:

Shipyard
Gritty's
Geary's
Oak Pond (OPB)
Allagash
Sebago
Marshall Wharf

They all have many different varieties. My favorites are the Shipyard Export, a nice clean canadian ale with high drinkability, Gritty's Black fly stout, Marshall Wharf Can't Dog (really doubt you could find this anywhere out of NE, but you never know), Geary's Winter Ale or HSA, OPB Nut Brown, Allagash White Ale, and Sebago Brown ale. There are many, many more that I'm neglecting, but an adventure in Maine micros is well worth the time and money.

[J~$$$$]

My favorite was just a Espresso Oak aged Yeti.

I have 3 of these waiting to consumed from the release party a week ago.

[jeffp1717]

This is my jam right here: http://www.drunkenpolack.com/images/terhop.JPG

[getbetter]

your jam looks very sweet

[jeffp1717]

It's quite tasty. I don't think it's made it past the Mississippi unfortunately, but if you ever run into some, definitely try it out. Their Rye Pale Ale is delicious as well.

[srodriguez]

Tecate

[Geno_g]

Tried this last night, was light but flavorful...
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz360/genone-gdp/1295335773.jpg

[getbetter]

Geno_guerrero can you go here for me ?


http://www.moylans.com/

[kitt kat]

If any of you have access to this beer:
http://www.houstonthairestaurant.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/singhabeer.jpg

I highly recommend it. If you live in LA, it's available everywhere you go in Thai Town.

[TallGuyCM]

Trying this while up in Oregon:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3657/3587348894_499b848ce6.jpg

[getbetter]

Trying this while up in Oregon:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3657/3587348894_499b848ce6.jpg

:thu You can get those at Bemvo and they are great IPAs.


Also here's a little directory in case u wanna find some more stuff.

http://beeradvocate.com/beerfly/directory/0/US/OR

[bballarl]

Geno_guerrero can you go here for me ?


http://www.moylans.com/

Just drove by that the other day. They have some good beer.

Also, thanks everyone for the suggestions. I will check some of those beers out.

[dnbmunke]

So whats the deal with Pliny the Younger thats coming out in February? Pliny is alright I guess but people up in Nor Cal go ape shit over this beer.

[J~$$$$]

17717726

[J~$$$$]

So whats the deal with Pliny the Younger thats coming out in February? Pliny is alright I guess but people up in Nor Cal go ape shit over this beer.

If you think Pliny is just alright dont go for the younger let the dedicated have it. Pliny is an amazing beer, the perfect IPA. Younger just takes it a step further.

[westcoastpirate]

I have a $25 gift card for Total Wine I received as a Christmas gift sitting on my desk at home and was going to indulge and grab a bomber of Dogfishhead Bitches Brew. Anything else exciting I should look out for?

[getbetter]

Any type of Yeti from great divide.

[J~$$$$]

http://sfbeerweek.org/


Oh and a sidenote one of my favorite breweries just started bottling watch for it coming soon. Drydock brewing Vanilla Porter, Seven Seas made with seven kinds of hops, and The Hefeweizen. The stuff they have on tap blows my mind. They will best beer brewer here in Colorado in the next 2 years.

[BoardsofCoachella]

I have a $25 gift card for Total Wine I received as a Christmas gift sitting on my desk at home and was going to indulge and grab a bomber of Dogfishhead Bitches Brew. Anything else exciting I should look out for?

Goose Island stuff would be good as well.
A friend of mine found mirror mirror 2009 there. I prefer the Pere Jacques or Demolition though.

[J~$$$$]

I am willing to send out a Seven Seas IPA if anyone wants to try it. So good. Send me one of your local beers in return.

[Geno_g]

If you think Pliny is just alright dont go for the younger let the dedicated have it. Pliny is an amazing beer, the perfect IPA. Younger just takes it a step further.

YES!

http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz360/genone-gdp/1295546918.jpg
Picked up 4 more bottles, when I want this stuff I can't find it but walked in to this supermarket and they have been keeping it in stocked for the last couple days, lets hope it continues...



http://sfbeerweek.org/


I'm there...


Geno_guerrero can you go here for me ?


http://www.moylans.com/

I can venture that way, I'm gonna be hitting up Bear Republic soon and also Russian River...

[LunaVC]

JUST DRINK CORONA

AIN'T CHEAP MIND

$6 A POP

I GUESS I'M PAYING FOR THE LIME AS WELL

[nic[ick]]

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m109/beanbone/Rogue_Somer_Orange_Honey_Ale_200.jpg

Rogue somer orange honey ale


because i have a v. and not a p.
and i like sweet beers on a hot day.
other than that, i'll drink almost anything but steel reserve.
i'm saving that for when i'm a hobo

[J~$$$$]

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m109/beanbone/Rogue_Somer_Orange_Honey_Ale_200.jpg

Its okay to say vagina and penis.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m109/beanbone/Rogue_Somer_Orange_Honey_Ale_200.jpg

put the url in the tags, just like the p in the v

[captncrzy]

http://sfbeerweek.org/


Oh and a sidenote one of my favorite breweries just started bottling watch for it coming soon. Drydock brewing Vanilla Porter, Seven Seas made with seven kinds of hops, and The Hefeweizen. The stuff they have on tap blows my mind. They will best beer brewer here in Colorado in the next 2 years.

I seriously want to come visit you and do a brewery tour.

[dnbmunke]

If you think Pliny is just alright dont go for the younger let the dedicated have it. Pliny is an amazing beer, the perfect IPA. Younger just takes it a step further.

No way I totally disagree with you. We all have an opinion on what constitutes an amazing beer and Pliny just doesn't do it for me. Russian River is a good brewery but I wouldn't say they put out AMAZING beer. I like their Consecration much better.

Don't know if you've tried these two IPAs but the are amongst my favorites:

Alesmith Yulesmith IPA (San Diego)
Hair of the Dog Blue Dot Double Imperial IPA (Portland)

Also my favorite brewery at the moment is Allagash. You want to talk about consistently putting out amazing beers these guys take the honors.

I tried Allagash's Interlude and almost died on the spot it tasted so damn good. Pricey bottle though....

[kitt kat]

http://meursaultcassiel.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/t100923_yuengling.jpg

Hello, delicious and cheap beer of the mid-Atlantic States. You cost $70+ to ship out to LA, so the boyfriend and I just have to dream about your tastiness.

[J~$$$$]

No way I totally disagree with you. We all have an opinion on what constitutes an amazing beer and Pliny just doesn't do it for me. Russian River is a good brewery but I wouldn't say they put out AMAZING beer. I like their Consecration much better.

Don't know if you've tried these two IPAs but the are amongst my favorites:

Alesmith Yulesmith IPA (San Diego)
Hair of the Dog Blue Dot Double Imperial IPA (Portland)


Really? Hair of the Dog Blue Dot Double Imperial IPA over Pliny? Cool, we do all have our opinions. Im on the opposite sour beers are okay but I cannot for the life of me get into their Consecration or Damnation.

Allagash is pretty amazing love the Allagash Tripel Reserve and white ale.



Hello, delicious and cheap beer of the mid-Atlantic States. You cost $70+ to ship out to LA, so the boyfriend and I just have to dream about your tastiness.

There are certain stores that will wave shipping costs if you buy enough.


I seriously want to come visit you and do a brewery tour.


Anytime homegirl.

[thefrush]

YES!

http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz360/genone-gdp/1295546918.jpg
Picked up 4 more bottles, when I want this stuff I can't find it but walked in to this supermarket and they have been keeping it in stocked for the last couple days, lets hope it continues...

I'm there...

I can venture that way, I'm gonna be hitting up Bear Republic soon and also Russian River...

mmm, scored two bottles from the back room of BevMo the other day, they wouldn't sell me more. Shared it with a buddy for his first time. Mighty tasty...

[Kyliediscope]

Kat. Good call. Yuengling is tasty and dirt cheap. Fuck, that is pretty much the thing I miss most about Pennsylvania. The company is expanding soon. I wouldn't be surprised to see it all across the US in a few years.

[kitt kat]

Kat. Good call. Yuengling is tasty and dirt cheap. Fuck, that is pretty much the thing I miss most about Pennsylvania. The company is expanding soon. I wouldn't be surprised to see it all across the US in a few years.

If that ever happens, I'm having a party.

My boyfriend is from Philly, so that's how I know about all their deliciously sinful, fatty foods and regional crap. We went back there for a wedding in October and must have had a case of Yuengling apiece over the course of the weekend. Sighhh.

[getbetter]

I went to a meet n greet for the brewer of hair of the dog and they had a bunch vinage kegs.One of the kegs was a fresh batch of blue dot and I would have to say it was one of the most enjoyable dipa I have ever had (Smelt like good chronic) .Basicly I would choose a blue dot over pliny.

[dnbmunke]

I went to a meet n greet for the brewer of hair of the dog and they had a bunch vinage kegs.One of the kegs was a fresh batch of blue dot and I would have to say it was one of the most enjoyable dipa I have ever had (Smelt like good chronic) .Basicly I would choose a blue dot over pliny.

I 100% endorse this comment.

Not sure if you know but one day I was at Stone Brewing Company in Escondido CA and I overheard one of the brewmasters talk about hops. Apparently hops are very closely related to marijuana hence giving beer the danky scent.

Did I mention you're a lucky bastard.

[BoardsofCoachella]

Got two bottles of Bell’s hopslam in the mail yesterday; can’t wait to try them this weekend.

[Geno_g]

I 100% endorse this comment.

Not sure if you know but one day I was at Stone Brewing Company in Escondido CA and I overheard one of the brewmasters talk about hops. Apparently hops are very closely related to marijuana hence giving beer the danky scent.


Humulus lupulus (Hops) is in the same family as weed...

Family: Cannabaceae

Just look at hops, those little nugglets, mmm... When you pick hops fresh and brew right away (as opposed to drying), all of the essential oils and resin are retained...

My buddy is gonna try to grow some hops this year...

[getbetter]

Geno is right and yes i did know that hops are a cousin to pot.

[bballarl]

I am willing to send out a Seven Seas IPA if anyone wants to try it. So good. Send me one of your local beers in return.

I would be down to do this.

[gazercmh]

My buddy is gonna try to grow some hops this year...

I've thought long and hard about this. Takes a lot of water, which is expensive in SD, and you don't get much yield until the second year. Last year I went to a local hop farm and picked my own and brewed with them and it was awesome. Would be really cool to be able to brew with your own homegrown, but the hops at the local farm were pretty cheap and easy ...

[Geno_g]

I am willing to send out a Seven Seas IPA if anyone wants to try it. So good. Send me one of your local beers in return.

I'm also down for this... I've been meaning to get more in to the beer trade, haven't ventured on to beer forums yet but bballarl and I should make sure we don't send the same brew...

[sleepybrew]

Geno is right and yes i did know that hops are a cousin to pot.

We've brewed a couple batches of Pot Pale Ale, not for commercial purposes obviously. The alpha acids react a bit differently and the weed makes for a much drier ale, so the malts have to be a bit sweeter than most ipas, but I've had a few good batches on pot ale.

[fiyahhh!]

I've already apologized to my liver for what's going to happen to it in Februaury (SF Beer Week, Strong Beer Month). I'm (hopefully) going to the following events: opening night gala at the Yerba Buena Center, Double IPA Festival at the Bistro, and most of the events at the Rose & Crown in Palo Alto. I'll also be going back and forth between the 21st Amendment and Magnolia breweries during the month for strong beers. Perhaps we could organize some sort of board meet-up at any of these events or tastings?

[westcoastpirate]

Just shared a Samuel Smith's Organic Best Ale bomber with my wife. That stuff is great!

[Inthecolumbiagorge]

So for this years Coachella what kind of canned beer is everyone going to bring? Last year with the help of the message board we found out about Bevmo which they do not have in Oregon or Washington state, and we tried about 12 different beers we had not tried before. I like wheat beers, not too fond of hoppy beers (don't like the bitter taste) and I think my favorite was the Witterkerke white which I had not tried previously. We got some dry ice to extend the ice in the cooler and one of the Witterkerke's was encased in ice the whole weekend until Sunday morning when it was the last beer left and it was icy cold and wonderful! We also brought Sapporo and they counted those big cans as one can of beer so that was a plus coming through security into the camping area. Bigger cans....more beer:-)

[Naproxen]

I'll be shipping out a package of canned goodies to my California friends before flying out. From the East Coast we have my local brewery, New England Brewing, who does an amazing double IPA called Gandhi-Bot, their normal IPA Sea Hag, and the Elm City Lager which went over really well with our camping neighbors. I also will be getting some canned stuff from my midwest friends, specifically Half Acre in Chicago (daisy cutter pale and gossamer golden) and some Surly from Minnesota if I'm lucky. I'm a hop head so I lean heavily towards the IPA's....but the unfortunate reality is that this isn't the most refreshing choice mid day in the sun.u

We stopped at Bevmo and stocked up on some Dale's pale and Maui Bikini Blonde and Coconut Porter as well, but I hope to be bringing enough of my own out to not have to spend that extra money.

[Geno_g]

I'll bring something close to last year: moose drool, trout slayer, 21st Amendment Brew free of die, and some others...(need to try some ones I spotted the other day...)

[Iamwelting]

Considering bringing/ shipping some of this for the festival. Really good micro from my hometown in NY.

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b474/CraftCans/butternutscans.jpg

[Davids81]

I've already apologized to my liver for what's going to happen to it in Februaury (SF Beer Week, Strong Beer Month). I'm (hopefully) going to the following events: opening night gala at the Yerba Buena Center, Double IPA Festival at the Bistro, and most of the events at the Rose & Crown in Palo Alto. I'll also be going back and forth between the 21st Amendment and Magnolia breweries during the month for strong beers. Perhaps we could organize some sort of board meet-up at any of these events or tastings?


That DIPA fest sounds very enticing. I would definitely have to have transportation for that, though. I would be wasted after an hour.

[J~$$$$]

I'm also down for this... I've been meaning to get more in to the beer trade, haven't ventured on to beer forums yet but bballarl and I should make sure we don't send the same brew...

Geno, and Getbetter I need your addresses pm'd to me so I can send beer. Andrew I already have your address.

[dnbmunke]

Humulus lupulus (Hops) is in the same family as weed...

Family: Cannabaceae

Just look at hops, those little nugglets, mmm... When you pick hops fresh and brew right away (as opposed to drying), all of the essential oils and resin are retained...

My buddy is gonna try to grow some hops this year...

This makes me happy

[getbetter]

Iamwelting that moo thunder looks awesome.

[Naproxen]

Considering bringing/ shipping some of this for the festival. Really good micro from my hometown in NY.

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b474/CraftCans/butternutscans.jpg


Have you seen the Saranac tall boy Pale Ale cans? Not my top beer, but another NY State canned option.... or Genny Bock ;)

http://playnortheastgolf.com/images/content/articles/0000/0812/Genny_Bock__depth1.jpg

[Fourthisto]

I can't stop looking at this... and it's making me very thirsty.


US BEER CONSUMPTION vs. BREWERIES PER CAPITA


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v435/Fourthisto/consumption_big.jpg




http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v435/Fourthisto/breweries_per_capita_big.jpg

[Iamwelting]

Iamwelting that moo thunder looks awesome.

Oh it is. I went to the brewery once with a friend of mine, and it was just two dudes in an old barn. They were totally surprised to have visitors, but they gave us a tour and let us have some free samples. All around it was a good adventure. The funniest part was they hire some kid to hand-ring all the six packs one at a time.

[bballarl]

Justin, what kind of beer do you want me to seek out for you?

[TallGuyCM]

I've had a few beers tonight with coriander in them that I got for Christmas. Not nearly as nasty as I thought they'd be.

[getbetter]

So were they wits and what brewery?

[TallGuyCM]

New Belgium Trippel.

This:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ISWNEWMMUEU/TLJ6sXRKQ3I/AAAAAAAAAco/YhmWrcXdGXI/s320/IMG_0155%5B1%5D

[getbetter]

Yeah i'm not a fan of trippels or doubbles either.


Here's two great beers that have coriander in them.Both are really fucking good and I would recommend the on the left to anyone and the one on the right to someone who's ready to try a complex tasting beer since there's alot going on u can taste the coriander,vanilla beans,and spices.

http://blog.travelandleisureasia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Hitachi-Nest.jpg

[westcoastpirate]

I'm going to check out a Strong Beer Festival here in mid-February. It is required that everything must be 8% alcohol or above. I'll be getting lifted.

[Sublime]

http://draftmag.com/features/drafts-top-25-beers-of-the-year/
http://draftmag.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/25-pic-web-300x300.jpg

[gazercmh]

Picked up a bunch of barrel-aged Wee Heavy at AleSmith yesterday. Look forward to opening one of those soon.

Last night I went to a tasting where we had Hopslam, barrel-aged BORIS from Hoppin Frog, a 2007 Old Stock, Ned, Ichabod, barrel-aged Numbskull and Fred from the Wood. All of them were good, but the BA Numbskull was probably my favorite.

[westcoastpirate]

Just cracked a Stone Vertical Epic bomber, wow, pick this stuff up. Kinda reminds me of a hefeweizen...and does not taste like it has 9.5% alcohol.

10.10.10-this stuff is the bomb baby.

[corasana]

Victory Golden Monkey. Respect the Monkey!

[getbetter]

Just opened a hoptimum.Mmmmmmm grapefruit and very piney.

[ramblinon]

It became Beer Snob Night after a few pints at the bar last night between a friend of mine and I. He's a dyed-in-the-wool Coors Light drinker but I'm doing my damndest to get him to open his world up a bit. The Sammy Smith and Delirium were for him, the others all mine.

http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee466/ramblinon1981/012911140516.jpg

Trippel - I've enjoyed everything New Belgium has ever made, and this is in no way an exception. I wish the store would have had Abbey... now THAT is a stellar beer... but such a great brewery. God bless Colorado beer (except Coors).

Brown Shugga - also a big fan of Lagunitas brewery. This was a bit thick and malty for my preference, but a good, savory sipping beer.

Chambly Noire - I still get sucked into the novelty of corked beers from time to time. Taste-wise, very nice....but I'm not a big fan of the more carbonated mouth-feel. If I want to drink champagne I'll drink champagne.

[thefrush]

Delirium nommens.

[Iamwelting]

Last night I went to this great bar in Portland (ME) called Novare Res. Upwards of 35 taps, plus a mammoth menu of bottled/ canned. Plus, this month all the beer on tap is over 9%. Had some Klokke Roeland on tap (11.5%). Really outstanding, full bodied beer, quite malty with some floral notes. Very hard to believe that it is so alcoholic.

[Davids81]

Brown Shugga!! That shit is so bomb! I've gotta disagree with you on New Belgium's tho. I haven't liked anything I've tried from them. Ever. There's just something about that brewery, that all the beers they make have... I can't put my finger on it. But, it's just not my thing. Anyway, I can't freakin wait for the great Coachella tailgate sessions. If you see a married couple drinking IPA and applying massive amounts of sunscreen, say "hi" and we'll likely share some ice cold brews with ya! Cheers!

[mickflyy]

Just opened a hoptimum.Mmmmmmm grapefruit and very piney.

Good stuff. Have you had Firestone's "Double Jack"?

[getbetter]

LOL i had some a couple days ago.Too bad i dont remember it really well.

[gazercmh]

Went to a tasting on Saturday night that was pretty great. Started with a Cantillon Fou' Foune, which was amazing. Other highlights included Wild Ale #3, #4 and#5 from Santa Fe Brewing, a 2004 Cantillon Lou Pepe Kriek, a 2009 bourbon barrel imperial porter from Williamsburg Alewerks, a Goose Island Night Stalker, barrel-aged Wee Heavy from AleSmith, barrel-aged Black Hole from Mikkeller, a Solar Eclipse and an Or from Cigar City.

Only so-so one was a Veritas 08 from Lost Abbey, which smelled like a taint.

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

Wee Heavy is sooooo good

[dnbmunke]

Anyone going to Stone's Winter Storm?

[getbetter]

gazercmh like always i'm extremely jealous in a non bad way .It seems that Cantillon's always come around when I'm broke.

[heyeric]

Samuel Adams Chocolate Bock, ain't bad.

[bballarl]

Sounds like we are going to Russian River to drink the Younger next Monday. Woohoo.

[getbetter]

Urgh i'm kinda not looking forward to the crowd.

[gazercmh]

I'm looking forward to trying this year's Younger when the kegs hit San Diego.

[Shooters08]

Sounds like we are going to Russian River to drink the Younger next Monday. Woohoo.

It gets released on the 4th with a keg a day until they run out.

Also for those who are not in the know...www.sfbeerweek.org

[Shooters08]

http://www.bloomspot.com/san-francisco-travel-edition/sf-beer-week/

[getbetter]

Ill try to hit up lucky baldwins or stuffed sandwiches for younger.Other than that its not going happen for me.

[caeden]

Wee Heavy is sooooo good

i'm drinking the loch down scotch ale by arcadia right now. claymore scotch ale by great divide is okay... but my favorite is heavy horse by big sky. that shit is pretty fucking tasty

[J~$$$$]

i'm drinking the loch down scotch ale by arcadia right now. claymore scotch ale by great divide is okay... but my favorite is heavy horse by big sky. that shit is pretty fucking tasty

Give Old Chub by Oscar Blues a try if you like scotch ales.

[BoardsofCoachella]

I shelled out for Oskar Blues Gubna this past weekend and it was definitely worth the price. 100 IBU!

[caeden]

Give Old Chub by Oscar Blues a try if you like scotch ales.

thanks for the recommendation. unfortunately, the closest place i can get any oskar blues is in amarillo (technically anna, tx is closer but only by a couple of miles). stupid fucking ks liquor laws

edit: after reading the description and some reviews... i really want to try this beer. someone send me some

[getbetter]

I shelled out for Oskar Blues Gubna this past weekend and it was definitely worth the price. 100 IBU!

Yeah the human tongue can only taste 80 IBUs(just a interesting fact,not trying to be a dick).Yet I mean I've brought Mikkeller 1000 IBU on two different occasions .I have come to the conclusion those that it's really not really about how high the IBUs are just the recipe for a amazing IPA to me.Personally i like citrus flavors;grapefruit,mango,lemon and sometimes a abnormal extra ingredient like jasmine,or ginger.

Grapefruit
Three Floyds Dreadnaught Imperial IPA
http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/three-floyds-dreadnaught-imperial-ipa/8933/94443/
Mango
Ballast Point Sculpin IPA (North Star)
http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/ballast-point-sculpin-ipa-north-star/50008/94443/
Lemon
Lagunitas Kill Ugly Radio
http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/lagunitas-kill-ugly-radio/76998/94443/
Jasmine
Elysian Avatar Jasmine IPA
http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/elysian-avatar-jasmine-ipa/37015/94443/
Ginger
I can't think of a actually IPA that always has Ginger in it that's bottled right now.

[bballarl]

Sculpin is so ridiculously good. I've never seen that Lagunitas IPA before...looks like it was a limited release though, so I probably never will.

My buddy broke up with his long-term girlfriend yesterday, so we are getting together with another friend or two and having a beer tasting to cheer him up. Nothing big, just stuff that I found at BevMo. Our choices:

IPA(ish):
Sierra Nevada Hoptimum
Ballast Point/Kelsey McNair/Stone San Diego County Session Ale
New Belgium Ranger IPA

Porter:
Firestone Walker's Reserve Robust Porter
Maui Brew Coconut Porter
Samuel Smith Taddy Porter

I've had two of those before, but I'm excited to try the rest. I also bought a Flemish Style Sour Ale from Hermitage because it was super cheap, so we will see how that is some other time.

[Kyliediscope]

I really liked Hoptimum when I had it.

[TallGuyCM]

IPA(ish):
Sierra Nevada Hoptimum

I'm immensely enjoying this right now, speaking of.

[bballarl]

Yeah, had it on tap recently and was excited to see the bottles today. It's really great. I'm glad you guys enjoyed/are enjoying it.

[algunz]

getbetter, do you know if anybody saved that growler from TBC I left at 2manybdays?

I was hoping someone was smart enough to save it. I figure if you bring a growler to a party you gotta leave it for the party host to further enjoy. If it just got recycled, I guess that's better than nothing. :nono

[Geno_g]

getbetter, do you know if anybody saved that growler from TBC I left at 2manybdays?

I was hoping someone was smart enough to save it. I figure if you bring a growler to a pary you gotta leave it for the part host to further enjoy. If it just got recycled, I guess that's better than nothing. :nono

OH no...

[algunz]

Yea, I figured. No worries. But I thought somebody would be smart enough. I guess fun and other distractions prevent clear thinking. :)

[Geno_g]

I don't know, it might have got salvaged...

[getbetter]

Believe me if i saw a growler from TBC/of any brewery i would be asking the owner for a sip of it.I never saw a growler that night.

Yeah Lagunitas were making beer for different Frank Zappa album for their 40th anniversary and there's six different beer before they got in trouble.I have been saving the bottles i got 4 out of 6.Their all pretty good expect the Ruben & The Jets doesn't really have the texture of a stout.If you want maybe if we ever trade or meet up i can see if i can still get maybe a Ruben & The Jets and Lumpy gravy from this one place.

[J~$$$$]

22 ozs will be sent out tomorrow.

In other news 10 beers from colorado to look out for...


Ten beers to keep your eye out for soon

1) Left Hand TNT weizen dopplebock
This German-style beer will be brewed with the smokey Lapsang souchong tea.

2) Avery Margarete
A barrel-aged sour cherry stout is the latest in Avery's series of barrel-aged releases; it should be on shelves shortly.[sold out in less than 30 min]

3) Wynkoop Coupler
An imperial milk stout made for Valentine's Day, using organic cocoa nibs and ancho chiles, then aged in Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey barrels. Debuts February 4.

4) Odell Friek
Available late in February, this will be a sour ale that blends a Kriek with a Framboise.

5) Avery DuganA
A seasonal double IPA returns for the second year in February.

6) Breckenridge 72 Imperial
This double chocolate cream stout is made with milk and dark chocolate from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Durango. Available on draft only.

7) Silverton Bare Ass Brown
While Silverton Brewing has been making this beer for a while, it hasn't been seen on Denver shelves, but a new bottling deal with Fort Collins Brewing should change that.

8) Left Hand Stranger Pale Ale
This beer will replace its Jackman's Pale Ale as a year-round beer.

9) Oskar Blues G'Knight
Okay, it's the same fantastically hoppy beer, but Oskar Blues is changing the name so that is doesn't infringe on Gordon Biersch's trademark. The new cans and a re-release party are scheduled for mid-February.

10) New Belgium Le Terroir and Dunkleweiss
New Belgium plans to produce eight beers for its stellar Lips of Faith series this year. The first two will be Le Terroir, a dry-hopped sour, and Dunkleweiss, a nine percent ABV dark wheat ale "brewed with spices."

[BoardsofCoachella]

Yeah the human tongue can only taste 80 IBUs(just a interesting fact,not trying to be a dick).Yet I mean I've brought Mikkeller 1000 IBU on two different occasions .I have come to the conclusion those that it's really not really about how high the IBUs are just the recipe for a amazing IPA to me.Personally i like citrus flavors;grapefruit,mango,lemon and sometimes a abnormal extra ingredient like jasmine,or ginger.

Grapefruit
Three Floyds Dreadnaught Imperial IPA
http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/three-floyds-dreadnaught-imperial-ipa/8933/94443/
Mango
Ballast Point Sculpin IPA (North Star)
http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/ballast-point-sculpin-ipa-north-star/50008/94443/
Lemon
Lagunitas Kill Ugly Radio
http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/lagunitas-kill-ugly-radio/76998/94443/
Jasmine
Elysian Avatar Jasmine IPA
http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/elysian-avatar-jasmine-ipa/37015/94443/
Ginger
I can't think of a actually IPA that always has Ginger in it that's bottled right now.

Gubna was really good. There was even a pine needle in one of the cans I opened.

I’ll have to check out some of the brews you linked; I have yet to get my hands on anything from Three Floyds (I read the review you posted) but hopefully I will soon.

I prefer citrus flavors as well, mostly grapefruit and lemon though.
The standouts are Gubna., Coronado Idiot IPA, Eagle Rock Populist (highly suggested) and Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye (A #1 imo).Tricerahops is really good too.

Humulus Lager from The Bruery is an imperial pilsner but sure tasted like an IPA when I tried it; give this one a try if it’s ever available again.

Just saw this flight on 38 degrees…
http://38degreesalhambra.com/drinks-d.html

EAGLE ROCK vs. STRAND BREWING
EAGLEROCK SOLIDARITY
STRAND 24TH ST.PALE
EAGLEROCK POPULIST IPA
STRAND ATTICUS IPA
$8

[Geno_g]

Believe me if i saw a growler from TBC/of any brewery i would be asking the owner for a sip of it.I never saw a growler that night.


THIS... I brought a pliny to the 2MANYBDAYS but I drank that up quick...

[getbetter]

Three floyd is amazing.


J$$$$ I might try make sure send hanger 24 AND some more maybe a sculpin.

[Bosco]

Three floyd is amazing.

I just tried Three Floyd (Alpha King) for the first time last week. For all the attention it gets here in the midwest, I was pretty disappointed. I was drinking Drambuie and coffee before hand, which could have thrown off my experience, but I really did not enjoy it at all. Came from the tap, nice amber color, and had a very promising head on it. Just didn't like the taste for some reason.

[getbetter]

Alot of it is hype but I mean everyone talks about pliny but you never hear about russian river's normal IPA.Also alpha king is just their pale ale.

[gazercmh]

I'm going to a Super Bowl party on Sunday where a guy is bringing 2003 and 2005 barrel-aged Speedway Stout. Golly.

[dorkfish]

Pliny the Younger day.

Pi Bar in the SF Mission will have a keg or two on tap on Valentines Day at 3:14pm (pi...bar). It'll be gone quickly.

[getbetter]

I'm going to a Super Bowl party on Sunday where a guy is bringing 2003 and 2005 barrel-aged Speedway Stout. Golly.

We need really start hanging out...



I'm opening up a jubel that About it for superbowl.

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

Mmm i need to see if/when Tony's or Blue Palms are going to get Pliny The younger. Oh, Russian River's Blind Pig IPA is also really good

[thombjork]

i had my first pliny last week and in all honesty i don't understand the hype. it wasn't bad, it just didn't live up to the hype for me

i had a flying dog raging bitch that was excellent though

[dorkfish]

The hype is over the one you didn't have. You had Pliny the Younger and it's a deliciously hop-balanced beer that is generally well received. The one people that people go nuts over was released today and will be gone shortly.

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

Well, to be fair, Pliny The Elder does recieve quite the fair amount of hype in general.

[J~$$$$]

Im excited for the younger taping this year because they are doing one at Oscar Blues brewery. Their tap selection goes way beyond their own beers. Drunkin good times.

[RageAgainstTheAoki]

Mmmmm. Beer. I miss beer.

[thefrush]

Had Pliny on tap yesterday in the city. Was nommilicious. They said they were gonna be serving Younger in a week or so.

[gazercmh]

The hype is over the one you didn't have. You had Pliny the Younger and it's a deliciously hop-balanced beer that is generally well received. The one people that people go nuts over was released today and will be gone shortly.

I think you got that backwards. Elder is the year-round beer and Younger is the one released today.

And both are world class examples of their respective styles.

[bballarl]

I think you got that backwards. Elder is the year-round beer and Younger is the one released today.

And both are world class examples of their respective styles.

This.

[bmack86]

My dad was too excited to wait the extra week, so last night he told me what he got me for my birthday: a bottle of Sam Adams Infinium. We're gonna try it next week.

[BoardsofCoachella]

A list of great stuff I tried yesterday at a Super Bowl Party

Fifty Fifty Concentrated Evil
Firestone Walker 13
Russian River Supplication
Goose Island Demolition
The Lost Abbey Couvee de Tomme 09
The Bruery Sour in the Rye
The Bruery barrel aged Autumn Maple
Lagunitas Ruben and the Jets
Moylans Moylanders Double IPA
Coronado Idiot IPA

I think The Lost Abbey didn’t age well because it was a bit flat

[getbetter]

A list of great stuff I tried yesterday at a Super Bowl Party

Fifty Fifty Concentrated Evil
Firestone Walker 13
Russian River Supplication
Goose Island Demolition
The Lost Abbey Couvee de Tomme 09
The Bruery Sour in the Rye
The Bruery barrel aged Autumn Maple
Lagunitas Ruben and the Jets
Moylans Moylanders Double IPA
Coronado Idiot IPA

I think The Lost Abbey didn’t age well because it was a bit flat

That's one of my favorite beers of all time and that's a very good tasting also. .

[Gribbz]

Just found out my friend's wedding rehearsal dinner is at Stone Brewery.

Yeeeaaahhh.

[getbetter]

If you have a chance before going there i would strongly recommend you go check some other san diego breweries that's aren't going charge you up the ass for beer.Within a 20 minute drive you can go to Green Flash and Lost Abbey.

[gazercmh]

Yeah, Lost Abbey's tasting room is a rock's throw from Stone, definitely worth a stop if you have time.

At the Super Bowl party I went to there was 2003 barrel-aged Speedway Stout, 2005 regular Speedway, 2009 barrel-aged Wee Heavy, 2010 Dark Lord, Automatic Brewing's coffee imperial brown, Nugget Nectar, Hopslam, a My Bloody Valentine growler and a few others. Good times.



A list of great stuff I tried yesterday at a Super Bowl Party

I think The Lost Abbey didn’t age well because it was a bit flat

Lost Abbey bottles are always a crapshoot. Sometimes they're great, but a lot of times they're flat, infected and/or overcarbonated. It's best to avoid the bottles and get it on tap when you can ...

[getbetter]

Is My Bloody Valentine on tap at Alesmith still or is it already out?

[gazercmh]

The MBV will probably be available there for a couple more weeks, maybe longer, but I'd call ahead if you're thinking of making the trip.

A friend of mine has been saving a growler of last year's MBV -- yes, a year-old growler -- and plans to take it to AleSmith one day this week to compare it to the fresh batch. It doesn't seem like a beer that would age all that well to me, especially in a growler, but I might go up and try it with him.

[Geno_g]

Rogue released growlers of Dead Guy Ale to Bevmo for NYE, I got one in late January and it was flat, I hope your friends growler kept carbonation for a year...

I find the twist off cap growlers loose carbonation quicker then the pop top style(like Sierra's growlers)...

[getbetter]

Growlers should be drank within 48 hours is usually what I'm told.

[gazercmh]

They generally should be consumed within a few days after you open it (a little longer for a stout or other beer that holds up with low carbonation, but I've had growlers that had been sealed for a couple weeks or more, and kept cold, and were perfectly fine. People will use duct tape on the caps or even dip them in wax to help prevent oxidization and/or loss of carbonation.

That said, a year is nuts. I'll be curious to hear what it's like if I don't end up trying any of it.

And those Rogue growlers are known for sitting around BevMo shelves, warm, for weeks at a time. Not recommended...

[sleepybrew]

What everyone has said about growlers is mostly true. I'd like to add that growlers filled at the time of purchase of course last longer. Those that have pop/clamp lids last longer than screw tops. And very important: try to avoid any temperature change. As soon as you purchase one, keep it in the fridge until you decide to open it. Constant temperature changes cause the CO2 molecules to break apart at a more rapid stage and will make the beer go flat quicker. If you have all of the above, you can a week out of your growler fairly easily.

[getbetter]

yes! $1.99 Arrogant bastard bombers by me



also the third lucky baldwins location is open

[getbetter]

Here's a email i got from Lucky Baldwins


On Saturday, 12th February - 1st day of our 12th Annual Belgian Beer Festival, we will be honored by the presence of Charles, Owner and Brewmaster of Brouwerij Het Anker. To surprise Charles, we will be tapping a 10-year old Vintage Keg of Gouden Carolus Cuvee Van de Keizer.

...... so, come along and enjoy this fantastic beer. We surprised Charles a year ago, when we tapped one and he couldnt believe how good it was! ... and he did say "Great, I will be able to get my empty keg back, which I haven't seen in 10 years". Just as a final note, the keg went in one night!

So come along and say hi to Charles and enjoy this fantastic beer, we will be tapping at 7.00pm at our Old Town Location - he will be the first one to try it!

See you Saturday!
Dave

ps. we will let you know soon, when we will be tapping Pliny the Younger ....

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

Tony's DA is saying they're TRYING to get Pliny the younger...I guess I have to wait and see.

Went to Bevmo and picked up the following yesterday;
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ux2o1CKSY5M/TIr0YaPQefI/AAAAAAAAA2k/a8Jcq2rcOFQ/s1600/Rogue+American+Amber+Ale.jpg
which was pretty damn good...I only had one bottle and went to sleep though because it was after drinking a 1/2 bottle wine.

So I didn't have any of these which i got...
http://beeradvocate.com/im/forum/bearrepublichoprod4-pack.jpg

Which i tried at Blue Palms a couple months ago, but have never had out of a bottle yet...


Or this, which i also got, and have been wanting to try...

http://justbeer.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/full-moon-winter-ale.gif

Bevmo also had bottles of Moylans' Kilt-Lifter, which i was excited about, but didn't buy any yet because I was low on monies.

I am finally going to try some Kyo Chon chicken on Saturday night and have thems wings with some of these beers, YOMS

[gazercmh]

While my friends were (unsuccessfully) chasing Pliny the Younger today, I went to Karl Strauss and had their 22nd anniversary beer, a barrel-aged impy stout with vanilla beans. Say what you want about the Karl Strauss standard lineup, but their specialty beers have been very nice recently ...

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

I like Karl Strauss...they have great food too

[getbetter]

I just had the 22nf anniversary its delicious

[BoardsofCoachella]

Here's a email i got from Lucky Baldwins

Thanks for the Pliny info.
I heard that two other locations in the LA area are supposed to get some as well.

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

I'll be very surprised if neither Blue Palms or Tony's DA get it...they both go through a LOT of Russian River beers at their places...

[getbetter]

Naja's should get younger.

[westcoastpirate]

So I'm going to a beer fest next Saturday, here is the list of beers, looking for recommendations.

http://arizonabeerweek.com/strong-beer-festival-beer-list/


Alliance Bevereage

LAGUNITAS LIL SUMPIN WILD
Sam Adams Boston Lager
Sam Adams Noble Pils
Sam Adams Cherry Wheat
Imperial White
Wee Heavy Ale
Revolutionary Rye
WEIHENSTEPHAN KORBINIAN
AFFLIGEM NOEL KEG 2009
AFFLIGEM BLONDE
Rogue Somer Orange Ale
Rogue Old Crustacean ale
Rogue Juniper Pale Ale
ROGUE XS MORIMOTO IMPerial pilsner
Stone Imperial Russian Stout
Old Guardian
Ruination IPA
Double Bastard ale

Anderson Valley Brewing Company

Brother davids triple
Boont imperial

Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits

Big Eye IPA
Barmy Ale

Barrio Brewing Co.

Tucson Blonde
NCAALE
Barrio Scottish Ale
Oatmeal Stout

Big Dog’s Brewing Co.

Alpha Dog Double Red
Sled Dog Imperial Stout
Raspberry Brewbie SupPorter

Big Sky Brewing Co.

Belgian Strong Golden Cherry Ale at 10% ABV.
It has been infused with Montana Flathead Cherries.

BJ’s Restaurant and Brewery

Goliath Imperial Red Ale
Jeremiah Red Ale
Piranha Pale Ale
Lightswitch Lager

Breckenridge Brewery

471 IPA
Breckenridge TWENTY

Coronado Brewing Co

Orange Wit
Idiot IPA
Mermaid Red

Crispin Cider Company

Crispin Desert Noir **Limited Release**
Crispin Original
Fox Barrel Pear
Crispin Brownslane

Dave’s Electric Brewpub

Industrial Pale Ale
Oatmeal Stout (Old Frog Grog)

Deschutes Brewery

Hop Henge
Abyss
Red Chair NWPA

Dogfish Head

90 Minute IPA
Chicory Stout
Pangea

Four Peaks Brewing Company

Hopsquatch Barley Wine 2007
Hopsquatch Barley Wine 2008
Aged Double Knot Double IPA
Barrel Aged Belgian Black
AZ Brewers Collaborative Motley Brue
Aged Russian Imperial Stout a.k.a “”Sirius Black”"
Strong Scotch Ale (Vintage Winter Wobbler 2009)
The AZBW Double Red
Hop Knot IPA
Raj IPA
Kilt Lifter Scottish Amber
Sunbru Kolsch Style

Full Sail

Black Gold
Seasonal LTD#4

Gentle Ben’s Brewing

Reagan’s Dbl Red Ale
TJ Rasberry
Ben’s IPA
Nolan Porter

Global Beer Network

Piraat
Gulden Draak
Troubadour Magma

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant

Winterbock
Imperial Pilsner
Imperial Red Lager
Rauchbier

Great Divide Brewing Company

Grand Cru- Belgian Style Dark Ale
Espresso Oak Aged Yeti
Hercules Double IPA

Hensley & Co.

Widmer – KGB
Widmer -Deadlift
Redhook – Eisbock

Lagunitas

Lagunitas Fusion IV – 9.69% ABV – Westmalle Belgian Yeast – Imperial Pils
Lagunitas Little Sumpin’ WILD – 7.8% ABV – Malted Wheat Belgian Yeast

Left Hand Brewing Co

Warrior Fresh-Hopped IPA
Twin Sisters Double IPA
Wake Up Dead In a Barrel, Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout

Lumberyard Brewing Company

Belgian Trippel
Imperial Red Ale

Mogollon Brewing Company

Wapiti Amber Ale
Horny Toad IPA
Apache Trout Stout

Mudshark Brewing Company

Desert Magic IPA
2011 Scotch Ale
Full Moon Belgian Wit
Cherry Belgian Brown

New Belgium Brewing

Ranger IPA
1554
Fat Tire
Blue Paddle
Mighty Arrow

Oak Creek Brewing Co.

King Crimson Strong Red Ale
SnakeCharmer IPA

Odell Brewing Company

Odell Red Ale
Odell IPA
Odell/C4 1st Crack Espresso Porter
Odell Sour English Style Old Ale
Odell Double Ninja Double IPA

Papago Brewing

10th Anniversary Rye Barleywine
El Rojo Diablo
Hop Tamale
Orange Blossom
Hopago
Bucket Hugger
El Robusto

Port Brewing/The Lost Abbey

The Lost Abbey Serpent’s Stout
The Lost Abbey Angel’s Share
Port Brewing Co. Mongo Double IPA

Prescott Brewing Company

Abbey Red
Achocolypse
Prescott Pale Ale
Willow Wheat

Redstone Meadery

Black Raspberry Nectar
Sunshine Nectar
Nectar of the Hops

Samuel Adams

Boston Lager
Noble Pils
Cherry Wheat
Imperial White
Wee Heavy

Santa Fe Brewing Co.

Oktoberfest
Happy Camper IPA
Imperial Java Stout

SanTan Brewing Co

Night of The Living Red
VOLTRON Collaboration Imperial Red Ale
Sex Panther Chocolate Barleywine
HopShock IPA

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barley Wine Ale
Sierra Nevada XXX Series “Our Brewers Reserve”
Sierra Nevada XXX Series Jack and Ken’s Ale, Black Barley Wine Ale

Ska Brewing Company

Ska Merlot Stout
Dementia
True Blonde Dubbel
Decadent Imperial I.P.A.

Sonoran Brewing Company

White Chocolate Ale
Inebriator Stout
Victorian IPA
Beer Week Double Red
Sonoran 200 – Limited Availability Get it before it’s Gone!

Thunder Canyon Brewery

Big Red Vibe
Old Humulus
Bing Bang Ale
Orange U Glad

World Class Beverages

Lost Coast Oak Aged Imperial Stout
Schneider Aventinus
The Bruery Mischief
Bear Republic Red Rocket
Bridgeport Hop Czar
Bridgeport Kingpin Imperial Red
Eel River Organic IPA
Moylan’s Hopsickle
Moylan’s Dragoons Stout
Moylan’s Irish Red
Moylan’s Scotch Ale

[dnbmunke]

Do Wee Heavy & 90 minute IPA

[dnbmunke]

Also I'm in San Francisco. If anyone wants to hit up some events for beer week shoot me a message. It'd be good times to hang out and drink beer with some of you folk.

[getbetter]

I would get Voltron

[gazercmh]

So I'm going to a beer fest next Saturday, here is the list of beers, looking for recommendations.



The beauty of the beer fest is being able to taste a lot of things you haven't had before. There are a lot on that list that I haven't tried, so I'd have fun there. Just try stuff that sounds like something you'd like, sounds interesting or is a style you don't normally drink. Just pace yourself, drink plenty of water, and don't feel like you have to drink all of every taster.

Of the beers I've had, here are my picks, assuming you haven't had them before:

Ruination IPA - a very nice, very hoppy IPA

Barmy Ale - unique, apricot ale, tasty but high alcohol

Abyss - a world class example of the style (imperial stout)

Hopsquatch Barley Wine 2007
Hopsquatch Barley Wine 2008 - always interesting to taste two vintages side-by-side to see how they age.

Espresso Oak Aged Yeti - good stuff

The Lost Abbey Angel’s Share - an excellent barrel-aged barleywine. delicious.
Port Brewing Co. Mongo Double IPA - nice hoppy IIPA

[westcoastpirate]

Thanks dudes!

[bballarl]

I had Brassiere Dupont's Saison Dupont last weekend during the Super Bowl and was totally blown away. I don't know that I have ever had a more drinkable beer. Super dry, super clean, super tasty. And it is reasonably priced. I highly recommend it.

I also tried a Flemish Style Sour Ale from Hermitage. I bought it a few weeks ago because it was $3.99 or something, so I figured why not. It was not bad by any stretch, but it was one of the most forgettable beers I've had, and easily the worst sour. There just wasn't a whole lot going on. That said, I wasn't disappointed, because I didn't go in with very high expectations.

[getbetter]

Dupoint Saison is a good example of a Saison but Lighting electrostatic ale's is my favorite saison(it's 10%abv)

http://www.lightningbrewery.com/electrostatic-ale/



Also we should try to get a boardie meetup for Younger.I was thinking Naja's,Lucky Baldwins, or Blue Palms(who which are opening their keg next week.)

[getbetter]

Here's a another socal younger date


BARLEY & HOPS®
Olde World "Family" Tavern

31045 Temecula Pkwy #101
Temecula, CA. 92592
951-303-0333


The Barley and Hops Bottle Club is coming up on Thursday, February 17th @ 6pm in the Draft Room right in the middle of Russian River week. You must pre-order to be part of this experience. Some of you have already been enrolled in the first quarter as part of the Bicentennial Club reward. This Bottle Club will include complimentary appetizers, along with a tasting and info on this selection. This quarter has 5 bottles that range from barrel aged to 2011 releases to smaller breweries that you may not have heard of yet. So let us know if you would like to be a part of this quarterly event.

Starting on Monday the 14th is our Russian River week. We will be tapping a different Russian River brew every day of the week @ 5pm, with the Pliny the Younger on Saturday the 19th.

Monday- Consecration

Tuesday- Damnation

Wednesday- Redemption

Thursday- Russian River IPA (pint night)

Friday- Supplication & Temptation

Saturday- Pliny the Younger *

As always Blind Pig & Pliny the Elder will be tapped all week long. So stop by and try some of these phenomenal adult beverages from the Russian River Brewing Company each night @ 5pm.

* 2011 Mug Club Members get a 16oz Pliny the Younger and get to go to the front of the line, so join ASAP! Get details online or grab a pint and speak with one of our Beertenders.

BARLEY & HOPS® - Olde World "Family" Tavern

[dnbmunke]

I went to the Hitachino Nest event at Amsterdam Cafe in SF last night. I have to say their "Commemorative Ale" was fucking amazing. XH was pretty good too.

[gazercmh]

Toronado SD tapped another keg of Younger today. I had a couple glasses. Great stuff as always.

[dnbmunke]

I'm gonna give Pliny the younger a go tomorrow. They are having a Russian River event at Pi Bar in SF.

[bballarl]

Local restaurant has the Younger tomorrow, but they tap their one keg at 11am, so I don't know if they will have any when I get home from work around 6:00. I was supposed to go to Radio Dept. too, but my brother broke his leg and needed surgery a couple of days ago, so I could probably be more helpful around the house. Which would also give me an excuse to drink it. Hmmm.

[TallGuyCM]

http://www.simmzys.com/

Just found out about this place near my apartment. Checking it out SOON. The guy that recommended it to me said they don't even carry Bud Light. It's 12 taps of all good beer, and 1/2 stuff he's never heard of every time he's there.

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

http://www.simmzys.com/

Just found out about this place near my apartment. Checking it out SOON. The guy that recommended it to me said they don't even carry Bud Light. It's 12 taps of all good beer, and 1/2 stuff he's never heard of every time he's there.

it's on the pricey side, but excellent beer menu!

EDIT: also, new gastropub opened in NoHo last week, operated by the Knitting Factory people, supposed to be really good
http://www.thefederalbar.com/menu/

i'm gonna try to check it out after work tomorrow. Supposedly they'te going to have live music there later on too

[Geno_g]

I was tempted to stop at Firestone Walkers yesterday on my way back home from LA, I would have been dead after that...

This was tasty but on the weaker side...
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz360/genone-gdp/1297731716.jpg

A buddy recommended this, gonna try it in a couple hours...
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz360/genone-gdp/1297731832.jpg

[TallGuyCM]

Oh and having THIS right now:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5mQugrMAE-Y/SajR-blJeFI/AAAAAAAAAqA/HpWIunmHJEg/s400/russian_river_blind_pig.jpg

Fuck yeah.

[getbetter]

Geno that sculpin is a great ipa and I still haven't had blind pig.Im in downtown eugene right now im going do some wandeing around I heard there is steelhead brewery around here.

[TallGuyCM]

And Rogue is on your way back on the 5...

[Geno_g]

Geno that sculpin is a great ipa and I still haven't had blind pig.Im in downtown eugene right now im going do some wandeing around I heard there is steelhead brewery around here.

Yeah the sculpin is great, I still haven't tried blind pig and I'm closer to Russian River...

Steelhead is 199 East 5th Avenue... Hope you find it zack...

[getbetter]

I found that brewery,a supposed upcoming brewery starting that im going just try to peak into tommorrow ,a really great A+! bottlestore/pub ,and a zombie pub crawlers.Tallguy if I can go to rogue i will but its just how long it takes me to get out of eugene.

[BoardsofCoachella]

Pliny the Younger tonight...

http://www.surlygoat.com/event_fliers/2011_2_8_-%20Surly_Goat_RR_Beerfest-1.jpg

[getbetter]

Thats looks amazing.

[sleepybrew]

^ jealous

[gazercmh]

Yeah, looks amazing - as long as it's not a total mob scene where there's nowhere to sit or stand and the Younger blows while you're still in line to try it ...

[303dubbin]

has anyone ever had eye of the hawk?

[J~$$$$]

At this point I don't not care if I have a younger this year or ever again. I don't want to fight crowds to drink beer.

Dunkelweiss and Le Terroir Lips of faith today!

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

Yeah, I just don't see myself going to WeHo and standing in a mob after work for that.

instead, i'm going to check out The Federal Bar right on my way home and see what's up at that place

this is their menu today...

Abita Andygator – Mailbock / Helles Bock — Abita Springs, LA – 6
Allagash Black – Belgian Strong Dark Ale — Portland, ME – 7
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA – American IPA — Milton, DE – 7
Doggie Style Classic Pale Ale – American Pale Ale — Frederick, MD – 5
Goose Island Matilda – Belgian Strong Pale Ale — Chicago, IL – 7
Grand Teton Sweetgrass – American Pale Ale — Victor, ID – 5
Great Divide Hades Ale – Belgian Strong Pale Ale — Denver, CO – 7
Lagunitas Pilsner – Czech Style Pilsner — Petaluma, CA – 5
Mission Hefeweizen - Hefeweizen — Chula Vista, CA – 5
Napa Smith – Czech Pilsner — Napa, CA – 5
Nibble Bit Tabby – Irish Red Ale — Los Angeles, CA – 6
North Coast Rasputin – Russian Imperial Stout — Fort Bragg, CA – 6
North Coast Brothers Thelonious- Belgian Strong Ale — Fort Bragg, CA – 7
Ommegang BPA – Belgian Pale Ale — Cooperstown, NY – 7
Oskar Blues Ten Fidy – American Double / Imperial Stout — Lyons, CO – 7
PBR – American Adjunct Lager — Chicago, IL – 3
Sea Dog Blueberry – Fruit Beer — MA – 5
Stone IPA – American IPA — Escondido, CA – 6
Telegraph White Ale – Witbier (White Beer) — Santa Barbara, CA – 5
Victory Prima Pils – German Pilsener — Downingtown, PA – 5

[J~$$$$]

Do you all use taphunter.com? I love the app and that most bars in colorado keep it updated.

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

Do you all use taphunter.com? I love the app and that most bars in colorado keep it updated.

Looks like an awesome site...no Los Angeles yet though!

[bballarl]

Had the Younger last night at my local bar. It was the easiest thing ever...showed up at 5:45 (they tapped the one keg at 11 but only told their mailing list folks), they still had some, I ordered it, it was wonderful. Painless.

Tonight they unveiled a Lagunitas triple IPA. I'm going to try it soon.

[Naproxen]

I've only had Younger once, at the Extreme Beer Fest in Boston last year. It was really good, and I was really excited for the chance to try it....but I can't say I would go out of my way to choose it over Elder, or Blind Pig. Hell I even love their draft only Russian River IPA.

After Coachella this year me and 3 friends are exploring California for a week, hitting everything from Stone and a few Ports to El Toro and everything in the Russian River area (the 101 beer trail I call it)

[fiyahhh!]

Standing in line at the Rose & Crown Pub waiting for the 11:30 tapping of the Younger. They only have 5 gallons and the line is wrapped around the block. They're also tapping Firestone Walker Abacus right after.

[J~$$$$]

Bastard.

I can't complain I'm at the stranahan whiskey brewery drinking ska and barrel aged dry dock brown

[J~$$$$]

Plus I want to make you all jelly. I have the Strong brew fest this weekend at Avery with a younger taping.

[fiyahhh!]

They ran out of the Younger, but I'm having both Firestone Walker Abacus and Parabola now. This Parabola is really somethin' else... So complex, so many layers of flavor, and it packs a wallop at 13%!

[Geno_g]

At this point I don't not care if I have a younger this year or ever again. I don't want to fight crowds to drink beer.

THIS... If I try it great but if not no biggie...

This is tasty, might be my breakfast beer at coachella...
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz360/genone-gdp/1297912012.jpg
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz360/genone-gdp/1297911901.jpg
I've been collecting growlers and found this gem at Bevmo today...
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz360/genone-gdp/1297911975.jpg

[Tandemind]

Mississippi Mud FTW

http://soheil.callage.com/photo%20Galleries/Beers/images/USA-Mississippi%20Mud.jpg

[sleepybrew]

So I'm a huge fan of Lambics, but it's tough to get a true lambic in the states. Got my hand on Cantillon Fou' Foune today. It's a Lambic brewed with apricots and aged in oak barrels. They only brew 3,000 liters a year.

I don't really enjoy apricots usually ... but this beer was fucking unreal.

[bballarl]

So I'm a huge fan of Lambics, but it's tough to get a true lambic in the states. Got my hand on Cantillon Fou' Foune today. It's a Lambic brewed with apricots and aged in oak barrels. They only brew 3,000 liters a year.

I don't really enjoy apricots usually ... but this beer was fucking unreal.

That sounds amazing.

[sleepybrew]

bballarl, you're going to gy!be this weekend right? i'm hoping to meet a few boardies there and would love to buy ya a beer!

[bballarl]

I am indeed! Hopefully this grand meetup gets orchestrated. I am always down for beer of course, and I'd love to buy you one as well!

[Geno_g]

Beer Week rocks, first event tonight went to SJ meet the brewers of Lagunitas...
$13.11 got you a glass and let me tell you a sick glass...
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz360/genone-gdp/1298008650.jpg
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz360/genone-gdp/1298008693.jpg
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz360/genone-gdp/1298008625.jpg
3.14 line, 10 and one sixth line, and a 420 line...
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz360/genone-gdp/1298008591.jpg
We started off with Harry Eyeball - not bad...

Then vintage 2007 Gnarley Wine followed by: 2008 Gnarley Wine, 2009 Gnarley Wine, 2010 Gnarley Wine, and finished that hectic round with 2011 Gnarley Wine... - Lots of chocolate flavors with hectic hops flavors...

Then on to the hoppy beers with : Maximus , Hops stupid, and SF Infusion (which was amazing, triple IPA with strength, had about 5-6 pints of this and it was soo good...)
I might be missing a beer, fun night in SJ and I found a new place to drink...

*Great tasting and I met a brewer that said any time I was in Petaluma he would hook me up, just need to email him...

Beer week rocks...

[getbetter]

great glassware geno

[tubescape]

looks like Toronado will have Pliny the Younger tonight. Says 6pm start. Gonna walk over and see if I can get in. If not, that will suck because its damn cold and wet out right now!

[tubescape]

after getting hosed on trying to get a pint of the Younger at MiniBar the other night, Toronado came through like a champ. Plenty to go around for all. It was packed, for sure, but the atmosphere was jolly. Bartenders were a riot "Do I here $25 for pint? $30? $45?...." hahahaha. Good spirits all around and great tasting beer!

[Geno_g]

Went to speakeasy last night for one of their firken fridays/meet the brewers... Was a blast, had live music too...
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz360/genone-gdp/1298136679.jpg
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz360/genone-gdp/1298136669.jpg
For $10 you got a glass and two pints and extra pints were $3
I started with Double Daddy, then the Don IIPA, and finished it off with 2 pints of vintage 2009 Old Grandfather Barleywine...

I missed the younger and I'm not mad about it, I'll make sure to find it next year...

[gazercmh]

Those Lagunitas glasses are cool jars, and I'd be happy if I got one, but I'd rather drink beer from a tulip.

Had a bottle of Mongo last night. First time trying it out of a bottle. I like the tap version better, but it's still good stuff, and nice to be able to have it at home without having to get a growler.

Some friends and I have started using www.untappd.com on our phones. Kinda fun to see what people are drinking. Anyone here use it?

[shakermaker113]

Bartenders were a riot "Do I here $25 for pint? $30? $45?...." hahahaha.

I'm less amazed about how easy it was to get the beer than to hear that they actually used the word 'pint'.

how was the beer? do you think they will have more tonight, or was this a one-night stand?

[gazercmh]

Had Pliny the Younger tonight, for the third and probably last time this year. It was warmed up a bit since a friend snagged a glass for me before I got there, and tasted great. Also had some year-old Sea Monster cask, which was very nice.

Got a homebrew coffee vanilla porter on tap at home. This was my first time making a porter, first time adding coffee to a beer and first time adding vanilla to a beer. I'm very happy with the results.

[Geno_g]

Went to bevmo last night to get some beers for the weekend, picked up a sixer of The Hairy Eyeball by Lagunitas nice warmer brown at 9%, and a 22 of Hop Stupid by Lagunitas again.

But when almost leaving I saw they were doing a beer tasting, I always forget to hit up bevmo on fridays, for a $1 I got to try: 21 Amendment's Monks Blood, Stone's Sublime Self-Righteous Ale, Stone's Barleywine, and Stone's Belgium Barleywine.
All of these beers were great and I would recommend any of them...

[Stickjohn]

This story drives me nuts. Surly Brewing wants to build a new brewery with a beer garden/restaurant concept modeled on European beer gardens. $20 million project w/150 new jobs (estimated by Surly.) Fantastic idea - too bad it's illegal under our moronic beverage laws that require a brewery producing more than 3,500 barrels to use ONLY third party distributors to distribute their beer. The MN Licensed Beverage Association (trade/lobbying group) OPPOSES changing the rule this because it would give Surly an unfair advantage.

more info (http://www.startribune.com/politics/local/116784158.html)

edit: I decided instead of whining here I should write my state representatives, and just did so. I feel better.

[sleepybrew]

^ Those laws are absolutely fucking ridiculous. We have major problems with that in Nevada. Fucking Nevada of all places, where almost anything is legal. My brewery has 3 locations but only brews from one site. Every day, we ship kegs to the other locations. Because we don't go through a third party to distribute our OWN beer to our OWN locations, it's technically illegal.

Of course Bev companies oppose changing the law, cause it favors distributors who drive up prices. Distributors make sense in getting rare or foreign products to the states. Or in the sense of a large company like Absolut distributing their shit to every bar in the world. But for the most part, its preventing local/small microbreweries from getting their product out to any place outside of their own house.

[Devin the Dude]

Enjoyed a 6 pack of Dead Guy all to my little lonesome self last evening.

[getbetter]

I brought a Laughing Dog Brewery -The Dogfather-Imperial Stout 22oz.It's a bitter chocolate,soy sauce kinda of imperial stout.I would say it's good but it's not yeti or California speedway stout.

[westcoastpirate]

http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=1927471

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

This is going to be fun!
http://www.thisisbrandx.com/2011/03/tonys-darts-away-verdugo-bar-surly-goat-blue-palms-38-degrees-la-pop-up-beer-garden.html


n celebration of its one-year anniversary and in effort to nurrish L.A.'s budding craft-beer scene, Burbank bar Tony's Darts Away has annouced big plans for the city's first-ever pop-up beer garden. Partnering with Verdugo Bar, Surly Goat, Blue Palms and 38 Degrees, on April 9 at the corner of Magnolia and Parish in Burbank, the beer bistros present ColLAboration -- the first in a series of mobile craft beer gardens where enthusiasts are encouraged to enjoy some suds with buds under that wonderful SoCal sun.

The events will feature dozens of local microbrews, including Stone Brewing Company, Russian River, Port, Lost Abbey, Alesmith, Eagle Rock, Craftsman, Hangar 24, Bruery, Eel River, Mad River, Coronado and more to be announced.

Admission is $10 for a large Tony's Darts Away/ColLAb glass that will double as your drinking glass for the day and future events. These can be purchased at any of the five affiliated bars. To fill the glass will be between $5 and $6 a beer.

April 9, 2011 from noon to 7 p.m., 1900 W. Magnolia Boulevard, Bubank.

[getbetter]

sounds awesome drinkey .Do you think i can use public transportation to get from union station to Magnolia and Parish easily?

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

hmmm....you can take Metro Link to downtown Burbank station which is like a mile or so from there...or Metro Red Line to North Hollywood, which is like 3 or 4 miles away. Either way if you want to do it i could probably pick you up from either station.

[getbetter]

i dont mind walking a mile as long i avoid a dui and plus wouldn't be a burden on you.

[getbetter]

http://beernews.org/2011/03/sierra-nevada-brewing-to-start-canning-later-this-year/#more-17606


Too bad this isn't sooner

[getbetter]

So there's a band just about beer.


GmjHvYJq8DY

[gazercmh]

Opened my last Firestone Walker 12th Anniversary bottle tonight. Surprising how hot it is given its age, but it was still very tasty.

On the hunt for Abacus bottles now ...

[Shooters08]

Opened my last Firestone Walker 12th Anniversary bottle tonight. Surprising how hot it is given its age, but it was still very tasty.

On the hunt for Abacus bottles now ...

I have some in my reserve stash. If you or anyone need bottles of stuff from this year next year, when it ages, let me know!

[jeromesstone]

Tj's sells a lager called Simpler Times and at 6.7% ABV is well
Worth the 2.99/sixer price tag. Especially at near slush in the
desert sun. Cheers!

[sleepybrew]

So, as many of you know, I work at a brewery. It's always painful to have people come in and ask for Coors or Bud or be a dipshit like that.

But last night, we had a customer get very upset that we didn't have Ole English. That's right, he wanted a forty of Ol E. Never ceases to amaze me....

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

That is pretty amazing.

[J~$$$$]

I feel like the craft beer industry is moving at a blinding pace. Here in Denver its turning me into a lush so much good beer I cant keep up.

Just Tonight.....


Avery Brewing will release the 2011 version (batch #13) of The Maharaja Imperial IPA -- one of the most sought-after beers in its collection -- at 6 p.m. with a party at the Boulder taproom, 5763 Arapahoe Avenue. Unlike some other Avery releases, there should be plenty of this beer to go around, both on tap and in bottles.


Dry Dock Brewery Firkin Friday! Strawberry Dirty Blonde
Our Cocoa Nib beer with Strawberries!


But Breckenridge has also been honoring its two-decade history over the past year -- something that culminated with the tapping of Twenty, a limited-edition draft-only ESB that was aged in Stranahan's whiskey barrels for five months.

Also on tap at its breweries and restaurants: 72 Imperial, a chocolate stout made with dark chocolate from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.

Tomorrow is a younger tapping.

[tessalasset]

Have you guys already talked about that guy who giving up everything except beer and water for lent?

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

We talk about us drinking beer in here.

[Fourthisto]

So there's a band just about beer.


GmjHvYJq8DY

Wow. Gobi, please?

[tessalasset]

my badddddd.

[gazercmh]

Going to the Starfucker show in Costa Mesa tomorrow night, and gonna parlay that into a trip to Bruery Provisions beforehand to get my Chocolate Rain, etc., and to the Bruery itself for tasters of their Cornballer, Four Schizzle, etc., and a growler or Hottenroth. Should be a fun day/night.

[Stickjohn]

SURLY GIVES A DAMN
Surly Gives a Damn is the public-spirited side of Surly.

Our mission is to “tap” the passion and good will shared amongst Surly Nation to give back and to support our community. We follow through with this mission in two ways; firstly with donations of Surly beer and swag to local businesses and charitable organizations in need. Secondly, we provide ongoing opportunities for our volunteers to participate in Service Projects throughout the year...And for those wondering, typically each event concludes with a "Surly on the house" at a local establishment that sells Surly. Exact locations will be determined the closer we get to the event.
http://www.surlybrewing.com/nation/surly-gives-a-damn.html

Brilliant.

[getbetter]

Looks like there's two beer festivals now on April 9th one is already been spoken about for the Tony's Darts away and there's one(two different sessions) LA Beer Festival Sony Studios for $40 for a 4 oz mug with unlimited refills for 3 hours.I would think Tony's Dart away is going have alot of interesting beers although.


http://www.drinkeatplay.com/labeerfest/

[daxton]

I wonder which will be more crowded. The videos for the LA Beer Fest don't look very fun. Looks like they got some great beers, and some pretty shitty ones too.