Recent content by MadHopper

Trying to continue my tradition of tasting at least one local beer from cities I have to visit as part of my work/travel. Will be in Calgary in August, and was wondering if there are breweries or brewpubs in the city, preferably near the University of Calgary (where I will be staying)/downtown area?

+1 for 21st Amendment I also like the Moose Drool Brown Ale in cans.

Partly fit. Love beer, alcohol and good food in general; bit old and lazy to bring myself to 10-15% levels of body fat. But I do run regularly, and will start going back to the gym soon. Just ran the San Diego Rock n Rock half-marathon yesterday in a decent time (~2:05). My bib said 'I'm on a...

Do check the The Local Taphouse in Darlinghurst (corner of Flinders and South Dowling St) - possibly the best selection of craft brews in the city. The Australian in the Rocks is good for food+beer, but not much of craft beers. Lowenbrau has a pub in the Rocks as well. I had few other...

Will be driving up to Merced, CA for some work next week. There doesn't seem to be much in the city. But I will be passing through Fresno, and stopping there to meet a friend. Does anyone know of any decent brewpubs/pubs/breweries in that area? Google search suggests the Sequoia Brewing...

I lived in Brisbane and Sydney for sometime between 07-09. Some insights based on that. Brisbane: Unless things have changed in the last 4 years, there are only few places in in Brisbane for really good beer. One is The Belgian Beer Cafe at the crossing of Mary and Edwards in downtown...

This is the equivalent of asking on the internet for help on a PC problem and getting replies of 'Get a Mac' ;)

In addition to what is mentioned here, here are some smaller breweries and few other places you may want to consider: 1. Lightning (Poway): makes a great Pilsner, and is currently brewing a more traditional German lager which should be ready in June. Also has some fine barrel aged stuff...

Wonderful! I don't think we can ever have too many breweries here. Even better if you do open in the Mira Mar/Mira Mesa area (close to work!). Can't really help you with anything other than coming in to taste the beers once you are ready :) Good luck and keep us updated.

+1 on the love for this beer. I had it first time on tap at a pub in Brisbane, Australia. Been hooked on it ever since! The origin of the beer has bit of history that car-buffs might enjoy: http://www.beerhunter.com/documents/19133-000104.html One of the British-style pubs here in San Diego...

As a friend of mine said, I would love it if both teams lose this year. Still, it is a good enough reason to party and drink beer. (not that one needs a reason for it)

Love Ommegang beers, but they're more central NY-state. Was looking for breweries in the city itself. I went to grad school in Rochester, NY and was Genessee Cream was my poor-grad student beer :P. Will serve them the day Bills make it to the SuperBowl :D

I am planning a SuperBowl party at my house. Usually I serve my own homebrew and/or cocktails at these parties. Unfortunately, this year I am a little low on my own brews. Also, I usually try to keep the food and drink theme related to the competing teams (was a lot of fun two years ago with the...

Hey there. San Diego has loads of local breweries and great pubs that offer huge variety of craft beers. Here are some suggestions for the downtown area: 1. The Neighborhood bar. http://neighborhoodsd.com/ Their food is very good as well. 2. Monkey's Paw, which has opened recently, seems...

Thanks for the input. Seems like it is better that I source some Simcoe rather than trying to do a unsatisfactory substitute.