2011 San Diego NHC

[humann_brewing]

Looks like there's a BevMo not too far away from the conference....

they won't have RR I can guarantee, stone distributes RR down south so just need to find a place with a lot of stone.

hold on, brb

 

[Cape Brewing]

As the illustrious Mr. Burns would say... Exxxxxxxxcellent.

thx... I'll look 'em up and punch it into the GPS when I get there.

 

[bob1852]

they won't have RR I can guarantee, stone distributes RR down south so just need to find a place with a lot of stone.

hold on, brb

Really? In AZ, if BevMo doesn't have it; no one does...

 

[humann_brewing]

This place has got 1 good review at beermapping
http://www.holidaywinecellar.com/
sorry this one isn't that close

this one is though
http://beermapping.com/maps/reviews/reviews.php?locid=2657

 

[humann_brewing]

pretty darn good list including RR

http://www.holidaywinecellar.com/c-2172-domestic.aspx

 

[humann_brewing]

another thing to remember is that California does not regulate liquor like other states. You can get beam, merlot and beer at the drugstore if you want. Any local Grocer should have a descent selection but not RR probably.


Edit: there is a whole foods nearby and they are known to carry RR

 

[Cape Brewing]

Awesome!! Thanks. That Holiday place looks perfect!

 

[Shooter]

Yeah, I'm not sure the BevMo will have RR. I don't think Vinnie sells with them anymore, because they weren't keeping the beer cold. Whole Foods usually has it.

 

[Hugh_Jass]

I'd buy the RR early. I'd bet there's more than one person attending w/your diabolical plan.

 

[thataintchicken]

In Minnesota - the local clubs organized beer junkets to stores. I'm sure the SD locals will do the same. Make friends at club night and in seminars, then keep your eyes open.

Tip: I find my RR products locally at a small convenience store with a Subway sandwich franchise stuffed inside. seriously. Look inside the little liquor stores, the mom and pop shops. You might be pleased at what you find.

 

[Cape Brewing]

Cool. I am getting in at about 2:00 on Weds so I was going to check in and then go for a ride with the top down (rented a convertable) and see if I could lay my hands on some interesting beers we don't see much of on the right-hand coast

 

[weirdboy]

BevMo will not have RR. Vinnie pulled their products from BevMo a while back.


I don't know what time I will be getting there Wednesday, but I was planning to do that pub crawl bus thing.

 

[Bsquared]

The best damn beer shop is downtown, and close to the conference.

http://www.bestdamnbeershop.com/

Up here by my house and close to the TC is Keg and bottle (same people as KNB wine cellars)

http://www.kegnbottle.com/
3566 Mt. Acadia Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92111

They just built a larger beer area, and have some of the smaller/new breweries beers in stock like Iron Fist (IMO- one of the top new breweries in SD) and Manzanita.

There is also a good beer shop,(Mesa Liquor and wine) with lots of RR on Convoy across the street from a good beer bar O'Brien's that is run my Tom Nickel, they usually will have a couple RR tion beers on tap, and a good bottle list.

BevMo abuses beer...

 

[Saccharomyces]

"BevMo" rhymes with "hell no". Go somewhere else. Every BevMo I've been in is a waste of time unless you want Budweiser.

Anybody up for a tasting at Thursday at 11am, I'm bringing some beers and some meads, the festivities don't start until 1:00 so we have two hours!!

 

[bob1852]

"BevMo" rhymes with "hell no". Go somewhere else. Every BevMo I've been in is a waste of time unless you want Budweiser.

Anybody up for a tasting at Thursday at 11am, I'm bringing some beers and some meads, the festivities don't start until 1:00 so we have two hours!!

I, too, shall have some beers and meads. Sounds like a party.

 

[carnevoodoo]

Just realize that Holiday Wine Cellar is like 45 minutes North of where the conference is.

Oh, and I'll be near the CHUG booth at Club Night for most of the evening, I'm thinking.

 

[carnevoodoo]

"BevMo" rhymes with "hell no". Go somewhere else. Every BevMo I've been in is a waste of time unless you want Budweiser.

Anybody up for a tasting at Thursday at 11am, I'm bringing some beers and some meads, the festivities don't start until 1:00 so we have two hours!!

I tend to buy all my New Belgium and Deschutes special releases at BevMo. They do have some good stuff if you take the time to look.

However, there are way better places to find bottles. If you go to K&B Wine Cellar, look next door at Windmill Farms. It is a grocery store, but their beer selection is pretty fantastic. Prices are way better than next door, too.

 

[humann_brewing]

"BevMo" rhymes with "hell no". Go somewhere else. Every BevMo I've been in is a waste of time unless you want Budweiser.

Anybody up for a tasting at Thursday at 11am, I'm bringing some beers and some meads, the festivities don't start until 1:00 so we have two hours!!

I'll bring some stuff too, sounds like a good idea.


Let's have a raise of hands on who is going to NHC......

 

[remilard]

My wife and I will be there but not available Thursday AM (Judging).

 

[bob1852]

I'll bring some stuff too, sounds like a good idea.


Let's have a raise of hands on who is going to NHC......

Our club is pouring in the hospitality suite on Friday morning before and after the keynote session.

 

[user 47131]

Getting together sounds like a great idea! How are we going to communicate with each other about meeting? Through this thread???

 

[Cape Brewing]

Just be carefully what you put on this thread. You always run the risk of a total a-hole like me showing and ruining the party.

 

[bob1852]

You always run the risk of a total a-hole like me showing and ruining the party.

That's expected.

 

[Bobby_M]

All HBT regulars are encouraged to wear a propeller-topped beanie hat to identify yourselves.

 

[Shooter]

Great, now I have to go buy one of those stupid hats!

 

[Cape Brewing]

I'm totally buying one of those ha.... heyyyyyyy... waaaaait a minute... I bet you someone's just trying to make a few unsuspecting poor souls look silly.

A mean-spirited prank outta Piscataway??

I like it.... pissed I didn't think of it.

 

[Cape Brewing]

I'll be easy to find. I'll be sporting my WWOD (What Would olllllo Drink) T-shirt.

With a huge picture of his avatar blown up on the back.

 

[olllllo]

You need to change would to won't.

 

[Lilrascal]

I'll be the one wearing some type of beer themed shirt!!

 

[Shooter]

I'll be the one wearing some type of beer themed shirt!!

T-shirt? Work shirt? Long sleeve? Short sleeve?

We're going to need these details if we're going to have any chance of spotting you.