Bay Area (SF) Beer Week Thread

[jtmartino1]

Bear Republic Tartare Rouge has been released to the world, and it is ******* fantastic. I'm sure this will be popping up at some events this weekend. Be on the lookout.

I had it at the Gala and it was one of my favorites, along with BA Cellarman and Almanac's Valley. Is regular Tartare spontaneously fermented? The sign at the Gala said Rouge is...

And FWIW, I had Younger again yesterday and Fusion again Tuesday before the sours went on at TION night. Still stand by my previous statement - Younger is off this year...so grassy, dry and bitter. Like Hopslam without the honey. You get to try it them yet?

I also grabbed a couple Citras at GHS on Monday (damn good this year!) but I think Half Hitch from Crux is the best Imperial IPA I've had all week. ****, maybe all year. Apparently I like Mosaic. A lot. The event at Harry's was awesome.


Aaand, I'm done for this year. ******' beer'd out. Gonna take at least a week off and try to recover.

 

[Arbitrator]

Younger is off this year...so grassy, dry and bitter.

You. You speak the truth.

I'm on my third pour of Younger - just because it's Younger - but I am not impressed.

I am praying my boss will be more impressed when I make a technical presentation this afternoon.

 

[buzzword]

Bear Republic Tartare Rouge has been released to the world, and it is ******* fantastic. I'm sure this will be popping up at some events this weekend. Be on the lookout.

had it at Burger. in Santa Cruz over the weekend. tasty.

 

[matedog]

had it at Burger. in Santa Cruz over the weekend. tasty.

I had it at the Gala and it was unpleasantly musty. There were some really nice sour undertones, but the overlying flavor was unpleasant to me.

 

[loeyjarko]

Managed to get Prairie Bomb, Abyss 2011, and BA Angels Share 2010 on tap at Good Karma in SJ today. May be the end of beer week for me. All in all, solid.

 

[Arbitrator]

Having some Boneyard and Altamont at Harry's Hofbrau San Leandro. I like how "I'M SKIPPING BEER WEEK" turned into going to bars or tasting rooms six times so far. Shut up Arbitrator, you cock. You love SFBW.

 

[litheum94]

I had it at the Gala and it was one of my favorites, along with BA Cellarman and Almanac's Valley. Is regular Tartare spontaneously fermented? The sign at the Gala said Rouge is...

And FWIW, I had Younger again yesterday and Fusion again Tuesday before the sours went on at TION night. Still stand by my previous statement - Younger is off this year...so grassy, dry and bitter. Like Hopslam without the honey. You get to try it them yet?

I also grabbed a couple Citras at GHS on Monday (damn good this year!) but I think Half Hitch from Crux is the best Imperial IPA I've had all week. ****, maybe all year. Apparently I like Mosaic. A lot. The event at Harry's was awesome.


Aaand, I'm done for this year. ******' beer'd out. Gonna take at least a week off and try to recover.

Yes, regular Tartare is spontaneously fermented.

I am going to get some Younger today. Will report back.

 

[litheum94]

jtmartino

Finally got to try some Younger. I will concede that this year's is not as amazing as before. It's more bitter on the back end, with less fruity flavors. I still had four of them, cause after all, it's still a great beer. But I can see where you are coming from in preferring Fusion to this.

 

[mjl21]

jtmartino

Finally got to try some Younger. I will concede that this year's is not as amazing as before. It's more bitter on the back end, with less fruity flavors. I still had four of them, cause after all, it's still a great beer. But I can see where you are coming from in preferring Fusion to this.

How long did you wait in line?

 

[litheum94]

How long did you wait in line?

Let's just say that Russian River takes care of their locals/regulars.

 

[loeyjarko]

So I ended up landing at the T-Room for 3 barleywines mid-day. Had an Angels Share Grand Cru, Reunion, and JW Lee's 25th which was decent, but may have been starting to sour :/ Two growlers of Pizza Boy Brew for tonight and then I'm out of the game until late March/early April. Great beer week.

 

[Wino1]

sooo - Beer Week thoughts for 2016?

 

[RyanG1]

Not much has piqued my interest as in year's past, but probably just because I can just go home and drink.

But, I will be visiting Cellarmaker for their special tappings, like Quad Dobis. Also, BEL has some good events.

 

[mjl21]

sooo - Beer Week thoughts for 2016?

The Ratebeer best will be very good. Would hit it up but I'll be in Portland.

 

[AndresR]

Probably gonna hit Ale Arsenal a few times, in additions to Harry's and hopefully Cellarmaker.

 

[Sage1]

My tentative schedule so far…

 

[benbikes4beer]

My tentative schedule so far…

 

[loeyjarko]

Standing in line to drink beer. Nah blud.

 

[Wino1]

SARA/Side Project tap takeover at The Trappist on the 29th will be awesome to see....as I pass by it on my way up to Tahoe for that weekend.

Sking > Beer

 

[Arbitrator]

Standing in line to drink beer. Nah blud.

SF Beer Week? Nah fam I'll leave the country instead.

 

[mjl21]

Seems like Beer Week has lost some luster. No Barleywine Fest, DIPA Fest, and Russian River is closed for two days.

 

[loeyjarko]

I'm fully down to get drunk at toronado though. There's a good event across the street from it. *hint hint*

 

[phantastiic]

My tentative schedule so far…

I'll see you and benbikes4beer Friday at fieldworks

 

[CommanderofAwesome]

Seems like Beer Week has lost some luster. No Barleywine Fest, DIPA Fest, and Russian River is closed for two days.

the last BW fest was pretty "meh". Bout time they retired that IMO. DIPA fest? lol just go to any bar/grocery store for the exp.

 

[tosh1]

I'll be picking up Growlers at Fieldwork and drinking at home. Happy to meet at Fieldworks for selfies and tip touching. Otherwise I am bottle/ crowler drinking at home.

 

[HeavySpeedway]

Probably gonna hit Ale Arsenal a few times, in additions to Harry's and hopefully Cellarmaker.

This.

That Pizza Port extravaganza at Harry's SJ sounds like fun.

 

[Tlo4sho]

Has anyone heard word on the RR "tion" night at Toro? I heard they may still do it in Feb.

 

[drgarage1]

Has anyone heard word on the RR "tion" night at Toro? I heard they may still do it in Feb.

Toronado hasn't announced their schedule at all yet. They've said they will soon, though.

 

[AndresR]

This.

That Pizza Port extravaganza at Harry's SJ sounds like fun.

Yeah, lots of Pizza Port events that week. Stoked! If only the pizza made an appearance somehow as well.

 

[RyanG1]

Toronado hasn't announced their schedule at all yet. They've said they will soon, though.

Keep an eye on the FB group too. They should post something.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/10091190363/