Bay Area (SF) Beer Week Thread

[drgarage1]

It's a pop-up restaurant waiting to find a space. The chef is really well-regarded.

 

[Touch_My_BrettSacch]

Haven't heard of it either, but it's got a 5 star average on yelp (70 some reviews, so I'm guessing it's new). It's got $$$$, so it's pretty ritzy. Anyone have first hand experience?

I've been a few times. Its fantastic. Its always in the same place in the mission, but its "underground" because its just in this tiny AirBnB rented space. They encourage you to come into the kitchen, ask the chef how the food is made, etc. Its typically 12-17 courses, and I'm not kidding when I say Michelin star, mind blowing kinda food. He describes the dishes, and they are typically filled with components that take hours, if not days, to prep. Really really interesting and good food. Always BYOB (besides this) and a cool, communal experience. They do them 2 weekends a month or so, usually on a lotto you sign up for on his website. I think its 40 ppl per dinner max, so tough to get into. Also, not cheap, but 10000% worth it.

 

[axeman91821]

Alright, my flight to San Francisco is booked. Turns out my buddy out there doesn't have a car, so I don't suppose there's a bus or anything that would get me close to Russian River?

 

[stupac2]

Alright, my flight to San Francisco is booked. Turns out my buddy out there doesn't have a car, so I don't suppose there's a bus or anything that would get me close to Russian River?

Supposedly there is, but I know nothing about it.

 

[Arbitrator]

Supposedly there is, but I know nothing about it.

Great post, really useful.

 

[stupac2]

Great post, really useful.

To be fair, the "correct" response is a link to lmgtfy.com, so I think mine was a step up.

EDIT: actually, the better answer is this: http://goo.gl/maps/SRrdr

Do people really not know that Google Maps has public transit information? It seems like people should know this.

 

[mjl21]

Alright, my flight to San Francisco is booked. Turns out my buddy out there doesn't have a car, so I don't suppose there's a bus or anything that would get me close to Russian River?

Golden Gate Transit goes from SF to SR. The Santa Rosa Transit Mall stop is extremely close to RR. I would recommend getting a car and spending the night up there. Lots of worthwhile stops in Marin and Sonoma Counties.

 

[Arbitrator]

To be fair, the "correct" response is a link to lmgtfy.com, so I think mine was a step up.

EDIT: actually, the better answer is this: http://goo.gl/maps/SRrdr

Do people really not know that Google Maps has public transit information? It seems like people should know this.

Calm down Sheldon, I'm ribbing you for posting just to say, "I don't know."

 

[stupac2]

Calm down Sheldon, I'm ribbing you for posting just to say, "I don't know."

I AM CALM WHY THE **** WOULDN'T YOU THINK I'M CALM.

 

[rrryanc]

To be fair, the "correct" response is a link to lmgtfy.com, so I think mine was a step up.

EDIT: actually, the better answer is this: http://goo.gl/maps/SRrdr

Do people really not know that Google Maps has public transit information? It seems like people should know this.

To be fair though, given the distance, there could easily be insider/local tips like an airporter shuttle or something that's not shown on Google Maps.

 

[CharlieMurphy1]

Do people really not know that Google Maps has public transit information? It seems like people should know this.

I would call it essential for work pubtrans commuters on the peninsula

 

[axeman91821]

Did not know that Google Maps has public transportation info. Looks like the 101 would be a ~ 2.5-3 hour ride each way. Worse comes to worse I'll do that. I'm not going to go out to California during PtY season and not making a trek to drink it at the source.

 

[Touch_My_BrettSacch]

Did not know that Google Maps has public transportation info. Looks like the 101 would be a ~ 2.5-3 hour ride each way. Worse comes to worse I'll do that. I'm not going to go out to California during PtY season and not making a trek to drink it at the source.

There are a few other options. Depends on what your budget is though. I don't have a car either, so for my treks up there I either:

1. Rent a car via Zipcar, Getaround, City Car Share, RelayRides, etc etc etc. You can get a car for like $30-60 for the entire day. Getaround and RelayRides have cars all over the city and have some good cars. My gf and I drove up to RR a few weeks ago in a convertible Z4 we rented from getaround, was pretty nice and only like $70 for the day.

2. Get on taskrabbit now and post a task to have someone drive you and your buddy around all day. You can get them to pick you up, drive you to RR, and bring you back. Its going to cost a bit more than renting a car yourself (I think it was like $80 when I did it last) but people will bid on the task so you may get lucky with a low bid.

If you want to do a solid gopickitupformebro I'd love to chat about getting a growler of Row 2 and maybe a few supplication bottles while you are up there.

 

[Local831Lurker]

ISO: Toronado Barleywine fest. If I can manage to score 3 beers in 3 hours during this event, Win!

Whoa when is this!

 

[Sage1]

Hope to meet some of you there!

 

[stupac2]

Hope to meet some of you there!

I'll be there! Looks like tickets are already sold out, kinda crazy.

 

[drgarage1]

Hope to meet some of you there!

I'll be there, too! Glad I got in!

 

[Touch_My_BrettSacch]

I'll be there! Looks like tickets are already sold out, kinda crazy.

I was unable to get tickets, but then my buddy who got 2, knowing how much I love Almanac and Lazy Bear, gave me his. What a friend. My friend that works at Eventbrite said that 2 different users bought 5 tickets each. Should have put a max tickets amount on there like usual. Weak. Still, see you all there!

 

[Teamizm]

In as well - tickets sold out in minutes in looks like. Looking forward to it!

 

[stupac2]

I was unable to get tickets, but then my buddy who got 2, knowing how much I love Almanac and Lazy Bear, gave me his. What a friend. My friend that works at Eventbrite said that 2 different users bought 5 tickets each. Should have put a max tickets amount on there like usual. Weak. Still, see you all there!

Alternatively, though guys could actually have 4 guests. The max number of tickets was 6.

 

[Touch_My_BrettSacch]

Alternatively, though guys could actually have 4 guests. The max number of tickets was 6.

Right, but still, tough. All other Lazy Bears are a max of 4 tickets. Makes it a lot better because more people get to try. I get it tho.

 

[Touch_My_BrettSacch]

Anyone going to the Beer Talks on the 8th?

 

[beerandraiderfan]

Looking at being in town Feb 7th - 9th. . .

Gonna hit up the Bistro dipa fest on the 8th. . . everything else is TBD.

What recommendations you guys have for the evening of the 7th, the evening of the 8th and early Sunday on the 9th? I'd prefer to stay in the East Bay (especially on the 8th) but who knows. . .

 

[stupac2]

Looking at being in town Feb 7th - 9th. . .

Gonna hit up the Bistro dipa fest on the 8th. . . everything else is TBD.

What recommendations you guys have for the evening of the 7th, the evening of the 8th and early Sunday on the 9th? I'd prefer to stay in the East Bay (especially on the 8th) but who knows. . .

I thought the 7th only had the Gala.

 

[beerandraiderfan]

I thought the 7th only had the Gala.

Its all I see too. Doesnt have to be a SFBW event. Hmm. Are the Sharks in town? So many beercentric things in the bay area now that I have no idea about, figured Id ask what people recommend. Looking to mix a little new with the old (Bistro).

 

[Touch_My_BrettSacch]

Its all I see too. Doesnt have to be a SFBW event. Hmm. Are the Sharks in town? So many beercentric things in the bay area now that I have no idea about, figured Id ask what people recommend. Looking to mix a little new with the old (Bistro).

They play the Blue Jackets that friday night. Game is at 7:30. If you go, I recommend checking out The Refuge in San Carlos on the way down. (Right by the caltrain stop so easy to get to if Sans-car). Some pretty good pastrami sandwiches and a great beer list. Enjoyed a bottle of Fou' Fone last time I was there.

 

[matedog]

I tried to get the Lazy Bear/Almanac dinner today, but it sold out immediately. Second choice was the Mikeller/RB dinner, which was still available (5:30). The lady friend loves sours, so this will be our V-Day dinner because it's ******* expensive.

 

[Touch_My_BrettSacch]

I tried to get the Lazy Bear/Almanac dinner today, but it sold out immediately. Second choice was the Mikeller/RB dinner, which was still available (5:30). The lady friend loves sours, so this will be our V-Day dinner because it's ******* expensive.

The Almanac/Bar Jules dinner looks pretty good too. Only $60 for that.

 

[Teamizm]

Opening Gala breweries just posted: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sf-beer-week-opening-gala-2014-tickets-9622772973

 

[ABSTRACTlegend]

is the Gala really worth 75+?