Bay Area Thread

[AndresR]

Excuse my ignorance, but what's the difference between the 1L growler and 32oz one? Besides the 1.3 ozs.

 

[RyanG1]

Excuse my ignorance, but what's the difference between the 1L growler and 32oz one? Besides the 1.3 ozs.

Might be to continue to sell the 1L at the brewery, but fill anyone's 32 oz growler(s).

 

[stupac2]

Excuse my ignorance, but what's the difference between the 1L growler and 32oz one? Besides the 1.3 ozs.

That's it. I find it weird that this matters since that's absolutely within the margin of error of most filling stations, but whatever, I get being anal with sizes.

 

[drgarage1]

I find the 32s easier to carry and less leaky.

 

[AptosBeerDrinker]

I get being anal with sizes.

#lovewins

 

[jedwards]

Anyone happen to know where in SF I can pick up a six-bottle styro shipper today or tomorrow?

 

[RyanG1]

Anyone happen to know where in SF I can pick up a six-bottle styro shipper today or tomorrow?

Jug Shop.

 

[drgarage1]

Anyone happen to know where in SF I can pick up a six-bottle styro shipper today or tomorrow?

Probably closest to you would be the Postal Chase in Coal Valley.

 

[flexabull]

Holy ****, I finally made it to Cellarmaker.

Thumbs are up.

 

[Arbitrator]

Holy ****, I finally made it to Cellarmaker.

Thumbs are up.

Figures it's the one Thursday I'm not in town. Would have loved to meet you and grab a beer.

BTW AndresR is probably there right now.

 

[flexabull]

Figures it's the one Thursday I'm not in town. Would have loved to meet you and grab a beer.

BTW AndresR is probably there right now.

Unfortunately it was a quick trip, I was able to talk the wife into going to 9th St. to shop while I snuck a couple of beers in.

 

[AndresR]

Damn. Yup was there.

* Note to self,....... be the ******** that checks his phone way more often than necessary while at breweries.

 

[abecall98]

Altamont Funky Operator - their Smooth Operator aged over a year and a half in wine barrels with raspberries added.



Pretty damn good. Not what I expected. Wasn't very sour or sweet , but more dry and subtle raspberries with roasted chocolate flavor. It's great.

$8 for a 12 ounce pour and $22 for their 1L growlette fill.

 

[flexabull]

Altamont Funky Operator - their Smooth Operator aged over a year and a half in wine barrels with raspberries added.



Pretty damn good. Not what I expected. Wasn't very sour or sweet , but more dry and subtle raspberries with roasted chocolate flavor. It's great.

$8 for a 12 ounce pour and $22 for their 1L growlette fill.

I was so close... Was in Pleasanton, but we didn't go because we wanted food.

 

[abecall98]

I was so close... Was in Pleasanton, but we didn't go because we wanted food.

I hope you stopped by caps and taps in Dublin.

 

[flexabull]

I hope you stopped by caps and taps in Dublin.

Nope

Was clueless where to go, stopped at the handles place is Pleasanton. It was ok, at least I got to try two Altamont Beers there.

 

[abecall98]

Nope

Was clueless where to go, stopped at the handles place is Pleasanton. It was ok, at least I got to try two Altamont Beers there.

Ah, if you ever end up in the TriValley again, shoot me a message, this is my drinking backyard.

 

[flexabull]

Ah, if you ever end up in the TriValley again, shoot me a message, this is my drinking backyard.

Noted.

Came here here to go the cluster F outlets for my wife. I was packing my 20 month old too, so my drinking options were a bit limited.

 

[abecall98]

Noted.

Came here here to go the cluster F outlets for my wife. I was packing my 20 month old too, so my drinking options were a bit limited.

Oh man, that parking for those outlets...

 

[flexabull]

Oh man, that parking for those outlets...

Holy ****, it was brutal.

 

[RyanG1]

Heading to Faction for the first time tomorrow. Are most of their beers listed on tap available for growler fills? Any recommendations?

 

[snuffy707]

Heading to Faction for the first time tomorrow. Are most of their beers listed on tap available for growler fills? Any recommendations?

I recommend getting a taster of something. If you like it, get a growler, if you don't, don't.

 

[matedog]

Looking forward to this opening: http://sf.eater.com/2015/6/25/8847799/drakes-dealership-brewery-beer-garden-oakland-opening-soon

I don't expect to get megawhales there, but it'll be good to have what appears to another solid beer destination in downtown/uptown Oakland.

 

[Arbitrator]

Heading to Faction for the first time tomorrow. Are most of their beers listed on tap available for growler fills? Any recommendations?

Like Cellarmaker, they seem to have a pretty high-turnover list. Take advantage of the tasters and the sensible growler fill policy (cover your outside growlers and they'll fill them).

Though for some reason the bartender argued with me when I derided breweries that won't fill outside growlers. I think I need to spend less time in the beer community.

 

[drgarage1]

Like Cellarmaker, they seem to have a pretty high-turnover list. Take advantage of the tasters and the sensible growler fill policy (cover your outside growlers and they'll fill them).

Though for some reason the bartender argued with me when I derided breweries that won't fill outside growlers. I think I need to spend less time in complaining about the beer community.

 

[CommanderofAwesome]

Looking forward to this opening: http://sf.eater.com/2015/6/25/8847799/drakes-dealership-brewery-beer-garden-oakland-opening-soon

I don't expect to get megawhales there, but it'll be good to have what appears to another solid beer destination in downtown/uptown Oakland.

That is cool, just wish I liked their beers more/at all.

 

[matedog]

That is cool, just wish I liked their beers more/at all.

Their barrel stuff is at least interesting. The IPAs/PAs/etc. I could take or leave. Not bad, but not particularly exciting.

 

[CommanderofAwesome]

Their barrel stuff is at least interesting. The IPAs/PAs/etc. I could take or leave. Not bad, but not particularly exciting.

Yeah I'm on board with that except their porters/stouts. They're just so thin.

 

[cardinalbruintriton]

Going to pick some of these and give to a friend with Celiac's. Will also taste for science.

 

[Arbitrator]

I think I need to spend less time in complaining about the beer community.

Deal-breaker. I can't keep my mouth shut when I see something that makes no sense -- like CA growler policies.

EDIT: or hell, a bartender who worked at Drake's, and now at Faction, defending breweries who don't fill outside growlers (both places do). I need a drink

EDIT 2: I'm in DC right now, almost bought a growler of Bourbon County at a liquor store. Could have filled it myself and everything. CA is far behind the curve and way too insistent to remain there.