Bay Area Thread

[libbey]

You'd better be detouring to Sante on the way down. It's not actually that unreasonable of a detour time-wise.

That and a Tri-tip sandwhich from Aptos are very high on both of our lists. Bonus she has some family in Capitola so it's not actually out of the way.

 

[stupac2]

That and a Tri-tip sandwhich from Aptos are very high on both of our lists. Bonus she has some family in Capitola so it's not actually out of the way.

Does she also have family in San Diego? Seems pretty convenient for a CA beer trip.

 

[BigToad22]

Thirsty Bear.

We're having one Thursday at 6 pm.

Whoops looks like I missed this. Let me know when the next one is, I'm back in sf now

 

[MrDave]

Can anyone vouch for any Ft. Point offerings? Just learned they have a spot in the Ferry Building. Also, anyone know if they do fills? I got a poker game tonight and an empty growler on hand.

 

[RyanG1]

Can anyone vouch for any Ft. Point offerings? Just learned they have a spot in the Ferry Building. Also, anyone know if they do fills? I got a poker game tonight and an empty growler on hand.

They do fills at that location. Not sure what their policy is on growler types.

Most of their stuff is average.

 

[BigToad22]

They do fills at that location. Not sure what their policy is on growler types.

Most of their stuff is average.

If you're gonna be by the ferry bldg might as well go to cellarmaker to get beers

 

[matedog]

If you're gonna be by the ferry bldg might as well go to cellarmaker to get beers

Uh, aren't those pretty far apart?

 

[MrDave]

If you're gonna be by the ferry bldg might as well go to cellarmaker to get beers

I work in the Embarcadero Center and live in Concord. I considered going back to Powell (BH) of Civic Center (CM), but I thought I'd try something different. Plus, I'm going grab some bottles and cans at the little market in the FB anyhow.

 

[tosh1]

I work in the Embarcadero Center and live in Concord. I considered going back to Powell (BH) of Civic Center (CM), but I thought I'd try something different. Plus, I'm going grab some bottles and cans at the little market in the FB anyhow.

I am in the area today, likely grab lunch at Ferry Building before jumping on BART. Might check out Fort Point quickly.

 

[BigToad22]

Uh, aren't those pretty far apart?

They're not that far. Quick uber. 2 bart stops. Beer's much better. But OP, understood re: embarcadero center

 

[RyanG1]

I am in the area today, likely grab lunch at Ferry Building before jumping on BART. Might check out Fort Point quickly.

An old favorite lunch spot in the FB: http://www.boccalone.com/

 

[tosh1]

An old favorite lunch spot in the FB: http://www.boccalone.com/

Aye, but it is always hard to resist a pie and a sausage from Golden Gate Meat.

 

[CommanderofAwesome]

Stopped by Novel on San Pabs yesterday. Gose was pretty tasty, IPA and wheatwine were meh. Saw they had some barrels and one guy working there (seemed like he was a brewer if not THE brewer) said they filled two of the bourbon barrels with their forthcoming imperial stout (8% abv before going into barrels) and the remaining will be used for some yet to be determined, probably non-fruited sour. So they aren't doing great things yet, but good to see them diversifying.

8% stouts in barrels in my experience turn out to be **** and high probability of infection. I have no hopes for that beer even being good.

 

[abecall98]

8% stouts in barrels in my experience turn out to be **** and high probability of infection. I have no hopes for that beer even being good.

Aslo, pretty much guaranteed to be thin and soft on flavor, just look at Velvet Merkin.

 

[brokensail1]

I think Fort Point is generally pretty good and Park really solid, but not sure if filling a growler makes sense or just grabbing a six pack would be better in terms of the price. I guess their beers aren't necessarily exciting, but I think they're good.

 

[brokensail1]

I don't think that my issue would be with the fact that it's barrel aged or 8% but that Novel hasn't shown themselves to be that good of a brewery so far.

 

[drgarage1]

I think Fort Point is generally pretty good and Park really solid, but not sure if filling a growler makes sense or just grabbing a six pack would be better in terms of the price. I guess their beers aren't necessarily exciting, but I think they're good.

Park is almost certainly their best beer. I've been quite underwhelmed by everything else.

 

[Gambit1]

I enjoy KSA on a nice sunny day. I'm often tempted to buy Fort Point just because the can designs are so damn hot.

 

[Tlo4sho]

I enjoy KSA on a nice sunny day. I'm often tempted to buy Fort Point just because the can designs are so damn hot.

That's what sucked me in. Was kinda just meh.

 

[brokensail1]

Park is almost certainly their best beer. I've been quite underwhelmed by everything else.

Fair enough. But maybe that is just a function of the styles. Not sure I've ever been excited about a kolsch or an amber ale. But they're good, and if I'm spending money on a beer, I'd rather it be a good beer (presuming it's a style I enjoy in some fashion) than a trendy/exciting beer that is total balls.

And yeah, the artwork is money.

 

[drgarage1]

Fair enough. But maybe that is just a function of the styles. Not sure I've ever been excited about a kolsch or an amber ale. But they're good, and if I'm spending money on a beer, I'd rather it be a good beer (presuming it's a style I enjoy in some fashion) than a trendy/exciting beer that is total balls.

And yeah, the artwork is money.

I've had cans of KSA with some pretty significant diacetyl/butter taste. If they were flawlessly executed, I would have fewer hesitations about them. But you can't release German styles that aren't clean.

 

[brokensail1]

Indeed. That sucks. I haven't had that problem, but I pretty much only drink their beers on draft, with the exception of Park.

 

[RyanG1]

Brewery has a sweet location. Right off of Crissy Field. When I lived in the area, they had or still have an industry night on Mondays. Killer view of the Golden Gate Bridge right from the roll up door.

 

[AndresR]

Beer Rev just got in Alvarado st cans. $18 4pk. Also avail individual. Picked up a Toolbox Purple Drank as well.

 

[matedog]

Beer Rev just got in Alvarado st cans. $18 4pk. Also avail individual. Picked up a Toolbox Purple Drank as well.

Hopefully it'll last until tomorrow! Or I'll do a detour on the way home tonight...

 

[drgarage1]

Beer Rev just got in Alvarado st cans. $18 4pk.

Which ones?

 

[AndresR]

Houle (spl), Boysen, and pilsner

Which ones?

 

[AptosBeerDrinker]

"He's so haole he doesn't even know he's haole."

 

[Oaklandtraders]

"He's so haole he doesn't even know he's haole."

If we ever meet IRL, first beer's on me for the North Shore reference.

 

[space_guy9]

Anyone see the Alvarado St. Cold Pressed Hop Juice cans in the bay yet?