Bay Area Thread

[buzzword]

Great news everyone, only two more weeks until the Half Moon Bay taproom opens in Berkeley...

http://sf.eater.com/2016/10/3/13154520/half-moon-bay-brewing-pacific-standard-berkeley

place isn't that bad - certainly better than hwy 1 brewing

 

[brokensail1]

No, it's not really that bad. I'm more just kind of poking fun at it because if there's one thing this area--and this state--doesn't need, it's one more "not that bad" brewery. Though I guess this isn't really a new brewery, just a duplicate of an existing one.

 

[stupac2]

No, it's not really that bad. I'm more just kind of poking fun at it because if there's one thing this area--and this state--doesn't need, it's one more "not that bad" brewery. Though I guess this isn't really a new brewery, just a duplicate of an existing one.

This is flat-out not true. Having more "not bad" breweries means the good ones will be less crowded and annoying to go to for those of us with taste.

 

[RyanG1]

place isn't that bad - certainly better than hwy 1 brewing

I enjoyed my one and only stop there. Deep fried cauliflower and buffalo sauce. But I'm weird.

 

[BigToad22]

I enjoyed my one and only stop there. Deep fried cauliflower and buffalo sauce. But I'm weird.

Ditto about the cauliflower. A guy I went to high school with is one of (maybe their only?) brewer

 

[drgarage1]

Is Alvarado Street (Monterey location) good for well-behaved babies? Asking for myself.

 

[RyanG1]

Is Alvarado Street (Monterey location) good for well-behaved babies? Asking for myself.

Yes! Nice downtown spot. Food tables and nice people

 

[buzzword]

I enjoyed my one and only stop there. Deep fried cauliflower and buffalo sauce. But I'm weird.

that does sound good

 

[drgarage1]

Yes! Nice downtown spot. Food tables and nice people

I'm psyched.

 

[brokensail1]

This is flat-out not true. Having more "not bad" breweries means the good ones will be less crowded and annoying to go to for those of us with taste.

Well you're in luck, since Gilman should be opening soon. Maybe it'll suck a few people away from Fieldwork. Then it's only a matter of time before they get sued by Alesmith.

 

[matedog]

Well you're in luck, since Gilman should be opening soon. Maybe it'll suck a few people away from Fieldwork. Then it's only a matter of time before they get sued by Alesmith.

Is that the old Pyramid spot? What's opening there?

 

[brokensail1]

Is that the old Pyramid spot? What's opening there?

No, that's still empty and looks like it will be for awhile, based on when I walked by a few weeks ago.

Gilman Brewing is right next to the Gilman. Guess it's frowned upon to get loaded at the brewery before you see a show there?

 

[coldstorage]

It would've been at the old gilman but now that they are divorced from mrr, open to booking "sketchy" bands, and have fieldwork brewing up fundraiser IPAs for them I'd say game on.

I noticed that building up the block knocked down the ten foot plants around their parking lot. How is a punk supposed to get loaded now?!

 

[stupac2]

Well you're in luck, since Gilman should be opening soon. Maybe it'll suck a few people away from Fieldwork. Then it's only a matter of time before they get sued by Alesmith.

I don't know what any of this means, but I temporarily thought you meant Gilman the guy (who is an old-time bay area guy) was opening a brewery and I was very happy.

Is that the old Pyramid spot? What's opening there?

Humphry Slocombe is opening there, though I don't know if it's just production or a shop too. IIRC it'll be split into a few different things.

 

[matedog]

I don't know what any of this means, but I temporarily thought you meant Gilman the guy (who is an old-time bay area guy) was opening a brewery and I was very happy.

Humphry Slocombe is opening there, though I don't know if it's just production or a shop too. IIRC it'll be split into a few different things.

Cool. HS is solid ice cream.

 

[brokensail1]

Well you're in luck, since Gilman should be opening soon. Maybe it'll suck a few people away from Fieldwork. Then it's only a matter of time before they get sued by Alesmith.

I don't know what any of this means, but I temporarily thought you meant Gilman the guy (who is an old-time bay area guy) was opening a brewery and I was very happy.

Not as far as I know. Just a new brewery that is located on Gilman Street. And then was making a joke about this:

 

[drgarage1]

Not as far as I know. Just a new brewery that is located on Gilman Street. And then was making a joke about this:

That is comically brazen, even for beer.

 

[brokensail1]

That is comically brazen, even for beer.

Can't wait for them (and whatever fanboys they have) to be SHOCKED that Alesmith would bully them in such an unchill manner.

 

[abecall98]

Not as far as I know. Just a new brewery that is located on Gilman Street. And then was making a joke about this:

How did they think this was a good idea? I'd love to hear their side of this.

 

[coldstorage]

Similarly,you guys see this new brewery out of Suisun City (basically Fairfield)?

LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL good luck w/ the lawsuit guys.

 

[brokensail1]

I could give these guys a pass if they were using similar (*cough* the same *cough*) branding and artwork as some small brewery on the opposite side of the country that most people had never heard of. But holy hell. Have you never been to a bar or a beer shop, or even a grocery store beer aisle in your own state before?

 

[abecall98]

I could give these guys a pass if they were using similar (*cough* the same *cough*) branding and artwork as some small brewery on the opposite side of the country that most people had never heard of. But holy hell. Have you never been to a bar or a beer shop, or even a grocery store beer aisle in your own state before?

I just want to see the white knights defending this startup brewery against "the man", and the whole lawsuits are for corporate giants bs.

 

[Xul1]

Similarly,you guys see this new brewery out of Suisun City (basically Fairfield)?

LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL good luck w/ the lawsuit guys.

I look forward to Tony Magee's poorly-formed Twitter rant whenever he discovers that logo.

 

[jethrodium]

I could give these guys a pass if they were using similar (*cough* the same *cough*) branding and artwork as some small brewery on the opposite side of the country that most people had never heard of. But holy hell. Have you never been to a bar or a beer shop, or even a grocery store beer aisle in your own state before?

I believe they were originally supposed to be called Anvil Brewing and changed the name, but for some reason still kept the same logo as Alesmith.

 

[theLostWizard]

I'm psyched.

Eat at Poke Lab, beers at Alverado. You're welcome.

Also the ahi tuna ceviche at Lallapalooza is pretty good too.

 

[Xul1]

I believe they were originally supposed to be called Anvil Brewing and changed the name, but for some reason still kept the same logo as Alesmith.

I'm not a trademark lawyer, or any other type of lawyer for that matter, but two interesting points to consider:
1) Alesmith's trademark on their logo specifically mentions a pint glass on top of an anvil, so it would appear that an anvil alone would not constitute an infringement.
2) Other beer and cider companies have used an anvil in their labeling - for example, Sonoma Cider's The Anvil - and Alesmith has elected not to pursue them for trademark infringement.

It's entirely possible that Alesmith will still hit them with a C&D but based on my limited knowledge of trademark law, it doesn't seem like a slam dunk. Legal issues aside, it would be in Gilman's best interest to not focus their branding on an anvil - and certainly wouldn't be in their best interest to attempt to litigate the issue if Alesmith objects - but people seem to like making bad choices, so who knows.

 

[drgarage1]

Eat at Poke Lab, beers at Alverado. You're welcome.

Also the ahi tuna ceviche at Lallapalooza is pretty good too.

LOVE POKE SO MUCH. Yes!

 

[apatrick17]

Hey all. The wife and I leave for our trip out there next Friday, can't wait! I booked reservations at State Bird Provisions and Frances back in August thanks to the recs of the kind folks in this thread, but due to life being pretty crazy I've been out of the TB/beer loop for over a month or so. Any upcoming releases and/or cool spots to check out in general that I should be on the lookout for? We'll be in SF the 14th-17th before heading to Napa.

I was pumped that the Giants beat the Mets last night...hopefully they can somehow take out the Cubs so that they're still alive while we're out there!

 

[RyanG1]

Hey all. The wife and I leave for our trip out there next Friday, can't wait! I booked reservations at State Bird Provisions and Frances back in August thanks to the recs of the kind folks in this thread, but due to life being pretty crazy I've been out of the TB/beer loop for over a month or so. Any upcoming releases and/or cool spots to check out in general that I should be on the lookout for? We'll be in SF the 14th-17th before heading to Napa.

I was pumped that the Giants beat the Mets last night...hopefully they can somehow take out the Cubs so that they're still alive while we're out there!

Nice score on both of those reservations.

Cellarmaker's 3rd Anniversary will be at the tail end of your trip.

"Our 3rd Anniversary Celebration will begin on October 11th and continue throughout the week with beers coming out each day. The celebration will culminate on Saturday, October 15th. We've stashed away vintage kegs and will also be debuting a few new beers. There will be a rotating Vastness line throughout the week where a new keg is replaced as each variant kicks. There's the final keg in existence of Bourbon Barrel Imperial Coffee and Cigarettes for Saturday too. Stay tuned."

Previous years, lots of good drafts and growler fills each day. Not sure what else is happening, SARA is always a wonderful drive down the coast and stop if time allows. But there is plenty of beer and fun to be had in the City during that time.

 

[apatrick17]

Nice score on both of those reservations.

Cellarmaker's 3rd Anniversary will be at the tail end of your trip.

"Our 3rd Anniversary Celebration will begin on October 11th and continue throughout the week with beers coming out each day. The celebration will culminate on Saturday, October 15th. We've stashed away vintage kegs and will also be debuting a few new beers. There will be a rotating Vastness line throughout the week where a new keg is replaced as each variant kicks. There's the final keg in existence of Bourbon Barrel Imperial Coffee and Cigarettes for Saturday too. Stay tuned."

Previous years, lots of good drafts and growler fills each day. Not sure what else is happening, SARA is always a wonderful drive down the coast and stop if time allows. But there is plenty of beer and fun to be had in the City during that time.

Sounds great...thanks man!

And yeah, you guys weren't kidding about reservations at those two places filling up quickly. I booked both the first day possible on OpenTable around 6am EST, and even then there were limited time slots.