Bay Area Thread

[CommanderofAwesome]

Oh damn, I didn't even think we were going to get any. Anyone see it closer to Oakland/Berkeley?

 

[Tlo4sho]

A lot of places are getting it. Some Whole Foods even have it (apparently behind the counter, gotta ask).

 

[falc0n26001]

I'll be in SF after Christmas and besides Cellarmaker and Almanac, are any of these breweries actually good? Also, I hear Anchor now has a public taproom?

https://sf.eater.com/maps/essential-san-francisco-breweries

I'm also planning on Smuggler's Cove and, if we have time, Pagan Idol.

 

[fogindex]

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CBS



(probably not for long)

 

[drgarage1]

I'll be in SF after Christmas and besides Cellarmaker and Almanac, are any of these breweries actually good? Also, I hear Anchor now has a public taproom?

https://sf.eater.com/maps/essential-san-francisco-breweries

I'm also planning on Smuggler's Cove and, if we have time, Pagan Idol.

Bare Bottle is good. The rest are...not.

 

[fogindex]

I'll be in SF after Christmas and besides Cellarmaker and Almanac, are any of these breweries actually good?

Cellarmaker is leagues above everything else on that list (funny how Bartlett Hall got overlooked which I'd recommend in a pinch if you're in the Union Square area).

To make beer you need space and SF commercial real estate is $$$$$.
SF is not a brewery town, it's a drinking town. My advice is to skip the breweries and hit the bars which are world class.

 

[drgarage1]

Cellarmaker is leagues above everything else on that list (funny how Bartlett Hall got overlooked which I'd recommend in a pinch if you're in the Union Square area).

To make beer you need space and SF commercial real estate is $$$$$.
SF is not a brewery town, it's a drinking town. My advice is to skip the breweries and hit the bars which are world class.

Some damn good stores, too.

 

[falc0n26001]

It’s been two years since the last time I’ve visited, but I haven’t heard of most of the breweries on that list. I’m surprised Eater made such a bad list, or maybe they were just listing every SF brewery? There aren’t a ton.

My usual spots are Cellarmaker and Toronado, and I enjoy many divier spots all over town (Zeitgeist, Bender’s, Latin American Club, Molotov’s, Tempest).

I’ve been looking up newer spots and cocktail spots. The owners of Old Devil Moon came into my work and were really great, so I’m going to check them out. I may also check out cocktail spots like Trick Dog or Whitechapel or Agricole? Any favorites in particular?

 

[JTC28111]

Bevmo Danville got 40 bottles of CBS today if anyone wants to GPIUFMB

 

[Hornet]

Anyone want a free ticket to the Mikkeller SF barrel aged beer day tasting event thing?
Tomorrow, SF, 10:30 am?
Hit me up.
CBS will be on tap, if you dont want to go to Danville for bottles...

 

[CommanderofAwesome]

Bevmo Danville got 40 bottles of CBS today if anyone wants to GPIUFMB

Wracking my brain for a beer worth biking to danville for.... coming up empty. More for ppl with a car.

 

[archagon]

Is CBS any good if you find KBS super underwhelming? I hope it doesn't just taste like KBS with OMG MAPLE added.

 

[archagon]

Is CBS any good if you find KBS super underwhelming? I hope it doesn't just taste like KBS with OMG MAPLE added.

Mikkeller had some pours left. Tasted like a better KBS with a pinch of maple. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[RyanG1]

Bare Bottle is good. The rest are...not.

Just left.

Really great stuff on tap from hazy IPAs to guava saison, Chinese tea leave saison and barrel aged cranberry saison.

Great atmosphere and always a food truck

 

[pen15clubmember]

It’s been two years since the last time I’ve visited, but I haven’t heard of most of the breweries on that list. I’m surprised Eater made such a bad list, or maybe they were just listing every SF brewery? There aren’t a ton.

My usual spots are Cellarmaker and Toronado, and I enjoy many divier spots all over town (Zeitgeist, Bender’s, Latin American Club, Molotov’s, Tempest).

I’ve been looking up newer spots and cocktail spots. The owners of Old Devil Moon came into my work and were really great, so I’m going to check them out. I may also check out cocktail spots like Trick Dog or Whitechapel or Agricole? Any favorites in particular?

That list is pretty much is every SF brewery. Local is the only one coming to mind that isn't on that list. When I moved here, there was only Anchor, Thirsty Bear, Magnolia (either location is worth a stop IMO), Speakeasy, and 21st Amendment, so things have gotten better FWIW.

Anchor has a new spot called Public Taps right by the brewery. Probably worth a visit, too, but I haven't been yet. They've been experimenting a lot in the last few years and many have been misses, but I still think they're good at the standards and it's prob at least a cool space.

 

[pen15clubmember]

Mikkeller had some pours left. Tasted like a better KBS with a pinch of maple. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I can only speak for myself, but I had CBS on tap at least twice before the first bottling and didn't find it mind blowing or anything, but fresh and at under 6 months it was ******* magical out of the bottle. Had one in Feb this year and it was utter trash. Maple and coffee gone and a muddled barrel flavor with a hint of mint of all things. I'll never understand why people age those kinds of stouts.

Anyway, the point of all this rambling is that if it's like 2011, then you may still want to grab a bottle and see for yourself.

 

[chemman141]

I thought CBS was great for what it is, a balanced BA stout with adjuncts. If you're expecting a maple bomb I would leave it on the shelf.

 

[hideout]

a&g at caps and taps in dublin if anyone is still looking for it. seems like there must have been a pretty big drop of it.

 

[jtmartino1]

Good Conduct is the maple bomb you're looking for.

 

[BrandoSF]

Good Conduct is the maple bomb you're looking for.

Agreed. Both good beers, but I'd rather fux with that good conduct

 

[kbay]

That list is pretty much is every SF brewery. Local is the only one coming to mind that isn't on that list. When I moved here, there was only Anchor, Thirsty Bear, Magnolia (either location is worth a stop IMO), Speakeasy, and 21st Amendment, so things have gotten better FWIW.

Anchor has a new spot called Public Taps right by the brewery. Probably worth a visit, too, but I haven't been yet. They've been experimenting a lot in the last few years and many have been misses, but I still think they're good at the standards and it's prob at least a cool space.

It's not every SF brewery, and it's quite odd actually who they include. Off the top of my head, they are missing Bartlett Hall (already mentioned), Triple Voodoo, F.D.R., Standard Deviant, Local, Social, and Seven Stills. I'm not saying all of those places are awesome breweries, but they are definitely better than some places on the list.

The Anchor Public Taps is fine, but I agree with you that the best beers Anchor makes are their classics like Steam, OSA, Porter, and Liberty. It's cool to get them fresh, but if you are looking for something exciting or inventive, go elsewhere.

 

[pen15clubmember]

It's not every SF brewery, and it's quite odd actually who they include. Off the top of my head, they are missing Bartlett Hall (already mentioned), Triple Voodoo, F.D.R., Standard Deviant, Local, Social, and Seven Stills. I'm not saying all of those places are awesome breweries, but they are definitely better than some places on the list.

The Anchor Public Taps is fine, but I agree with you that the best beers Anchor makes are their classics like Steam, OSA, Porter, and Liberty. It's cool to get them fresh, but if you are looking for something exciting or inventive, go elsewhere.

"Pretty much" was a bit of a stretch but Bartlett Hall (big omission by me and the linked list) is probably the only one in your post that's really worth sending an out-of-towner to. I've never even heard of Standard Deviant and FDR, but would be pleasantly surprised if they rise above the mediocrity of your standard SF brewery that isn't Cellarmaker/Bartlett/Bare Bottle.

 

[drgarage1]

"Pretty much" was a bit of a stretch but Bartlett Hall (big omission by me and the linked list) is probably the only one in your post that's really worth sending an out-of-towner to. I've never even heard of Standard Deviant and FDR, but would be pleasantly surprised if they rise above the mediocrity of your standard SF brewery that isn't Cellarmaker/Bartlett/Bare Bottle.

Don't forget Laughing Monk!

 

[pen15clubmember]

Don't forget Laughing Monk!

They're legit? Honestly, I've been meaning to get there but haven't yet.

 

[drgarage1]

They're legit? Honestly, I've been meaning to get there but haven't yet.

They are not legit.

 

[AndresR]

They are not legit.

The good Doctor is correct. For once.

 

[drgarage1]

The good Doctor is correct. For once.

I have only correct opinions.

 

[Oaklandtraders]

For those still looking, ran into some CBS at BevMo Emeryville. Looks like AndresR ran into some at Costco also.

 

[Wino1]

BevMo on Van Ness had 4 cases of CBS on the shelf back in late November, no restrictions.

I passed.

 

[Gaseous Clay]

BevMo on Van Ness had 4 cases of CBS on the shelf back in late November, no restrictions.

I passed.

Ya they ****** up and sold all of it at no limits before the "official" release date and all sold out in a matter of a day or two.