Bay Area Thread

[jtmartino1]

The way they phrased their acknowledgment of the Brandy Heirloom issue, it sounded like a bottling line problem (that's why two specific days were called out). But, like you, I am thinking it is an upstream problem at the barrel level..

This is an interesting discussion. Bottling-line contamination is certainly a problem (ask Dany at Fantome) but it's hard to tell when only part of the batch is infected (as indicated by certain bottles being fine). If they used a single brite tank/conditioning vessel, the infection would've spread throughout the beer. At least that's my assumption having grown bacteria in the lab, which is an entirely different set of growth conditions. And they probably would not have bottled directly from the barrles (ensuring uniformity).

So either they used multiple brite tanks, or the infection occurred during bottling for only part of the batch. That's also the issue with using a single bottling line for sours and non-sours. It doesn't work.

 

[abecall98]

They really should remake the Farmers Reserve #3 and #4. Make them the same way too, they were both bomb.

 

[matedog]

They really should remake the Farmers Reserve #3 and #4. Make them the same way too, they were both bomb.

Good Hop had #3 on tap when they first opened maybe 6 months ago. Good to retry it and it was damn tasty. I still got a bottle of #1 and #4 which I should probably open sooner than later since I doubt they are getting better.

Valley of the Hearts Delight has been my favorite from them. Strawberry, Dogpatch (cherry), and Blackberry were seriously underwhelming. They all pretty much tasted the same.

 

[AndresR]

Anyone go to City Beer for the Abraxas "Release"? Lasted 4 mins, wtf? How's that a Release? Really curious about how that went down.

 

[bdogg1]

Anyone go to City Beer for the Abraxas "Release"? Lasted 4 mins, wtf? How's that a Release? Really curious about how that went down.

 

[buzzword]

Anyone go to City Beer for the Abraxas "Release"? Lasted 4 mins, wtf? How's that a Release? Really curious about how that went down.

It was exactly that - a release. They handed out tickets, which guaranteed bottles to whomever held them, and then sold the bottles to ticket holders + draft pours to whomever wanted them.

I'm curious as to how that is NOT a release.

 

[AndresR]

With a 4minute window to buy, as it seemed, it sounded more like 1 case went to a few folks, in that 4 minutes. As opposed to BCBS which lasted a few hours. Few hours strikes more like a release than a 4 minute window. But, all good. I was still at work in the Southbay when 6:04pm struck. Saved me a ton of headaches still trying to make it up.

 

[buzzword]

With a 4minute window to buy, as it seemed, it sounded more like 1 case went to a few folks, in that 4 minutes. As opposed to BCBS which lasted a few hours. Few hours strikes more like a release than a 4 minute window. But, all good. I was still at work in the Southbay when 6:04pm struck. Saved me a ton of headaches still trying to make it up.

it was more than a few folks.

not sure what 2nd hand info you got, or where this 4 minute figure came from, but i was there from 5pm - 7:15pm and it seemed like it went smoothly. they handed out LOTS of tickets, but i have no idea on actual numbers. certainly more than a case. i bought the last two bottles with my tickets right before i left.

 

[AndresR]

City Beer tweeted it sold out in 4mins. That's my info I'm citing and asking about. All good either way.

 

[grrrah]

Maybe they handed all the tickets to those in line in 4 minutes?

 

[RyanG1]

It usually only takes me 4 minutes tops.


Wait, what are we talking about?

 

[buzzword]

Maybe they handed all the tickets to those in line in 4 minutes?

probably.

 

[AndresR]

It usually only takes me 4 minutes tops.


Wait, what are we talking about?

How long it takes to choke down a whole bottle of Remy Martin. Get with it, Ryan_G

 

[gregkoko]

It usually only takes me 4 minutes tops.


Wait, what are we talking about?

Nobody likes a braggart

 

[snuffy707]

Anyone go to City Beer for the Abraxas "Release"? Lasted 4 mins, wtf? How's that a Release? Really curious about how that went down.

I didn't, but I went to the Trappist Provisions release in the morning and it went well. No tickets or wristbands, which made sense since most people just wanted their bottles and a beer so they could get on with the rest of their day. They had at least 6 cases and probably more upstairs to pull from.

 

[axeman91821]

Still looking at flights, but I'm planning on coming out for the end of SF Beer Week in February. I want to open bottles/drink beers with some of you guys

 

[bdogg1]

Are you staying in or near the city

 

[axeman91821]

Staying with a friend in the city. I forget exactly where he is, but I remember that the SF Muni stop nearest his place was 19th and Judah.

 

[snuffy707]

Provisions has bottles of Anchorage ADWTD today. Just one case and 6 left if anyone is interested. I'm stuck at work and can't make it, so have at it. It's one of the best beers I've ever had.

 

[ABSTRACTlegend]

Provisions has bottles of Anchorage ADWTD today. Just one case and 6 left if anyone is interested. I'm stuck at work and can't make it, so have at it. It's one of the best beers I've ever had.

i was lucky enough to get one at the wine club in santa clara today. I'm guessing a few people will be getting a case of these. I wonder how many they bottled for batch 2

 

[snuffy707]

i was lucky enough to get one at the wine club in santa clara today. I'm guessing a few people will be getting a case of these. I wonder how many they bottled for batch 2

I wonder the same. I want more so bad. I was contemplating trading a WA for one earlier today.

 

[loeyjarko]

Just popping by to say that BA Vastness of Space is quite good (v thick) and the current batch of Coffee & Cigs is the best to date (minimally acidic). Go Cellarmaker!

 

[shelf_turd_ferguson]

Looks like I'll be at Rare Barrel at ~4 PM tomorrow. Will have JK shirt on and navy sweatshirt over it.
Will probably look 20 years old and have my older brother and dad with me.
Would love to meet people!; but don't have transport independence yet.

 

[bdogg1]

Looks like I'll be at Rare Barrel at ~4 PM tomorrow. Will have JK shirt on and navy sweatshirt over it.
Will probably look 20 years old and have my older brother and dad with me.
Would love to meet people!; but don't have transport independence yet.

I was thinking of heading there myself tomorrow. Will keep a look out.

 

[Arbitrator]

Looks like I'll be at Rare Barrel at ~4 PM tomorrow. Will have JK shirt on and navy sweatshirt over it.
Will probably look 20 years old

1) JK shirt not visible isn't useful identifying info (plus, who needs a sweatshirt in the Bay?)
2) The last time I went around talking exclusively to 20 year old guys, I gave people the wrong impression

I'm not falling for this.

In all seriousness, let me see if the wife is interested in taking a trip up there. You and I can talk science! and have a few beers.

 

[shelf_turd_ferguson]

Today I'm going up to a jeweler in Santa Rosa with my brother, his fiancee, and parents, will be near veenay's lair, might get some beers if it's no worse of a cluster than usual.
Pm me for # or ask anyone in a dark blue sweatshirt with beard and messy-ish hair if he's here for the gang bang.
bdogg preacher and anyone else in the Northbay/Santa Rosa area

1) JK shirt not visible isn't useful identifying info (plus, who needs a sweatshirt in the Bay?)
2) The last time I went around talking exclusively to 20 year old guys, I gave people the wrong impression

I'm not falling for this.

In all seriousness, let me see if the wife is interested in taking a trip up there. You and I can talk science! and have a few beers.

I was drunk when I posted that!
JK shirt is useful if I decide not to wear the sweatshirt. Or have the "barrel horns" peaking out of my zipper

Well I was there yesterday and no one accosted me

I wouldn't say anyone else matched the description, no other guy who could pass for 20 was wearing a navy sweatshirt.

 

[Arbitrator]

Well I was there yesterday and no one accosted me

See, my confusion was that you posted yesterday (Friday, per the timestamp) saying you'd be there "tomorrow," meaning to me Saturday, whereas you meant you'd be there Friday.

I made plans to go, but when I saw your post this afternoon and realized we had a 24-hour discrepancy, I had a sad.

It's ok though... I kind of like my streak of never having visited Rare Barrel, Shelf Turd Alley, or Wale Warehouse.

 

[bdogg1]

Today I'm going up to a jeweler in Santa Rosa with my brother, his fiancee, and parents, will be near veenay's lair, might get some beers if it's no worse of a cluster than usual.
Pm me for # or ask anyone in a dark blue sweatshirt with beard and messy-ish hair if he's here for the gang bang.
bdogg preacher and anyone else in the Northbay/Santa Rosa area

I was drunk when I posted that!
JK shirt is useful if I decide not to wear the sweatshirt. Or have the "barrel horns" peaking out of my zipper

Well I was there yesterday and no one accosted me

I wouldn't say anyone else matched the description, no other guy who could pass for 20 was wearing a navy sweatshirt.

Crap I see this now. I took my son to the movies. Sorry I missed this bud

 

[preacher1]

Today I'm going up to a jeweler in Santa Rosa with my brother, his fiancee, and parents, will be near veenay's lair, might get some beers if it's no worse of a cluster than usual.
Pm me for # or ask anyone in a dark blue sweatshirt with beard and messy-ish hair if he's here for the gang bang.
bdogg preacher and anyone else in the Northbay/Santa Rosa area

I was drunk when I posted that!
JK shirt is useful if I decide not to wear the sweatshirt. Or have the "barrel horns" peaking out of my zipper

Well I was there yesterday and no one accosted me

I wouldn't say anyone else matched the description, no other guy who could pass for 20 was wearing a navy sweatshirt.

**** man.. sorry I missed this. We were up touring random towns today and were on the outskirts all day, most of which had no cell coverage. ****, I lie..my phone was put away and dead as we tripped thru Forestville, Guerneville, and Occidental. LMK next time you are in the area so we can rendezvous.

 

[schwartzoid]

Just popping by to say that BA Vastness of Space is quite good (v thick) and the current batch of Coffee & Cigs is the best to date (minimally acidic). Go Cellarmaker!

Was good to meet you there and I agree on both accounts!