Bay Area Thread

[sfbrian]

It sounds like there will be Cable Car at Toronado on Thursday at 6pm. Shh. Don't tell too many people.

 

[johnnyramirez]

It sounds like there will be Cable Car at Toronado on Thursday at 6pm. Shh. Don't tell too many people.

Any word if it will be to go? Or limits? Plan to go regardless, but to go would make it a lot easier for me to justify spending more money on beer

 

[stupac2]

Any word if it will be to go? Or limits? Plan to go regardless, but to go would make it a lot easier for me to justify spending more money on beer

I haven't heard anything about any of that. They're generally pretty mum on those sorts of details.

 

[johnnyramirez]

I haven't heard anything about any of that. They're generally pretty mum on those sorts of details.

Figured as much. Was hoping that with them releasing the date and time they'd release other details as well

 

[stupac2]

Figured as much. Was hoping that with them releasing the date and time they'd release other details as well

Hope springs eternal in the human breast, Man never is, always to be blessed [by details of Toronado releases]

 

[sfbrian]

Any word if it will be to go? Or limits? Plan to go regardless, but to go would make it a lot easier for me to justify spending more money on beer

"Tomme called and said that 2013 Cable Car was bottled yesterday, and that it's possibly the best batch ever. Very exciting. Tomme and Dave have decided on a release date of Thursday, October 17th at 6pm, with a simultaneous tapping at both of the Toronados." - http://discussions.realbeer.com/showthread.php?26171-It-s-Gnome-Week-at-SD-Toronado-Yes-it-is

 

[johnnyramirez]

So release is at 6PM, to go, limit 2 per ToronadoSD's twitter feed.

I was planning in going and am currently driving to Fresno instead for family. Doubt anyone will jump on this offer, but if anyone goes and can grab me 1, I'll buy your bottle. Just figure it's worth a shot to ask even though I doubt anyone will only want 1 bottle. Still gonna try making it back in time for release though

 

[sfbrian]

Sounds like bottles of Cable Car are going to be $60 each. Ouch.

 

[sfbrian]

So release is at 6PM, to go, limit 2 per ToronadoSD's twitter feed.

I was planning in going and am currently driving to Fresno instead for family. Doubt anyone will jump on this offer, but if anyone goes and can grab me 1, I'll buy your bottle. Just figure it's worth a shot to ask even though I doubt anyone will only want 1 bottle. Still gonna try making it back in time for release though

I could probably pick you up one but you do know they are $60 each right? So you'd basically be buying one bottle for $120. I'd feel bad about that.

 

[litheum94]

Heads up for anyone who hasn't gotten Hopfather yet. Russian River is currently out, but they'll be releasing 5 more kegs Sunday. It'll be your last chance until next year.

 

[burgundysmoke]

good thing ill be there sunday!

 

[sfbrian]

Heads up for anyone who hasn't gotten Hopfather yet. Russian River is currently out, but they'll be releasing 5 more kegs Sunday. It'll be your last chance until next year.

Thanks for the heads up. It's quite tasty.

 

[litheum94]

Thanks for the heads up. It's quite tasty.

I was quite depressed when I stopped by last night and there was no more. I'm coming back from Chico Sunday, so I probably have already drank my last glass of Hopfather

 

[sfbrian]

I was quite depressed when I stopped by last night and there was no more. I'm coming back from Chico Sunday, so I probably have already drank my last glass of Hopfather

I'll be in Chico too. This hop fest looks interesting.

 

[stupac2]

Some friends were just at Toronado and said that Cable Car is still on tap, just FYI.

 

[bugdoc]

Some friends were just at Toronado and said that Cable Car is still on tap, just FYI.

It was, but had some really gnarly-looking sediment going on. Remember the movie American Pie? Yeah, like that.

 

[stupac2]

Don't forget that tomorrow is the Whole Foods 20% off sale!

 

[stupac2]

Another reminder not to forget! I'm heading over to Oakland Whole Foods now, maybe I'll see some BTs there?

 

[bugdoc]

Another reminder not to forget! I'm heading over to Oakland Whole Foods now, maybe I'll see some BTs there?

Already came and went (to work for a few hours)! Probably never get 750s of 3F OG cheaper anywhere (stateside, at least). Bottle of Merkin, and some quads. Nom nom.

 

[stupac2]

Already came and went (to work for a few hours)! Probably never get 750s of 3F OG cheaper anywhere (stateside, at least). Bottle of Merkin, and some quads. Nom nom.

This is what I got:

Pannepot for <$6/bottle? Sure, I'll take a bunch. The rest is just gravy, hope those Deschutes beers are good.

Sadly I'm all set on '12 3F Geuze (I know, is there such a thing?) so I just passed on that. It's too bad they didn't have any Hanssens, though.

 

[litheum94]

This is what I got:

Pannepot for <$6/bottle? Sure, I'll take a bunch. The rest is just gravy, hope those Deschutes beers are good.

Sadly I'm all set on '12 3F Geuze (I know, is there such a thing?) so I just passed on that. It's too bad they didn't have any Hanssens, though.

I usually stock up on Pannepot too during these sales. Orval too.

 

[burgundysmoke]

i picked up some 3f and almanac pumpkin barleywines...wanted another bois at 20% off but no go.

 

[stupac2]

i picked up some 3f and almanac pumpkin barleywines...wanted another bois at 20% off but no go.

They had a ton of Bois at the Oakland WF.

 

[RyanG1]

SARA West Ashley and Farmhouse Noir releases on Saturday from 1 - 7 pm. Anyone rolling from the valley?

 

[litheum94]

Beercraft has a free Ruhstaller tasting tonight, and I've got to ask, does anybody actually like their beer? I have been really, really underwhelmed by them, to the point where I'm thinking of passing on free beer. Am I coming down with something?

 

[bugdoc]

Am I coming down with something?

Functional tastebuditis, would be my professional opinion.

 

[shelf_turd_ferguson]

This is what I got:

Pannepot for <$6/bottle? Sure, I'll take a bunch. The rest is just gravy, hope those Deschutes beers are good.

Sadly I'm all set on '12 3F Geuze (I know, is there such a thing?) so I just passed on that. It's too bad they didn't have any Hanssens, though.

Damn I passed on going to WF Oakland when I was in CA last weekend because I didn't have a car and would have to ask the driver to make Another beer stop.
Missed out on Pannepot and Almanac :/

Maybe in December.

 

[RyanG1]

Almanac's new release, a Bourbon Sour Porter

http://www.almanacbeer.com/ourbeer/bourbon-sour-porter/

 

[stupac2]

Almanac's new release, a Bourbon Sour Porter

http://www.almanacbeer.com/ourbeer/bourbon-sour-porter/

The description makes it sound like this is the third fill of the barrel. I wonder what the second was.

 

[Arbitrator]

The description makes it sound like this is the third fill of the barrel. I wonder what the second was.

Barrel Noir maybe?

I don't know why they're using Sourdough starter yeast. I'll probably still try one, but it doesn't sound like a winner.