Bay Area Thread

[stupac2]

How about 3L Beat?

I doubt it but you never know. I think they actually want to enjoy their anniversary and not have a shitshow.

 

[litheum94]

ahh that's right! I'll probably be there 3 or 4ish // paging litheum94

Done. Wife and I already have babysitting, and hanging with some friends who live right around the corner from the pub. When I figure out what time we'll be there, I'll drop a note.

 

[buzzword]

Done. Wife and I already have babysitting, and hanging with some friends who live right around the corner from the pub. When I figure out what time we'll be there, I'll drop a note.

I'll send digits.

 

[drgarage1]

I assume you mean for pouring, not to-go.

Yes. I don't think there's much if any likelihood of surprise to-go bottles.

 

[litheum94]

For anyone who goes to Russian River in the near future, I'm interested about your thoughts regarding Dribble Belt. There's a new batch out, and they changed the recipe. I feel like it was the wrong choice, and I'm wondering if it's just me.

 

[buzzword]

For anyone who goes to Russian River in the near future, I'm interested about your thoughts regarding Dribble Belt. There's a new batch out, and they changed the recipe. I feel like it was the wrong choice, and I'm wondering if it's just me.

What changes did they make? I have only had it a couple of times - I typically only drink Row 2 and either Sanctification or Temptation when I'm there. Like I've said in many a DDT post, I am a one-trick pony.

 

[litheum94]

What changes did they make? I have only had it a couple of times - I typically only drink Row 2 and either Sanctification or Temptation when I'm there. Like I've said in many a DDT post, I am a one-trick pony.

Dropped the Mosaic and added Hop 366 (which is the hop that's in the current Hop 2 It). They also changed te timing on some of the dry hops. It's definitely not the same beer without Mosaic.

 

[leprakhan]

Hop 2 It was great, had it for the first time yesterday. They also had 3Ls of Temptation yesterday as well. A fair supply too

 

[evilhead]

Uh. That's not funny

 

[leprakhan]

It happened

 

[buzzword]

It happened

sad feels - if any of you got one of these, and are willing to trade, let me know - I'll pay big.

 

[mjl21]

Dropped the Mosaic and added Hop 366 (which is the hop that's in the current Hop 2 It). They also changed te timing on some of the dry hops. It's definitely not the same beer without Mosaic.

The Hop 2 It with 366 is fantastic. Surprised the hops don't work well in Dribble Belt.

 

[litheum94]

The Hop 2 It with 366 is fantastic. Surprised the hops don't work well in Dribble Belt.

Yeah I really like the current Hop 2 It as well. It's not that it doesn't work in Dribble Belt, I just prefer it with Mosaic.

 

[evilhead]

It happened

no pics, therefore it didn't.

 

[falc0n26001]

RR said they didn't sell any 3L Temptations. However, I did have a pour of T20! And T25! And batch 2 Temptation, Batch 2 Consecration, and some old Supplication. Great night!!

EDIT: They SAID they didn't, but they did!!

 

[PeelBacks]

Did anyone go to Spontanfest tonight at The Trappist? Just saw what they tapped on Twitter, FF St. Lam Vig, etc.

 

[Adam Jackson]

Wtf? I literally drove by there thinking of going. Decided I hate people and came back to the hotel. Well ****

 

[Adam Jackson]

Here's the list - http://blogs.sfweekly.com/foodie/2014/04/get_funky_at_the_trappists_spo.php


I really needed the gooseberry and rose hips tick. My mikkeller spontan series is almost complete. Maybe those will still be on tomorrow.

 

[johnnyramirez]

So I'm ISO a tasting group. Or just some cool tastings that may get done around the East Bay. My schedule sucks so I'm not the most consistent attendee to bottle shares, but with enough notice(2 weeks or so) I'm usually good to attend.

 

[Arbitrator]

So I'm ISO a tasting group. Or just some cool tastings that may get done around the East Bay. My schedule sucks so I'm not the most consistent attendee to bottle shares, but with enough notice(2 weeks or so) I'm usually good to attend.

I'd invite you over, but no one in my tasting group will come to my house. We usually get together on the Peninsula.

Are the monthly Beer Rev tastings still going? That may be a good way to meet some of the newer folks that are scattered around the East Bay.

 

[stupac2]

Are the monthly Beer Rev tastings still going? That may be a good way to meet some of the newer folks that are scattered around the East Bay.

They are not, with fraggle out I'm not really sure what the deal is any more.

 

[johnnyramirez]

Apparently Altamont now has stickers available for blank growlers. A buddy went in yesterday to get a fill with the koozie and he said they finally had stickers and other people were filling blanks with 0 issue. May go in on Wednesday to get a fill

 

[Arbitrator]

Apparently Altamont now has stickers available for blank growlers. A buddy went in yesterday to get a fill with the koozie and he said they finally had stickers and other people were filling blanks with 0 issue. May go in on Wednesday to get a fill

I'll have to stop there once so I can fill a growler for a SoCal buddy.

~~~

Incidentally, as referenced here, we will be moving [again] in a couple of months. So even if you don't find a tasting group, you will be invited to my "drink down my beer so I have less **** to move" party.

 

[johnnyramirez]

I'll have to stop there once so I can fill a growler for a SoCal buddy.

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Incidentally, as referenced here, we will be moving [again] in a couple of months. So even if you don't find a tasting group, you will be invited to my "drink down my beer so I have less **** to move" party.

Even if they don't have stickers, I got stuck buying a stupid koozie a while back, so I will let you use it to get the fill. I still don't believe they have stickers until I see it with my own eyes.

And yes, will definitely accept any invites!
I've gone without a tasting group for way too long though. Hoping to find one soon.

 

[stupac2]

I've gone without a tasting group for way too long though. Hoping to find one soon.

You're in Tracy? Does that mean you'd be out for weeknights in the Oakland area?

 

[johnnyramirez]

You're in Tracy? Does that mean you'd be out for weeknights in the Oakland area?

I'm actually better for weeknights. I'd just drive to BART and take BART to Oakland which would be perfect for me. Weekends are what's hit and miss for me.

 

[stupac2]

I'm actually better for weeknights. I'd just drive to BART and take BART to Oakland which would be perfect for me. Weekends are what's hit and miss for me.

Okay, I'll give you a shout next time my group does its "weekly" tasting, "weekly" because lately we've been skipping it more often than not.

 

[johnnyramirez]

Okay, I'll give you a shout next time my group does its "weekly" tasting, "weekly" because lately we've been skipping it more often than not.

Sweet! Keep me posted

 

[matedog]

So I'm ISO a tasting group. Or just some cool tastings that may get done around the East Bay. My schedule sucks so I'm not the most consistent attendee to bottle shares, but with enough notice(2 weeks or so) I'm usually good to attend.

Likewise. I've done a handful in the past and would be interested in doing east bay tastings as well. Nothing too "advanced" since I don't have too much special stuff to share.

 

[golden1]

Anyone out there get a 3L Beat from RRBC today? I need to find a career in Santa Rosa.