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[stupac2]

Ya...... I still don't know what's happening. Be where? What board?

Sante Adairius released West Ashley yesterday.

 

[Hookemhops13]

Sante Adairius released West Ashley yesterday.

I see. Thanks!

 

[buzzword]

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Haveuseenmymultipletripsthrutheline?

12:10PM

1:11PM

no throwing knives I can see...

 

[grrrah]

Lol, not against people getting cases of it. But limits make it a peice of cake to score at least some 4 packs.

Gotcha. Yah I got a case last year and gave/sold a couple four packs to friends. What bugged me was that a liquor store owner got 3 cases to resell. I wouldn't mind if I was limited to a 4pk. If probably buy 2x4pks this year.

 

[stupac2]

Anyone else head over to Cleophus Quealy this weekend for their soft opening? I went today, tried all 8 beers, thought the quality was pretty high overall, especially considering that they're brand new. Batch #6 (Golden Ale) was legitimately awesome, and the Weiss is solid, as are a few other beers. I'd recommend stopping by to see what you think, especially if you're planning on heading to Drake's (they're pretty close).

 

[Arbitrator]

Anyone else head over to Cleophus Quealy this weekend for their soft opening? I went today, tried all 8 beers, thought the quality was pretty high overall, especially considering that they're brand new. Batch #6 (Golden Ale) was legitimately awesome, and the Weiss is solid, as are a few other beers. I'd recommend stopping by to see what you think, especially if you're planning on heading to Drake's (they're pretty close).

Never heard of this place, where is it?

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I remember a few years ago, when he first became infamous for line-cutting, HaveUSeenMyCellar was insistent that it was all some misunderstanding that he was a scumbag. Fast forward to a few years later, and he's still pulling the same old ****. Really disappointing that people like him exist in the beer scene.

****, I got 4 bottles of this just sitting there I picked up a month ago. May have to open one this weekend and see what's up before it gets worse if infected. Dammit, I was really looking forward to tearing these up over the winter, one of my favorites.

Did you taste it and find out?

Almanac got back to me really quickly and offered almost the same apology quoted above, with a request for my address. I got curious and looked for a bottling date on my remaining bottle (there was none). Then I checked my K&L receipt, and realized that I had purchased the bottles on 8/29. There is no way I have a bottle from one of their infected 9/2 or 9/3 bottlings. I told them thanks, but I am not owed any replacements, and I suggested they look into earlier bottlings for contamination. We'll see.

I love-love-loved last year's batches. This year's Heirloom Barleywine was disappointing. If the tartness was intended, it's not a beer I need to buy again.

 

[stupac2]

Never heard of this place, where is it?

448 Hester St in San Leandro. It's up the road from Drake's, that same area near the airport. I don't know if they're open for realz yet, but they probably will be next weekend.

Good news: they'll fill any growlers! But right now a lot of stuff (including Batch 6) is 32-ounce-only.

 

[tosh1]

Anyone else head over to Cleophus Quealy this weekend for their soft opening? I went today, tried all 8 beers, thought the quality was pretty high overall, especially considering that they're brand new. Batch #6 (Golden Ale) was legitimately awesome, and the Weiss is solid, as are a few other beers. I'd recommend stopping by to see what you think, especially if you're planning on heading to Drake's (they're pretty close).

second closest brewery to me ( after Drakes) thanks for the encouraging news. Will try and stop in next weekend.

Not sure I was expecting much...so good reports are good reports!

 

[mjl21]

Anyone else head over to Cleophus Quealy this weekend for their soft opening? I went today, tried all 8 beers, thought the quality was pretty high overall, especially considering that they're brand new. Batch #6 (Golden Ale) was legitimately awesome, and the Weiss is solid, as are a few other beers. I'd recommend stopping by to see what you think, especially if you're planning on heading to Drake's (they're pretty close).

Glad to hear the beer is better than the name.

 

[stupac2]

Glad to hear the beer is better than the name.

Yeah it's a goofy name. I think they're both old family names or something. The general vibe of the place is pretty nice too, redwood furniture, old wood paneling on the walls, etc. It's pretty well done for a brand new brewery.

 

[abecall98]

Never heard of this place, where is it?



I remember a few years ago, when he first became infamous for line-cutting, HaveUSeenMyCellar was insistent that it was all some misunderstanding that he was a scumbag. Fast forward to a few years later, and he's still pulling the same old ****. Really disappointing that people like him exist in the beer scene.



Did you taste it and find out?

Almanac got back to me really quickly and offered almost the same apology quoted above, with a request for my address. I got curious and looked for a bottling date on my remaining bottle (there was none). Then I checked my K&L receipt, and realized that I had purchased the bottles on 8/29. There is no way I have a bottle from one of their infected 9/2 or 9/3 bottlings. I told them thanks, but I am not owed any replacements, and I suggested they look into earlier bottlings for contamination. We'll see.

I love-love-loved last year's batches. This year's Heirloom Barleywine was disappointing. If the tartness was intended, it's not a beer I need to buy again.

I may try it this next weekend and see what's up.

 

[snuffy707]

Anyone else head over to Cleophus Quealy this weekend for their soft opening? I went today, tried all 8 beers, thought the quality was pretty high overall, especially considering that they're brand new. Batch #6 (Golden Ale) was legitimately awesome, and the Weiss is solid, as are a few other beers. I'd recommend stopping by to see what you think, especially if you're planning on heading to Drake's (they're pretty close).

I was at Drake's Saturday but hadn't heard of it yet. I'll have to stop in next time I'm over there. Thanks for the tip!

 

[1987GN]

Anyone headed to Bistro's BA beerfest this weekend?

 

[stupac2]

Anyone headed to Bistro's BA beerfest this weekend?

It's really started to blow in the past few years. Maybe they've turned it around, I dunno, but it's basically become a bunch of okay-to-good local shelf/taproom beers, with nothing really special at all.

 

[1987GN]

It's really started to blow in the past few years. Maybe they've turned it around, I dunno, but it's basically become a bunch of okay-to-good local shelf/taproom beers, with nothing really special at all.

Thanks for the input.

I had a friend move into town after living in Florida the last few years, so I was thinking of going with her just to give her an idea of wtf we're doing out here.

Ironically she has been to Cigar City many times, but never had Hunahpu until this weekend when I opened one at a party. What're the odds, eh?

 

[beerandraiderfan]

Anyone headed to Bistro's BA beerfest this weekend?

Working on it. Fingers crossed for a barrel of Wyld Stallyns 2. So polarizing. It should be our official beer.

Is that pic for reals about haveuceenmycellar? That chain I mean, I intentionally dress/look like a goofball sometimes, but damn, that guy looks straight out the eastern bloc.

 

[stupac2]

Thanks for the input.

I had a friend move into town after living in Florida the last few years, so I was thinking of going with her just to give her an idea of wtf we're doing out here.

Ironically she has been to Cigar City many times, but never had Hunahpu until this weekend when I opened one at a party. What're the odds, eh?

I mean, if you're not expecting mega whalez bro it's probably a decent way to showcase the area's local BA beers. Just don't expect to be blown away.

 

[matedog]

I mean, if you're not expecting mega whalez bro it's probably a decent way to showcase the area's local BA beers. Just don't expect to be blown away.

What sort of stuff did they have in previous years?

 

[cardinalbruintriton]

Sorry to interject, but does anyone know if Original Gravity still hosts bottleshares? I'm super out of the loop.

 

[bugdoc]

What sort of stuff did they have in previous years?

They had Yellow Bus one year, didn't they?

 

[stupac2]

What sort of stuff did they have in previous years?

I mostly remember being disappointed and a Drake's beer winning "people's choice". I think it was heavily tilted toward sours.

 

[stupac2]

They had Yellow Bus one year, didn't they?

Yeah, there's a picture somewhere of a list from 2009 or maybe even earlier that had like DDG, a Veritas, Yellow Bus, and a bunch of other crazy ****. Now I don't think LA even shows up.

 

[Hookemhops13]

Gonna have a free afternoon in SF tomorrow that I plan to hit up some breweries/bottle shops/bars. Staying right by union square. Suggestions for closest best spots to hit up if I only have an afternoon?

 

[RyanG1]

Gonna have a free afternoon in SF tomorrow that I plan to hit up some breweries/bottle shops/bars. Staying right by union square. Suggestions for closest best spots to hit up if I only have an afternoon?

City Beer Store and Cellarmaker. They are one block apart and a nice walk or cab/Uber/Lyft/Muni ride from Union Square.

City beer Store has bottles and a good taplist and Cellamaker has killer hops. Just walker beware if you decide to head there from Union Square do not take 6th street. Just skirt around it by a block or two. It isn't horrible and I walk it all the time, just a heads up. Also skip Mikkeller.

 

[Billf1]

Sorry to interject, but does anyone know if Original Gravity still hosts bottleshares? I'm super out of the loop.

We have cancelled them the last 2 months, but "in general" they are the first Saturday of the month at noon on the back patio.

 

[cardinalbruintriton]

We have cancelled them the last 2 months, but "in general" they are the first Saturday of the month at noon on the back patio.

Sweet! Though, I figured everyone would've been at SARA this past Saturday. Any chance there's one this month or next?

 

[Billf1]

Sweet! Though, I figured everyone would've been at SARA this past Saturday. Any chance there's one this month or next?

At this point we have the next one scheduled for Dec 6th at noon, but as above it has been kind of "fluid" the past couple of months, drop me a private message here or on BA for more details.

 

[rrryanc]

City Beer Store and Cellarmaker. They are one block apart and a nice walk or cab/Uber/Lyft/Muni ride from Union Square.

City beer Store has bottles and a good taplist and Cellamaker has killer hops. Just walker beware if you decide to head there from Union Square do not take 6th street. Just skirt around it by a block or two. It isn't horrible and I walk it all the time, just a heads up. Also skip Mikkeller.

I like Mikkeller. It's pricy, but they generally have some reasonable stuff on tap and it's a cool place to chill. Plus if you want to drop some dough there's usually something worthwhile in the fridge.

I'd still say cellarmaker over Mikkeller, but if you're already in Union Square...

 

[1987GN]

I mean, if you're not expecting mega whalez bro it's probably a decent way to showcase the area's local BA beers. Just don't expect to be blown away.

Not expecting anything crazy at all. Moreso trying to show an old friend who is into beer some WC stuff that is out. Maybe give her ideas of breweries she wants to look into, etc.

Working on it. Fingers crossed for a barrel of Wyld Stallyns 2. So polarizing. It should be our official beer.

Is that pic for reals about haveuceenmycellar? That chain I mean, I intentionally dress/look like a goofball sometimes, but damn, that guy looks straight out the eastern bloc.

Lemme know if you make it down here. Def down to grab some drinks.

 

[abecall98]

Heard from a homeboy that Russian River will now have Hopfather be a rotating tap a few times a year taking turns with Russian River IPA.

Looking forward to random growler fills if it's on whenever I go.