Bay Area Thread

[stupac2]

What was the venue like? I'm guessing public transit wasn't a good option.

It was a random airport hangar on the north edge of Santa Rosa, so yeah, no public transit at all. And when I say "airport hangar" I really mean it. The beerfest was in 1/3-1/2 of the building, the remainder actually had airplanes in it. (You couldn't go over there but you could see the tails.) There was also an area outside with the portapotties and some food vendors.

Anyway, it was probably just a bit too small for the crowds, some of the lines got pretty absurd and made it hard to move around. But I think being only 10% bigger would've made it pretty comfy.

 

[MrDave]

Anyone else had a Fieldwork crowler leak on 'em yet?

 

[jtmartino1]

That's some Shelton Bros 2.0 ****. Nice work people.

 

[CommanderofAwesome]

Anyone else had a Fieldwork crowler leak on 'em yet?

No, but the ones I've had didn't hold carb at all. Not even over a few hours.

 

[RyanG1]

Anyone else had a Fieldwork crowler leak on 'em yet?

No leaks and carb held for at least six days after they were filled.

 

[archagon]

Interesting, the guy at the bar told me they were running tests on the crowlers. He said they were still perfect at 2 weeks and that they were going for 4. Not consistent, maybe?

 

[CommanderofAwesome]

Interesting, the guy at the bar told me they were running tests on the crowlers. He said they were still perfect at 2 weeks and that they were going for 4. Not consistent, maybe?

Could be, I got fills pretty shortly after they got the machine to do them. PErhaps they've worked out the kinks since then. I should give them around shot, but was reluctant after 3 flat crowlers.

 

[BrandoSF]

I got 4 of them last week. Opened 3 w no issues

 

[tosh1]

Been through a bunch with no issues so far. Also shipped a few and had no complaints so far.

 

[MrDave]

Sounds like a total fluke. Brought it to their attention and all is good. Thanks guys!

 

[MrDave]

Oh, and if anyone is looking for a ticket to Godspeed You Black Emperor tomorrow night, hit me up. Can pick up at Diving Dog sometime after 5ish.

 

[MrDave]

Oh, and if anyone is looking for a ticket to Godspeed You Black Emperor tomorrow night, hit me up. Can pick up at Diving Dog sometime after 5ish.

claimed. thanks all!

 

[RyanG1]

While the rest of the Bay Area is all about Super Bowl 50, we are on the final countdown to our Pliny the Younger release this Friday! Super Bowl Sunday just might end up being the best day to visit our pub during the release given all the football madness surrounding us. We shall see...

Pliny the Younger will be available at our brewpub February 5th-18th, 2016! I would like to get a few housekeeping details out of the way in case you are planning to join us. There are not many changes this year other than we are cracking down on the line-cutting issues. The majority of our visitors are civilized and polite members of society. But there is always that one guy or group that kind of screws it up for the rest of us. Anyone planning to visit over the next 2 weeks needs to arrive with their entire party at the same time. After establishing your space in line with our staff and those around you (which is most important), then, one-at-a-time, grab a coffee, get a haircut, shop in our local businesses, or nap in the car. If it is unclear to us if someone has or has not taken cuts, we will defer judgment to the court of public opinion standing in line behind the offending party! We have additional security this year to ensure everyone is having a fun and safe time while patiently waiting to get in to our pub!

It looks like the weather is going to be nice for the first week of Younger, which is a big change from years past! No need for ponchos or rain gear, but it will definitely be chilly. It also means that our outside seating area will be available, thereby adding more seats! Local and Bay Area distribution for Younger begins February 11th (post Super Bowl chaos). Distributors will pick up their kegs shortly thereafter. It will likely be available at many of the same places as last year. For more info on Younger, please follow this link to a special page on our website.

 

[wuntrikpony]

After establishing your space in line with our staff and those around you (which is most important), then, one-at-a-time, grab a coffee, get a haircut, shop in our local businesses, or nap in the car. If it is unclear to us if someone has or has not taken cuts, we will defer judgment to the court of public opinion standing in line behind the offending party!

How could this ever go wrong?

 

[drgarage1]

How could this ever go wrong?

Seems like the least-possible to game system ever!

 

[walterfredo]

my cross post from the dark side....

by "we are cracking down", they really mean "you can crack down". Unless I'm not understanding this, they're basically saying you deal with it. I don't see this system working too well.

 

[MrDave]

How could this ever go wrong?

"Well, let's just give it a shot and see what happens..."

 

[wuntrikpony]

"Well, let's just give it a shot and see what happens..."

I hope it turns into chaos with faded Bay Area tools posing as fake cops...

 

[JulianB1]

From Farcebook:

 

[jtmartino1]

From Farcebook:

Wu-Tang bro supposed to be at work, trying to avoid that lens of scrutiny.

 

[ABSTRACTlegend]

From Farcebook:

#newmoney2016

 

[drgarage1]

From Farcebook:

Looks like the new system has made it impossible to cut!

 

[ABSTRACTlegend]

Russian River looking to expand, This can't be real right?

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/business/5167910-181/as-pliny-the-younger-draws?artslide=0

 

[drgarage1]

Russian River looking to expand, This can't be real right?

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/business/5167910-181/as-pliny-the-younger-draws?artslide=0

They'll probably shut down the fourth street location once they get a smaller second location up and running.

 

[matedog]

Russian River looking to expand, This can't be real right?

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/business/5167910-181/as-pliny-the-younger-draws?artslide=0

Jesus, better late than never, but Christ, they should have done this four years ago.

 

[BigToad22]

Jesus, better late than never, but Christ, they should have done this four years ago.

I think Vinny very much doesn't want to expand, despite the demand for his beer getting ridiculous.

 

[BigToad22]

"Well, let's just give it a shot and see what happens..."

 

[stupac2]

Jesus, better late than never, but Christ, they should have done this four years ago.

Natalie posted on FB saying the new brewpub would replace their production brewery. So of course they won't end up making more beer.

 

[drgarage1]

Natalie posted on FB saying the new brewpub would replace their production brewery. So of course they won't end up making more beer.

I WAS KIDDING OH MY GOD.

 

[drgarage1]

Why, oh why, did I read the sycophantic comments on that Facebook thread? "Move to Massachusetts and make me a Pliney!"