Bay Area Thread

[drgarage1]

Does Thirsty Bear qualify? That surely should make some worst of the bay lists.

The real answer was Pizza Orgasmica, but I think they shut down.

 

[Tlo4sho]

The real answer was Pizza Orgasmica, but I think they shut down.

Their pizza tho!

 

[Gaseous Clay]

The real answer was Pizza Orgasmica, but I think they shut down.

ding ding ding!

They did shut down.

IIRC Barrelhouse (barrelhead? headhouse? roadhouse? something house) is taking over their spot on Clement. I have no strong feelings one way or the other.

 

[buzzword]

Their pizza tho!

... was also forgettable and overpriced

 

[jtmartino1]

Apparently nobody else has yet been subjected to the overpriced and terrible brewery that is Armstrong. $7 for 12 oz of beer that tastes like they’re finally getting the hang of the whole partial-extract homebrew thing.

 

[cardinalbruintriton]

Apparently nobody else has yet been subjected to the overpriced and terrible brewery that is Armstrong. $7 for 12 oz of beer that tastes like they’re finally getting the hang of the whole partial-extract homebrew thing.

The last time I went there, they were pouring 3 of their beers and everything else was guest taps. Like, what? They were open for over a year at that point IIRC. Not sure if 47 Hills is any better, but hope to stop there during the next train delay.

 

[jtmartino1]

The last time I went there, they were pouring 3 of their beers and everything else was guest taps. Like, what? They were open for over a year at that point IIRC. Not sure if 47 Hills is any better, but hope to stop there during the next train delay.

It is better. Significantly.

Which isn't saying much.

 

[AndresR]

The last time I went there, they were pouring 3 of their beers and everything else was guest taps. Like, what? They were open for over a year at that point IIRC. Not sure if 47 Hills is any better, but hope to stop there during the next train delay.

47 Hills is solid! Large place. Only like 5-6 beers on tap. But nothimg bad. Some pretty good for a newer place. They got a stack of barrels filled with.....know idea. But its dope they have something going.

They even have a few guests ciders for folks not into beer.

Plus......they have truffle fries!!!

 

[fogindex]

No mention of Beach Chalet yet? Walking in there is like taking a step back in time when Playland at the Beach & the Sutro Baths were in biz... all the styles of the rainbow: Blondes, Reds, Browns, Ambers, Goldens, Whites, etc.

 

[drgarage1]

No mention of Beach Chalet yet? Walking in there is like taking a step back in time when Playland at the Beach & the Sutro Baths were in biz... all the styles of the rainbow: Blondes, Reds, Browns, Ambers, Goldens, Whites, etc.

Pretty racist analysis of their customer base IMO

 

[jtmartino1]

Pretty racist analysis of their customer base IMO

Taste the rainbow.

 

[matedog]

Any good SF Beer Week events this year? Baby will limit me this year. Was hoping to go to a ticked Rare Barrel event as they've had good ones in years past, but the only one this year is $175(!!!).

 

[AndresR]

 

[CommanderofAwesome]

Any good SF Beer Week events this year? Baby will limit me this year. Was hoping to go to a ticked Rare Barrel event as they've had good ones in years past, but the only one this year is $175(!!!).

I've been keeping an eye out as well. Rare Barrel events in the past have been zoos so I'll be avoiding like the plague, esp the bruery one. I'll prob hit up any BR/Torpedo Room event that looks tasty.

Albany Taproom usually does a BA night that I'll check out as well.

 

[beerandraiderfan]

I'm gonna do the usual Bistro DIPA fest and Sour Sunday. Might get into town Friday night if the Moonraker/Fieldwork can releases are on point and the ol' lady can get away.

Trying to figure out the best Saturday night event between Hayward and Berkeley. Rare Barrel/Torpedo room usually the most convenient since we usually stay in Berkeley.

Seems like no Torpedo Room events yet?

 

[CommanderofAwesome]

I'm gonna do the usual Bistro DIPA fest and Sour Sunday. Might get into town Friday night if the Moonraker/Fieldwork can releases are on point and the ol' lady can get away.

Trying to figure out the best Saturday night event between Hayward and Berkeley. Rare Barrel/Torpedo room usually the most convenient since we usually stay in Berkeley.

Seems like no Torpedo Room events yet?

Found this one, https://sfbeerweek.org/schedule/?event=barrel-aged-beer-party-special-release

I'll prob hit it up.

 

[drgarage1]

Most underrated events tend to be the themed blasts that Jug Shop does. Insane value.

 

[beerandraiderfan]

Found this one, https://sfbeerweek.org/schedule/?event=barrel-aged-beer-party-special-release

I'll prob hit it up.

**** yeah. I imagine we'll be there in the evening.

 

[coldstorage]

I'm gonna do the usual Bistro DIPA fest and Sour Sunday. Might get into town Friday night if the Moonraker/Fieldwork can releases are on point and the ol' lady can get away.

Trying to figure out the best Saturday night event between Hayward and Berkeley. Rare Barrel/Torpedo room usually the most convenient since we usually stay in Berkeley.

Seems like no Torpedo Room events yet?

I avoid beer week like an ex girlfriend but I might just have to drag my ass out there pal. Watch out for me, fubu... head to toe.

 

[KevSal]

The last time I went there, they were pouring 3 of their beers and everything else was guest taps. Like, what? They were open for over a year at that point IIRC. Not sure if 47 Hills is any better, but hope to stop there during the next train delay.

i enjoyed the beers from 47 hill. i brought a bunch of donations for the north bay fires that they took up there. owner he poured me a beer on the house, mosaic ipa that was pretty good! saison is solid too

 

[Gambit1]

Saw a BOTTLE of Mosaic Psuedo Sue on shelf at a local spot... thought only cans were getting distributed? Stuff brewed "not at TG". Will the bottle actually be the good Psuedo? The cans we have gotten in CA have mostly been uneventful, but I've never had it from a bottle.

 

[walterfredo]

Saw a BOTTLE of Mosaic Psuedo Sue on shelf at a local spot... thought only cans were getting distributed? Stuff brewed "not at TG". Will the bottle actually be the good Psuedo? The cans we have gotten in CA have mostly been uneventful, but I've never had it from a bottle.

yes they are delicious! Pricey, but delish. Brewed in IA.

 

[sfsea]

Saw a BOTTLE of Mosaic Psuedo Sue on shelf at a local spot... thought only cans were getting distributed? Stuff brewed "not at TG". Will the bottle actually be the good Psuedo? The cans we have gotten in CA have mostly been uneventful, but I've never had it from a bottle.

the bottles of mosaic pseudosue that i saw recently were >6 weeks old

maybe i'm too picky.

 

[m34josh]

the bottles of mosaic pseudosue that i saw recently were >6 weeks old

maybe i'm too picky.

I grabbed one and it was 3ish weeks. Very impressed, and glad I tried the real deal because those cans taste like **** compared to the bottles

 

[archagon]

Did not like the cans at all, loved the bottle! Dunno what happened but they taste like two totally different beers.

 

[matedog]

Damn just passed up the bottle for the cans at Berkeley bowl.

 

[tosh1]

Found the bottle fot less than $10 so grabbed one.

 

[BrandoSF]

Found the bottle fot less than $10 so grabbed one.

Haven’t seen it for cheaper than $13 here

 

[tosh1]

Haven’t seen it for cheaper than $13 here

Saw it at $10.50 and considered it at Star, then saw it out in Lafayette at $9.99.

 

[archagon]

K&L still has a ton for $11. (They should really branch out to the East Bay, I guess...)