Fieldwork Brewing

[space_guy9]

Galaxy Juice is a better example of the NE Hazy IPA than Pulp Free was, imho...

I actually preferred Pulp Free, but have enjoyed both IPAs more than any other they've produced. Really excited to see them continue the trend and hoping to see a hazy NE-version Double IPA soon!

 

[rcubed1]

Booooo!!!!!

Trends....

 

[tosh1]

Anniversary weekend. Kind of scary this brewery is this young

 

[Arbitrator]

Anniversary weekend. Kind of scary this brewery is this young

****. Is it going to be crowded? I was thinking of heading up today.

 

[tosh1]

****. Is it going to be crowded? I was thinking of heading up today.

I was expecting it too have been crowded yesterday when they had Growlers of Eliza for sale, but it was no busier than normal. I think they close early for a ticketed event tonight.

Edit: they still have Growlers of Eliza left apparently.

 

[rcubed1]

Anniversary weekend. Kind of scary this brewery is this young

We are definitely jealous down here in San Diego considering many of the people involved where down here a couple of years ago. Glad to see they are doing so well.

 

[BrandoSF]

We are definitely jealous down here in San Diego considering many of the people involved where down here a couple of years ago. Glad to see they are doing so well.

I'm headed that way. You around today? I can bring Pringles, or crisps I mean

 

[tosh1]

I'm headed that way. You around today? I can bring Pringles, or crisps I mean

I assume that was aimed at me? I am not going down today

 

[BrandoSF]

Super St Thomas is on point

 

[Arbitrator]

I was expecting it too have been crowded yesterday when they had Growlers of Eliza for sale, but it was no busier than normal. I think they close early for a ticketed event tonight.

Edit: they still have Growlers of Eliza left apparently.

Ah, I went to Berkeley Bowl West but opted to skip FW, assuming it would be crowded. Oh well.

 

[Oaklandtraders]

Super bummed I missed it. How is the Eliza? Missed the bottle release at SFBW. I love their hops, jury still out on the darker stuff but really wanted a growler of Eliza.

 

[rcubed1]

The New Orleans style coffee beer is awesome. Can't remember if that is Eliza or not.

 

[drgarage1]

The New Orleans style coffee beer is awesome. Can't remember if that is Eliza or not.

That's Eliza. The BA version is...not good.

 

[ABSTRACTlegend]

That's Eliza. The BA version is...not good.

ya i wasn't a fan of the BA version. no idea why they decided to add it to some cabernet barrels at the end.

 

[drgarage1]

ya i wasn't a fan of the BA version. no idea why they decided to add it to some cabernet barrels at the end.

Which is the likely source of the infection issues some have noted... Wine barrels aren't safe for clean beers, folks!

 

[ABSTRACTlegend]

Which is the likely source of the infection issues some have noted... Wine barrels aren't safe for clean beers, folks!

especially milk stouts

 

[tosh1]

Super bummed I missed it. How is the Eliza? Missed the bottle release at SFBW. I love their hops, jury still out on the darker stuff but really wanted a growler of Eliza.

Still had Growlers of Eliza a little while ago.

 

[Drootz]

Which is the likely source of the infection issues some have noted... Wine barrels aren't safe for clean beers, folks!

Whoa didn't know these were infected....Guess I will be popping mine in the fridge and drinking soon.

 

[drgarage1]

Whoa didn't know these were infected....Guess I will be popping mine in the fridge and drinking soon.

Some say infected, some say just weird from the wine barrels. Either way, fell short of expectations based on Eliza being so good.

 

[davemont]

Galaxy juice is straight pineapple. Tasty.... as long as you like pineapple.

I don't like pineapple. I love pineapple.

 

[space_guy9]

Some say infected, some say just weird from the wine barrels. Either way, fell short of expectations based on Eliza being so good.

Yeah, I really wish they would have saved some bourbon barrel Eliza to serve separately. That sounds much more appealing.

 

[stupac2]

Yeah, I really wish they would have saved some bourbon barrel Eliza to serve separately. That sounds much more appealing.

Wouldn't be shocking if it turned sour. They make clean and not-clean beers in the same place, that's a recipe for disaster. Sante has basically given up barrel-aging beers that weren't intended to be sour because nothing can hit wood there and stay clean. Wouldn't be surprised if the same were true of Fieldwork's brewhouse.

 

[tosh1]

Wouldn't be shocking if it turned sour. They make clean and not-clean beers in the same place, that's a recipe for disaster. Sante has basically given up barrel-aging beers that weren't intended to be sour because nothing can hit wood there and stay clean. Wouldn't be surprised if the same were true of Fieldwork's brewhouse.

Wild speculation(with no basis), but is that why they are doing the Sacramento stuff?

 

[stupac2]

Wild speculation(with no basis), but is that why they are doing the Sacramento stuff?

I have absolutely no idea! I got a ride to Eclipse with the wife of an assistant brewer there, justdrinkthebeer, any input there?

 

[ABSTRACTlegend]

Wouldn't be shocking if it turned sour. They make clean and not-clean beers in the same place, that's a recipe for disaster. Sante has basically given up barrel-aging beers that weren't intended to be sour because nothing can hit wood there and stay clean. Wouldn't be surprised if the same were true of Fieldwork's brewhouse.

But Vikings lament came out phenomenal!!

 

[drgarage1]

But Vikings lament came out phenomenal!!

Yes it did!

 

[Sage1]

Wild speculation(with no basis), but is that why they are doing the Sacramento stuff?

Knowing a couple of the owners and how they think but not having asked about this directly, my guess would be that in the long-long term they’ve calculated it’s a better deal to open satellite tasting rooms rather than distribute. Distribution can be such a serious drain on profits.

 

[DougOLis]

Knowing a couple of the owners and how they think but not having asked about this directly, my guess would be that in the long-long term they’ve calculated it’s a better deal to open satellite tasting rooms rather than distribute. Distribution can be such a serious drain on profits.

Tasting room only is what I heard from a friend close to the situation too.

 

[BrandoSF]

The space in Sac is not really big enough for anything but a tasting room. Maybe a bit of barrel storage, but I doubt they will be brewing there.

 

[Drootz]

I'm just glad Fieldwork is branching out, I think they make some great beers. And now when I visit Sacramento I have a go to spot for some quality beer!

 

[reidjoshua1]

Took a look at Fieldwork's tap list this morning in anticipation for my visit next Saturday at open and oh boy, I'm excite!

 

[theconductor]

Knowing a couple of the owners and how they think but not having asked about this directly, my guess would be that in the long-long term they’ve calculated it’s a better deal to open satellite tasting rooms rather than distribute. Distribution can be such a serious drain on profits.

They will still be distributing. The picked Sac because it's one of the hottest craft beer markets in the country right now. I think #5 in craft beer sales per capita. Also, it's an area that will suit them well. Close to home base and they will be one of two (though not for long) breweries to have a taproom downtown. Just like Altamont, they are filling the gap between the large local quality breweries and the quality small breweries that have trouble supplying. Yes there are plenty of less than stellar breweries here too, which also helps their cause!

 

[stupac2]

At the brewery right now, wearing the Sante wade cats shirt if you want to say hi.

 

[Oaklandtraders]

6 IPAs on tap today!? Good God man. Just brew Relative Hoppiness, Super Cell, Convergence, and Nug year round and be done with it!

j/k I love all their hoppy brews. Keep it up Fieldwork!

 

[ABSTRACTlegend]

6 IPAs on tap today!? Good God man. Just brew Relative Hoppiness, Super Cell, Convergence, and Nug year round and be done with it!

j/k I love all their hoppy brews. Keep it up Fieldwork!

dont forget pulp free

 

[Drootz]

dont forget pulp free

And the Amnesia Haze is fire as well! Kinda leaves you with a cotton mouth feel after drinking. So good wish I had gotten 2 growlers of it.

 

[Wino1]

Do they crowler all of their beer, or just selected ones?

 

[tosh1]

Do they crowler all of their beer, or just selected ones?

Most but not all. They have two boards up on the wall, one lists everything on tap, the other lists beers available for fills. Usually it is just the Nitro stuff and if they have pulled any old kegs out of the cellar that are not available to fill.

 

[ABSTRACTlegend]

Most but not all. They have two boards up on the wall, one lists everything on tap, the other lists beers available for fills. Usually it is just the Nitro stuff and if they have pulled any old kegs out of the cellar that are not available to fill.

also their barrel aged beers do not get on the fill list.

 

[ABSTRACTlegend]

Double release in the Taproom today! Salted Cucumber Farmhouse Ale & Salted Coconut Oatmeal Stout. These are really fun beers to compare and contrast. Also, we are receiving some new stainless today: two 100 bbl fermenters, one 100 bbl brite tank and a 25 bbl fermenter for small batch specialty beers. We expect to be tipping the tanks up late this afternoon and into the evening, so come by the Taproom and watch it happen if you are interested.