The San Diego area thread

[rcubed1]

Looks like Burgeon is jumping on the canning train (which I totally support if it's hassle free/large scale production)

Like nearly every brewery, I wouldn't expect them to get it right the first time.

 

[arren]

Stopped reading after that.

Stopped reading after "palette." Like, ******* seriously man?

His "About" is killing me too.

This blog is devoted to thoughts, theories and contention throughout the life of the studio. The opinions expressed herein are solely that of the author. Criticism is always welcomed.

 

[SanDiegoJoe2011]

I had to stop reading after he didn't use an Oxford comma.

 

[LSUPT]

Stopped reading after that **** picture below the title. You're writing a post calling for better design, c'mon.

 

[SanDiegoJoe2011]

Stopped reading after that **** picture below the title. You're writing a post calling for better design, c'mon.

Photos suck.
Writing sucks.
Critique of beer and architecture sucks.

This guy should find a different hobby. Err, I hope this is a hobby because no one could actually pay this guy for this garbage, right?

 

[SerenityNow]

Which one of you SD grumps wrote this mess

http://ohmsarchitects.com/thoughts/2017/4/25/san-diego-breweries-desperately-need-design

Stopped reading after the URL

 

[quetzalcoatl]

Drop art is pretty good. Was expecting the worst after the bad reviews here

 

[rcubed1]

Drop art is pretty good. Was expecting the worst after the bad reviews here

Depends on how much you like tasting plastic.

 

[arren]

Depends on how much you like tasting plastic.

Everyone I've talked to about this beer has a different adjective for that off-flavor at the end. Mine was similar to yours, like a fresh plastic or waxy taste.

 

[evilc]

Sounds like the architect dude should review Drop Art.

 

[rrryanc]

Everyone I've talked to about this beer has a different adjective for that off-flavor at the end. Mine was similar to yours, like a fresh plastic or waxy taste.

I got the same flavor you get from a macro brew, whatever that is, with a slight hint of mango at the end. Didn't come close to finishing a 4 pack.

 

[sdreaper]

Devil's Triangle b2 being released today. Viking member limits are still unlimited. If anybody wants a 4pk, 2 4pks, a case (6 4pks), let me know before 4pm so I can add to my list.

My weekend is a bit hectic to do dropoffs and meetups but I will be available through early saturday afternoon and then sunday I will actually be in North County / Olivenhain, and the Beer & Brat fest.

If you haven't been to that fest and are doing nothing on sunday I do recommend it. I believe tickets this year are $30 for drinkers, not sure cost for kids / non-drinkers. Noon to 4pm, ticket gets you unlimited sausages from tip top, and unlimited beer until they run out or the workers decide you should be cut off. Music, sunshine, sausage, beer, a jumpy house for the kids (I think, I know they were having some issues early on with the rental but I expect it to be worked out), and occasionally old man lawn games like horseshoes and bocce ball.

Money from tickets goes towards paying for everything, food, drinks, rentals, band, and the rest goes towards keeping the town hall and surrounding areas in good shape.

My sister is the beer buyer this year, her first time doing it so don't give her too much ****. It is mostly pales, ipas, and lagers due to the expected heat...I think the last time she talked to me 394, Hop-Fu, Pivo were already ordered which also means there are 6-8 more kegs of other beers coming. Likely Karl Strauss stuff, maybe some Rip Current.

Either way, good relaxing times.

A word of warning though, police are always aware when this is happening and tend to patrol nearby so either bring a DD, or else sober up somewhere (I usually head to my parent's place to hang out by their pool and drink more beer, everyone always welcome, you just need to deal with 5 dogs running around excited seeing new ppl).

 

[arren]

Devil's Triangle b2 being released today. Viking member limits are still unlimited. If anybody wants a 4pk, 2 4pks, a case (6 4pks), let me know before 4pm so I can add to my list.

My weekend is a bit hectic to do dropoffs and meetups but I will be available through early saturday afternoon and then sunday I will actually be in North County / Olivenhain, and the Beer & Brat fest.

If you haven't been to that fest and are doing nothing on sunday I do recommend it. I believe tickets this year are $30 for drinkers, not sure cost for kids / non-drinkers. Noon to 4pm, ticket gets you unlimited sausages from tip top, and unlimited beer until they run out or the workers decide you should be cut off. Music, sunshine, sausage, beer, a jumpy house for the kids (I think, I know they were having some issues early on with the rental but I expect it to be worked out), and occasionally old man lawn games like horseshoes and bocce ball.

Money from tickets goes towards paying for everything, food, drinks, rentals, band, and the rest goes towards keeping the town hall and surrounding areas in good shape.

My sister is the beer buyer this year, her first time doing it so don't give her too much ****. It is mostly pales, ipas, and lagers due to the expected heat...I think the last time she talked to me 394, Hop-Fu, Pivo were already ordered which also means there are 6-8 more kegs of other beers coming. Likely Karl Strauss stuff, maybe some Rip Current.

Either way, good relaxing times.

A word of warning though, police are always aware when this is happening and tend to patrol nearby so either bring a DD, or else sober up somewhere (I usually head to my parent's place to hang out by their pool and drink more beer, everyone always welcome, you just need to deal with 5 dogs running around excited seeing new ppl).

PM incoming.

 

[DannyFullpint]

Hopefully it doesn't look like Puke Bigelow.

 

[SeekerofNelson]

Well b1 was fantastic...

 

[riko1]

I had to stop reading after he didn't use an Oxford comma.

You must not read many newspapers or magazines then.

 

[sdreaper]

Damn, was just sent the keg list....Hop-Fu is not on for Beer and Brat fest. I r has a sad now. =( 394 is on so you know....small victories.

13 1/2BBLs were purchased. I expect some cases of macro for the no-craft-converts. Seeing Mother Earth, Lost Abbey, Port, Pizza Port, Iron Fist, Green Flash, Alesmith, Bagby, Karl Strauss, 21st Amendment, Lost Coast, and 2 Towns for a cider....first time they are having a cider so they were curious how it would go.

Additional pricing info since I asked:
"Yep, $30 for full tix. $10 for kids. I can't remember adult with soda/water. I think $15?

Credit and cash. We're actually coordinating all the Squares as we speak."

 

[sdreaper]

Bad news to those that asked for Devil Triangle 4pks from me. I was given the information that it would be unlimited last week however it turns out that as of 30minutes ago this is no longer the case.

So arren drbenzo SeekerofNelson I will do my best to still get all that you requested but note that it you asked for multiple I might only be able to get a single 4pk.


This is what I got in the email sent to me this morning:
Viking Club members:
- First dibs Friday from 2pm to 10pm
- Available in Web Shop Friday at 11am (no web pick ups)
- Note: Password protected (members will receive password via e-mail at 10:45am)
- Price: $18 (4-pack)
- NO LIMIT


However the girl that runs it said "not this time" to me in a FB post....so I have conflicting info.

 

[arren]

Bad news to those that asked for Devil Triangle 4pks from me. I was given the information that it would be unlimited last week however it turns out that as of 30minutes ago this is no longer the case.

So arren drbenzo SeekerofNelson I will do my best to still get all that you requested but note that it you asked for multiple I might only be able to get a single 4pk.


This is what I got in the email sent to me this morning:
Viking Club members:
- First dibs Friday from 2pm to 10pm
- Available in Web Shop Friday at 11am (no web pick ups)
- Note: Password protected (members will receive password via e-mail at 10:45am)
- Price: $18 (4-pack)
- NO LIMIT


However the girl that runs it said "not this time" to me in a FB post....so I have conflicting info.

Yeah I just looked at the IG post and it says 3 per for Vikings

 

[sdreaper]

Yeah I just looked at the IG post and it says 3 per for Vikings

I think she is running around to quickly change the limits. I'll still figure this out though.

 

[SDBeerInsider]

I think she is running around to quickly change the limits. I'll still figure this out though.

Per the FB Viking page it is now "Limit=TBD" and "Limits are subject to change at any time"

Wonder if it is a smaller batch....

 

[sdreaper]

A buddy just went there and did that FB live video thing. The limit is in fact 3 4pks per viking. I think I can double/triple dip with friends, but I won't know the total amount I can secure until later today. I have 1 guy that already paid me and is currently out of the country so I am covering him since refunding cash and giving him bad news on a weekend vacation is bad karma.

The rest will be going to those on here that asked. Again, will do my best to get everybody what they requested but this was a bit of a curveball since it went from unlimited, posted on FB as unlimited, email this morning as unlimited, and now a limit of 3. =(

 

[SeekerofNelson]

A buddy just went there and did that FB live video thing. The limit is in fact 3 4pks per viking. I think I can double/triple dip with friends, but I won't know the total amount I can secure until later today. I have 1 guy that already paid me and is currently out of the country so I am covering him since refunding cash and giving him bad news on a weekend vacation is bad karma.

The rest will be going to those on here that asked. Again, will do my best to get everybody what they requested but this was a bit of a curveball since it went from unlimited, posted on FB as unlimited, email this morning as unlimited, and now a limit of 3. =(

No worries! Thx for trying for us!

 

[sdreaper]

Spending my lunch in full viking recruitment mode, I will figure this out because it is going to be a clusterfuck tomorrow with their anniversary.

 

[Spoonsock]

A buddy just went there and did that FB live video thing. The limit is in fact 3 4pks per viking. I think I can double/triple dip with friends, but I won't know the total amount I can secure until later today. I have 1 guy that already paid me and is currently out of the country so I am covering him since refunding cash and giving him bad news on a weekend vacation is bad karma.

The rest will be going to those on here that asked. Again, will do my best to get everybody what they requested but this was a bit of a curveball since it went from unlimited, posted on FB as unlimited, email this morning as unlimited, and now a limit of 3. =(

They seem to be still figuring stuff out. Showed up on Tuesday to get a taster, and was told they were gonna put the devil's triangle on tap for the party, instead . They did at least post on FB they changed up... Hope they do this a bit sooner next time.

 

[evilc]

They seem to be still figuring stuff out. Showed up on Tuesday to get a taster, and was told they were gonna put the devil's triangle on tap for the party, instead . They did at least post on FB they changed up... Hope they do this a bit sooner next time.

Who knew beer could be so complicated? Tyrsis

 

[sdreaper]

Spending my lunch in full viking recruitment mode, I will figure this out because it is going to be a clusterfuck tomorrow with their anniversary.

I almost got it. I think I need 1 more viking member that isn't maxing and I should be able to cover everybody. I may only be able to offer you a single 4pk instead of multiples but I think I managed to dig myself out of this hole I put myself into.

 

[arren]

Per the FB Viking page it is now "Limit=TBD" and "Limits are subject to change at any time"

Wonder if it is a smaller batch....

They would be stupid to make a smaller batch of their best, most popular canned hypewhale to date. I'm guessing they made the same amount as last time, and vastly underestimated just how much increased demand there would be.

 

[evilc]

They would be stupid to make a smaller batch of their best, most popular canned hypewhale to date. I'm guessing they made the same amount as last time, and vastly underestimated just how much increased demand there would be.

You know, I get it with r4r BA beers that take awhile to produce...

limits on ******* IPAs? What is this, Treehouse?

 

[sdreaper]

You know, I get it with r4r BA beers that take awhile to produce...

limits on ******* IPAs? What is this, Treehouse?

or Monkish, or Trillium, or Other Half, or Hoof Hearted, or Veil, or Noble, or Moonraker, or Mumford, etc..etc..etc...