The San Diego area thread

[rcubed1]

I spent most of my time at the non-VIP beers last year. I can already say that Abnormal will be bringing some timed releases this year down in the non-VIP area. Not sure which ones, but I expect them to be delicious.

Drank the hell out of J Wakefield DFPF the last two years. Sometimes Russian River brings Compunction or Temptation. Lots of other underrated breweries bring good stuff.

 

[sdreaper]

Drank the hell out of J Wakefield DFPF the last two years. Sometimes Russian River brings Compunction or Temptation. Lots of other underrated breweries bring good stuff.

DFPF and Hateraid for me. They were nice since even at 4pm it was still rather hot last year. Plus the line was about 5ppl deep for the first hour of session B. Just enough time to charge down my taster and get back in line for more.

 

[Phischy1]

I can't afford* this mead game bruh.

*just spent $300 on rum for my Tiki bar

*which rums?

PS: Adrift in Denver is legit.

 

[Tyrsis]

*which rums?

PS: Adrift in Denver is legit.

Got some Plantation blended, Lemon Hart 151, Clement rhum agricole, some Small Hand Foods syrups, some cheap brandy... something else I can't recall

 

[Phischy1]

Got some Plantation blended, Lemon Hart 151, Clement rhum agricole, some Small Hand Foods syrups, some cheap brandy... something else I can't recall

We were in Austin a few weeks ago and stocked up on Hamilton Rums. Can't find that locally. Bourbonz and Rumz have killed the beer budget. Need to get OFTD as our overproof.

 

[SerenityNow]

#TalkRum

 

[arren]

DFPF is a mediocre-ass beer, and now I want rum.

 

[sdreaper]

DFPF is a mediocre-ass beer, and now I want rum.

It is. I find it good for what it is though....a fruited Berliner that works on a hot day. Especially since I can't seem to keep mikkeller fruit face cans around long enough.

 

[nanobrew1]

It is. I find it good for what it is though....a fruited Berliner Kettle Soured Fruit Juice that works on a hot day. Especially since I can't seem to keep mikkeller fruit face cans around long enough.

FTFY



Yeah, DFPF taste fine, but so does juice. Most kettle sours I don't really enjoy, what I have had from Creature Comforts is good though.

 

[chemman141]

FTFY



Yeah, DFPF taste fine, but so does juice. Most kettle sours I don't really enjoy, what I have had from Creature Comforts is good though.

By definition, Berliners are kettle soured no?

 

[nanobrew1]

By definition, Berliners are kettle soured no?

No

 

[chemman141]

No

https://www.bjcp.org/2008styles/style17.php
I guess this is wrong then?

 

[nanobrew1]

https://www.bjcp.org/2008styles/style17.php
I guess this is wrong then?

a) BJCP does have a lot of flaws and should not be the end all be all
b) where are you getting that Berliners are by definition kettle sours?

"A symbiotic fermentation with top-fermenting yeast and Lactobacillus delbruckii provides the sharp sourness, which may be enhanced by blending of beers of different ages during fermentation and by extended cool aging."

The above statement actually makes it sound like it shouldn't be a kettle soured, but not definitive.

 

[chemman141]

a) BJCP does have a lot of flaws and should not be the end all be all
b) where are you getting that Berliners are by definition kettle sours?

"A symbiotic fermentation with top-fermenting yeast and Lactobacillus delbruckii provides the sharp sourness, which may be enhanced by blending of beers of different ages during fermentation and by extended cool aging."

The above statement actually makes it sound like it shouldn't be a kettle soured, but not definitive.

To me, any beer that is fermented with just sach and lacto is a "kettle sour". Gotta have pedio/brett to make it a true "wild sour" IMO.

 

[Xul1]

To me, any beer that is fermented with just sach and lacto is a "kettle sour". Gotta have pedio/brett to make it a true "wild sour" IMO.

I actually see the point you're making, but "quick sour" would seem like a more appropriate term for the direction you're taking it. "Kettle sour" has a fairly specific definition, in that it's soured in the brewhouse, pre-boil (boil isn't strictly necessary either). There are a variety of other techniques to produce a "quick sour" using only sacch and lacto that aren't strictly a kettle sour.

 

[chemman141]

I actually see the point you're making, but "quick sour" would seem like a more appropriate term for the direction you're taking it. "Kettle sour" has a fairly specific definition, in that it's soured in the brewhouse, pre-boil (boil isn't strictly necessary either). There are a variety of other techniques to produce a "quick sour" using only sacch and lacto that aren't strictly a kettle sour.

Yeah the whole thing is blurry, and I honestly think the breweries that aren't making "real sour" like it that way. To me the word Kettle Sour isn't a bad word. I get why it can be for some, I have had some really bad kettle sours. I have also had some really fantastic kettle sours.

 

[rcubed1]

Quick sour, yes. I did a sour mash for the three Berliner's I've made. Many techniques you can use to get a beer tart quickly.

 

[souredstouts]

FTFY



Yeah, DFPF taste fine, but so does juice. Most kettle sours I don't really enjoy, what I have had from Creature Comforts is good though.[/QUOTE

Did you try the latest Mikkeller with passionfruit? I 99% of time agree with you. The last release was good. It also tasted like passionfruit juice..... according to all the beers I've tried with passionfruit I like it in my beer. I also generally hate kettle sours.

 

[souredstouts]

Yeah the whole thing is blurry, and I honestly think the breweries that aren't making "real sour" like it that way. To me the word Kettle Sour isn't a bad word. I get why it can be for some, I have had some really bad kettle sours. I have also had some really fantastic kettle sours.

Most of the time (93%) it tastes as though someone got lazy and said "it is all fermented now lets sell it" even though its malty and flavorless-besides the malt flavor-.

 

[Sebowski1]

*which rums?

PS: Adrift in Denver is legit.

Mother ******... Now you tell me. I just got back from 4 days in Denver.

 

[Sebowski1]

These Electrocution cans are tasting awesome, people.

 

[Phischy1]

Mother ******... Now you tell me. I just got back from 4 days in Denver.

I was in Denver Thurs to yesterday.

 

[pugsandsuds]

Little Miss Brewing's new tasting room is pretty fun. Beers are relatively cheap ($5) and a fun vibe. Ari's ready to get a little silly here on the weekend, gotta dig up the 'ole vagina monologue tanks

 

[nanobrew1]

I didn't try it. I haven't followed many releases and have bought even less beer. I do love passionfruit so i am sure i would have liked it.

 

[Sebowski1]

I was in Denver Thurs to yesterday.

Same. Save for 18hrs in Boulder/Fort Collins. I saw you check in to a place in Colorado Springs, but never anything in Denver. :kicksrock:

 

[arren]

These Electrocution cans are tasting awesome, people.

Will def have to cop these. The Trois Cabrones didn't really age all that well, but it was money when fresh.

 

[Tyrsis]

Little Miss Brewing's new tasting room is pretty fun. Beers are relatively cheap ($5) and a fun vibe. Ari's ready to get a little silly here on the weekend, gotta dig up the 'ole vagina monologue tanks

TFTI. Eating at Ponces

 

[arren]

TFTI. Eating at Ponces

TFTI.

 

[pugsandsuds]

TFTI. Eating at Ponces

Were you sitting on the patio? If not, no apologies, walked right by like 20 minutes ago

 

[Tyrsis]

Were you sitting on the patio? If not, no apologies, walked right by like 20 minutes ago

YES.


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