The San Diego area thread

[jwacky]

Has anyone tried Mason ale works Johnny cash'd? Probably going to snag one from Bottlecraft since it's only 4 bucks and its barrel aged.

I tried the Bottlecraft/Mason collab BA beers they did a while back (probably still have?), and didn't love them. Didn't hate them, didn't love them. At $4 though what's the worst that could happen?

 

[Tyrsis]

I tried the Bottlecraft/Mason collab BA beers they did a while back (probably still have?), and didn't love them. Didn't hate them, didn't love them. At $4 though what's the worst that could happen?

one of them was stellar, the rest were okay. At that price, I'd say give it a try...

 

[rcubed1]

It's a pretty reasonably priced 4-pack for a BA beer but who knows how long it was aged and the quality of barrels. But I'm definitely curious about it.

 

[sdreaper]

If you end up liking it, San Diego Beer & Wine Co is selling a 4pk for $10.99.

 

[jwacky]

If you end up liking it, San Diego Beer & Wine Co is selling a 4pk for $10.99.

Quick response made me think they must have a social media presence... and just like that I've followed yet another liquor store. Web shop pick ups, too... thanks!

 

[sdreaper]

Quick response made me think they must have a social media presence... and just like that I've followed yet another liquor store. Web shop pick ups, too... thanks!

I apologize in advance for your increased spending. They tend to be $1 cheaper/more expensive than Bottlecrafts. They get their stuff about a day after Bottlecraft and BineNVine get theirs. They keep banker hours pretty much. But they also have a fridge near the back with single cans from the 4-6pks they got in and you can build your own 6pk and save 10%. Pretty solid distro too. They use to have a BottleLogic account, but last time I checked BL's website they are no longer listed.

 

[Xul1]

They use to have a BottleLogic account, but last time I checked BL's website they are no longer listed.

I don't understand how any stores maintain a Bottle Logic account without forcing you to buy their core **** to access Stasis beers. Does anyone buy their core bottles willingly? Seems like more of a hassle than it's worth considering how few Stasis beers make it to distro anyway.

 

[arren]

Eh, nothing beats DDG '13 though.

#quack

 

[smithj21541]

#quack

#whattheduck was probably my fav

 

[rcubed1]

I remember going to Bottle Logic maybe 3 years ago and enjoyed their regular beers. Did something change?

 

[DannyFullpint]

I remember going to Bottle Logic maybe 3 years ago and enjoyed their regular beers. Did something change?

Kyle Manns?

I think they have been consistant but honestly only make it there once a year.

 

[jwacky]

I remember going to Bottle Logic maybe 3 years ago and enjoyed their regular beers. Did something change?

I can't speak a whole lot to this because I've only been there once, but last year I made a greater LA/OC (aka anything north of Carlsbad) and hit Beachwood, Beachwood Blendery, Monkish, Bruery, Bottle Logic, and Noble over a two day span, and BL was easily my least favorite of all of them. I recall finding it very odd that the Stasis beers could be so good but the core beers on tap were so (relatively) bad.

 

[chemman141]

I don't understand how any stores maintain a Bottle Logic account without forcing you to buy their core **** to access Stasis beers. Does anyone buy their core bottles willingly? Seems like more of a hassle than it's worth considering how few Stasis beers make it to distro anyway.

All stasis beers make it to distro. To answer your question though the only people buying those trash non-stasis BL beers are craft beer newbies. I highly doubt anyone on this site buys them willingly.

 

[Sebowski1]

All stasis beers make it to distro. To answer your question though the only people buying those trash non-stasis BL beers are craft beer newbies. I highly doubt anyone on this site buys them willingly.

In your unbiased opinion?

 

[kingg]

I can't speak a whole lot to this because I've only been there once, but last year I made a greater LA/OC (aka anything north of Carlsbad) and hit Beachwood, Beachwood Blendery, Monkish, Bruery, Bottle Logic, and Noble over a two day span, and BL was easily my least favorite of all of them. I recall finding it very odd that the Stasis beers could be so good but the core beers on tap were so (relatively) bad.

Easier to hide flaws when the beer tastes like a candy bar.

 

[chemman141]

In your unbiased opinion?

Yes, I hate to admit it but most of the stouts they make are good to great. The rest of their beer is horse **** and it blows my mind.

 

[yabu]

I can't speak a whole lot to this because I've only been there once, but last year I made a greater LA/OC (aka anything north of Carlsbad) and hit Beachwood, Beachwood Blendery, Monkish, Bruery, Bottle Logic, and Noble over a two day span, and BL was easily my least favorite of all of them. I recall finding it very odd that the Stasis beers could be so good but the core beers on tap were so (relatively) bad.

You are spot on. Very few will disagree with you.

 

[Tyrsis]

Oh man, who is going to ask Liz about their thoughts on gay marriage in that Facebook AMA?

 

[riko1]

Link?

 

[chemman141]

Oh man, who is going to ask Liz about their thoughts on gay marriage in that Facebook AMA?

I'd be glad to, I love stirring the pot (surprise I know)

 

[arren]

Oh man, who is going to ask Liz about their thoughts on gay marriage in that Facebook AMA?

****, that's depressing.

 

[rcubed1]

Parents were in town yesterday so I took the day off. Went to South Park Brewing for lunch. Where the hell was blackzag05 ? Beers are tasting great by the way.

 

[rcubed1]

Also Fallpine is pretty much Expo but without the oak.

 

[Tyrsis]

Also Fallpine is pretty much Expo but without the oak.

I wasn't a fan. The Pink Boots hazy IPA was pretty good though. Didn't really dig the Fieldwork beer - it was just all belgian yeast.

 

[blackzag05]

Parents were in town yesterday so I took the day off. Went to South Park Brewing for lunch. Where the hell was blackzag05 ? Beers are tasting great by the way.

Thanks for the heads up bro. (The beers are pretty tasty right now)

 

[Sebowski1]

Also Fallpine is pretty much Expo but without the oak.

No. No it's not. I wish it was half of what you said. I drank a 4oz and left without cans. Expo is

 

[rcubed1]

No. No it's not. I wish it was half of what you said. I drank a 4oz and left without cans. Expo is

I only had a couple of sips FWIW.

 

[benbikes4beer]

Expo is one of my favorite beers ever and clearly you know nothing about craft beer Ryan. I'm going to let Ben finish my thought because I am too tired to type the rest, but not too tired to click Post Reply before zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Whoa Sebowski eaaaaasy bud.

 

[Sebowski1]

Whoa Sebowski eaaaaasy bud.

Lol. I typed "GOAT" and the little cute goat emoji popped up so I clicked on that to try and stay hip with you whippersnappers. I guess it didn't take.

 

[souredstouts]

Cruised to Bottle Craft last night in Solana Beach. They had De Garde and Fremont BBA Darkstar on tap still! Snagged the can of Johnny Cash'd. It was ok I liked it more than the other Mason Ale Works but as jwacky said

Didn't hate them, didn't love them.