The San Diego area thread

[Tyrsis]

The Beachwood brut IPA I had was phenomenal fwiw

 

[rcubed1]

The Beachwood brut IPA I had was phenomenal fwiw

I enjoyed the NPBC one

 

[rcubed1]

Better do your research smithj2154 , you have a presentation to prep for!

 

[kingg]

Brut > Hazy

 

[arren]

Yeah, Beachwood, NPBC, and El Segundo have all made stellar Brut IPAs. HPB also had a Brut Pilsner around during SDBW that was one of my favorite beers of the year.

Hope you guys are all safe. Some of the flooding happening around town doesn't look fun at all.

 

[smithj21541]

Brut > Hazy

Agreed(in concept) but I feel like the style is still finding it's feet. A number of breweries need to dial in their process for the style to really shine. Feels like (for the ones I've tried) right now it's more just throw enzymes at a normal IPA and call it a day.

Better do your research smithj2154 , you have a presentation to prep for!

Test batches to Brew as well. I would like to serve one of mine along with it.

 

[DannyFullpint]

About 50% of the Bruts I’ve tried have been too bitter and not in the right places. You can hide mistakes in sikk hazies.

 

[jwacky]

Had a Brut IPA from Southpark at O'Briens once. I don't recall the name but I remember enjoying it. Zero Project I think?

Not sure how I feel about the style. I think I like them, but not something I'd really seek out with any sort of regularity.

 

[jwacky]

http://www.eccalifornian.com/articl...lvMRsxdwoIsnyKVw-k2esh04s_LQ-oiV2VT7mIAz2aMgw

Good luck to them, but that spot struggles to support anything, it seems.

 

[blackzag05]

Had a Brut IPA from Southpark at O'Briens once. I don't recall the name but I remember enjoying it. Zero Project I think?

Not sure how I feel about the style. I think I like them, but not something I'd really seek out with any sort of regularity.

Yes! Zero Project was the name. I liked Sixth Sense more!

 

[blackzag05]

We made a French 75 brut saison with Marin that is tasty.

 

[Tyrsis]

the **** Sebowski


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[jwacky]

the **** Sebowski


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This is making me laugh so hard. Sucks for the brewery I'm sure but everyone just chillin' watching the geyser like it's perfectly normal is hilarious.

 

[rcubed1]

the **** Sebowski


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Shower time!

 

[kingg]

About 50% of the Bruts I’ve tried have been too bitter and not in the right places. You can hide mistakes in sikk hazies.

It's all about the mouthfeel for me, I prefer dry and crisp over fat and chalky.

 

[reidjoshua1]

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So that's why Home is never on tap when I'm there

 

[stawn]

If you want to see what Strata hops are all about, stop by NPBC and try "This Is Strata!". 8.7% Unfiltered West Coast DIPA. 5.5lbs/bbl with 100% Strata. Pineapple, Mandarin Orange, and Dank AF Nugs. Probably my new favorite hop.

Can confirm this is a banger. But real talk; Covington 4 Life

 

[kmcnair]

Whoa. Plz clarify. NEW FAVORITE?? Really? Is that a typo? Maybe "favorite new"?? Is this really better than the Citras and Mosaics and Simcoes and Nelsons of the world?

Haven't tried Strata, but I'm very much looking forward to it. Just trying to temper my expectations a bit here.

This is a fair question. And, I'm going to waffle between favorite-new versus new-favorite.

I like this hop A LOT. It is great to see a new varietal that has a big range and express so much character without the need of a supporting hop. Mosaic was definitely the last hop to come out that wowed me like this one is doing. I love Mosaic as a solo hop. In regards to the others you mentioned, in most cases I find that Citra, Simcoe, and Nelson each need some other supporting hop to cut their intensity or else you end up with cloying flavors.

I saw a lot of beers come out recently that incorporated Strata, but I hadn't seen anyone run it with a huge charge all by itself. It works. It's awesome.

 

[Sebowski1]

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Ha. It happens. Good times.

 

[andrewdrinks]

I'm down in SD for the day Saturday - mainly to pick up my final Lost Abbey S&S beers for the year, but also to escape the cold. Would anyone be interested in splitting some beers someplace on Saturday night?

Bumping this for potential tiptouching - going to Lost Abbey at some point today, likely ending up in North Park later. Have packed some Holy Mountain Rauch cans for the discerning smoke-drinker, free to a good home

 

[blackzag05]

Anyone going to Second Saturday

 

[arren]

Confirmed; This is Strata is really ******* good.

Also we have too much beer in San Diego.

 

[andrewdrinks]

Confirmed; This is Strata is really ******* good.

Also we have too much beer in San Diego.

+1
(I’m still in NPBC getting lit on the pastry stouts)

 

[arren]

+1
(I’m still in NPBC getting lit on the pastry stouts)

Walk over to Bottlecraft - last I was there on Wednesday or so, they had Cellarman on tap along with some other weird gems.

 

[rcubed1]

Just echoing what kingg says and I know you guys ignore us, but the new Mother Earth Four Seasons beer is fantastic. But I know those of you crushing 1.040 FG pastry stouts will think it’s “too thin”.

 

[kingg]

James E. Pepper Imperial Stout aged in Rye Whiskey barrels is very good as well, and a steal at only $12.99.

 

[andrewdrinks]

Walk over to Bottlecraft - last I was there on Wednesday or so, they had Cellarman on tap along with some other weird gems.

Great shout, had a Cellarman afterward. Rusty Nail on tap too.

 

[DannyFullpint]

I wish Mother Earth would rebrand. I know the beer is good but its such ugly packaging.

 

[sobeleg]

I'm heading out to California in a week or so and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for places (breweries/bars/restaurants) I should try to check out. Will be driving up the coast but will be spending the most amount of time in San Diego so I figured I'd post here. My schedule and places I had in mind are below, any recommendations are greatly appreciated. Thanks!

San Diego
Breweries: Alesmith, Societe, Council, Modern Times, Mikkeller, Stone Gardens, Lost Abbey
Bars: Toronado, TigerTiger
Restaurants: Seabasstropub in Oceanside, Stone Gardens

Central Coast (Avila Beach)
Breweries: Firestone Walker & Barrelworks
Winery: Au Bon Climat

Monterey/Carmel/Santa Cruz
Breweries: Alvarado, Both SARA locations

Santa Rosa/Russian River Valley
Breweries: Russian River (both locations), Maybe Lagunitas
Wineries: Pax, Copain

Sonoma/Napa
Bars: Cadet
Wineries: Sojourn, Bedrock, Scribe, Hendry, Caymus
Restaurants: Charter Oak, Boon Fly Café (brunch)

Sacramento
Brewery: Fieldwork

 

[arren]

I'm heading out to California in a week or so and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for places (breweries/bars/restaurants) I should try to check out. Will be driving up the coast but will be spending the most amount of time in San Diego so I figured I'd post here. My schedule and places I had in mind are below, any recommendations are greatly appreciated. Thanks!

San Diego
Breweries: Alesmith, Societe, Council, Modern Times, Mikkeller, Stone Gardens, Lost Abbey
Bars: Toronado, TigerTiger
Restaurants: Seabasstropub in Oceanside, Stone Gardens

oof

Here's a pretty comprehensive list: https://www.talkbeer.com/community/threads/san-diego-visitors-guide.2069/

It's nearly a year old, but all of the suggestions are more or less on point.