The San Diego area thread

[smithj21541]

So ION, BA All of the Lights has been for sale and took about 25minutes to sell out.

Also, Monster Tones is still ******* delicious.

Yeah, that was surprising.

Can anyone please translate what beer/ brewery that is?

 

[sdreaper]

I'm wondering if they produced more of it than the other BA beers or if the price is finally turning people off. I'll admit I bought one, but it was simply as a favor for a friend of a friend that's out of state - I'm not especially price sensitive, but $24 for 375ml is pretty absurd.

I secured one, but using it as an addition to a trade overseas for some seasonal lambic. It tasted good, since they had a preview keg on at Common Theory a few weeks back, but not good enough to justify the price/amount.

Can anyone please translate what beer/ brewery that is?

Sorry, BA All of the Lights from Abnormal, their nutella porter

 

[jwacky]

Can anyone please translate what beer/ brewery that is?

Barrel Aged All of the Lights, Abnormal

 

[smithj21541]

So ION, BA All of the Lights has been for sale and took about 25minutes to sell out.

Also, Monster Tones is still ******* delicious.

Yeah, that was surprising.

NM I found it. That price dies seem a little crazy.

 

[sdreaper]

NM I found it. That price dies seem a little crazy.

I am not certain how much the ingredients for these beers cost anymore, but they are still riding that hypetrain that Derek created. Plus I felt regular All of the Lights was his best beer. I do not recall if he brewed the base before he left, but I do know it was not treated the same.

 

[Xul1]

Their IG post indicates that they had a "significantly higher amount available", so, yeah.

Mikkeller's "X" cans pushed this price point as well recently, IIRC. The price of beer is too damn high.

I don't know what Mikkeller charged at the brewery but it was $18.50 at Bottlecraft for a 16oz can = $1.16/oz - high but tolerable (for me, anyway, especially since it was fantastic). $24/375 ml = $1.89/oz is somewhat less so. I realize adjuncts add cost and ultimately, they sold every drop, it's just continuing to push the limits.

 

[rcubed1]

Does it have vanilla in it? High quality vanilla beans are more expensive by weight than silver these days.

 

[Xul1]

Does it have vanilla in it? High quality vanilla beans are more expensive by weight than silver these days.

The original only had coffee and hazelnut as the adjuncts. No idea if they added vanilla to the BA version.

 

[jwacky]

I don't know what Mikkeller charged at the brewery but it was $18.50 at Bottlecraft for a 16oz can = $1.16/oz - high but tolerable (for me, anyway, especially since it was fantastic). $24/375 ml = $1.89/oz is somewhat less so. I realize adjuncts add cost and ultimately, they sold every drop, it's just continuing to push the limits.

Agreed re: pushing the limits. But for now it appears the limit has not been met. 20 minutes or so is still relatively quick.

Odd; 'X' is listed on the Mikkeller website still for $23. Just the Mikkeller way, I guess.

 

[jwacky]

The original only had coffee and hazelnut as the adjuncts. No idea if they added vanilla to the BA version.

Does it have vanilla in it? High quality vanilla beans are more expensive by weight than silver these days.

Still pretty crazy to hear that, though! I have no idea how much ingredients ever cost, haha.

 

[Brent212]

Can anyone please translate what beer/ brewery that is?

Abnormal Brewing
Barrel-aged All of the Lights

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EDIT: whoops, didn't notice there was another page in the thread.

 

[arren]

I secured one, but using it as an addition to a trade overseas for some seasonal lambic. It tasted good, since they had a preview keg on at Common Theory a few weeks back, but not good enough to justify the price/amount.

This seems to be the prevailing reason to buy these pastrystouts from Abnormal - I'm noticing a large swath of this stuff going overseas for some loons.

Not a bad strategy, actually. If I weren't so thoroughly over trading, I might even consider it.

 

[Tyrsis]

This seems to be the prevailing reason to buy these pastrystouts from Abnormal - I'm noticing a large swath of this stuff going overseas for some loons.

Not a bad strategy, actually. If I weren't so thoroughly over trading, I might even consider it.

With the cost of shipping, it's not even worth it. Especially if you're going international.

 

[Xul1]

http://alesmith.com/anniversary/

Am I reading the copy correctly in understanding that a $45 VIP ticket gets you a taster glass, 4 x 3oz pours, catered "light bites," and access to purchase more beer? The beer lists are great for both sessions but the pricing seems a bit off...

 

[Tyrsis]

http://alesmith.com/anniversary/

Am I reading the copy correctly in understanding that a $45 VIP ticket gets you a taster glass, 4 x 3oz pours, catered "light bites," and access to purchase more beer? The beer lists are great for both sessions but the pricing seems a bit off...

12oz of beer for $45, seems legit

I'm over most of these festivals. I'm even skipping Dankness this year. **** is so expensive.

 

[sdreaper]

http://alesmith.com/anniversary/

Am I reading the copy correctly in understanding that a $45 VIP ticket gets you a taster glass, 4 x 3oz pours, catered "light bites," and access to purchase more beer? The beer lists are great for both sessions but the pricing seems a bit off...

I mathed it out as needing to eat about $20 in small bites. Since the 12oz of beer would run about $20 inside anvil and stave and I was estimating $5 for the glass.

This seems to be the prevailing reason to buy these pastrystouts from Abnormal - I'm noticing a large swath of this stuff going overseas for some loons.

Not a bad strategy, actually. If I weren't so thoroughly over trading, I might even consider it.

Yeah, shipping would only be worth it if you filled at least a 6bottle shipper. I am physically going over seas so that is why I am doing the trade.

 

[souredstouts]

The cupping session sounds pretty fun for $10. I am most likely going to do that.

 

[quirk6]

cupping session

 

[Tyrsis]

I was estimating $5 for the glass.

Those glasses cost like... a buck.

Lemme know when I can buy a ticket without food...

 

[chemman141]

I mathed it out as needing to eat about $20 in small bites. Since the 12oz of beer would run about $20 inside anvil and stave and I was estimating $5 for the glass.





Yeah, shipping would only be worth it if you filled at least a 6bottle shipper. I am physically going over seas so that is why I am doing the trade.

I heard all the bites were going to be guac based.

 

[sdreaper]

Those glasses cost like... a buck.

I know, but still...I am trying to justify it to myself.

I heard all the bites were going to be guac based.

You sir....can go rot in hell. =)

 

[Tyrsis]

I know, but still...I am trying to justify it to myself.

lol don't front as if you're not going to both sessions

 

[chemman141]

lol don't front as if you're not going to both sessions

He for sure already secured the $80 both day package lol.

 

[sdreaper]

He for sure already secured the $80 both day package lol.

I have not...but I would if I do end up going. It is the better half's birthday weekend, so that comes first.

 

[souredstouts]

I have not...but I would if I do end up going. It is the better half's birthday weekend, so that comes first.

Take her and only get tasters of Lotza Speedway.

 

[ThatGuy1]

12oz of beer for $45, seems legit

I'm over most of these festivals. I'm even skipping Dankness this year. **** is so expensive.

PP Strong Ale Fest still gives the most alcohol for the buck. I somehow leave with more taster tickets than I started with every time......

 

[Tyrsis]

PP Strong Ale Fest still gives the most alcohol for the buck. I somehow leave with more taster tickets than I started with every time......

Easily the best event in SD for the past decade. But even I have been skipping that the couple years. Their list used to be full of straight up whales. Now it's still good, but a shadow of what it was.

 

[rcubed1]

Easily the best event in SD for the past decade. But even I have been skipping that the couple years. Their list used to be full of straight up whales. Now it's still good, but a shadow of what it was.

Our bottle shares have better lineups than nearly every beer festival. That being said there are some really fun festivals to go to that go beyond the beer itself.

 

[sdreaper]

h'ok, now I bought a ticket for both days since I got the ok. =)

 

[DannyFullpint]

Hold your eyes for a second Reaper.

AleSmith is sooo out of touch with that format and their Print Shop 7 artwork.

And back to Abnormal, how does a porter turn into a stout? Easy, just put it in a barrel.