The San Diego area thread

[rcubed1]

I stop in every four to six weeks but usually leave after one beer. Far more often, I walk right past it to hit North Park Beer Co and/or Bottlecraft.

On one level, it's a bummer - I have a ton of great memories there - but they've dropped the ball in a variety of ways over the past few years (as has been discussed here). Mighty curious to see what goes into that space.

Yeah, lots more competition in the area. I think a lot of the #oldmoney people have stopped going there for the most part. I used to drive down from Vista for events. Been maybe three times over the three years I've been in Kensington.

 

[arren]

Yeah, lots more competition in the area. I think a lot of the #oldmoney people have stopped going there for the most part. I used to drive down from Vista for events. Been maybe three times over the three years I've been in Kensington.

I will maintain that the expansion was probably the single worst thing they did.

If I were still living in Normal Heights/North Park, I'd consider stopping by. But as it is, there really isn't reason to. It sucks because the taplist there is still some of the best in the neighborhood, if not in town - it's just not good enough for me not to drink at home instead.

 

[smithj21541]

- it's just not good enough for me not to drink at home instead.

Pretty much how I feel about the beer scene in general lately.

 

[riko1]

I will maintain that the expansion was probably the single worst thing they did.

Agreed. It was never very crowded on the other side and it was hard to get service unless it was PtY day or something. Definitely not worth the investment or additional rent.

I'm sorry to see it go. People dunking on the news on FB are annoying.

 

[Xul1]

I'm sorry to see it go. People dunking on the news on FB are annoying.

I can't help but wonder how many of the people in SD Beer Friends bemoaning the terrible service have been there for anything other than hype events. Toronado definitely had its flaws and service could vary at times, but even at worst, I never saw anything that rose much above the level of an average crowded bar where staff doesn't have the time or patience for people's stupidity. Groupthink and mob mentality have definitely carried the conversation in a ****** direction.

 

[arren]

Agreed. It was never very crowded on the other side and it was hard to get service unless it was PtY day or something. Definitely not worth the investment or additional rent.

I'm sorry to see it go. People dunking on the news on FB are annoying.

The simple fact that the acoustics were absolutely atrocious makes it the worst place to drink beer or even hang out with friends.

I can't help but wonder how many of the people in SD Beer Friends bemoaning the terrible service have been there for anything other than hype events. Toronado definitely had its flaws and service could vary at times, but even at worst, I never saw anything that rose much above the level of an average crowded bar where staff doesn't have the time or patience for people's stupidity. Groupthink and mob mentality have definitely carried the conversation in a ****** direction.

San Diego food and drink FB groups are the absolute ******* worst. Napoleon complex and inexplicable idol worship headed by the stupidest people who think they have a voice in the community.

 

[pugsandsuds]

Not surprised. Do any of you, save pugsandsuds , go there any more?

I’m pretty ******* bummed about this, even if there have been some rumblings about the likelihood for a while. Up in LA today, but definitely will be there tomorrow evening if anyone has nostalgia for a beer before they close.

 

[riko1]

San Diego food and drink FB groups are the absolute ******* worst. Napoleon complex and inexplicable idol worship headed by the stupidest people who think they have a voice in the community.

So true.

 

[DannyFullpint]

The patio hours were wack.

 

[cquiroga]

I’m pretty ******* bummed about this, even if there have been some rumblings about the likelihood for a while. Up in LA today, but definitely will be there tomorrow evening if anyone has nostalgia for a beer before they close.

TFTI

 

[pugsandsuds]

TFTI

Visiting Ari’s parents, so I’m not really in LA, but who the **** knows what Ventura is. I’m coming back next Saturday though, showing a buddy from Michigan around. If you’re free, we should definitely drink a beer or three...and eat some tacos

 

[rcubed1]

So Good Beer Co is shuttering the owners are going to open a farmhouse brewery in Julian.

 

[jwacky]

So Good Beer Co is shuttering the owners are going to open a farmhouse brewery in Julian.

Yeah? Interesting. Source?

 

[sdreaper]

Yeah? Interesting. Source?

Email sent to their Stable members.

Edit: Pasting the email txt might help

"Hello loyal Stable Members,

The time has come for Brandon and I to close up shop and say goodbye to Orange County. It has been a dream for Brandon and I to eventually move back to our hometown of Julian, California and open a true farmhouse brewery.

Big changes came to our family almost 2 years ago with the birth of our son, Jack. It has been difficult running a business and raising a child without our extended families close by.

We have decided it is now the best time to turn our farmhouse dream into a reality. Not only to make beer we are very passionate about but also so we can raise our child closer to our extended families.

We would like to thank you for the support over the past 5 years. We are very thankful and grateful. The Tasting Room will remain open for the time being. Come by Friday through Sunday to have a few beers, pick up your final beers, and chat it up with Robyn. This is not goodbye forever, but farewell for now. Be on the lookout for our new farm-to-beer project in the next few years.


Thank you,

Brandon and Robyn
The Good Beer Company"

 

[arren]

Email sent to their Stable members.

Edit: Pasting the email txt might help

"Hello loyal Stable Members,

The time has come for Brandon and I to close up shop and say goodbye to Orange County. It has been a dream for Brandon and I to eventually move back to our hometown of Julian, California and open a true farmhouse brewery.

Big changes came to our family almost 2 years ago with the birth of our son, Jack. It has been difficult running a business and raising a child without our extended families close by.

We have decided it is now the best time to turn our farmhouse dream into a reality. Not only to make beer we are very passionate about but also so we can raise our child closer to our extended families.

We would like to thank you for the support over the past 5 years. We are very thankful and grateful. The Tasting Room will remain open for the time being. Come by Friday through Sunday to have a few beers, pick up your final beers, and chat it up with Robyn. This is not goodbye forever, but farewell for now. Be on the lookout for our new farm-to-beer project in the next few years.


Thank you,

Brandon and Robyn
The Good Beer Company"

Oh damn, that's kind of intriguing. I'm honestly surprised no one's tried to do anything similar - it's the ideal local destination brewery idea.

 

[rcubed1]

Oh damn, that's kind of intriguing. I'm honestly surprised no one's tried to do anything similar - it's the ideal local destination brewery idea.

Yep, tons of potential up there. Nickel is cool spot and Julian Brewing is back open but with Julian Cider Works closing it took a hit for spots to check out. I hope they nabbed the JCW property or something similar so the tasting room is actually in a barn with great scenery.

 

[reidjoshua1]

Black Plague opening on El Cajon... anyone had their beer before?

 

[rcubed1]

Some more info on the Good Beer Co move: https://westcoastersd.com/2020/01/22/the-good-beer-co-founders-set-sights-on-julian/

 

[rcubed1]

Black Plague opening on El Cajon... anyone had their beer before?

I've had a few beers. All were clean, solid beers. Bill Batten was helping them out.

Speaking of which.... he's finally now brewing at Tap Room Brewing. Can't wait to drink some Batten beer again.

 

[DannyFullpint]

I've had a few beers. All were clean, solid beers. Bill Batten was helping them out.

Speaking of which.... he's finally now brewing at Tap Room Brewing. Can't wait to drink some Batten beer again.

I’m intrigued as to what he will brew for the 2020 audience.

 

[sdreaper]

I’m intrigued as to what he will brew for the 2020 audience.

K1 instead of Speedway?

 

[rcubed1]

I’m intrigued as to what he will brew for the 2020 audience.

I’m not sure but if I play golf with Kyle I’ll find out.

 

[sdreaper]

Excitement intensifies. We got our flights approved last night (since we use a 3rd party site) to get us (myself, my buddy Matt, and my better half for her first trip across the pond) back to wonderful Brussels.

Now just need to book the airbnb, which has skyrocketed in price due to us being out there during European labor day.

But once that is done, fully Quintessence bound! Yay!

 

[jan63]

Grandmaster Fu! from NPBC is tasting fantastic. Had it at toro last night.

 

[riko1]

Excitement intensifies. We got our flights approved last night (since we use a 3rd party site) to get us (myself, my buddy Matt, and my better half for her first trip across the pond) back to wonderful Brussels.

Now just need to book the airbnb, which has skyrocketed in price due to us being out there during European labor day.

But once that is done, fully Quintessence bound! Yay!

I'm making my fourth trip to Brussels in June and each time I'm more excited than the last. I got an AirBnB that is less than a block from Moeder Lambic, making it an easy last stop each night.

 

[rcubed1]

The Karl collab with Bird Rock, the Golden Stout with coffee, is phenomenal (especially nitro). Recommended if you see it.

 

[rcubed1]

Welp, new trend in beer around town:

New apartment/condo complex gets built, has retail on the first level, and a brewery puts in a tasting room in one of the retail spots.

Burgeon being the latest in Little Italy.

 

[Xul1]

Welp, new trend in beer around town:

New apartment/condo complex gets built, has retail on the first level, and a brewery puts in a tasting room in one of the retail spots.

Burgeon being the latest in Little Italy.

If it means more good beer that's easily accessible without a long drive, I'm all for it. Stoked to have Burgeon down here.

 

[sdreaper]

Welp, new trend in beer around town:

New apartment/condo complex gets built, has retail on the first level, and a brewery puts in a tasting room in one of the retail spots.

Burgeon being the latest in Little Italy.

Where was this **** when I lived in an apartment!?!?! All I had around me was a Ralph's, AMC theater, Zpizza, and a Tower Records.

Edit: Oh, and a Daphnes and Petco I think.

 

[rcubed1]

Where was this **** when I lived in an apartment!?!?! All I had around me was a Ralph's, AMC theater, Zpizza, and a Tower Records.

Edit: Oh, and a Daphnes and Petco I think.

RIP Tower Records. Used to love browsing there after hitting up Rock Bottom.