The San Diego area thread

[kingg]

The Bine & Vine website says they’re out of stock, but I could swear I saw a few different varieties there just last week… kingg ?

Yep, just got them back in-stock today actually, here's what we have: https://bineandvine.com/pa_brewery/jw-lees/?post_type=product

 

[rcubed1]

Anything cool beerwise happening this weekend? The fam is going to be up in LA so for the first time in a while, I'm slumming it solo.

Orval Day is Saturday.

Anyone going to the Burning Beard anniversary on the 31st?

 

[sdreaper]

Anyone going to the Burning Beard anniversary on the 31st?

I'll be there, and the better half volunteered again to be working it.

 

[stupac2]

Yep, just got them back in-stock today actually, here's what we have: https://bineandvine.com/pa_brewery/jw-lees/?post_type=product

Ah, I'm specifically looking for the non-BA stuff. We get those up here, but for some reason don't get the plain ones.

 

[souredstouts]

I should have clarified, I'm not going to be in SD proper but rather in the Vista/San Marcos/Carlsbad area, so Holiday seems like the most reasonable place so far. There are a couple of shops around PP Carlsbad, right? Was thinking of stopping there, but my wife is pushing back a little on my plan of "ALL BEER ALL DAY", so we'll see how it goes.

Thanks for the suggestions!

I haven't seen any in this area. If I do I will update. drbenzo have you seen any pop up around town?

 

[suber]

I should have clarified, I'm not going to be in SD proper but rather in the Canada area, so Holiday seems like the most reasonable place so far. There are a couple of shops around PP Carlsbad, right? Was thinking of stopping there, but my wife is pushing back a little on my plan of "ALL BEER ALL DAY", so we'll see how it goes.

Thanks for the suggestions!

Only shops in cbad would recommend would be pizzaport bottle shop, **** Texas liquor(way overpriced).

 

[smithj21541]

Only shops in cbad would recommend would be pizzaport bottle shop, **** Texas liquor(way overpriced).

 

[stupac2]

Only shops in cbad would recommend would be pizzaport bottle shop, **** Texas liquor(way overpriced).

This a relatively new development? I recall it being fine last time I was there... probably about 5 years ago...

 

[suber]

This a relatively new development? I recall it being fine last time I was there... probably about 5 years ago...

Last couple of years it's gotten way worse, just stick to pizzaport beers and you'll be fine.
If you have time, bagbys in oside would be another option.

 

[rcubed1]

Does Texas still have the buy six bottles discount? That actually made their prices decent if you did it right with your selection.

 

[drbenzo1]

I haven't seen any in this area. If I do I will update. drbenzo have you seen any pop up around town?

Been avoiding beer shops... Ive been going to Vons, Port and Bevmo lately for rum and port Cans... so not sure.

 

[souredstouts]

Been avoiding beer shops... Ive been going to Vons, Port and Bevmo lately for rum and port Cans... so not sure.

We should hit up 117* west sometime next week. It's out over by Aztec Brewing. They have been releasing some tasty clear and spiced rum.

 

[drbenzo1]

We should hit up 117* west sometime next week. It's out over by Aztec Brewing. They have been releasing some tasty clear and spiced rum.

Awesome

 

[Tyrsis]

We should hit up 117* west sometime next week. It's out over by Aztec Brewing. They have been releasing some tasty clear and spiced rum.

Wait, what? New distillery?

 

[souredstouts]

Wait, what? New distillery?

Yeah I really liked the rum. There is also Gin that is super flavorful. It appears rye is also being made/aging.

 

[drbenzo1]

Yeah I really liked the rum. There is also Gin that is super flavorful. It appears rye is also being made/aging.

Did you join the club?

 

[stupac2]

Last couple of years it's gotten way worse, just stick to pizzaport beers and you'll be fine.
If you have time, bagbys in oside would be another option.

That's the plan, My ideal itinerary would be some combo of Churchill's, PP, Bagby, and since it's pretty close to my in-law's place Toolbox. We'll see how it all works out, I need to do some convincing on my wife.

 

[smithj21541]

That's the plan, My ideal itinerary would be some combo of Churchill's, PP, Bagby, and since it's pretty close to my in-law's place Toolbox. We'll see how it all works out, I need to do some convincing on my wife.

Try and hit Belching Beaver pub 980, would fit in well with the area you're in.

 

[arren]

That's the plan, My ideal itinerary would be some combo of Churchill's, PP, Bagby, and since it's pretty close to my in-law's place Toolbox. We'll see how it all works out, I need to do some convincing on my wife.

I'd also go ahead and visit Burgeon if you haven't yet.

 

[drbenzo1]

I'd also go ahead and visit Burgeon if you haven't yet.

Def

 

[BigFrank]

Was thinking of stopping there, but my wife is pushing back a little on my plan of "ALL BEER ALL DAY", so we'll see how it goes.

That's the plan, My ideal itinerary would be some combo of Churchill's, PP, Bagby, and since it's pretty close to my in-law's place Toolbox. We'll see how it all works out, I need to do some convincing on my wife.

Try and hit Belching Beaver pub 980, would fit in well with the area you're in.

I'd also go ahead and visit Burgeon if you haven't yet.

Can we get the wife's response at this point?

 

[souredstouts]

Did you join the club?

Wife did. Seemed worth it for the the price for bottles. I have yet to make a cocktail. I need to stop being lazy. I think I shall make one up this weekend.

I'd also go ahead and visit Burgeon if you haven't yet.

 

[SerenityNow]

Wife did. Seemed worth it for the the price for bottles. I have yet to make a cocktail. I need to stop being lazy. I think I shall make one up this weekend.

Cocktails take like a minute tho

 

[souredstouts]

Cocktails take like a minute tho

I want to make it the way all the cool kids are making their cocktails. So I need to make a few ingredients. But, yes they really only take a minute or two.

 

[SerenityNow]

I want to make it the way all the cool kids are making their cocktails. So I need to make a few ingredients. But, yes they really only take a minute or two.

Yeah, the ingredients sometimes take awhile. 30min for me to make some of these “simple” syrups because it takes awhile to dissolve & reduce. Can’t wait to make my first falernum. Want to make Zombies next, not nearly as easy as many of the other drinks I’ve been making.

 

[SerenityNow]

#TalkTiki

 

[stupac2]

Try and hit Belching Beaver pub 980, would fit in well with the area you're in.

I'd also go ahead and visit Burgeon if you haven't yet.

I'm assuming this is like telling people visiting SF to visit Thirsty Bear.

 

[pugsandsuds]

I'm assuming this is like telling people visiting SF to visit Thirsty Bear.

Those are actually legit suggestions. Belching Beaver is surprisingly good, despite their ridiculous branding. They’ve turned their sours around in the past couple of years due to Peter, and their core/seasonal draft offerings are very enjoyable. Burgeon makes very solid beer as well, although they primarily focus on hazy **** (and make a great grisette).

All of that said, you should really just do Churchill’s, Bagby, and pizza port. If you have to cut one of those, I’d cut Bagby (you’ve been there before). Churchill’s will have the best taplist and pizza Port will have the best variety of in-house beers.

What weekend are you around? Ari and I are going to be in LA this weekend and then a couple weeks later for Woodshop but would happily meet up for a beer if schedules allow.

 

[stupac2]

Those are actually legit suggestions. Belching Beaver is surprisingly good, despite their ridiculous branding. They’ve turned their sours around in the past couple of years due to Peter, and their core/seasonal draft offerings are very enjoyable. Burgeon makes very solid beer as well, although they primarily focus on hazy **** (and make a great grisette).

All of that said, you should really just do Churchill’s, Bagby, and pizza port. If you have to cut one of those, I’d cut Bagby (you’ve been there before). Churchill’s will have the best taplist and pizza Port will have the best variety of in-house beers.

What weekend are you around? Ari and I are going to be in LA this weekend and then a couple weeks later for Woodshop but would happily meet up for a beer if schedules allow.

Well, I've been to all of those places before, I used to be down in Carlsbad somewhat frequently due to my in-laws living there. I'm leaving today, would be doing the SD stuff tomorrow, going to hit up Monkish on Saturday before the wedding. I wanted to squeeze in something else in LA but I don't think we really have time.

 

[chemman141]

Well, I've been to all of those places before, I used to be down in Carlsbad somewhat frequently due to my in-laws living there. I'm leaving today, would be doing the SD stuff tomorrow, going to hit up Monkish on Saturday before the wedding. I wanted to squeeze in something else in LA but I don't think we really have time.

Highland Park if you have the time! They just opened their Chinatown brewery.