The San Diego area thread

[BigFrank]

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.

Smog City is less than 100 yards from Monkish and worth a visit. Smog City Steelcraft and Beachwood Long Beach are good choices if you have a family and want to have dinner while on the way from SD to Monkish.

 

[HenrikO]

I would bet it's the 2nd-11th

Thanks, that was my guess to.
Me and the guys are seriously thinking about coming this year. Flights from Sweden are about $300 and you can AirBnB a whole house in North Park for a week for like $1000 (which isn’t much split three or four ways).

 

[stupac2]

Smog City is less than 100 yards from Monkish and worth a visit. Smog City Steelcraft and Beachwood Long Beach are good choices if you have a family and want to have dinner while on the way from SD to Monkish.

I've never been impressed with the Smog City that makes it up here, have they stepped up their game in the past few years?

And we have a wedding at 5 on Saturday in Malibu, so we're constrained to basically one stop in LA. I think Monkish is the highest ROI (although I was considering Bottle Logic until I heard it's clusterfuck week there and I should avoid it if I couldn't spend all day there).

 

[chemman141]

I've never been impressed with the Smog City that makes it up here, have they stepped up their game in the past few years?

And we have a wedding at 5 on Saturday in Malibu, so we're constrained to basically one stop in LA. I think Monkish is the highest ROI (although I was considering Bottle Logic until I heard it's clusterfuck week there and I should avoid it if I couldn't spend all day there).

Have you had Infinite Wishes? If no, go there after monkish and thank me later. You can get a quick taster then get some bottles to go. Its a fantastic barrel aged stout, pastry free.

 

[BigFrank]

I've never been impressed with the Smog City that makes it up here, have they stepped up their game in the past few years?

And we have a wedding at 5 on Saturday in Malibu, so we're constrained to basically one stop in LA. I think Monkish is the highest ROI (although I was considering Bottle Logic until I heard it's clusterfuck week there and I should avoid it if I couldn't spend all day there).

I have always been a big fan and enjoy their stuff that gets distro so maybe it's just different tastes. I love Infinite Wishes and their coffee Porter (BA was ridiculous).

 

[arren]

I've never been impressed with the Smog City that makes it up here, have they stepped up their game in the past few years?

And we have a wedding at 5 on Saturday in Malibu, so we're constrained to basically one stop in LA. I think Monkish is the highest ROI (although I was considering Bottle Logic until I heard it's clusterfuck week there and I should avoid it if I couldn't spend all day there).

Highland Park just opened their Chinatown location - I'd almost say that's worth a stop more than Monkish, but I also fanboy HPB a lot more.

...****, I have a free weekend too - I'm considering heading to HPB.

 

[rcubed1]

Can't wait to drive home from work today.... #talkrain #talktraffic #armageddon

 

[arren]

Can't wait to drive home from work today.... #talkrain #talktraffic #armageddon

FML, Thursdays are typically the worst traffic days too. I might have to duck out early...

 

[chemman141]

FML, Thursdays are typically the worst traffic days too. I might have to duck out early...

I've never understood that phenomenon, but it is absolutely true.

 

[Aaronkv]

I've never understood that phenomenon, but it is absolutely true.

People that have a 4 day work week so there's less people during rush hour on Fridays? The wife does the 9/80 schedule and I know a few people that do 4 10 hour days, I want that schedule.

 

[chemman141]

People that have a 4 day work week so there's less people during rush hour on Fridays? The wife does the 9/80 schedule and I know a few people that do 4 10 hour days, I want that schedule.

I do 4 days. This schedule definitely *****. 3 day weekends every week and you can get business hour **** done on Fridays.

 

[arren]

People that have a 4 day work week so there's less people during rush hour on Fridays? The wife does the 9/80 schedule and I know a few people that do 4 10 hour days, I want that schedule.

I also think there are a lot of folks on Fridays who end at 3 instead of the normal 4 or 5, so traffic is more evenly dispersed through the afternoon.

 

[rcubed1]

I'm doing 4 10s and traffic definitely starts early on Friday. Seems like a lot of people doing half days as traffic can be bad as early as 2pm.

At least it's good barleywine weather today.

 

[arren]

Anybody pick up cans of Isomerizer yet? Will do that tomorrow (PAY DAY), but I want to know just how many cases I should buy.

 

[smithj21541]

Anybody pick up cans of Isomerizer yet? Will do that tomorrow (PAY DAY), but I want to know just how many cases I should buy.

I know I'm tempted! I also like that they are 12ozers.

I know it's Corona but Vons had coconut VAS for $5.47 I couldn't resist.

 

[Tyrsis]

Bwahaha glad I stayed home today. Enjoy the rain

 

[chemman141]

I know I'm tempted! I also like that they are 12ozers.

I know it's Corona but Vons had coconut VAS for $5.47 I couldn't resist.

12 oz cans suck. Have to open 2 to fill my pint IPA glass then have half a lonely can sitting there until I can clear space in the glass.

 

[jan63]

12 oz cans suck. Have to open 2 to fill my pint IPA glass then have half a lonely can sitting there until I can clear space in the glass.

Or just koozie it up..no glass needed. Problem solved!

 

[arren]

Bwahaha glad I stayed home today. Enjoy the rain

What rain?

 

[chemman141]

Or just koozie it up..no glass needed. Problem solved!

but all that lost aroma

 

[Tyrsis]

What rain?

Supposed to start late afternoon / evening

 

[rcubed1]

Anybody pick up cans of Isomerizer yet? Will do that tomorrow (PAY DAY), but I want to know just how many cases I should buy.

Even better if it shows up fresh at Costco.

 

[SerenityNow]

I'm doing 4 10s and traffic definitely starts early on Friday. Seems like a lot of people doing half days as traffic can be bad as early as 2pm.

At least it's good barleywine weather today.

It’s good Barleywine weather every day!!! #BiL

 

[pugsandsuds]

Traffic miracle, took about 45 minutes to get home from Carlsbad, 805 the whole way. Now time for some bacon and eggs

 

[DannyFullpint]

Traffic miracle, took about 45 minutes to get home from Carlsbad, 805 the whole way. Now time for some bacon and eggs

I have one can left :-(

 

[rcubed1]

Traffic miracle, took about 45 minutes to get home from Carlsbad, 805 the whole way. Now time for some bacon and eggs

I know, got home quicker than normal! Helped that it wasn't raining.

I'm all out of B&E.

 

[pugsandsuds]

I have one can left :-(

I think it’s still relatively abundant around the greater SD area?

 

[souredstouts]

I think it’s still relatively abundant around the greater SD area?

I would love to find more.

 

[pugsandsuds]

I would love to find more.

When in doubt: https://bineandvine.com/shop/beer/pizza-port-bacon-eggs-imperial-coffee-porter-16oz-can/

 

[souredstouts]

When in doubt: https://bineandvine.com/shop/beer/pizza-port-bacon-eggs-imperial-coffee-porter-16oz-can/

Even perfectly to priced. I know better, will be by Saturday.