The San Diego area thread

[ThatGuy1]

Definitely curious to see what comes of this. Sometimes I wonder if stories like this result in ownership realizing that their "dinky" operation wasn't so bad at all. Lot of freedoms are lost when you go big. Hard to not pursue that sort of opportunity, I'm sure, but as is the case with many things in life, the grass isn't always greener on the other side of the fence.

Yeah, also a lot has changed in that time. There are a lot of really good new players which have eaten into the market. I think there will be less people willing to make the drive, but time will tell.

 

[arren]

I honestly wonder what Pat learned (and how it might change him going forward) from his experiences trying unsuccessfully to raise funding for expansion on his own, working unsuccessfully on a deal with a contract brewer in Minnesota, then partnering with and ultimately selling out to GF only to see that business get run into the ground and drag his once-revered brand down with it. Will he be content to run a dinky operation like the old days or does he still think he knows how to make it on a grand scale?

Full hermit mode, "every man for himself," "**** the man" brewery please.

 

[jwacky]

Yeah, also a lot has changed in that time. There are a lot of really good new players which have eaten into the market. I think there will be less people willing to make the drive, but time will tell.

Maybe they'll open in the vacated Depot Springs location. I would selfishly approved of that. It'd have a whole "Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim" vibe. Alpine Brewing of La Mesa.

 

[rcubed1]

Maybe they'll open in the vacated Depot Springs location. I would selfishly approved of that. It'd have a whole "Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim" vibe. Alpine Brewing of La Mesa.

I'm on board for that. Certainly less of a drive. Or open something near Burning Beard so I have a better excuse for going over there.

 

[jwacky]

I'm on board for that. Certainly less of a drive. Or open something near Burning Beard so I have a better excuse for going over there.

I would also support something near Burning Beard, haha. Alpine Brewing of El Cajon doesn't sound all that bad.

 

[rcubed1]

The thing is it won't be called Alpine Brewing (now owned by WCIPA LLC). He will have to come up with a new name.

 

[nanobrew1]

Maybe they'll open in the vacated Depot Springs location. I would selfishly approved of that. It'd have a whole "Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim" vibe. Alpine Brewing of La Mesa.

That space is probably too big. I don't know how much funds they have either. I believe the outdoor seating alone would be bigger than the current Alpine location. Though if they do go there and want to make soda they should give me a shout out

 

[Sebowski1]

The thing is it won't be called Alpine Brewing ( now owned by WCIPA LLC). He will have to come up with a new name.

 

[Tyrsis]

Oh, lets get him some recommendations.

• Shoulda Never Sold Brewing
• 'Member Nelson Beer Company
• "I wouldn't trust Hinkley to plan a picnic" Brewery
• "It's not sour, you aged it wrong" Brewing
• "Chez Monieux is Supposed to taste like feet" Beer Company

 

[nanobrew1]

Oh, lets get him some recommendations.

• Shoulda Never Sold Brewing
• 'Member Nelson Beer Company
• "I wouldn't trust Hinkley to plan a picnic" Brewery
• "It's not sour, you aged it wrong" Brewing
• "Chez Monieux is Supposed to taste like feet" Beer Company

You forgot; No LA *********s Brewery

 

[Xul1]

I'm sure the beer will be nice, but the real victory here is that Pat will be free to resurrect his email newsletter. That was the real loss when Alpine sold out to Green Flash.

 

[ThatGuy1]

Oh, lets get him some recommendations.

• Shoulda Never Sold Brewing
• 'Member Nelson Beer Company
• "I wouldn't trust Hinkley to plan a picnic" Brewery
• "It's not sour, you aged it wrong" Brewing
• "Chez Monieux is Supposed to taste like feet" Beer Company

Why not just * Brewing?

 

[arren]

I'm sure the beer will be nice, but the real victory here is that Pat will be free to resurrect his email newsletter. That was the real loss when Alpine sold out to Green Flash.

Oh man, nostalgia bomb right there. I completely forgot about those, and now I want them back.

 

[Sage1]

 

[Tyrsis]

I can't tell if he was trying to be sincere or intentionally throwing shade.

 

[benbikes4beer]

Things I'm wishful for:

• Pat is allowed to purchase physical assets back in Alpine.
• Existing crew moves over.
• Shawn's GF contract is bought out and he's able to come over (I'm not 100% he would want this though...)

Things I don't care about:

• The name of the brewery.
• People bitching about how far it is.
• A damn thing what Mike Hinkley thinks.

 

[riko1]

I can't tell if he was trying to be sincere or intentionally throwing shade.

I think that disclosing a previously undisclosed dollar amount suggests the latter.

 

[Tyrsis]

I think that disclosing a previously undisclosed dollar amount suggests the latter.

Yeah but given how clueless he seems, I couldn't tell

 

[arren]

Yeah but given how clueless he seems, I couldn't tell

Yeah, this could just be a Michael Scott moment for him.

 

[rcubed1]

And so many people are good at trolling and don't even know it.

 

[chemman141]

And so many people are good at trolling and don't even know it.

I know

 

[rcubed1]

Oh, lets get him some recommendations.

• Shoulda Never Sold Brewing
• 'Member Nelson Beer Company
• "I wouldn't trust Hinkley to plan a picnic" Brewery
• "It's not sour, you aged it wrong" Brewing
• "Chez Monieux is Supposed to taste like feet" Beer Company

Zero Fox Brewing. If there can be Hoof Hearted, why not Zero Fox?

 

[jwacky]

Zero Fox Brewing. If there can be Hoof Hearted, why not Zero Fox?

I've never made that association with Hoof Hearted until just now.

 

[rcubed1]

Bagby/Lost Abbey anniversary collab is going to be an American stout. That should be some good #beerflavoredbeer

 

[smithj21541]

#talkcocktails
Margaritas!! Finally made my own simple syrup and not sure why I didn't do this sooner.

 

[Tyrsis]

Agave or gtfo

 

[smithj21541]

Agave or gtfo

Label says it's 100% blue agave. I found the bottle during our moving last weekend.

 

[Tyrsis]

Label says it's 100% blue agave. I found the bottle during our moving last weekend.

heh, I meant syrup

 

[smithj21541]

I always feel about two steps behind in this thread.

 

[benbikes4beer]

Lagunitas Waldo’s at O’Brien’s after close to ring in 4/20 and I dgaf about weed. This beer *****. Better than any hazy ipa I’ve ever had. Dank and bitter > *