NT, What Beer Do You Drink?

[Comparison Ford]

Anyone see this yet?  Lagunitas has apparently one-upped Stone when it comes to marketing for freshness.  This beer already has BeerAdvocate singing its praises.  Currently sitting at a 99/100.



ISO.

 

[neosole89]

In SoCal beer news, Green Flash bought Alpine....
http://newschoolbeer.com/2014/11/green-flash-brewing-buys-alpine-beer-company.html

And I didn't see it posted in here, but InBev bought 10 Barrel Brewing out of Bend.

Hoping to see some Alpine beers in Norcal in the near future .

My bottle shop guy talked me out of the barrell aged Narwahl saying it wasn't worth it. Anyone here try it yet? Ended up leaving with a bottle of Speedway Stout and a 4-pack of Molotov Cocktail. So looks like I'm turning up anyway.

I have a few bottles stashed away. Will definitely report back once I crack one open.

Anyone see this yet?  Lagunitas has apparently one-upped Stone when it comes to marketing for freshness.  This beer already has BeerAdvocate singing its praises.  Currently sitting at a 99/100.




ISO.

I'm intrigued. Local spot got some in last week. I may have to pickup a sixer.

 

[salazaro44]

Just picked these up after work. I'm pretty content.

 

[based mod]

My shop had it at $21, speedway is $15 for me.

For the most part, my guy hasnt let me down as far as recommendations go. Wally, and everyone else let me know what you guys think of it though. I mean in all honesty, I havent had a Barrell Aged Stout that I truly hated anyway.

I understand supporting your local bottle shop, but damn you got got. Costco has Speedway for 9 something.

Just picked these up after work. I'm pretty content.

What you got planned for those?

 

[Comparison Ford]

 

My shop had it at $21, speedway is $15 for me.

For the most part, my guy hasnt let me down as far as recommendations go. Wally, and everyone else let me know what you guys think of it though. I mean in all honesty, I havent had a Barrell Aged Stout that I truly hated anyway.

I understand supporting your local bottle shop, but damn you got got. Costco has Speedway for 9 something.

Must be nice.  $15 sounds about right in NY. Wish my Costco carried something better than Yuengling.  

As for the Green Flash/Alpine purchase, I'm stoked. Not that I expect Alpine to be available on the east coast or anything, but increased production=increased chances of me getting a bottle of Nelson/Exponential Hoppiness/Hoppy Birthday/etc.

 

[salazaro44]

I understand supporting your local bottle shop, but damn you got got. Costco has Speedway for 9 something.
What you got planned for those?

No idea. I'll probably drink one during the holidays and stash one for a few years along with last years. Maybe I'll put one up for trade.

 

[wallyhopp]

I think I need a lock on my beer fridge.. Had a couple beers during football yesterday afternoon. Evening came around and I decided to bust out some bombers. Not that I was drunk but I dont feel I totally got to enjoy them.. What a waste... A few I had planned to save for the holidays. I have some stuff hidden away better but others are too accessible.. I'm not sure how some of you do it

 

[tee eye ehm]

My shop had it at $21, speedway is $15 for me.

For the most part, my guy hasnt let me down as far as recommendations go. Wally, and everyone else let me know what you guys think of it though. I mean in all honesty, I havent had a Barrell Aged Stout that I truly hated anyway.

I understand supporting your local bottle shop, but damn you got got. Costco has Speedway for 9 something.

Just picked these up after work. I'm pretty content.

What you got planned for those?

Speedway for $9?!

Never seen that price anywhere around my way.

 

[matters7]

South Australian and the Best Ale in Australia. Easily

 

[neosole89]

Speedway for $9?!

Never seen that price anywhere around my way.

Probably a local thing. You're in SD right Based? Costco's up here has your typical Belgian strong ales (Chimay and Duvel), Lagunitas and some other local craft.

 

[based mod]

Speedway for $9?!

Never seen that price anywhere around my way.

Probably a local thing. You're in SD right Based? Costco's up here has your typical Belgian strong ales (Chimay and Duvel), Lagunitas and some other local craft.

I am

 

[silverswoosh]

Flying Dog for dinner, Lagunitas for later.

 

[wallyhopp]

Been on a IPA kick these last few nights.. 3 elevated IPAs are so easy to drink, yet when you do the math, that amounts to quite a bit of beer. I may need to slow down lol.

This may go back a couple weeks. Someone on untappd asked about elevated IPA being drank from the can? Yes, and YES. Out of a 4 pack, on average I'll drink two straight up, and pour the others. I don't see any loss or gain via either method. Unlike HT, where it's very specific what they want. I don't see this one being too confined to any standard.

btw, anyone see that new Lagunitas Born Yesterday Pale Ale? It's definitely making waves.. It doesnt look to be coming my way.
http://lagunitas.com/beers/bornyesterday/
Anyone in CA want to see what the fuss is about? I'd be willing to do a trade

^how fresh is that lagunitas sumpin extra ale up a few posts? I've seen some sitting my way but believe it's still the August stock they initially got.. I loved it at the time, but freshness may be key to that beers unbelievable balance

 

[celticspride34]

 

[Comparison Ford]

Been on a IPA kick these last few nights.. 3 elevated IPAs are so easy to drink, yet when you do the math, that amounts to quite a bit of beer. I may need to slow down lol.

This may go back a couple weeks. Someone on untappd asked about elevated IPA being drank from the can? Yes, and YES. Out of a 4 pack, on average I'll drink two straight up, and pour the others. I don't see any loss or gain via either method. Unlike HT, where it's very specific what they want. I don't see this one being too confined to any standard.

btw, anyone see that new Lagunitas Born Yesterday Pale Ale? It's definitely making waves.. It doesnt look to be coming my way.
http://lagunitas.com/beers/bornyesterday/
Anyone in CA want to see what the fuss is about? I'd be willing to do a trade

^how fresh is that lagunitas sumpin extra ale up a few posts? I've seen some sitting my way but believe it's still the August stock they initially got.. I loved it at the time, but freshness may be key to that beers unbelievable balance

Pro tip: I just ordered a 6'er off craftcity.com.  $10.99.

 

[wallyhopp]

Yikes.. They seem to ship my way too.. I better steer clear of a future drunken purchase lol.. How I am able to pull out my wallet, or find it, and then type in the code, including the security #, I havent a clue. Thats the power of beer I guess.

What' shipping charges like? Do they offer ups ground? I'm not sure how this is totally legal though.

 

[ROYGBiV]

Got this today,

 

[wallyhopp]

SN celebration ale seems a bit malty this year. Solid and well rounded flavor and mouthfeel. But somethings missing. I bought a single. Extra malty but doesn't seem too out of balance. Seems more on par with a Oskar Blues dales pale ale. A solid ipa to the mix. But I'll pass on picking up more.

Competition is stiff

^ I was reading a THREAD on Ba about a gingerbread stout. Is that the one from MD? BA score seems really good. I heard it doesn't age well. Nice little pickup. I'd be all over a gingerbread beer for the holidays. I'm not left with much locally.

 

[ROYGBiV]

SN celebration ale seems a bit malty this year. Solid and well rounded flavor and mouthfeel. But somethings missing. I bought a single. Extra malty but doesn't seem too out of balance. Seems more on par with a Oskar Blues dales pale ale. A solid ipa to the mix. But I'll pass on picking up more.

Competition is stiff

^ I was reading a THREAD on Ba about a gingerbread stout. Is that the one from MD? BA score seems really good. I heard it doesn't age well. Nice little pickup. I'd be all over a gingerbread beer for the holidays. I'm not left with much locally.

I honestly just bought t because EVERYONE in the store kept grabbing them before they could stock them so I jumped on it. I think they are based in Richmond, VA

 

[neosole89]

btw, anyone see that new Lagunitas Born Yesterday Pale Ale? It's definitely making waves.. It doesnt look to be coming my way.
http://lagunitas.com/beers/bornyesterday/
Anyone in CA want to see what the fuss is about? I'd be willing to do a trade

Stopped by my local spot today to grab a sixer and they were all out. Guess I'll have to wait until the next restock.

Socal heads, I'm headed to Cerritos next month for a wedding. Thinking about hitting up Firestone Walker on the way back. Any other breweries I should hitup that are close by?

 

[tee eye ehm]

Speaking of Gingerbread stouts...I almost picked up Golden Road's.

Anyone try it? It seems to be widely available.

 

[salazaro44]

Stopped by my local spot today to grab a sixer and they were all out. Guess I'll have to wait until the next restock.

Socal heads, I'm headed to Cerritos next month for a wedding. Thinking about hitting up Firestone Walker on the way back. Any other breweries I should hitup that are close by?

If you'll be in Cerritos I wouldn't miss The Bruery. It's a 20 min drive and they do an archive sale in December. Noble is worth checking out especially if they have Naughty Sauce or Mans Milk on tap. They also have a single hop series with a new one being released every month. Bottle logic has decent beers and the tap room is one of the nicest I have ever been to.

 

[neosole89]

^ Good recs! Now I have to convince the lady

 

[jbug88]

Stopped by my local spot today to grab a sixer and they were all out. Guess I'll have to wait until the next restock.

Socal heads, I'm headed to Cerritos next month for a wedding. Thinking about hitting up Firestone Walker on the way back. Any other breweries I should hitup that are close by?

This was my post from April:

So I said I would give an L.A. listing of breweries.
I know you said LA to Rancho, but the South Bay is my home turf.
Here goes:
South Bay (El Segundo, Beach Cities, Torrance, etc.) = so dense, it's a bit overwhelming.

Smog City Brewing Company – 1901 Del Amo Boulevard Torrance, CA 90501-1304
Hours: Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 4:00-9:00 PM, Saturday 12:00-8:00 PM, Sunday 12:00-6:00 PM

Monkish Brewing Company – 20311 S Western Avenue Torrance, CA 90501-1504
Hours: Thursday/Friday 4:00-9:00 PM, Saturday 1:00-8:00 PM, Sunday 1:00-6:00 PM
(Smog and Monkish are 1/4 mile from each other.)

King Harbor Brewing Company – 2907 182nd Street Redondo Beach, CA 90278-3922
Hours: Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 4:00-8:00 PM, Saturday 12:00-8:00 PM, Sunday 12:00-6:00 PM

Absolution Brewing Company – 2878 Columbia Street Torrance, CA 90503-3808
Hours: Wednesday/Thursday 3:00-9:00 PM, Friday/Saturday 11:00-9:00 PM, Sunday 12:00-6:00 PM

Strand Brewing Company – 23520 Telo Avenue Torrance, CA 90505-4013
Hours: Thursday/Friday 4:00-9:00 PM, Saturday 12:00-8:00 PM, Sunday 12:00-6:00 PM

The Brewery at Abigaile – 1301 Manhattan Avenue Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-3654
Hours: Monday thru Friday 5:00-12:00 AM, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

El Segundo Brewing Company – 140 Main Street El Segundo, CA 90245-3801
Hours: Monday thru Thursday 4:00-9:00 PM, Friday 4:00-10:00 PM, Saturday 12:00-10:00 PM, Sunday 12:00-7:00 PM

I have had beers from 6 of those 7 breweries (Abigaile being the one I haven't) and they are all good.
Smog is my favorite by far, followed by Monkish. King Harbor and Absolution are newly opened (within the last 2 months). King Harbor is quality stuff. Absolution is just ok so far.
El Segundo are hop forward beers, but they do have a good stout.
Strand is all around good and the oldest of the South Bay Breweries.


Los Angeles:
Angel City Brewery - 216 S Alameda St, Los Angeles
Eagle Rock Brewery - 3065 Roswell St, Los Angeles
Golden Road Brewing - 5430 W San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles
Ohana Brewing Company - 1756 E 23rd St, Los Angeles (although their tasting room is in Alhambra)

Progress Brewing - 1822 Chico Ave., South El Monte (formally Federal Brewing) - probably had this beer almost as much as the South Bay stuff. My homebrew partner lives 5 minutes from here. Really, really good beer.

I've had beers from all 5 places. Good stuff. Ohana just won a silver in the World Beer Cup for Belgian-and French-style Ale category for its Ohana Saison Noir beer

If you divert down to Orange County:
The Bruery - 715 Dunn Way, Placentia
Noble Ale Works - 1621 S Sinclair St, Anaheim
Bootlegger's Brewery - 130 S Highland Ave, Fullerton
Tustin Brewing Company - 13011 Newport Avenue #100, Tustin

Included in there now is The Dudes tasting room, which I visited for the first time on Sunday night. The Dudes have been canning for a few years now and finally opened their room. Good stuff and like 4 blocks from Monkish.
Smog City is still, in my opinion, the best brewery in LA.
Oh and Smog, Monkish and The Dudes are real close to the 405. Like a few minutes off the freeway close.
If you do make it to any of those 3, send me a PM and if I'm not running around to one of my kids' soccer games, I'll head over there and grab a beer with you.

 

[based mod]

Stopped by my local spot today to grab a sixer and they were all out. Guess I'll have to wait until the next restock.

Socal heads, I'm headed to Cerritos next month for a wedding. Thinking about hitting up Firestone Walker on the way back. Any other breweries I should hitup that are close by?

If you'll be in Cerritos I wouldn't miss The Bruery. It's a 20 min drive and they do an archive sale in December. Noble is worth checking out especially if they have Naughty Sauce or Mans Milk on tap. They also have a single hop series with a new one being released every month. Bottle logic has decent beers and the tap room is one of the nicest I have ever been to.

Can vouch for all 3.

I'd definitely hit up the Bruery since Placentia is probably just a 20 minute drive from Cerritos. Lots of beers are available for tasters so you don't have to drop $30 on a bottle of stuff you might not like.