Beer

[Hot Damn!]

So online the BA Speedway Stout is sold out. Any chance of getting at the brewery?

Also is the DDG worth $40?

[James]

No...Not sure they still had it. We just stopped in for a couple beers before eating across the street.

Hibachi!!

[Aaronkv]

Keep checking the BPT page for the BA Speedway. There can be more released from failed orders or any other thing that may have happened with duplicate orders.

I don't think there will be any for sale at the brewery.

[James]

So online the BA Speedway Stout is sold out. Any chance of getting at the brewery?

Also is the DDG worth $40?

BA Stout is all gone. You can have it on tap this weekend but no more bottles. 

 

I havent had DDG and not sure if I want to spend 40 bucks for it either. I am sure it is good as Tomme always seems to deliver. 

[Tank]

I heard a crazy rumor that there'll be a fresh delivery of Natty Ice to stickboys place this weekend.

[tdawg87]

I'm not a fan of Natty Ice personally. I much prefer the subtle wheat tones of Keystone Light. The way the medium body and 1-inch tan head hits your palate as you sip from your red Solo goblet is unmistakable. It has a good carbonation and the alcohol is very well hidden. As it warms you can detect sweet malt up front, with citrus and pine following. The back end is a subtle blend of hops and wheat that cleanses the palate.

4/5

[eaterfan]

I'm not a fan of Natty Ice personally. I much prefer the subtle wheat tones of Keystone Light. The way the medium body and 1-inch tan head hits your palate as you sip from your red Solo goblet is unmistakable. It has a good carbonation and the alcohol is very well hidden. As it warms you can detect sweet malt up front, with citrus and pine following. The back end is a subtle blend of hops and wheat that cleanses the palate.

4/5

 

Only 4/5?

[katie]

Alpine first and then over to the Stone Anniversary is the way to go. That is what we smart people do.

She's got the all access/rare beers pass so she gets to go to both sessions.

[St1ck]

I'm not a fan of Natty Ice personally. I much prefer the subtle wheat tones of Keystone Light. The way the medium body and 1-inch tan head hits your palate as you sip from your red Solo goblet is unmistakable. It has a good carbonation and the alcohol is very well hidden. As it warms you can detect sweet malt up front, with citrus and pine following. The back end is a subtle blend of hops and wheat that cleanses the palate.

4/5

 

 

Natty Ice leaves nicer lacing on the glass. 

[James]

Some love for Smog City Little Bo Pils. 

 

http://www.beeroftomorrow.com/potw-8-5-13/

[katie]

LOL true, I'm the one who'll be driving to the event, but won't be driving home.

Thank god for the Sprinter, goes from Cal State San Marcos to a block from my house. No DUI for us.

[James]

This Friday El Segundo Brewery will be tapping their last kegs of Two5Left for a couple months. They are also tapping Grand Hill IPA for the first time. This is a brewery that is flying a bit under the radar and should earn  some recognition at the upcoming beer festivals. This release plus the launch of IPA Week at Naja's makes a trip to the South Bay mandatory for local IPA fans. 

[James]

Thank god for the Sprinter, goes from Cal State San Marcos to a block from my house. No DUI for me.

How do you get drunk off of 15 samples over a three hour period? I wish I could.

 

Of course I am talking to the person who trips when someone pretends to trip them. 

[katie]

If it's like all of the other beer festivals that I've been to that "limit" tastings, they won't care halfway through. They do that to save their asses when someone drives drunk and kills someone

[James]

If it's like all of the other beer festivals that I've been to that "limit" tastings, they won't care halfway through. They do that to save their asses when someone drives drunk and kills someone

No, you will get more than that but I still would be hard pressed to get drunk. Of course at some point I just may chat up Laurie at the Smog City stand and drink from there for a little bit.  

[eaterfan]

Does anyone here trade beers?

 

I have found someone who wants to trade a 6 pack of fresh Heady Topper. I was wondering what would be a fair trade. Heady is fairly easy to get for people in the area and I think not expensive. I have 3 beers that I was thinking about trading (it has to be today and I don't have much free time to pick up something for him like Loakal Red or Trade Winds). The beers are a 12 Oz Uncle Jacob's (I have 6), A 750 Tart of Darkness, a 22 oz Deschutes XXV (I have 3). Which option should I go with? Is that enough? Too much?

 

I have a college friend who is going to the Alchemist in December but I won't get it nearly as fresh as this is. So I will get Heady eventually even if not via this trade so I don't feel pressure to give up too much. Also I like IPAs but they aren't my favorite like stouts are.

 

I forgot that I have a couple of bombers of Hangar 24 stuff. It's not expensive but like the Tart of Darkness it's local.

[St1ck]

The person trading the Heady Topper is probably the only one that could tell you if it's enough. 

[Brandon]

Tart of Darkness is solid. Just shoot him one of your extra Deschutes since you have a few and it's a decent brew.

[James]

Kind of depends what beers he wants in return. He may not like stouts therefore he wouldnt be interested in what you have. 

[tdawg87]

I'd ask for a Pliny for every 4 pack of Heady. But that's just me.

[tdawg87]

You should see if you can get a Double Sunshine IPA as well. He may want a lot for that though.

[Hot Damn!]

I'd ask for a Pliny for every 4 pack of Heady. But that's just me.

Ok. Lets trade.

[tdawg87]

Ok. Lets trade.

I'm actually going there on the 12th. I'd be down for trading, though I've never done it before.

[James]

Ok. Lets trade.

Seriously. I would have asked for a Pliny and a Knuckles at the very least. 

[James]

Had a lunch meeting at Beachwood today. Didnt know that there annual Peach week started today. Such good BBQ and I had a Barrel Aged Santas Little Helper and an INXS. Is it nap time yet?