Beer

[notherhalo]

Are there any beer aficionados that do not like IPA?

[eaterfan]

Are there any beer aficionados that do not like IPA?

 

I'm not the biggest fan. I am learning to like them more. 

[James]

Pliny available at total wine Tustin. One bottle limit. 

Stearns in Long Beach had it yesterday for 3.33 a bottle. 

[Brandon]

Are there any beer aficionados that do not like IPA?

 

It's not my first choice. I generally don't like them, but found some really good ones that I'd put up there with sours, strong ales, and Belgians that I'd prefer.

[Hot Damn!]

Just read that Duvel bought Boulevard Brewing

[katie]

Today would be a good day for an Aroma Prieta

[Brandon]

Just read that Duvel bought Boulevard Brewing

nice little niche Kansas city brewery.

[epicbeergirl]

Jealous

 

You should go next year!

[epicbeergirl]

I was talking to Jay and Rich about the weekend and they were saying that AC Golden stole the show with their sour beers. It is going to be interesting to see what happens with the sour market now that Coors has jumped in the ring. Coors can kill the market since they have a building of temperature controlled spaces where these craft beer breweries have limited space of course. Then to top it off they went and bought Cantillon barrels to age the beer. 

 

Waiting for a box of beers to arrive from CO that they shipped back to me. Can't wait for some Funkwerks, one of these years I am going to get out there for the festival. 

 

I didn't try any of their beers while there, I usually go for breweries I've never heard of when I'm there.

 

Funkwerks reminded me of Bootlegger's old tasting room, really cool vibe!  I def want to go out there when it's not GABF, so many places/events to visit in such little time.  I think it's worth going that week even if you don't go to the actual fest itself.

[epicbeergirl]

Are there any beer aficionados that do not like IPA?

Everyone has their own taste profile, so not everyone who likes beer likes one style or all of them.

So, there are lots of beer fans who may not be fans of IPAs.

[Splint7438]

Not crazy about extra hoppy beers. I like malty flavors. I really like the Trappist ales.

[Spencer]

Had a bottle of Allagash Curieaux last night. Yum yum.

If anyone likes bourbon barrel aged beers that don't leave you feeling like you have undigested wood in your belly, try the Allagash or White Oak from the Bruery, another tasty bourbon brew.

[Brandon]

Both are good.

[James]

Went to El Segundo yesterday for a cask of Pog Dog. He took the White Dog IPA and poured POG (passion fruit, orange and guava) juice from Hawaii in it. Excellent beer. Also found out that on Saturday Hop Tanker will be bottled. I think it is their best IPA yet, a very subtle DIPA. 

 

Planning on heading over to The Bruery to pick up 6 Geese which came out today. 

 

Am I the only one here that ended up entering the Citra lottery? Emails on who won are supposed to come today. If I get the 12 bottles I am hoping for I would be willing to move a few either via trade or cash. 

[Aaronkv]

I'd be interested in a bottle.

[St1ck]

As would I, but I don't know what I could possibly trade. 

[REDemption]

San Diego Beer Week is fast approaching and I am hoping to go to quite a few more events this year than I did last year. I'll most likely be kicking it off with Russian River Night in Encinitas the Friday is starts and then the Brewer's Guild Fest the next day. I'll probably hit up a couple more events during the week too.

[Aaronkv]

Only thing I have planned for SDBW is Lost Abbey Barrel Night. I need to start planning what other stuff I want to do.

 

I might have an extra ticket to Barrel Night too.

[James]

I am strongly considering doing the Brewer's Guild Fest. Depends on what happens with Citra though since I will be having to drive up there either next weekend or that weekend to get my bottles. I will be down there for a few of the events. I want to go to the Acoustic Ales Event and the Beer Night at the Museum with Hess, Modern Times, Saint Archer and Ballast on the 6th

[James]

I will let you guys know about the Citra bottles when I find out. Not sure what people on the West Coast would have for an equal trade but we will talk if I get them. Like I said, cash is an option instead of trade. 

[REDemption]

The one event so far that I was willing to shell out a few bucks for was Stone's Rare Beer Breakfast. $65 gets you quite a bit. It's almost worth it for the food alone.

 

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/475060

[James]

Anybody hitting up O'Briens this weekend for the Wet Hop Fest? The lineup looks very solid. 

[Hot Damn!]

Ill trade 3 models that's have been aged for one year for a citra

[ScottT]

I'll trade a Chad Curtis autographed baseball card. 

[Brandon]

I'd rather have a signed Chad Curtis mug shot.