tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253709583339113983.post7487197535554282824..comments2023-11-03T06:36:34.837-07:00Comments on Summer Of Beer: San Diego Trip This Friday - Mixing Things UpUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253709583339113983.post-64870727311400231052008-11-09T08:53:00.000-08:002008-11-09T08:53:00.000-08:00Lately I haven't been too enthused about barrel ag...Lately I haven't been too enthused about barrel aged stouts. Imperial stouts are hard enough as it is for me to enjoy, and barrel aging doesn't help it most the time. The only one I think I've REALLY liked is Older Viscosity. I have a bottle of GI Bourbon County Stout to test at some point.<BR/><BR/>I'm also getting worn out of special releases. I truly enjoyed going to all the Lost Abbey special releases in the last 1+ years but I just don't have the motivation, or money for those beers anymore.<BR/><BR/>I love going to Alpine but I've been there enough to know I really only want to go down there if they have certain things on tap- which is rarely- like O'Brien's IPA or Nelson (and believe me, I LOVE Pure Hoppiness, and like Duet IPA). My next trip to Alpine likely won't be until one of these is on tap again.<BR/><BR/>I'll be looking forward to your thoughts on BORIS though, if you get some.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924286880761406498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253709583339113983.post-84021405404497800492008-11-08T08:51:00.000-08:002008-11-08T08:51:00.000-08:00You should plan a San Diego trip around the releas...You should plan a San Diego trip around the release of Alpine's Boris Stout. Should be available within a week or so. Whiskey (Heaven Hills) Barrel Aged. Email said 22 oz. will be 7.99, not sure if it will be available for growler fills. With any luck you might be able to pick up growlers of Pure Hop, Duet (new batch 11/8/08), Ichabod, and Boris. I also keep begging them to bring back Nelson; supposedly the (New Zealand Nelson Sauvin hops) hops are hard to come by right now. Best rye beer I have ever had.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253709583339113983.post-9974154372738380722008-11-05T10:45:00.000-08:002008-11-05T10:45:00.000-08:00My brother had Hopocalypse last night at Obrien's ...My brother had Hopocalypse last night at Obrien's and thought it was sickeningly sweet. <BR/><BR/>Palate Wrecker is a beast, toes the line as far as sweet/malty/boozy. Could never handle more than one. <BR/><BR/>This current batch of Duet had a weird metallic taste to me, I usually love it.<BR/><BR/>Interested to hear your take.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253709583339113983.post-47361113426150883032008-11-04T22:52:00.000-08:002008-11-04T22:52:00.000-08:00The traffic in North Park should not be too bad as...The traffic in North Park should not be too bad as Toronado is not far off of the 805, and it's probably a 10-15 minute drive from O'Brien's. Parking can be tough. Ritual, which I've never been to, is a stone's throw from Toronado but it may not open until evening. The Brig's fish tacos are good. Have fun!Rational Realisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08886526093283532105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253709583339113983.post-38600973177896541942008-11-04T16:27:00.000-08:002008-11-04T16:27:00.000-08:00Thanks for the info J. I wanted to stop by Lightn...Thanks for the info J. I wanted to stop by Lightning, but I'll probably pass this time. Lighter beers have actually really been appealing to me the last couple months, I'm getting tired of the huge alcohol beers, so I'll have to make my way to Lightning soon. I do like their Thunderweizen, and I thought the Elemental Pilsner was good in a taster I had once.<BR/><BR/>I'm thinking this will be my sequence:<BR/>1. O'Brien's<BR/>2. Toronado<BR/>3. Hamiltons or Downtown Johnny Brown's<BR/>4. Head back up north towards Brigantine in Escondido.<BR/>5. Hit Green Flash or Lost Abbey or both.<BR/><BR/>I'm a little worried about traffic down in that North Park area on a Friday afternoon. I hope the freeways aren't packed when I'm heading back up to Escondido probably around 4pm or so.<BR/><BR/>I think I'll do Ballast Point, Lightning, and Alesmith in another trip... they are all pretty close together.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924286880761406498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4253709583339113983.post-11620128426258398552008-11-04T16:01:00.000-08:002008-11-04T16:01:00.000-08:00I think Hamilton's rivals Obrien's. Not as cheap ...I think Hamilton's rivals Obrien's. Not as cheap as Obrien's though. I frequent them both, often. <BR/><BR/>Ballast Point usually has something on in addition to their regular beers, but I have only been to the Home Brew Mart (Linda Vista) location. They were pouring Whiskey Barrel Aged Sea Monster Stout (growlers too) for a while. <BR/><BR/>The Lightning guys are great, but I have been a bit underwhelmed by the beers. See my review of Ionizer here: http://www.boozereviews.net/beer/lightning-brewery-ionizer-lager<BR/><BR/>The Alesmith tasting room isn't that far from Obrien's, but is only open on Fridays from 3-5.<BR/><BR/>Still haven't been to Toronado yet. It is pretty close to Hamilton's, maybe a couple of miles. They are finally updating the tap list online though.<BR/><BR/>Airdale Brewing Co tasting at Obrien's on Friday. Never tried the beers as they are a new outfit.<BR/><BR/>This is one long comment!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com