Fist 666 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Last night I had Left Hand Sawtooth ESB on nitro. never had an esb as such, it was awesome, the beer profile was so different, the head had a very creamy boddingtons thing going on, while the body ended up sweeter, and not in a gross way. would highly recommend. also odell cutthroat porter on nitro was great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.crooked Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 I'm gonna go ahead and show you all why the bay area is the single best place for beer in the country: http://www.diablomag.com/D-blog/Diablo-Dish/December-2012/Weekly-Dish-East-Bay-Rising/ "First up is Chuck Stilphen, owner of the popular beer-centric bars The Trappist in Old Oakland, OL in Walnut Creek, and upcoming Trappist Provisions in Rockridge. Stilphen is taking on the big city, with plans to open "the finest world class beer cafe San Francisco has ever seen (in my opinion anyway)." What's in the works? Well, Stilphen has secured a 3,000 square foot space at Market and Mason streets (34 Mason Street) near the Nordstrom shopping center. Beer geeks take note: Stilphen plans to carry 40 drafts from the finest European and American (and other countries) small batch independent brewers, as well as two to three casks handles, hundreds of bottles, plus wine on tap. Ho hum? Well here's a couple cool details: there will also be a special private lambic/sour beer tasting room in the cellar (only sour beer lovers allowed); and the bar will be the first of its kind (according to Stilphen) to pour draft beers at different temperatures (i.e. lager and pilsners at cooler temperatures, stouts and heavier beers closer to room temperature)." Long story short: 40 taps all separately temp controlled Private Lambic/Sour tasting room 3 Casks 100+ bottles Smoked Meats, Charcuterie, Pickled Foods Monthly Dinners with Guest Chefs and Pairings aka I"M GOING TO LOSE ALL MY MONEY AND GET FAT HERE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
support local lurker Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 i got my own little brew kit. the brooklyn something, with "everyday ipa". i have never brewed a beer before so im obviously going to blow it. but its all in trial and error! and maybe one day ill expand to better ways of brewing and not kits.. the.crooked making me jealous! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprotester Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Starting with a kit is the best way to go. I know a couple of people that leapt straight into full grain mash due to self confidence, and I know at least one them only ever laid down two disappointing brews then gave up. The kits are a great stepping stone, and the fermentation side is really where a lot of your flavour qualities are going to be earned. If you have any questions there's a few crew in here happy to help. I'm always happy to, as long as you can convert metric! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.crooked Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I'll put it this way. I may know beer like a motherfucker, but I don't try to brew. Even if I know how, in the basic sense. Good for you starting out basic. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
support local lurker Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I meant to say theprotester. sorry for the mixup guys! But either way, thanks for the support. I will definitely be asking you soon for tips. And i know metric and "standard" like the back of my hand. I'm a machinist/antique auto restoration for a living man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fist 666 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 that picture was recently featured in a top bloody marys in the nation list, my friends restaurant pizzeria locale made the list. i would love to try that one though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50million Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Monks release rare beer http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/12/12/166987378/a-sign-from-above-needing-new-roof-monks-sell-rare-beer-in-u-s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_gacy Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 That Sprecher is what's up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprotester Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Fuckin' hell, when can we get a next page!? Those Monks are makin' bank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprotester Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I can't get 'imgur' to work. But the natural colouring agent that we've distilled out to make the new Absinthe is ready. Pretty stoked. Not many people would believe some weirdo in the middle of nowhere is making traditional style Absinthe. Ahh. Worked. I think. I'll get some better photos and information up. This is a pretty exciting project. Waiting on the university in the city to determine the amount of Thujone (hallucinogenic chem from Wormwood) then I can release more details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Holdencaulfield Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 this is the beer thread. congrats... and what's the big stink about the Narwhal... shit is available everywhere and on draft at quite a few places around here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprotester Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Correct. And if you'd read the thread you'd know people asked me to keep up with info on my distillation endeavours. Thanks for dropping by! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 yup. everything protester does goes in this thread. fairweather thread posters need not critique. narwhal isn't everywhere. it took me quite a bit of work to find it, and i'm sure folks further east than CO are dealing with the same. had o'dell mountain standard double black ipa, o'dell wooden elephant (oaked ipa), and apex ipa. none were spectacular, wooden elephant was interesting, but i wouldn't go out of my way to have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltrailer77 Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I can't find narwhal and I'm in Cali. Shit went fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holdencaulfield Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I had a Narwhal on draft yesterday. Still seeing it everywhere, and I'm in Ohio. We may be a state that is high on their distribution list, who knows. Sierra Nevada products are like budweiser around here as far as availability. Sorry Protester, didn't know aussies were so easily butthurt. thanks for the negs :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltrailer77 Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 You just walked in to the middle of something and started bitching about it, less talk more listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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support local lurker Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I had a Narwhal on draft yesterday. Still seeing it everywhere, and I'm in Ohio. We may be a state that is high on their distribution list, who knows. Sierra Nevada products are like budweiser around here as far as availability. Sorry Protester, didn't know aussies were so easily butthurt. thanks for the negs :D Considering SN is from here in Cali, its very very widely available, narwhal is old news here because we get it first every season. You get it way after us so thats why you still have it. I still can find some of it myself. I dont know where he is in cali though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltrailer77 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I'm in Fresno, would be willing to do a trade for some if you're down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
support local lurker Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I'm in Fresno, would be willing to do a trade for some if you're down. Sounds good, looks like i need to go buy all of it that i can. I'm going to trade with Fist666 then after that one i can get some out to you. I wonder what fresno has that i dont.. hmm.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I found some out here man, I'll take more, but i'm a-okay with you sending it to those that haven't gotten to try it yet. i've got your trade ready, just gotta send it out. i broke my muffer off today (a week after passing emissions! woo) so thats my to-do tomorrow, but i'll try to get it out tomorrow or tuesday at the latest. (avery hog heaven, odell cutthroat porter, odell myrcenary, odell 5 barrel, odell ipa, fort collins brewery ipa, deviant dale's tall boy, ska brewing modus hoperandi, wynkoop railyard) i've never had the railyard, but i figured anyone on a graff site anyone is gonna like a can with a train on the front... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprotester Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I know this isn't brand new, but I'd not seen this video before; Personal brew system. Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltrailer77 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 @ lurker: I doubt we have anything over here you can't get there. There are a couple locals here but they aren't all that good. We do get a lot of firestone, tell me what you are in to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 @lurker get that velvet merlin! ^^ finally had sleighr. came home from work the other day and my lady had it waiting for me :love2: it was good also had kona pipeline porter. better than i expected, i liked it and will try again yulesmith was what i took to a gift exchange the other night. wasnt as appreciated as i had expected :( I got a growler of manzanita pale in exchange though. already gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
support local lurker Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Well im only an hour north of Firestone so its flooded my market here lol, the velvet is good. i actually just bought the Firestone 16th anniversary ale. 30$ but will be a good conversation piece at my work x-mas party. @fist666 wow thats a big shipment! i havent had any of those, thats awesome. i have collected Hop 15 from Port, Hightide fresh hop seasonal from Port, Moylans moylander DIPA, Atlas DIPA, Lucky hand Cali Common. All 22oz bombers, going to throw somew extra ones in too. if youve had any of those let me know and i can switch it out for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I haven't had any of those so fuck yeah. The only bomber in my mix is the avery. So balance as you feel appropriate, I don't want you to feel cheated. Didn't get it out today, will tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griteeth Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 had a 21st amendment fireside chat the other day. was really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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