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Why is San Diego considered one of the top beer cities in the world? We speak to Greg Koch, from Stone Brewing Company, and Pizza Port's Jeff Bagby about what makes their beers unique, and how San Diego has become the premiere craft brewing spot in the United States.
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this thread fucking rocks. bravo FO, i salute thee!
SD brew any day over the Belgium :mrgreen:
Stone is what it's all about, and Pizza is the pinnacle too.
you stay classy San Diego! 8)
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Yeah but the bars still close before two, have to post where some of these brews might be for purchase, but the SF Nor Cal nano brews, think that is the new term now, are rockin, had them at the Tornado on Haight, but will check these out as well. I thought all San Diego was good for was college credit surf classes and low wage service sector jobs, my how things have changed since I have left there. One dollar beers on Sunday.
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[QUOTE=floridaorange;807404][B][COLOR=Yellow][URL="http://www.kpbs.org/audioclips/8098/"][/URL][/COLOR][/B] Why is San Diego considered one of the top beer cities in the world?
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Is it?
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It is??
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Is it fuck
Real ales come from England
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[QUOTE=bobjuice;807540]Is it?[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Adzey;807588]Is it fuck
Real ales come from England[/QUOTE]
Thanks Adam.
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:lol:
"One of the top" not "The #1"
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Stone Brewery is fking legendary. Shame on a few of you above for not knowing. :what
England makes some really nice ales, Belgium, incredible too...Stone represents like a mofo. Anyone on beeradvocate? Do homework.
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^Abita makes pretty good beer. They don't knock it out of the park like Stone does, but I like Turbodog, Restoration ale, and purple haze on occasion (that's actually all i've had from them.) That Pecan beer looks delicious tho.
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Never had a Stone, it seems I should look into it. Jenks, that Abita Select is awesome too, had it for the first time this weekend at the brewery. Apparently varies in alcohol content and taste depending on the batch.
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stone is the apex folks, and most definitely a cream of the crop brew. listen to jenks and check out stone's profile on [URL="http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/147"]beer advocate[/URL]. adzey, you would have no idea son. :)
i actually made a drunk thread about one of stone's crafts -- a week or so ago -- whilst enjoying a few from their vertical epic series --> [URL]http://www.mercuryserver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78117[/URL]
everyone who's tried stone knows the sheer quality of their shit. stone is at the top of my list, and i drink it weekly. if you're ever in southern california, just hit me up, drinks are on me. strongly advise checking out the official site as well. :arrow:
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To which we reply "you're welcome" :roflmao:
class!
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[QUOTE=bobjuice;807792][IMG]http://www.freewebs.com/marshad/543-the-budweiser-girls.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE] Even as a repost this picture is still disgusting, as for the Stone IPA, consider me a convert, on third at the moment tasty as hell.
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BS, Toronto's got the best craft beers... why? 'cause it ends up in my belly and my head.
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:roll:
They sell this one in my local which is good stuff but pricey (about 4 quid a pint :shock:)
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More of a mass produced beer than a craft beer but i like it for being a bit different.
They sel this one sometimes as well - the draught version of the more widely available duvel white (again not cheap @ £5.50 a pint:what) but for a beer this strong, it's very very smooth. Like it - just can't afford much of it.
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There's also one called PUNK IPA from a brewery in Aberdeen, Scotland called [URL="http://www.brewdog.com/news.php?id=37"]Brewdog[/URL] which has gone from being a very small operation and truly a "craft" beer to being stocked nationally in the big supermarkets. Good stuff, they make another called "Trashy Blonde" which sounds appealing eh?.
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Biggest seller of all though is Harvest Pale from the [URL="http://www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/halloffame.html"]Castle Rock brewery[/URL] , brewed locally and very very popular, though i can't say i'm into it. Be careful, it does this to your face
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As we've said already though, England is the undisputed king when it comes to beer and the rest of the world can only look on in envy. I'll be doing my bit for national pride later on today as i see in the weekend with a gallon of my favourite tipple.
er.
[URL="http://www.grolsch.co.uk/grolsch_beer.html"]Grolsch[/URL]
:what
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me im a fan of the wychwood brewery and greene king ipa export strength 5% :)
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[QUOTE=Adzey;808115]me im a fan of the wychwood brewery and greene king ipa export strength 5% :)[/QUOTE] they have a boozer where i live but the landlord is a right misery bollocks so i don't bother much.
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As we've said already though, England is the undisputed king when it comes to beer and the rest of the world can only look on in envy.
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Hmmm maybe?
But of the 5 beers i mentioned only one was English and is the one i don't like so not that blinkered ?
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Mmmm...Pizza Port...enough to make a man want to move back out west! ~m~8)m
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[B]Amigo Lager[/B]
Amigo lager is a thirst quenching Mexican lager traditionally served with a lime. A tribute to the beers of Mexico. Salud!
[B]Carlsbad Cream Ale[/B]
One of our lightest beers brewed at Pizza Port. Crisp and refreshing, Cream Ales are the perfect sipping beer for all beer drinkers when the weather is hot or cold. Goes great with all of our pizzas.
[B]California Honey Ale[/B]
Light in color and body, this beer is brewed at all of our Pizza Port locations. A little heavier in alcohol than the Carlsbad Cream Ale, we use only the best California Honey to produce a subtle aroma and flavor in the finished product.
[B]Port Pale Ale[/B]
The best selling beer at the Carlsbad Pizza Port. Great on Cask as well. The beer is brewed in the West Coast Pale Ale Style. It has 5 malts and 4 hops including dry hops in the serving tank. Served unfiltered.
[B]Sharkbite Red[/B]
Our Signature beer. Brewed to the same recipe in each of our locations. A very robust Red ale made with Centennial and Cascade hops which lend a spicy finish to the beer. We have brewed more Sharkbite Red ale than any other beer on our menu.
[B]Carlsbad Chronic[/B]
Our customers can't get enough of this amber ale that was orginally brewed with hemp seeds, but tastes just as good without them.
[B]Wipeout IPA[/B]
Our version of this West Coast IPA brings a smile to the face of hopheads everywhere. BIG AND HOPPY, this beer has a huge bitter finish which is mildly tempered by the large amounts of crystal malt we use. One sip and you'll know why it's called Wipeout.
[B]Hop Suey Double IPA[/B]
Over 9% hop insanity! A new Bagby offering that is too good to be true.
[B]Revelations Belgian Gold[/B]
Its light color and body sneaks up on you being 8.5% alcohol by volume!
[B]Hops on Rye Barleywine[/B]
The rye shines through on every taste with extreme hoppiness for a barleywine.
[B]Port's Porter[/B]
One of the many dark beers we serve on our Nitrogen handle which causes the beer to cascade in the glass. It's thick, rich, dark and smooth. Brewed with 3 different Chocolate malts, including imported Kiln Coffee malt, this ale is almost as much fun to watch as it is to drink.
[B]Junk 'n da Trunkle Dunkle[/B]
A dunkleweiss.
[B]Night Rider Imperial Stout[/B]
Adding to the list of over 9% beers on tap this one comes in at 9.5% with smooth dark and rich flavor.
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McHale's Irish Stout
Winter Warmer Switch Stance Strong Ale Special Pale Ale Beachcomber Blonde Ale Winter Wipeout Blonde Bombshell Barleywine More Seasonals to come!!! Oatmeal Porter Traditional English Ale Pizza Port Solana Beach (Standard Ales on Tap Year Round)
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[B]Cardiff Cream Ale[/B]
A nice light refreshing lawnmower beer named after a great place to wax up and take out the longboard!
[B]California Honey Ale[/B]
Light in color and body, this beer is brewed at both Pizza Port locations. A little heavier in alcohol than the Carlsbad Cream Ale, we use only the best California Honey to produce a subtle aroma and flavor in the finished product.
[B]Grandview Golden Ale[/B]
An easy to drink Golden Ale that uses many imported ingredients and hops resulting in a ale with Pilsner like flavors. We love this beer for its balance between hops and malts. One of the best beers to drink with our Pizza Vallarta. [B]Sharkbite Red [/B]
Our Signature beer. Brewed to the same recipe in each of our locations. A very robust Red ale made with Centennial and Cascade hops which lend a spicy finish to the beer. We have brewed more Sharkbite Red ale than any other beer on our menu.
[B]Ponto Pale Ale[/B]
A tasty hoppy Pale Ale brewed in San Diego. The judges seem to think it's a nice IPA. Whatever you want to call it, we like it too! One of the best selling beers in Solana Beach. Enjoy a pint and savor the citrus flavors of the bittering hops and the maltiness of our ale strain. [B]Swamis IPA[/B]
Similar the Wipeout IPA brewed in Carlsbad. This is the original San Diego IPA. We have been brewing this beer since we installed the brewery in 1992. Big and Bitter like theWipeout. A true beer lovers beer.
[B]Ale Nino[/B]
Call it whatever you want, we prefer to think of it as a "Double Brown Ale." This hugely malty beer is made from 7 different malts and four hops. It is exceptionally smooth, blending malts, alcohol and hops to create a truly unique drinking experience.
[B]Port's Porter[/B]
One of the many dark beers we serve on our Nitrogen handle which causes the beer to cascade in the glass. It's thick, rich dark and smooth. Brewed in Solana Beach with an imported Pale Chocolate malt, this ale is almost as much fun to watch as it is to drink.
[B]Belgian Style Ales[/B]
We never know which Belgian Ale Tomme will be brewing next. We usually have at least one(sometimes two) Belgian Style Ales on tap. These beers feature only the best imported ingredients including the expensive Candi Sugar necessary to make authentic Belgian Style Ales. Look for Overhead Pale Ale, Dubbel Overhead Abbey Ale, Trippel Overhead Golden Ale, St Auggies Grand Cru, SPF 8 Spring Saison, SPF 45 Saison, Breakwater Wit, and The Mother of All Beers(Quadruppel 10.5% ABV).
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Hot Spots Hefeweizen
Solana Peach Ale
Rivermouth Raspberry
Restoration Ale
Dawn Patrol Dark Mild
Rockpiles Imperial Porter
101 Nut Brown Ale
Night Stalker Double Pale Ale
Seaside Stout
Cowabunga Cream Stout
Santa's Little Helper Imperial Stout
Old Boneyards Barleywine
Brown Bag Malt Liquor
Overhead Pale Ale
Dubbel Overhead Abbey Ale
St. Auggies Grand Cru
Trippel Overhead Golden Ale
SPF 45 Saison
Breakwater Wit
The Mother of all Beers(Quadruppel)
Blackball Port Wine
SPF 8 Spring Saison
Cuvee de Tomme
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[B]Amigo Lager [/B]
Amigo lager is a very light thirst quenching Mexican lager traditionally served with a lime. A tribute to the beers of Mexico. Salud!
[B]Trestles Special Golden[/B]
A light bodied ale with a crisp lager like finish brewed with light crystal malt and 100% Liberty hops.
[B]T-Street Wheat[/B]
A“Bavarican” using both Bavarian & American yeast strains, barley, & wheat malt finished with Liberty hops. Unfiltered served with a slice of lemon!
[B]Poche Pale[/B]
A highly hopped American Pale Ale with just enough malt to balance out using the brewer's favorite hops. (Amarillo & Tomahawk)
[B]Carlsbad Chronic[/B]
A mellow amber malty ale.
[B]Sharkbite Red[/B]
A very robust American Red brewed with Centennial and Cascade hops for a hearty bold ale. GABF Silver Medal Winner in 2000!
[B]BC Brown Ale[/B]
A smooth full bodied brown lightly hopped with a hint of roasted barley for a nutty flavor. Dark in color without the heavy taste of a Porter or Stout.
[B]India Pale Ales[/B]
Are strong and hoppy! El Camino IPA is dry hopped with Centennial & Cascade in the serving tank for more pronounced aroma and hop character.
[B]Doheny Double IPA[/B]
A hop gem that won a GOLD MEDAL at the 2004 Great AMerican Beer Festival!
[B]Six Pence Scotch Ale[/B]
A malty & caramel sweet ale with slight roasted flavor and low hop profile.
[B]Pier Rat Porter[/B]
A thick, dark & smooth served on Nitogen for an even creamier taste. Brewed with 5 different malts and 2 hops for a complex full bodied ale!
Lucky Charms you should [I]definitely[/I] go to this:
[IMG]http://pizzaport.com/img/hd/fest.gif[/IMG] [B]13th Annual San Diego Strong Ale Festival 2009 [/B]
[IMG]http://pizzaport.com/img/yellstrip.jpg[/IMG] 4pm-11pm Friday December 4th & 11am-11pm Saturday December 5th Over 75 beers over 8% alcohol on tap & some cask conditioned ales! $30 gets you admission into the festival with eight taster tickets each good for one 4 ounce pour.(with additional tastes $1 each), a commemorative logo glass, and the official Strong Ale Festival Program to guide you through BEER WONDERLAND! OR $40 VIP admission gets you into the festival at 1 pm on Friday to enjoy some early tapping of the beers with limited ticket sales plus everything else listed above? Available now! [URL="http://pizzaport.com/catalog/index.php"]Click here to purchase.[/URL] Tasty Grub...the annual Fesival Pizza with Rye Crust & Grilled Bratwurst with Mustard Sauce!
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^ Bring a wheelchair.
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[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kddhvysZc6U[/YOUTUBE] :roll:
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Pretty random :lol:
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yeah wtf... this ain't no guiness appreciation thread, or brit boy brew thread! this shit's finesse 8)
okay, so my birthday was friday, and my friends got me sum stone, and it was a rage! i raged my face off. anyways, i'm thinking about get some port later today - it would go well with the bbq tonight. yes yes yes. :p
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[QUOTE=i!!ustrious;808729] brit boy brew [/QUOTE]
:CrackUp:
I can't even say that ^ without concentrating hard. I definitely won't be able to say it later as i'm off to this....
[FONT=Arial][SIZE=4][FONT=Arial]Belgian beerco DUVEL MOORTGAT are at The Swan tonight…[/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=4][FONT=Arial]We’ve got the rare [B][B]DUVEL GREEN[/B][/B] (a Devil of a beer at 6.8%) [B][B]on draught[/B][/B],[/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT] [B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=4][FONT=Arial][B]VEDETT EXTRA BLOND[/B][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=4][FONT=Arial] -a 5.2% hoppy & refreshing pils (33cl),[/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT] [B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=4][FONT=Arial][B]VEDETT EXTRA WHITE[/B][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=4][FONT=Arial] -a 4.7% wheat beer created by the original Hoegaarden brewer (33cl),[/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT] [B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=4][FONT=Arial][B]LIEFMANS FRUIT BEER[/B][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=4][FONT=Arial] -4.2% a mix of raspb-/cranb-/strawb-/elderb-/& ch-erries,[/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=4][FONT=Arial]as well as the [B][B]MAREDSOUS[/B][/B] Abbey beers (6, 8 & 10%).[/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=4][FONT=Arial]Due to their up-to-date techno-wizardry, you can come away with your mugshot on the label of a bottle![/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=4][FONT=Arial]TONIGHT, FROM 7.30PM. [/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial][SIZE=4][FONT=Arial][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=4][FONT=Arial]Not a brit brew amongst em - nor a san diego one come to think of it. [/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=4][FONT=Arial] [/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT] [IMG]http://www.moonbattery.com/archives/british-bulldog.jpg[/IMG]
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I love special, hand crafted brew.
These are pretty decent as well..
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chimay!!!!!! my favourite
last saturaday I went to a party and drank it all night... althought I spent a lot of money, I ended drunk drunk drunk
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^ Yeah the Chimay, red bottle and the blue are tasty as hell, the cinquent, bad spelling, but the biege label are great large 25 oz bottles.
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shit's like drinking liquid gold
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