Visiting San Diego - Summer 2014

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  1. Lostmango

    Lostmango Initiate (0) Jun 29, 2013 California

    UCLA... we could at least watch the dodgers ontv if they were playing the Padres... stupid time warner
     
    #101 Lostmango, Jul 14, 2014
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  2. 2_Beardz

    2_Beardz Zealot (622) Apr 4, 2014 Florida
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    Anyone know where I can buy/find bottle shippers in San Diego? I think I bought more than my luggage can handle :wink:
     
    #102 2_Beardz, Jul 16, 2014
  3. LKFH

    LKFH Pundit (876) Apr 9, 2007 California

    I have seen them at the Santee Bevmo recently. I have never specifically looked for them, but I would guess the other Bevmo locations carry them.
     
    #103 LKFH, Jul 16, 2014
  4. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    I'm interested in this as well. My luggage won't handle these bottles! :slight_smile:
     
    #104 BottleCaps80, Jul 16, 2014
  5. wesbray

    wesbray Initiate (0) Feb 29, 2012 Canada (AB)

    On a similar note, does anyone know where I can get something that I can use to protect bottles in my luggage?
     
    #105 wesbray, Jul 16, 2014
  6. JohnCassillo

    JohnCassillo Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2013 California

    Will you have shirts and pants?

    ...

    Shirts and pants.
     
    #106 JohnCassillo, Jul 16, 2014
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  7. clayfu

    clayfu Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2010 California

    you can go into any wine shop and ask them for a styrofoam shipper and they'll sell you one. But bevmo also carries them.
     
    #107 clayfu, Jul 17, 2014
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  8. gothedistance

    gothedistance Initiate (0) Jul 23, 2009 South Carolina

    This is such a great thread, thanks! I'll be flying out in 10 days from SC, looking forward to exploring the area and hopefully setting up an IP trade!
     
    #108 gothedistance, Jul 17, 2014
  9. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    I've been in SD since Sunday evening and have hit up: Alpine, Ballast Point, Stone and Societe. All have been fantastic in their own way. I have one more night in SD tomorrow. Please give me opinions/thoughts on what my final brewery visit should be. Cheers, all!
     
    #109 BottleCaps80, Jul 17, 2014
  10. HeavySpeedway

    HeavySpeedway Initiate (0) Jul 8, 2013 California

    Alesmith. Alesmith. Alesmith.

    Stop by Council if you can, too.
     
    #110 HeavySpeedway, Jul 17, 2014
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  11. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    Thanks for the suggestion! I value your (and other So Cal dudes) opinions!. Was thinking about Modern Times, but feel I have their best beers in my hotel fridge already. So is Alesmith it? Thought I read on hear previously it is sorta meh.
     
    #111 BottleCaps80, Jul 17, 2014
  12. JohnCassillo

    JohnCassillo Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2013 California

    Could combine AleSmith and Green Flash. They're only about four miles away from one another. Neither tasting room is going to blow you out of the water, but at least trying both may make up for that. Obviously great beer selections at both.
     
    #112 JohnCassillo, Jul 17, 2014
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  13. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    Since I'm staying downtown, do you think it is worth it to drive up to AleSmith/Green Flash or would Modern Times be a better time spent? Or, should I just hit up Obriens and call that good? Or another good craft beer bar?
     
    #113 BottleCaps80, Jul 17, 2014
  14. JohnCassillo

    JohnCassillo Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2013 California

    Probably not an easy trip at most times of day to get up to Modern Times. Have you checked out Ballast Point Little Italy (their R&D kitchen)? Tiger! Tiger!, Hamilton's and Toronado could be a better option, though, and would be a good pick if you want to check out a bunch of different brews from the area (thought you may not have yet).
     
    #114 JohnCassillo, Jul 17, 2014
  15. HeavySpeedway

    HeavySpeedway Initiate (0) Jul 8, 2013 California

    Modern Times is pretty easy to get to from downtown, but that time of day you probably aren't going to have too many problems driving up to Miramar either.

    I agree with John - you can't go wrong with a Toronado / Hamilton's / TigerTiger trip. Also, there is a Modern Times tasting room in North Park that is right in that area.
     
    #115 HeavySpeedway, Jul 17, 2014
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  16. wheelzntoys

    wheelzntoys Initiate (0) Nov 10, 2013 California

    North Park: Modern Times, Toronado and you can even stop at Belching Beaver for a taster.

    These are walking distance from each other.

    Hit up this area (North Park) after AleSmith.
     
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  17. wheelzntoys

    wheelzntoys Initiate (0) Nov 10, 2013 California

    Belching Beaver is never mentioned, but a taster of a stout on Nitro there does not take up much time.
     
    #117 wheelzntoys, Jul 17, 2014
  18. wesbray

    wesbray Initiate (0) Feb 29, 2012 Canada (AB)

    I've heard some horror stories on flights though...
     
    #118 wesbray, Jul 17, 2014
  19. Lucasdog

    Lucasdog Initiate (0) Dec 22, 2009 North Carolina

    I think that you have heard the Horror Stories because they were Horror Stories. I'm sure that there have been A LOT more people, myself included, that have sent beer home in checked baggage many times and not had any problems. I put mind in socks and put them really close together in the middle of all my clothes. I also put some tape on the caps just in case. The only way a glass bottle is going to break is by hitting another one with any kind of force and if they are packed tight next to each other in socks, they won't be able to generate that force. Just my $.02 from experience.
     
    #119 Lucasdog, Jul 17, 2014
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  20. Xul

    Xul Pooh-Bah (2,139) May 18, 2008 California
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    Precisely. If I'm going on a beer-centric vacation, I plan ahead and have no problems:
    1) If you're bringing back a substantial amount of beer (more than 5 or 6 bottles), you'll obviously have extra space in your luggage - use that space to pack bubble wrap, scissors, electrical tape, and scotch tape. Put electrical tape on the cap or cork of each bottle - there's a lot of debate about its efficacy, but it's a cheap and easy step to possibly prevent leakage.
    2) If you don't have bubble wrap, then put each bottle in a sock as others have said, and then pack them carefully in your suitcase to ensure it has sufficient padding on all sides. Put clothes at each edge of your luggage so that the bottles are nestled in the middle and have a small risk of any direct impact.
    3) If you do beercations frequently enough and like bringing back beer, purchase a luggage scale - a single overweight bag fee is more than double the cost of the scale (for most airlines, anyway) and it's extremely convenient to be able to keep track of where your bag weight stands so you don't overbuy.
    4) Don't volunteer that you've got beer in your suitcase to airline gate agents and try not to open your bag - it's not against their terms of service or the law, but some airlines will try to make you buy sealed/padded bags from them for each bottle or other such bullshit. Have your bags all packed up and within weight limits, and no one will care at all. I've had airline employees comment on the fact that I got bags right between 49 and 50 pounds, but they've never bothered to ask what's inside.

    Obviously, crossing international borders might be a different story - consult your local laws about that. As far as packing beer in checked luggage, though, there's almost nothing to be concerned about if you're not a complete moron.
     
    #120 Xul, Jul 17, 2014
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