Beachwood Brewing & Blendery (2020)

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  1. pinballplayer

    pinballplayer Maven (1,487) Jul 2, 2014 California
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    Funny you should mention Double Gator as it's back on tap in LB.
     
    #161 pinballplayer, Oct 31, 2020
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  2. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    My thoughts as well. After finishing off the Wild Field Mexican Lager We opened the crowler of Speed Metal. :heavymetal: Good. But was hoping for more upfront hops. We split a can of 2021. We both thought it tasted like Speed Metal. I was probably expecting more flavor. Still, it was good. Finished with off with another split of Crowning Star. This one was the best of the 3 for me. I had the original when it was released. I thought it was okay back then. Better now. A good night of tasting. Even Ryan Field’s lager was spot on.
     
    #162 dcgunman, Oct 31, 2020
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  3. thebeeremptor

    thebeeremptor Pundit (764) Aug 12, 2018 California
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    Just picked up my order of this years' Sadie and 2021.

    Trying out the 2021... It's pretty typical Beachwood WCIPA affair. Nothing out of the ordinary but always solidly executed. My real notes are forthcoming. I've still got notes to write on Crowning Star and Draper's Dram from my last order.
     
    #163 thebeeremptor, Nov 2, 2020
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  4. UnknownKoger

    UnknownKoger Pooh-Bah (1,895) Jul 9, 2010 California
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    Hopernicus is being canned for the first time next week. BWLB also has a new lager on, Czech Please...need to get me some of that...ooo and a gin barrel aged sour from Blendery. Lots of goodies

    I will also say that I'm more of a fan of 2021 now. It tastes a lot better than it did when I picked it up
     
    #164 UnknownKoger, Nov 11, 2020
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  5. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    Anyone had Clear Beer IPA from Second Chance/Beachwood collab? First time hear about this one. Looking forward to Hopernicus next week.
     
    #165 dcgunman, Nov 13, 2020
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  6. UnknownKoger

    UnknownKoger Pooh-Bah (1,895) Jul 9, 2010 California
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    Grabbed a crowler of Bonded By Hops. It's an absolutely solid, crushable WCIPA. I definitely recommend grabbing some
     
    #166 UnknownKoger, Nov 14, 2020
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  7. ADfan

    ADfan Devotee (340) Nov 28, 2010 California

    Looking forward to Hopernicus. I remember when they first bottled it for I believe the 4th LB anniversary party. Definitely pick up a few.
     
    #167 ADfan, Nov 15, 2020
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  8. pudgym29

    pudgym29 Zealot (634) Mar 14, 2009 Illinois

    I found Beachwood Hayabusa Lager at the Beer Temple, and bought a 6-pack of 12-oz. cans (Canned 28 September 2020 - $8.99).
    Tastes good. I get the hops, but they're not obtrusive. I would buy it again. :slight_smile: :beer:
     
    #168 pudgym29, Nov 22, 2020
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  9. UnknownKoger

    UnknownKoger Pooh-Bah (1,895) Jul 9, 2010 California
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    Definitely a crushable lager

    Blendery is bringing back Canbic. I can't wait to bring this on my next hike haha
     
    #169 UnknownKoger, Nov 22, 2020
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  10. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    Great price. Glad to see my Beachwood making a stop in Chicago. Enjoy.
     
    #170 dcgunman, Nov 22, 2020
  11. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    You been through any of the burn areas?
     
    #171 dcgunman, Nov 22, 2020
  12. UnknownKoger

    UnknownKoger Pooh-Bah (1,895) Jul 9, 2010 California
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    No. Those trailheads are closed, and even the ACH gates are closed at certain points to limit traffic. It'll be a couple of years before Islip Saddle and the other affected areas recover. Luckily, my buddies and I did most of our hiking in those areas this year, so at least we got some in. It's the time of year where we start shifting to the Western San Gabriels and desert hikes
     
    #172 UnknownKoger, Nov 22, 2020
  13. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    I’ve been concentrating on the deserts the last 10+ years. But planning a backpacking trip to Thousand Island Lakes near the Mammoth area next summer.
     
    #173 dcgunman, Nov 22, 2020
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  14. pinballplayer

    pinballplayer Maven (1,487) Jul 2, 2014 California
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    How is Hopernicus this year?
     
    #174 pinballplayer, Nov 22, 2020
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  15. UnknownKoger

    UnknownKoger Pooh-Bah (1,895) Jul 9, 2010 California
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    Fantastic. Drinking one right now
     
    #175 UnknownKoger, Nov 22, 2020
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  16. gregoryG

    gregoryG Zealot (602) Sep 8, 2009 California
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    Hopernicus is so good this year, get yourself some!
     
    #176 gregoryG, Nov 23, 2020
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  17. da_beer_badboy

    da_beer_badboy Devotee (341) Feb 9, 2017 California

    Lot of old beers on sale at Long Beach location right now. Check their IG story. Worth checking out if you like hard to find sours...
     
    #177 da_beer_badboy, Dec 4, 2020
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  18. dvnbtn

    dvnbtn Zealot (504) Sep 9, 2012 California
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    Seconded. Nice tropical fruits profile with some dankness. It’s dangerously smooth and crushable with a timid malt backbone. At 10% ABV, there isn’t a lingering alcoholic burn. I missed this beer, (and West Coast Double IPA’s in general) since I’ve been on a lager/sessionable kick for quite some time. Hopernicus was a proper way to revisit it.
     
    #178 dvnbtn, Dec 5, 2020
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