California Lagers (2023)

On my FWIBF journeys I've had the pleasure of a couple new to me pilsners that need to be highlighted in this thread. Both Liquid Gravity's Crispy Life and Topa Topa's Sespe are quite delicious for my palate and preferences.

 

Trumer doesn't get enough love. It's really a great pilsner. The brewery tour is cool too, the place is immaculate.

 

Had a very nice Vienna lager from Original Pattern last night, called That Night in Vienna. Not a style I normally seek out, as most American brewed versions seem to be pretty dull. But this was spot on. Dry, with fresh brown bread flavors, very European.

Original Pattern sort of lives in Ghost Town's shadow these days but they make some great beers.

 

I can vouch for the Original Pattern Vienna. It's a well crafted beer and true to the style. When I picked it up I paired it with a Maibock from Discretion Brewery (Santa Cruz). /chefskiss

I like to reward local breweries which make quality non-IPA offerings. We need more.

 

We were getting cans from them a couple of years ago and I was really enjoying their offerings. Unfortunately they disappeared from our shelves. Glad to hear they're still going strong. Part of the east bay brewery ascension for sure. Original Pattern, Ghost Town, Wondrous, SARA outpost, Cellarmaker, Almanac, Faction, Admiral Malting. The east bay is becoming a seriously top quality beer metro these days. I gotta ditch the kids and get down there for a weekend of revelry

 

…or bring the kids! I think most if not all of the East Bay spots are (refreshingly) family-friendly to one degree or another.

 

Not sure why it's taken me until now to cross its path...tasty AF.

 

I can confirm.

 

North Park Friends and Neighbors Vienna Lager. Very tasty. Nice and dry.

 

Long Beach Beer Labs is hosting a Clean and Crispy Fest tomorrow afternoon. Pretty good showing of breweries: Green Cheek, Enegren, Everywhere, Highland Park, and more.

Should be a pretty chill non hype fest. I’ll be there!

 

Bike Dog Brewing - Saaz Dude pilsner

Nice pils, traditional vibe for sure. Easy drinking, grassy hops, enjoyable

 

Tenma Entermine German Pilsner. Another solid German Pilsner for a hot day.
First time hearing about these guys.

 

Having a Scrimshaw for the first time in a long time. Forgot how solid this beer is. Or maybe anything tastes good on a hot day like today

 

that beer is a banger even on cold days

 

It’s very rare for me to post here.
But….





3 days old. I love the west coast.
Happy 3.

 

from the other day.... ENEGREN Brewing Lager Flight.... Pretty good.

 

This beer knocked my socks off. Fantastic stuff!

 

Smashed 3 of these yesterday

Enegren continues to be the King of Lagers and Pilsners in Southern Califas

 

I love this beer! It's been a couple of years since I've seen it, had no idea they made it again. Thanks so much for your post! Looks like I'll be placing an order in a few minutes.