What to get from San Diego?

Besides the obvious CA / west coast goodies like Russian River, Bruery, HotD, etc?

 

The above mentioned are good choices as is Alpine, for sure, and Alpine. If he went to the Alesmith taproom he may be able to get some barrel aged goodies (not sure on that but San Diego peep can confirm), last time I was there they had barrel aged Old Numbskull. Oh, and did I mention Alpine?

 

San Diego is a HUGE place, with a ton of breweries. Here's a helpful link created by BA nanobrew. Find something that you wanna try, and tell your friend to gopickitupformebro. Enjoy!
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=202319603240403294306.0004bdf5878618ab1aef8&msa=0

 

For sure Alpine and few places have Pliney the Elder.

Maybe some Modern Times.

 

Alpine! And, maybe a growler from Societe.

 

Coronado Brewing is a good local brew and has quite a few different styles. You also can't go wrong with Karl Strauss, especially their Tower 10 IPA.

 

Maybe some Enjoy By from Stone? If you like IPAs. I like Alesmith's Wee Heavy as well.

 

This post should be more like what not to get from San Diego.... Too many great options out there

 

was in SD last spring, stopped off at Stone (fresh enjoyby), Karl Strauss (can't remember, half their beer menu was "unavailable" I got angry with the server), and Green Flash (many good, several meh, but Rayon Vert stood out), and yes, we snagged a few PtE at a bottle shop in down-downtown SD; now, I know GF is available up in my parts (and I assume yours too), but I've never seen RV in my stores, so I'd ask for that ..... miffed at not getting to Alesmith ...... next time!!

 

2L steel growler of The Pupil by Societe. Just trust me

 

Alesmith Vietnamese Speedway
Alpine Nelson
Alpine Duet
Alpine Pure Hoppiness
Ballast Point Victory At Sea
Green Flash Silva Stout
Karl Strauss Wreck Alley
Pizza Port Bacon And Eggs
Port Brewing Older Viscosity
Rip Current Vanilla Storm
Societe Pupil

etc...

 

Probably not, unfortunately. I believe the release is in March and it's gone pretty much as soon as it hits shelves out here. However, Firestone's 17th Anniversary just hit shelves out here, so there's that. Also, Abyss is showing any day, hopefully. As far as San Diego stuff to get, Societe is great, as is Alpine, but Alpine can be a hassle to get. If he's not interested in driving out there to get it, have him get you some Modern Times. Just started canning and they're amazing.

 

Fresh Alpine Nelson and Duet is a religious experience. Make it happen.

 

I second this. And third.

If they are a really good friend have them go to Alpine for any of the IPA/DIPA bottles and a Societe growler of Pupil or Apprentice.

 

I fourth. I was SD and these two stand out among many. I was expecting Alpine to be outstanding, but Societe blew me away, too.

 

I can probably get a bottle. Let me know if interested and I will double check. Trade some heady topper?

Forgot to add, I also have a case of Alpine, but is going fast! Probably at a rate of 2 bombers every day after work.

 

Damn , Alpine all day long.

 

Societe's Bachelor with Citra is where it's at from them right now