Beachwood Hop-Fu!

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  1. cquiroga

    cquiroga Zealot (677) Oct 14, 2004 California

    Now on tap! The latest West Coast IPA from the masters at Beachwood BBQ & Brewing, in collaboration with Kelsey McNair of the upcoming North Park Beer Co. This is Kelsey's recipe, which has won TWICE at the National Homebrew Competition in an ultra-competitive field of several hundred entries each time. Nearly unfathomable.

    For anyone that has had the pleasure of trying the first "pro-brewed" batch of it... Well? How is it?

    I gotta get down there ASAP for a few pints (and a growler, if they're filling 'em)!
     
    #1 cquiroga, Mar 8, 2014
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  2. cquiroga

    cquiroga Zealot (677) Oct 14, 2004 California

    Well, I was fortunate enough to have one of my buddies passing by the area yesterday en route to another buddy's birthday party, and so I tried a growler of Hop-Fu! last night. Amazing stuff. There may be some recency bias here, but I don't think it's far off to say that this may be the best IPA they have made at Beachwood to-date. It's certainly up there. Super-drinkable with the perfect body and mouthfeel, and an incredible aroma and flavor. Obviously, it's also super-fresh right now, so it can't get much better than it is in its current condition. But I'd say in every respect, this beer delivered on the promise, hope, and hype of its own growing legacy. Can't wait for North Park Beer Company, and now I'm just cursing myself that I didn't ask my buddy for an extra growler for myself. Gotta figure out if I can get down to Beachwood some time this week....
     
    #2 cquiroga, Mar 9, 2014
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  3. HopHead84

    HopHead84 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,268) Nov 29, 2006 California
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    I picked up a growler yesterday. Looking forward to opening it soon.
     
    #3 HopHead84, Mar 9, 2014
  4. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    I still got a growler full of Hops of Fury I need to open.
     
    #4 dcgunman, Mar 9, 2014
  5. mrkrispy

    mrkrispy Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2006 California

    Kegs of this will be showing up in San Diego very soon, Toronado will be one of the places getting them. Can't wait to try a large scale batch!
     
    #5 mrkrispy, Mar 9, 2014
  6. kmcnair

    kmcnair Pundit (899) Jul 24, 2003 California

    Thanks for the incredibly kind words Chris! I have wanted to share this IPA with the craft beer community for a very long time and I am stoked that you thoroughly enjoyed it.

    I had zero doubts that my recipe would translate flawlessly in Julian's very capable hands. Based on your review, it must have done exactly that. Julian is one of the only brewers that I would ever trust to brew a commercial batch of Hop-Fu! and I am still in awe of the fact that he gave me the privilege to come up and brew it.

    I haven't tasted this batch yet, so I'll be getting my first taste at Toronado San Diego when it gets tapped on Wednesday at 6:30pm. Other Hop-Fu! kegs will be tapped at Hamilton's Tavern, Tiger!Tiger! Tavern and Blind Lady Ale House over the course of the next 2 weeks.

    After this batch has run dry, the next time you see Hop-Fu! will be from NPBC in the [hopefully] not so distant future!
     
    #6 kmcnair, Mar 10, 2014
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  7. DrtyBvrJuce

    DrtyBvrJuce Initiate (0) Jan 17, 2013 California

    I know where I'll be Wednesday at 6:30.
     
    #7 DrtyBvrJuce, Mar 10, 2014
  8. HopHead84

    HopHead84 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,268) Nov 29, 2006 California
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    Agreed. I'm nearly finished with my growler, and the beer is flawless. Well done, guys.

    I wish I'd gotten an extra growler to age.
     
    #8 HopHead84, Mar 10, 2014
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  9. CplCast

    CplCast Initiate (0) Oct 15, 2013 California

    I picked up a growler last night and am currently sipping on its deliciousness. Best IPA on the board last night.
     
    #9 CplCast, Mar 10, 2014
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  10. pinkgrenade

    pinkgrenade Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2011 California

    tiger and blah will be getting a keg, and i think the only other place is hamiltons as far as san diego is concerned along with toronado :slight_smile:
     
    #10 pinkgrenade, Mar 10, 2014
  11. smarcoly

    smarcoly Initiate (0) Jun 15, 2010 California

    I went to Beachwood on Saturday with the hopes that my new favorite IPA, Amalgamator, would be on draft or maybe bottles. My mistake, long gone. I opted for the Hop Fu since I hadnt heard of it and am always excited to try a new IPA from Beachwood. The beer was fantastic. Definite hop mastery. Lets just say I walked home with 64 more ounces of it.
     
    #11 smarcoly, Mar 10, 2014
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  12. AnchorBaby

    AnchorBaby Initiate (0) Oct 12, 2010 California

    Nobody should have to consume that much delicious beer by themselves. It's my noble duty to help you with that.
     
    #12 AnchorBaby, Mar 10, 2014
  13. UnknownKoger

    UnknownKoger Pooh-Bah (1,895) Jul 9, 2010 California
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    Maybe I'm in the minority, but I just thought Hop Fu was okay. I was there when they put it on, grabbed a pint and thought it was good. I wasn't blown away by it, nor did I think it was bad. I just thought it was okay
     
    #13 UnknownKoger, Mar 10, 2014
  14. kmcnair

    kmcnair Pundit (899) Jul 24, 2003 California

    That's the wonderful thing about beer -- everyone has their own tastes and preferences. Thanks for giving Hop-Fu! a try.
     
    #14 kmcnair, Mar 10, 2014
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  15. luisc123

    luisc123 Zealot (513) Oct 20, 2011 California

    I'm with you there. It was decent. It's Beachwood though. Hop-Fu! could be the flagship IPA at a lot of brewpubs, but it's probably like their 12th best IPA.
     
    #15 luisc123, Mar 10, 2014
  16. ChazMania

    ChazMania Savant (1,028) Jun 13, 2006 California

    I have lost track of that awesome list someone started on which brewery will fill what kinds of growlers; any chance Beachwood will fill a non-Beachwood growler? I might be there in 2 weeks (having lunch with my Dad in Seal Beach in 2 weeks).
     
    #16 ChazMania, Mar 12, 2014
  17. SageO

    SageO Pundit (825) Jul 13, 2010 California

    #17 SageO, Mar 12, 2014
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  18. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    I heard that Bottle Logic will fill other growlers. Any truth to this and if so any restrictions?
    Finally made it over to the brewery yesterday for Hop Fu. Another fantastic beer from Julian. Still doing growler fills of Fu. XFactor#3 is better than the 1st 2. Also, finally opened my growler of Hops of Fury (filled Super Bowl Sunday) and it's still fresh and tasting great. Sure would like to see another Mind Melder. . . . . . .

    SageO, great job on the Growler fill list.
     
    #18 dcgunman, Mar 12, 2014
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  19. Xul

    Xul Pooh-Bah (2,139) May 18, 2008 California
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    Does Beachwood have a counter pressure filler?
     
    #19 Xul, Mar 12, 2014
  20. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    No.
     
    #20 dcgunman, Mar 12, 2014
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