Toolbox Brewing Co. - Vista, CA

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  1. StoutSnob40

    StoutSnob40 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,611) Jan 4, 2013 California
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    Anyone else been there? I attended their soft opening tonight in Vista and it was fantastic, fantastic, fantastic. I cannot say enough about this place. They are masters of Brettanomyces and it shows in their Saisons and IPA. They also offered a Bourbon barrel-aged Porter with vanilla and coffee, and it did not feel rushed at all. They took their time, and they took risks. Very excited about what this place will brew next.
     
    #1 StoutSnob40, Sep 4, 2014
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  2. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    I was planning a ticking trip down to SD in the near future, so I will add this spot to my list.
     
    #2 UCLABrewN84, Sep 4, 2014
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  3. StoutSnob40

    StoutSnob40 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,611) Jan 4, 2013 California
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    I drink a lot of beers from all over the country/world. I have pretty high standards and I like to think that I can pick out good beers from beers that are brewed solely to appeal to the masses. I tried beers tonight that smelled and tasted unlike beer I've ever tried before.

    Their standard IPA needs a little work (it's a bit weak), but overall, it's the best new brewery in the area. I look forward to your reviews, my friend.
     
    #3 StoutSnob40, Sep 4, 2014
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  4. skunkpuddle

    skunkpuddle Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2011 California

    It's hard to be masters so early in their life. I realize that there are about 300 breweries in San Diego but to say a new brewery has mastered an obscure style smells of inside trading hype. I do need a new place to house my jumper cables so I might check them out.
     
    #4 skunkpuddle, Sep 4, 2014
  5. tyrsis

    tyrsis Savant (1,074) Mar 13, 2009 California
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    There's around 90, but yeah. Peter knows what he's doing.
     
    #5 tyrsis, Sep 4, 2014
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  6. StoutSnob40

    StoutSnob40 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,611) Jan 4, 2013 California
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    Well, perhaps "masters" was a drunk exaggeration last night, but they are damn skilled.

    And I can guarantee, this is not an inside job. I just want them to do well. There are a lot of breweries in SD, but there are also a lot of shitty breweries in SD.
     
    #6 StoutSnob40, Sep 4, 2014
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  7. pinkgrenade

    pinkgrenade Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2011 California

    Peter is one of the best home brewers in SD, and probably makes the best sour beers of any homebrew i have ever tried. now just a little more waiting :slight_smile:
     
    #7 pinkgrenade, Sep 4, 2014
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  8. ryno09

    ryno09 Pundit (835) May 1, 2010 California

    The Brett IPA should be out soon. It's dry-hopping at the moment. There is a imperial milk stout in the pipeline as well.

    Oh and their are three wine barrels full of funky saison with peaches and nectarines aging away...
     
    #8 ryno09, Sep 4, 2014
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  9. UnknownKoger

    UnknownKoger Pooh-Bah (1,895) Jul 9, 2010 California
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    Sounds like a promising brewery. Will have to keep my eye on them. Any idea when they will officially open?
     
    #9 UnknownKoger, Sep 4, 2014
  10. Curb71

    Curb71 Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2012 California

    They are open today 3-9. Not sure if this is another soft opening or they are official now though.
     
    #10 Curb71, Sep 4, 2014
  11. ryno09

    ryno09 Pundit (835) May 1, 2010 California

    Soft opening with "regular" hours Wed.-Sun. until further notice.
     
    #11 ryno09, Sep 4, 2014
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  12. HeavySpeedway

    HeavySpeedway Initiate (0) Jul 8, 2013 California

    It's not insider trading hype as much as a yearning for the type of beer he's bringing to the table. I'm sure the notes about Toolbox being open made a dozen or so followers of BA and similar forums jizz their pants.
     
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  13. gregoryG

    gregoryG Zealot (602) Sep 8, 2009 California
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    Can't wait to try this spot! I'm going to try and swing by before or after the Council bottle release party next weekend.
     
    #13 gregoryG, Sep 5, 2014
  14. smithj2154

    smithj2154 Initiate (0) Apr 10, 2013 California

    I consider Peter a friend and am happy to see they are up and running. I did a flight yesterday and the Brett Drei was the best in my flight followed closely by the Brett IPA.

    All in all a well put together tasting room and a solid line up of beers. Definitely will be a go to spot for me!
     
    #14 smithj2154, Sep 5, 2014
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  15. drewzline

    drewzline Initiate (0) Dec 12, 2006 California

    I stopped in last Saturday and had a great experience. Most beers had kicked but I had the standard IPA and their Saison. I found both really solid, especially for the first run. Had the pleasure to meet Peter and Spencer and they were both great guys with a passion for beer and a great understanding of the process to make some tasty/unique stuff.

    I'm really looking forward to their regular use of Brett and other funky stuff to provide some different tasting beers. And also, you can tell they put a lot of thought into the tasting room, which is a big deal to me. I like to see that kind of approach to the whole experience.

    Looking forward to getting back there soon!
     
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  16. ryno09

    ryno09 Pundit (835) May 1, 2010 California

    Looks like they will be open Friday to Sunday this weekend. Direct TV got installed so I'm sure there will be football on.
     
    #16 ryno09, Sep 11, 2014
  17. SageO

    SageO Pundit (825) Jul 13, 2010 California

    Dammit.
     
    #17 SageO, Sep 12, 2014
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  18. tyrsis

    tyrsis Savant (1,074) Mar 13, 2009 California
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    Sage loves him of dat sportsballs
     
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  19. davemont

    davemont Initiate (0) Feb 20, 2008 California

    I think he's in the NSAL.
     
    #19 davemont, Sep 12, 2014
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  20. ryno09

    ryno09 Pundit (835) May 1, 2010 California

    As long as the Bros stay away, things should be fine. And know a proper hipster would never step foot in Vista (which is how we like it around here).
     
    #20 ryno09, Sep 13, 2014
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