CO BA Heading Out to San Diego

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  1. Graviz

    Graviz Initiate (0) Feb 26, 2012 Colorado

    I'll be on a business trip out to San Diego (specifically around Camino Del Rio South) from Sep 10-13th and would like some California BAs advice on any good shops around that area and what should I be looking for I can't get in Colorado. I'm a big fan of sours, bourbon aged beers, and barley wines. I might be able to bring a couple Colorado brews out if anyone is interested in a ip trade.

    On a non beer note are there any staple local restaurants I need to hit up around that area?

    Cheers
     
    #1 Graviz, Aug 31, 2012
  2. KingG

    KingG Zealot (617) Apr 19, 2005 California

    #2 KingG, Aug 31, 2012
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  3. Whatsarezaf

    Whatsarezaf Initiate (0) Feb 22, 2012 California

    Go to the Neighborhood! It's my favorite Bar / Restaurant in San Diego...

    Get the Mac and Cheese, TRUST ME :slight_smile:
     
    #3 Whatsarezaf, Aug 31, 2012
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  4. LSUPT

    LSUPT Initiate (0) Feb 3, 2011 California

    I just moved to San Diego and don't have the knowledge of many around here, but Bine and Vine, as suggested above, is really close and has a great selection, and, if you have a car, Olive Tree in Ocean Beach is worth checking out. Also, Blue Water Seafood isn't too far. Here's the thread that I have been using for most of my beer and food adventures in SD: http://beeradvocate.com/community/threads/san-diego-for-your-consideration.25550/
    Also, here is a nice map that, i think, nanobrew put together:
    http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=202319603240403294306.0004bdf5878618ab1aef8&msa=0
     
    #4 LSUPT, Aug 31, 2012
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  5. new2brew

    new2brew Initiate (0) Apr 3, 2012

    Do you have access to any of the barrel aged hopping frog stuff? I would be down with an IP trade.. Oh and have a good time!!
     
    #5 new2brew, Aug 31, 2012
  6. Graviz

    Graviz Initiate (0) Feb 26, 2012 Colorado

    Do any stores stock cascade or HOTD? Can you buy RR beatification in stores? Does CA also have a shortage of Cantillion?
     
    #6 Graviz, Aug 31, 2012
  7. Graviz

    Graviz Initiate (0) Feb 26, 2012 Colorado

    I've seen barrel aged boris in stores but I'd have to check again.
     
    #7 Graviz, Aug 31, 2012
  8. darkmoon66

    darkmoon66 Initiate (0) Oct 8, 2011 California
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    Cascade and Cantillon both barely see any distribution down here, and when it does it gets bought up same day.

    Beatification is a brewery only release.

    Hair of the Dog is sold at every good bottle shop around here.
     
    #8 darkmoon66, Aug 31, 2012
  9. heesu

    heesu Initiate (0) Jul 2, 2012 Michigan

    Neighborhood is a great place, as already mentioned.
     
    #9 heesu, Aug 31, 2012
  10. SChen55

    SChen55 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2008 California

    there's a place called Best Damn Beer Shop in downtown SD, not too far from where you'll be. they recently expanded and have a really good selection. it's also right down the street from neighborhood, if you decide to eat there.

    i ditto all the other people to visit bine & vine. tiger! tiger! and blind lady ale house are both great places to eat. toronado is a bar with a ton of fantastic beers on tap. i've also heard some great things about the regal beagle for sausages and beer!
     
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  11. Graviz

    Graviz Initiate (0) Feb 26, 2012 Colorado

    Here I come San Diego!! What's with all those suggested places above not being open on monday!?! I need a good place that's open tonight.
     
    #11 Graviz, Sep 10, 2012
  12. MacNCheese

    MacNCheese Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2011 California

    For a brewpub downtown, check out Monkey Paw.
     
    #12 MacNCheese, Sep 10, 2012
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  13. Graviz

    Graviz Initiate (0) Feb 26, 2012 Colorado

    Looks awesome and it's open on monday!
     
    #13 Graviz, Sep 10, 2012
  14. Graviz

    Graviz Initiate (0) Feb 26, 2012 Colorado

    Thanks everyone for all your suggestions. Here is what I ended up doing.

    Bottle shops: bine and vine, best damn beer store, and quality liquor.

    Finds: HOD Adam, Fred and Blue Dot and 3F gueuze

    Breweries: Rough Draft

    Food: El Zacareto sp? and the Brigatean
     
    #14 Graviz, Sep 15, 2012
  15. besaunders

    besaunders Initiate (0) Nov 8, 2007 California

    You have the barrel aged Emboozlement Trippel? For some odd reason, I really like that.
     
    #15 besaunders, Sep 15, 2012
  16. Graviz

    Graviz Initiate (0) Feb 26, 2012 Colorado

    Yes and their other barrel aged one. Very solid beers
     
    #16 Graviz, Sep 15, 2012
  17. MacNCheese

    MacNCheese Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2011 California

    Of all places in SD, how on earth did you choose Rough Draft?
     
    #17 MacNCheese, Sep 17, 2012
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  18. DougOLis

    DougOLis Initiate (0) Aug 15, 2008 California

    None of those bottles are from San Diego either
     
    #18 DougOLis, Sep 18, 2012
  19. Graviz

    Graviz Initiate (0) Feb 26, 2012 Colorado

    Seemed like it had more beers than most of the breweries in SD. It was between that and Alesmith for me.
     
    #19 Graviz, Sep 18, 2012
  20. DougOLis

    DougOLis Initiate (0) Aug 15, 2008 California

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    #20 DougOLis, Sep 18, 2012
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