California Recommendations

Discussion in 'Pacific' started by tim28, Aug 25, 2016.

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  1. tim28

    tim28 Initiate (0) Nov 30, 2008 Missouri

    So, a friend of mine is heading to Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego late next month. He told me to make him a list of beers to look for to bring back to St. Louis. I'm looking for mostly easily accessible local beers from California, as I don't want him spending his whole vacation hunting whales. Any recommendations for specific breweries or beers? I enjoy all styles, but prefer imperial IPAs/stouts. Any help is appreciated. Thanks! Cheers!
     
    #1 tim28, Aug 25, 2016
  2. SDReaper

    SDReaper Pooh-Bah (2,174) Aug 15, 2013 California
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    Modern Times is easily accessible in all locations you mentioned and produce some very solid beers.

    Pizza Port is canning Graveyards (a new canned offering) and I would recommend finding a 6pk of that, although it is an APA so not one of your preferred choices. Still very solid though.
     
    #2 SDReaper, Aug 25, 2016
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  3. tim28

    tim28 Initiate (0) Nov 30, 2008 Missouri

    I'm open to all styles. I love a good APA. Thanks for the recommendations. I'll add them to the list.
     
    #3 tim28, Aug 26, 2016
  4. pinballplayer

    pinballplayer Maven (1,487) Jul 2, 2014 California
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    Betty IPA from Hangar 24 is widely available in cans and is really good. Have him stop in a Trader Joe's and he'll probably be able to score multiple items including Betty and Pizza Port and maybe even some limited Stone or Modern Times.
     
    #4 pinballplayer, Aug 26, 2016
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  5. tim28

    tim28 Initiate (0) Nov 30, 2008 Missouri

    Awesome! Thanks for the tip!
     
    #5 tim28, Aug 26, 2016
  6. wilymobastardo

    wilymobastardo Savant (1,012) Jan 12, 2015 California
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    According to the beer distribution map on seekabrew, it doesn't look like Missouri gets Alesmith, so I'd definitely have him get anything from them, especially if you've never had a Speedway Stout.
     
    #6 wilymobastardo, Aug 26, 2016
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  7. J-loco

    J-loco Savant (1,042) Jan 23, 2015 California
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    Smog City Coffee Porter is pretty solid and relatively easy to find in the LA area not sure if it makes it to SD often or up north,
     
    #7 J-loco, Aug 26, 2016
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  8. SDReaper

    SDReaper Pooh-Bah (2,174) Aug 15, 2013 California
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    That is blasphemy and really really sad to hear. I know Alesmith is trying to expand to the rest of the states they don't have a presence in.

    People going through life without easy access to speedway....I don't know how they can continue to live.
     
    #8 SDReaper, Aug 26, 2016
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  9. J-loco

    J-loco Savant (1,042) Jan 23, 2015 California
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    even Australia gets Alesmith! :grimacing:
     
    #9 J-loco, Aug 26, 2016
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  10. Zhiguli

    Zhiguli Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2012 California

    Barrel Roll is at every Trader Joe's and for me is a fantastic bottle
     
    #10 Zhiguli, Aug 26, 2016
  11. Saxmusik45

    Saxmusik45 Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2011 California

    To be fair, Australia is waaaayyyy better than Missouri.
     
    #11 Saxmusik45, Aug 26, 2016
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  12. tim28

    tim28 Initiate (0) Nov 30, 2008 Missouri

    Sadly, it is true. We don't get Alesmith here in MO. I have to go to Illinois to get it. Speedway Stout is amazing. Thanks again for the recommendations! Keep them coming!
     
    #12 tim28, Aug 27, 2016
  13. HopsintheSack

    HopsintheSack Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2012 California

    51/50 from Ironfire is a nice dank IPA and should be an easy find around SD.
     
    #13 HopsintheSack, Aug 27, 2016
  14. tim28

    tim28 Initiate (0) Nov 30, 2008 Missouri

    Sounds great! I love a good dank IPA. Thanks!
     
    #14 tim28, Aug 27, 2016
  15. jakecattleco

    jakecattleco Grand Pooh-Bah (3,749) Sep 3, 2008 California
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    While not in a weight-friendly package if your friend is flying, Alesmiths .394 Pale Ale is solid when fresh.

    After MT IPAs though, they are crushing it now, and announced packaged format of Mage Hand.

    Personally, I don't care for much H24 stuff, other than Pugachevs. TETO
     
    #15 jakecattleco, Aug 27, 2016
  16. tim28

    tim28 Initiate (0) Nov 30, 2008 Missouri

    He is driving, so weight isn't an issue. Thanks!!
     
    #16 tim28, Aug 27, 2016
  17. HopsintheSack

    HopsintheSack Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2012 California

    Quite a few good bottle shop between here and there as well. In my area I would recommend Mr Ks and El Cerrito.
     
    #17 HopsintheSack, Aug 27, 2016
  18. angelsfan27

    angelsfan27 Initiate (0) Sep 2, 2015 California

    El Segundo IPA are available everywhere. Its all good. Get whatever is fresh.
     
    #18 angelsfan27, Aug 27, 2016
  19. tim28

    tim28 Initiate (0) Nov 30, 2008 Missouri

    Cool! Thanks!!
     
    #19 tim28, Aug 27, 2016
  20. Lingenbrau

    Lingenbrau Grand Pooh-Bah (4,853) Apr 9, 2011 Oregon
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    Cellarmaker in SF, and Noble in Anaheim (a little south of LA) both great for IPA's. Maybe a little harder to get (wouldn't say whale status), but not if he's hitting breweries on the trip. Both top notch. Otherwise, Modern Times all day every day. Cheers!
     
    #20 Lingenbrau, Aug 27, 2016
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