McIlhenney Brewing (2021)

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  1. backwash

    backwash Aspirant (276) May 26, 2021

    It's open, it's great!

    Had Palo Verde, Muntz, Wild Child, and Wizards Wand. Loved them all. It was great being there again with the soul of the place back. Pat, Val, and Shawn all walking around. Shawn's wife and baby chilling by the merch locker.

    I love what they did with Muntz. That Nectaron hop I think made the rest of the recipe even nicer.

    I am sure all San Diegan's who loved Alpine will be there soon, curious what everyone thinks!

    https://www.sandiegoville.com/2021/...unders-open-mcilhenney-brewing-san-diego.html

    2363 Alpine Blvd, Alpine, CA 91901

    Thursday 2–7PM

    Friday 12–7PM

    Saturday 12–7PM

    Sunday 12–7PM

    Monday
    (Memorial Day)
    Closed

    Tuesday 2–7PM

    Wednesday 2–7PM
     
    #1 backwash, May 27, 2021
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  2. StonedRaider

    StonedRaider Pundit (756) Oct 25, 2007 California
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    Hearing that it’s finally open just gave me the feels. Can’t wait to get down there!
     
    #2 StonedRaider, May 27, 2021
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  3. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    ROAD TRIP......!
     
    #3 dcgunman, May 27, 2021
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  4. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    Looks like growlers fills for sure. Did you notice if they have cans or crowlers to go? I just threw all of my growlers out. Except for one 32oz & one 64oz Alpine growler (for old time sake). Wonder if I brought them they'd fill em? Doubt it.
     
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  5. backwash

    backwash Aspirant (276) May 26, 2021

    Crowlers and growlers. No cans. They will fill other growlers. They charge $10 for theirs, standard 64oz glass.
     
    #5 backwash, May 27, 2021
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  6. dvnbtn

    dvnbtn Zealot (504) Sep 9, 2012 California
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    Thanks for the heads up, @backwash. Thought the photo posted in the other thread was photoshopped. Lol.

    I’ll be in the area this weekend and hoping to swing by.
     
    #6 dvnbtn, May 27, 2021
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  7. SDReaper

    SDReaper Pooh-Bah (2,174) Aug 15, 2013 California
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    Hey now, I may be an engineer but I definitely can't photoshop. =P
     
    #7 SDReaper, May 27, 2021
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  8. dvnbtn

    dvnbtn Zealot (504) Sep 9, 2012 California
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    Thought it might have been some April Fools Joke. Good to see the McIlhenney family has a good sense of humor about it.
     
    #8 dvnbtn, May 27, 2021
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  9. backwash

    backwash Aspirant (276) May 26, 2021

    Now they need a name for Great.

    "Alexander the"

    "Swell"

    "Super"

    hmm...
     
    #9 backwash, May 27, 2021
  10. AlexM

    AlexM Pooh-Bah (1,868) Jun 9, 2011 California
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    It's funny how the brewery is up and running before their website :grin: #boomer :stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #10 AlexM, May 27, 2021
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  11. RaulMondesi

    RaulMondesi Grand Pooh-Bah (5,343) Dec 11, 2006 California
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    I’m nostalgic for bombers with shitty labels.
     
    #11 RaulMondesi, May 28, 2021
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  12. ryno09

    ryno09 Pundit (835) May 1, 2010 California

    "Hope The New Version Goes Back To Being Great"
     
    #12 ryno09, May 28, 2021
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  13. backwash

    backwash Aspirant (276) May 26, 2021

    Went back.....obviously you wanna try Muntz...but hot damn that Wizards Wand.....

    Also...took my Yeti 64oz double wall and Burning Beard 64oz double wall....filled no problem. This is the way.
     
    #13 backwash, May 29, 2021
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  14. vince4953529

    vince4953529 Pundit (933) Sep 28, 2006 California

    Took public transport there from OC today to avoid driving that dreadful I-5. FlixBus from Anaheim to Old Town SD, then green line to El Cajon Station, then bus 864 & 838.
    Many people there today but enough seating for everyone outdoor and indoor. Muntz & Wizard Wands were the highlights, Wild Child was bit too "flowery" taste for me.
     
    #14 vince4953529, May 30, 2021
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  15. RKP1967

    RKP1967 Savant (1,150) Sep 26, 2010 Virginia

    How many hours each way did that take?
     
    #15 RKP1967, May 30, 2021
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  16. pinballplayer

    pinballplayer Maven (1,487) Jul 2, 2014 California
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    My guess is around 4 hours, maybe even 5.
     
    #16 pinballplayer, May 30, 2021
  17. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    Maybe they should of put the bullet train from LA to Alpine?
     
    #17 dcgunman, May 30, 2021
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  18. vince4953529

    vince4953529 Pundit (933) Sep 28, 2006 California

    About 3 hours each way, but i got nothing going on the whole weekend so yeah.
     
    #18 vince4953529, May 31, 2021
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  19. RaulMondesi

    RaulMondesi Grand Pooh-Bah (5,343) Dec 11, 2006 California
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    Made the trip from South OC... I was expecting too much from Muntz. I of course wanted OG Nelson and it was nothing like it - lots of dead grass. I also tried the other two IPA’s - Wizards Wand and Wild Wild Child - just ok. Nothing really stood out. Great vibes though on the patio. Said what up to Pat. No food unfortunately. Wanted to smash some fried pickle chips. I’m still excited to see what comes out of here though.
     
    #19 RaulMondesi, May 31, 2021
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  20. RaulMondesi

    RaulMondesi Grand Pooh-Bah (5,343) Dec 11, 2006 California
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    Would love to hear other people's opinion on Muntz. Overall, I like it. But I wouldn’t call it World Class:
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    #20 RaulMondesi, May 31, 2021
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