Anyone checking out Telegraph Dia de las Obscuras?

Discussion in 'Pacific' started by Zhiguli, May 2, 2016.

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  1. Zhiguli

    Zhiguli Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2012 California

    Coming up Saturday. You may or may not know some of those fruited joints is pretty noice.
     
    #1 Zhiguli, May 2, 2016
  2. neurobot01

    neurobot01 Maven (1,289) Jan 25, 2014 Germany

    Went the previous two years (and loved it), but now that the guy who was in charge of their Obscura stuff is gone, don't think I'll bother this year
     
    #2 neurobot01, May 3, 2016
  3. Zhiguli

    Zhiguli Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2012 California

    Is that right? They lost their barrel program guy? If there's a drop off this could be the last good year since the stuff needs to sit on oak for a while, right?
     
    #3 Zhiguli, May 3, 2016
  4. 3SH33TS

    3SH33TS Initiate (0) Dec 21, 2010 California

    Yeah, last year was the jam... Saw partial list for this year and it includes Obscura Peche. Last year's event was top notch, so I trust they have done their best to maintain the pedigree of their barrel program.
     
    #4 3SH33TS, May 3, 2016
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  5. neurobot01

    neurobot01 Maven (1,289) Jan 25, 2014 Germany

    So, what's the consensus on this? I didn't go...
     
    #5 neurobot01, May 9, 2016
  6. 3SH33TS

    3SH33TS Initiate (0) Dec 21, 2010 California

    Overall, it was still a very nice event - very chill, proper capacity, relaxed. $30 for 10 pours and a taster glass.

    Combined with stops at Third Window, Brew Labs and CASA it made for a nice beer day.

    Specific to Dia de las beers - the beers were still quite nice, but last year there were a few absolute standouts in comparison imho. (that's not to say the beers this year were bad by any means, and personal palates etc etc)

    It's a cool vibe. Would still recommend. Especially for locals or those who package it with a few other stops.
     
    #6 3SH33TS, May 9, 2016
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  7. Zhiguli

    Zhiguli Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2012 California

    it was my first time so i can't compare but we had a great time and all enjoyed the beers... i thought they were bright crisp and clean with loads of fruit... well crafted sours but with an obvious lack of funk. Owners and staff were fantastic.

    loved
    Mellifera
    Peche
    Vulpine
    Gypsy
    Are you experienced?

    thought Petit Azul and the Goses were very nicely refreshing as was the guava offering (Another Day in Paradise)

    Didn't have time for BrewLAB which was a destination, how was it?

    Casa was a nice stop again.

    Jaffurs winery to cleanse the palate
    Los Agaves was the bomb diggy.
     
    #7 Zhiguli, May 9, 2016
  8. palmdalethriller

    palmdalethriller Zealot (624) Dec 26, 2007 California

    Yeah it was a pretty great event. Real casual, real Santa Barbara.
     
    #8 palmdalethriller, May 11, 2016
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