Best San Diego Bottle Shop(s)

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  1. ficklenicholas

    ficklenicholas Initiate (0) Jul 26, 2011 California

    I am heading back to LA today but am looking for a good bottleshop to check out in the SD area(PB/Downtown) I have a car so driving isn't an issue. Ive been to "The Best Damn Beer Shop" and i wasn't blown away. Any recommendations?
     
    #1 ficklenicholas, Jan 29, 2013
  2. evilc

    evilc Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2012 California

    I think Palm Springs Liquor is the best shop in the county. Go during the day or risk ****/murder.
     
    #2 evilc, Jan 29, 2013
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  3. tyrsis

    tyrsis Savant (1,074) Mar 13, 2009 California
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    Bine and Vine.
     
    #3 tyrsis, Jan 29, 2013
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  4. BdubleEdubleRUN

    BdubleEdubleRUN Initiate (0) Jul 28, 2009 California


    Keep your hand at the level of your eyes
     
    #4 BdubleEdubleRUN, Jan 29, 2013
  5. AptosBeerDrinker

    AptosBeerDrinker Initiate (0) Aug 9, 2011 California

    I'm not a local but I was pretty impressed with Bine and Vine and KnB Wine Cellars (Del Cerro) when I was down there.
     
    #5 AptosBeerDrinker, Jan 29, 2013
  6. nanobrew

    nanobrew Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2008 California

    If you live in LA what exactly are you looking for? I am guessing 99% of our market is overlapping, therefore most bottle shops are not going to be "impressive".

    p.s. my favorite place is Olive Tree Market in Ocean Beach
     
    #6 nanobrew, Jan 29, 2013
  7. ficklenicholas

    ficklenicholas Initiate (0) Jul 26, 2011 California

    Basically Alpine Stuff without having to drive up the mountain.
     
    #7 ficklenicholas, Jan 29, 2013
  8. MacNCheese

    MacNCheese Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2011 California

    You're shit out of luck.
     
    #8 MacNCheese, Jan 29, 2013
  9. ehammond1

    ehammond1 Initiate (0) Jul 4, 2008

    Me too, and I live in San Diego. Make the drive. It's always worth it.
     
    #9 ehammond1, Jan 29, 2013
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  10. sandiego67

    sandiego67 Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2008 California

    You won't find anything except Captain Stout on the shelves of local shops. It is a cruel joke.

    I am walking out the door right now to go up there.
     
    #10 sandiego67, Jan 29, 2013
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  11. nanobrew

    nanobrew Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2008 California

    that is what I was guessing you were looking for. Going to Alpine is the only safe bet in getting it. It honestly isn't too far from downtown, 20-30 minutes, depending on how fast you drive.
     
    #11 nanobrew, Jan 29, 2013
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  12. samiller

    samiller Initiate (0) May 27, 2007 California

    The drive is nothing. If I lived in SD I'd do it weekly. Cool little place, beer at the source, no back room BS.
     
    #12 samiller, Jan 29, 2013
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  13. AndresR

    AndresR Pundit (832) Jul 19, 2009 California
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    Bine and Vine does get a fair amount of Alpine from time to time. Call to check.
     
    #13 AndresR, Jan 29, 2013
  14. besaunders

    besaunders Initiate (0) Nov 8, 2007 California

    What you need to do is be on their Facebook feed, then hop in your car once he says he's got some Alpine. Otherwise, your chances aren't good.

    I have to disagree a bit with SanDiego67 - you can often find Alpine Ale, Willy, and Mandarin Nectar in the stores. :slight_smile:
     
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  15. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    If you can't make the extra 20-30 minute drive, then go to bed!
     
    #15 dcgunman, Jan 29, 2013
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  16. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    I still think that is the worst brewery motto I have come across thus far.
     
    #16 UCLABrewN84, Jan 29, 2013
  17. evilc

    evilc Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2012 California

    lol. GO TO BED!!! IF YOU AREN'T DRINKING ALPINE ALE, GO TO BED!!! HARHARHARHARHAR!!! What if I'm drinking Nelson?
     
    #17 evilc, Jan 29, 2013
  18. sandiego67

    sandiego67 Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2008 California

    Just got back. No Nelson today, only Pure Hoppiness and Duet (and the others).
     
    #18 sandiego67, Jan 29, 2013
  19. ficklenicholas

    ficklenicholas Initiate (0) Jul 26, 2011 California

    Went to Best Damn Beer Shop (it was close to where we had breakfast) Bine and Vine, and Palm Springs Liquors, Palm Springs being the best.
     
    #19 ficklenicholas, Jan 30, 2013
  20. jlordi12

    jlordi12 Pooh-Bah (1,856) Jun 8, 2011 Massachusetts
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    Does the brewery sell bottles or draft only?
     
    #20 jlordi12, Nov 4, 2013
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