Cellador Ales

Read about them in L.A. Beer Paper awhile back. Seems like a cool project, for sure.

 

Wish I was a bit closer to North Hills (Redondo's not exactly next door at all). But membership program's a good idea for them if they're going to mimic the successes of The Rare Barrel.

 

Kevin is bomb, yo. Dat woodshop 10 beer they were pouring was the sleeper.

They do things with those Monsanto fruits, as Ms. Fullpint would say, that are noise makers.

Look forward to their future bottle releases. You just don't even know what magic they work

 

Haha i think you mean Masumoto. I don't know of any brewers that have resorted to experimental fruits yet.

 

I remember when I rode the Matsumoto Inner Space ride at Disneyland...

 

That's funny. Masumoto and Monsanto are on opposite ends of the agricultural spectrum.

 

Been following these guys on Social Media for a while now, gonna have to trade for a bottle of this release. Been looking forward to them opening, and excited for what they're doing!

 

that's the joke.

 

For those who are curious, here are the details about their society, Cellador Syndicate:

Single Barrel Syndicate Memberships will go on sale Saturday October 22nd and Sunday October 23rd. Membership sign-ups will be in person both days at 16745 Schoenborn St North Hills, CA 91343 from 3pm-7pm (use the back entrance for in-person sign-ups).

If Syndicate Memberships remain after the Sunday registration period, the remaining Syndicate Memberships will be sold online through our website on Monday, October 24th.

SINGLE BARREL SYNDICATE MEMBERSHIP
COMMENCING JANUARY 1ST, 2017-DECEMBER 31, 2017
7 bottle releases for 2017 Membership year
Purchase options include the following (while supplies last):

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  • 1 bottle per release (07 375ml bottles total for the year included) /$125 (+tax & CRV) non-refundable
  • 2 bottles per release (14 375ml bottles total for the year included) /$225 (+tax & CRV) non-refundable
  • 3 bottles per release (21 375ml bottles total for the year included) /$300 (+tax & CRV) non-refundable
  • 4 bottles per release (28 375ml bottles total for the year included) /$375 (+tax & CRV) non-refundable

Membership benefits, which are designed for one person, commence on January 1st, 2017 and conclude on December 31st, 2017. First bottle allocation and merchandise may be available before the new year, in which case you will be notified.

Details

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  • A few additional limited syndicate releases at an additional cost
  • T-shirt and 2 glasses which will be given with 1st release, sign up for size of t shirt at time of purchase
  • First option to purchase membership for 2018
  • 1 Syndicate Membership only party in 2017. Location and date TBD. Admittance fee required
  • Invite to 1 blending or barrel selection event. This event will be by sign up only, with each event having a max amount of attendees. Enough events will be held to accommodate all members, but it is up to the members to sign up before reaching occupancy and sign up cut off date
  • First option to purchase some non-Syndicate bottle releases with bottle limits depending on the release size. These general public releases will first be available to members only through online sales
  • Some Syndicate releases may allow for extra bottles to be purchased, depending on the size of the barrel. Limits for these bottles will be equal for all members
  • 5% discount on additional bottles and merchandise (applies only to online transactions)
  • The styles and timing of the 7 releases will be at the sole discretion of our team
  • You must be 21 years or older to join the Single Barrel Syndicate

Each member will get one handmade bottle opener made from the staves of one of our barrels.

Mailing/Holdings

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  • All options require proof that purchaser/designated trustee or individual being delivered to is of age 21 or over
  • Can ship within CA at an additional cost
  • Option to hold bottles through March 31st, 2018. Any bottles/merchandise that is not picked up by March 31, 2018 will be forfeited without refund
  • If hold option is chosen, arrangements must be made to pick up – Location TBD but will be in Los Angeles, CA. Due to possible fluctuations of pick up locations, you must email[email protected] to coordinate pick up. A week notice is appreciated, but not required
  • Members may designate a Trustee to pick up their beers. An ID proving that the person is accepting the package is 21+ years of age will be required. Name of trustee must be emailed to [email protected]. Trustees can be changed at any time by emailing [email protected]

 

Kevin's my boy, so I'm sold.

 

Honestly, I am not familiar with these guys and couldn't find a lot of info on the beer they have/do brew. What types of beer do they typically (sour, stout, IPA, etc.) and what's their best beer(s)?

 

sours.

 

They are nothing but nice folks who make awesome beer. They are part of that Masamoto picking crew, so they do a lot of sours with stone fruit in them.

 

You guys should include these magnetic bottle openers:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/301785510/cap-stop-magnetic-bottle-opener?ref=nav_search

Pretty sweet!

 

Their online sales went live.
http://www.celladorales.com/membership/

 

I had the ++good Mosaic and thought it was a very well made hoppy tart saison but I just tried Palimpsest and was kinda blown away. Serious barrel character and balanced acidity. Reminded me of some lost RR sour. Stoked they let me join the Syndicate even after they had closed for new members. My body is ready for all the fruited stuff.

 

Blindly got a membership with these guys when they first offered them. Finally, I was able to try one of their beers last night, Palimpsest. Really tasty, very well done for coming right out the gate. Very tart, but really complex stuff. Cannot wait to try more offerings and see this club come to fruition. Props to the guy above me for the recommendation on Palimpsest.