Central Coast Thread (2019)

Discussion in 'Pacific' started by raynmoon, Mar 1, 2019.

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  1. MonkeyBread

    MonkeyBread Maven (1,308) Apr 26, 2014 Nevada
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    Thanks Rhertan, very helpful. Love places with an up to date Untappd list. That Hot Shots tap list is fire. Definitely going there
     
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  2. MonkeyBread

    MonkeyBread Maven (1,308) Apr 26, 2014 Nevada
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    Wrapping up my time in Pismo Beach area. Thanks for the recs BAs. Hot Shots is the real deal. One of the oddest amazing craft beer spots I’ve been to with the entrance a gift store, then a bunch of teenagers playing air hockey and pool to the bar. Great tap list, updated often on Untappd and a fantastic list of rares to drink on site or take home. Small pours in 5 oz or 6 oz depending on the beer. Enjoyed it a lot and went there twice. Real knowledge staff with a husband and wife duo who are clearly majorly into beer and know their stuff.

    California Fresh in Pismo Beach, pretty good bottle selection. Picked up a few goodies. Almost Everything is in the cooler cold which is nice.

    Central coast brewing, I never made it up there much to my dismay as the beers I had at Hot Shots: half life haze, lucky day ipa, power hour Pilsner, 21st anniversary triple hazy ipa were all superb. Great brewery from what I sampled.
     
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  3. skelliott

    skelliott Zealot (569) Jul 2, 2013 Texas

    Thanks again for these recommendations. Herman Story was excellent and Ambyth Estate was 100% our jam. Great weekend so far.
     
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  4. gregoryG

    gregoryG Zealot (602) Sep 8, 2009 California
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    Hell yeah, glad to hear it!
     
  5. Skunkdrool

    Skunkdrool Savant (1,160) Jul 31, 2010 California
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    For anyone looking for something right off the 101 near Santa Maria, Rancho Nipomo has great taps, and great food. Its right off the 166 exit.
     
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  6. BayAreaJoe

    BayAreaJoe Pooh-Bah (1,724) Nov 23, 2017 California
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    I was pleasantly surprised to find Moonraker's Citra Double Crush at California Fresh in Pismo Beach, first time seeing their stuff there.

    Gotta give more props to Hot Shots in Pismo, terrific tap list and really economical for tasters and small pours. Got my fill of FW Maple Parabola and some KR Citra. Tons of folks/kids playing pool & air hockey on the weekend, but the bar/eating area is pretty laid back & chill. Place is like a beacon of great beer in an area with good food but severely lacking tap lists.
     
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  7. Ham4Hamms

    Ham4Hamms Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2019 California

    I don't typically gravitate toward the haze, but man Moondoggy by CCB is tasting really good right now.
     
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  8. rhertan

    rhertan Crusader (461) Jan 22, 2008 California

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  9. Ham4Hamms

    Ham4Hamms Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2019 California

    I've seen posts saying There Does Not Exist is open. Can anyone confirm?
     
  10. rhertan

    rhertan Crusader (461) Jan 22, 2008 California

    Yes they had a soft opening and official opening yesterday....sounds like they may be off for a few days and will be open again this weekend/Friday

     
  11. ksheabutter

    ksheabutter Aspirant (222) Aug 15, 2019 California
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    Taplands in Santa Clara is doing a CCB tap takeover this wednesday for anyone who is in the bay area
     
  12. Skunkdrool

    Skunkdrool Savant (1,160) Jul 31, 2010 California
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    Anyone know who's behind There Does Not Exist?
     
  13. rhertan

    rhertan Crusader (461) Jan 22, 2008 California

    He Came from Firestone and is very knowledgable. From what I have heard beers are solid, may try to swing by Friday to see myself
     
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