Council Brewing Release Thread

Also thought you guys might like to know that they are blowing out the rest of their inventory. 4 packs and large format bottles are all only $5, and the money all goes to the food bank. Merch is 50% off too.

 

While it is only really 1 offering with different fruited variants, I would place Resident up there with their Prestige saison. Can always say Societe with their BA wilds as well. Alesmith released their first sour to members late this year and it was well-received...so I would expect a few more from them starting in 2019.

We don't have any others that are strictly known for just sours except maybe California Wild Ales, but I haven't had enough of their offerings to give a yes or a no to them.

 

You're forgetting about the Beaver. More specialty stuff coming out from then in the future.

 

Gah....I feel bad I forgot about Peter's stuff, especially since his next release is being raved about by a few friends of mine that work there.

 

Oh yeah, Beaver!

I've had some CA Wild Ales but it was early on. Not a fan then but willing try again.

 

He's no longer brewing production beers at 980 so expect more cool stuff coming out of there. Hoping the sour beer releases will become more frequent as well.

 

I know you're relatively far from east county, but for anyone who isn't - Helix's new Sourworx is worth a visit IMO. It has easily become my new favorite spot in the La Mesa/El Cajon/Santee area.

 

Woah, just seeing this thread now! That's crazy, as I thought Council was pretty well regarded.

I don't see their beers much in NorCal, but occasionally I've spotted kegs (and they did a collab with Alvarado for perhaps my favorite ASB beer ever made - Humming Wires). Sorry to see you guys go.

 

I have been hesitant to check it out, but with your recommendation I will put them on my list for early next year (this year is already pretty packed).

 

I also enjoyed the ASB collab humming wires but being in northern California that's the only beer I've had by them. Regardless, the fact that they are selling the rest of their inventory below cost and donating it to the food bank after essentially pouring their life savings into this project speaks volumes to their character. Sad to see this happen to (what seems like) good people.

 

Dang. I'm embarrassed to say I haven't hit Council up in awhile, but when I first moved to San Diego I really enjoyed their sours and beatitude series (not so much their stouts and haven't had many of their IPAs). I also thought the tasting room staff was always super nice and helpful, and the place was never packed, so even my wife who isn't super into beer enjoyed visiting. Bummer to see them closing down, especially because the owners definitely did seem like good people.

 

Discounted beer and merch is available. I'm tempted to stop by for some bottles.

 

I was less than impressed when I visited Helix, but on your recommendation I"ll give it a try. Lord knows we need real options out this way.

 

It is surprisingly good considering how mediocre Helix's non-sours are. Maybe the mediocrity of their other beers make the sour program seem better than it actually is? I don't know. But I've been 4-5 times since they opened the sour room and have always enjoyed myself.