SDBW 2012

My fuzzy memory thinks it was flight only for awhile then individual pours were allowed later. All the email says is the flights will be split in two.

I also just noticed that BA Speedway isn't listed, which seems a bit strange.

 

I brought a muffin tin last year. It worked out great. The servers love it because it is more sturdy, the cups won't slide, and you have 12 easily distinguished slots, plus they run out of their own trays because people don't bring them back right after taking their beer to their area. Also, the muffin tray is very nice for remembering which beer is where (pro tip: bring masking tape and pen to write the name next to each one. Remember, it will be crowded, only the lucky few will have tables.) And yes, it is by flight only as Sebowski said, until it dies down.

 

Alesmith posted a pic of all of their kegs. Seems they're all 5 gallon... I wonder how long this stuff will last.

Edit: O'briens just tweeted that they should be able to serve "300 people." That's not very many. I think after my experience at Hamiltons for Victory at Sea, I might have to skip Million Zillion.

 

What kind of ticker are you?!!

 

A lazy one. FWIW, Alesmith had 4 of the variants on at the brewery a week or two after the event.

 

10 Demerits for Lazy Ticking and you must visit and write a 1 page review of all Manzanita beers each after consuming a pint of each beer. Report due Saturday. Chop Chop!

 

Along those lines, what is occurring at Alesmith on Saturday? Hmmmm...

 

Line at Million Zillion is still out to the sidewalk. Good luck late comers. Vanilla/coconut and Nutella were amazing.

 

ahahha all the photos with you guys and your muffin tins, i was dying of laughter

 

All of us at inside at O'Brien's got together and had a good laugh at pinkgrenade, who didn't get to try Vanilla & Coconut or Nutella Speedway.

 

pinkgrenade was busy saving an animals life. how do you feel about that statement now?

 

Pretty bad. But it sounds like you have a cool job.

 

but i also was too busy to enjoy nutella speedway stout

what are you people doing today/tonight for beer week?

 

Looks like I was half right about Million Zillion. It was pretty crazy, but somehow those beers are still on. As for the rest of my week, I think I'm just going to hit up Toronado every day. It's just easier.

 

I think if you got there an hour early, you were fine. Otherwise, long wait and slim chance of getting a table.

 

I wasn't able to get to O'Brien's until about 11:00 last night. I was expecting to strike-out on Speedway, but was super excited to find that all variations were still available. The crowds were gone too, so no lines and I was able to get a table and everything. Vanilla & Coconut blew right after I got there. I believe everything else was still on when I left. And holy-shiz! That Vanilla Coconut was delicious!

Today it will be Alpine for a couple growlers and bottles, then Toronado. I'm thinking O'Brien's again tonight for the Kern event. Citra & Class X! ...My liver is going to hate me.

 

Stopped by O'Brien's last night for the Kern River night. Couldn't stay long but the Citra and JO Cask was going fast.

Stopping by Toronado during lunch to see what's on.

 

I'll be at Toro around 3pm or so. Definitely want to find some people that want to go in for some bottles of CC.

 

I'm probably showing up around 3:00 too and would also like to go in with a few people on bottles.

 

I'll be wearing my Cantillon Zwanze 2011 t-shirt. Find me and we'll get things going.