West Coast Only Beer Suggestions?

Discussion in 'Pacific' started by Belittle, Oct 17, 2013.

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  1. Belittle

    Belittle Initiate (0) Oct 17, 2013 New Jersey

    My buddy is flying out to California on Saturday and then driving back to the East Coast. What beer should I ask him to pick up for me that you can only get on the West Coast? I already am asking for him to get me Pliny the Elder. Thanks in advance!
     
  2. Rick760Sd

    Rick760Sd Initiate (0) Jun 5, 2012 California
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    Beachwood brewing, they have Melrose IPA. Also, Alpine, they have some decent IPAs. :wink:
     
  3. tyrsis

    tyrsis Savant (1,074) Mar 13, 2009 California
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    Uh, where in CA? It makes a big difference...
     
  4. Belittle

    Belittle Initiate (0) Oct 17, 2013 New Jersey

    Thanks. I should've thought to mention that. This would be in the Anaheim/LA area. It would be helpful if it is sold in a liquor store since my friend will only be in CA for a day.
     
  5. Lostmango

    Lostmango Initiate (0) Jun 29, 2013 California

    Pliny is going to be difficult if he is only here for one day. What day is he going to be here?
     
  6. Belittle

    Belittle Initiate (0) Oct 17, 2013 New Jersey

    Saturday. Do you have to buy it at the brewery or do liquor stores sell them? I'm not familiar with California beer laws.
     
  7. NickMunford

    NickMunford Pooh-Bah (2,094) Oct 2, 2006 Wyoming
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    A lot of liquor stores get Pliny. It's just a matter of going to the right one. I don't live in that area, so can't help with finding a good store. Blind Pig is also a really good one from Russian River.
     
  8. FrogOut69

    FrogOut69 Initiate (0) Sep 24, 2013 California
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    If he'll only be in the area for one day, will he be in LA or Anaheim?
     
  9. Belittle

    Belittle Initiate (0) Oct 17, 2013 New Jersey

    He'll be flying into LA so I assume that would be easier. He's driving back from Rancho Cucamonga. I am mostly interested in local beers that may be sold at liquor stores in that area. I don't think he'll have time to stop at any breweries. What I'm asking for may not be possible given the circumstances.
     
  10. pixiesfanyo

    pixiesfanyo Crusader (495) Oct 25, 2010 California

    best bet is probably having him stop at Total Wine in Rancho. not too much else in that area.
     
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  11. Lostmango

    Lostmango Initiate (0) Jun 29, 2013 California

    Yeah. Don't think you will be able to get any pliny out there. I know some total wines get it. Bit i think their delivery is mid week.
     
  12. ifican

    ifican Initiate (0) Aug 15, 2013 California

    Just find a regular CA trading partner that has access to stuff you like.
     
  13. FrogOut69

    FrogOut69 Initiate (0) Sep 24, 2013 California
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    Second this if in Rancho area. Check Total Wine but almost certainly no Pliny.
     
  14. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    Total Wine Northridge has Pliny right now. Bottled 10/9.
     
  15. abecall98

    abecall98 Savant (1,234) Aug 11, 2007 California
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    Almanac stuff if you can find it.
     
  16. j47paco

    j47paco Zealot (740) Dec 19, 2010 California
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    I have a bottle of Pliny that you can have (bottled 9/30). Just have your buddy pick it up from me. I'm in Anaheim.
     
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