Yada
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Re: The Beer Thread
July 02, 2021 at 01:56 PM UTC
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Other Half DC did not disappoint… quite possibly the nicest brewery I've ever been to, at least for an urban/city setting. Wow.
Had six tasters of misc. IPAs and the seltzer as well as one full pour of the lager. Would and will return but it's also not too easy to get to based on my location.
I'm also happy to report that they're keeping a safe space for all genders.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Vww3rLgwx9qxsUUv9
Space Freely
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Re: The Beer Thread
July 02, 2021 at 02:16 PM UTC
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I'll be updating my California road trip from a beer perspective here starting tomorrow.
Plenty of wine, beaches, dining, hiking, shopping (?), fireworks, driving, biking, kayaking, surfing (wife and daughter, not me), spliffing (wife only), and maybe even some time to chill time as well. But I'll just be reporting about the beer, here.
After picking up the rental car (fingers crossed they have what we reserved I'm so nervous about the rental car situation), first stop tomorrow is grabbing some bahn mi sandwiches to go and bringing them to Monkish for the West Coast answer to the Answer..
Space Freely
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Re: The Beer Thread
July 02, 2021 at 02:18 PM UTC
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Yada wrote:
Other Half DC did not disappoint… quite possibly the nicest brewery I've ever been to, at least for an urban/city setting. Wow.
Had six tasters of misc. IPAs and the seltzer as well as one full pour of the lager. Would and will return but it's also not too easy to get to based on my location.
I'm also happy to report that they're keeping a safe space for all genders.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Vww3rLgwx9qxsUUv9
It is a nice space. The new Domino Park location is nice too. Beats the DC location by a mile, but the actual DC space might be nicer. The Grimm taproom is quite pleasant too.
Yada
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Re: The Beer Thread
July 02, 2021 at 02:33 PM UTC
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Enjoy your trip space!
Sidehatch
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Re: The Beer Thread
July 02, 2021 at 02:55 PM UTC
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seems aslin has jumped the (baby) shark with this one
although getting a tall boy everytime you get a hair cut isn't that bad
how do you keep the hair out?
Yada
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Re: The Beer Thread
July 02, 2021 at 03:34 PM UTC
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St. wrote:
seems aslin has jumped the (baby) shark with this one
although getting a tall boy everytime you get a hair cut isn't that bad
how do you keep the hair out?
based on years of evidence, you will not have an issue with getting hair in your beer.
Space Freely
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Re: The Beer Thread
July 04, 2021 at 03:27 PM UTC
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We went to Monkish yesterday. Top notch but nothing on draft or in cans that blew me away. The Monkish beers I had at OHDC were better than the Monkish beers I had at Monkish Torrance. Might be back at end of trip if draft menu improves. Today we're riding bikes to Firestone Walker Venice for lunch. Forecast is 71 and sunny. Happy Independence Day!
StoneTheCrow
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Re: The Beer Thread
July 05, 2021 at 12:23 PM UTC
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Shame about Monkish. Don’t believe I’ve visited a brewery with strong credentials that disappointed like that.
Space Freely
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Re: The Beer Thread
July 05, 2021 at 04:53 PM UTC
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StoneTheCrow wrote:
Shame about Monkish. Don’t believe I’ve visited a brewery with strong credentials that disappointed like that.
Maybe I undersold it. It was good. Other Half level, almost. Just not mind blowing. I think Brennser said more or less the same thing.
Firestone Walker was closed for the holiday.. Trying again today. Maybe Highland Park too, depending.
Starsky
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Re: The Beer Thread
July 05, 2021 at 06:59 PM UTC
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You undersold that the brewery disappointed StonetheCrow?
StoneTheCrow
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Re: The Beer Thread
July 06, 2021 at 11:24 AM UTC
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My fault. I oversold it.
sweetcell
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Re: The Beer Thread
July 06, 2021 at 04:10 PM UTC
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cool (for data nerds, at least):
Infographic: Tracking the Top HopsAs growers look to meet demand from brewers, here‘s a look at how the most-grown hops in the Pacific Northwest have changed in recent years.
Space Freely
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Re: The Beer Thread
July 06, 2021 at 04:35 PM UTC
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After our walk up the hill to Griffith Observatory yesterday, we hit Highland Park Brewery for a light lunch yesterday. Enjoyed a nice array of funk and a small pils with a salad. Good atmosphere, or vibe as the kids say.
Later hit Firestone Walker Venice. Can't complain about a Parabola with my first ev r Impossible Burger. Tasty!
We're off to the beer wasteland of Yosemite after a stop at the Getty this morning.
StoneTheCrow
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Re: The Beer Thread
July 07, 2021 at 01:27 PM UTC
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Haven’t had a Firestone beer in forever. Good stuff, mostly.
Sidehatch
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Re: The Beer Thread
July 07, 2021 at 01:39 PM UTC
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StoneTheCrow wrote:
Haven’t had a Firestone beer in forever. Good stuff, mostly.
I love Union Jack IPA and glad it's easy find
Yada
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Re: The Beer Thread
July 07, 2021 at 01:48 PM UTC
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StoneTheCrow wrote:
Haven’t had a Firestone beer in forever. Good stuff, mostly.
Pivo Pils for the win!
I have dozens of their old bottles of abacus, saucuba, parabola, etc. etc. that I'd let go for a nice price!!!
Sidehatch
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Re: The Beer Thread
July 07, 2021 at 01:51 PM UTC
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Starsky wrote:
Paging Space….
it is before 7AM west coast time…
Yada
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Re: The Beer Thread
July 07, 2021 at 02:10 PM UTC
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SlowReactionForce-hatch wrote:
Starsky wrote:
Paging Space….
it is before 7AM west coast time…
We're due for a vacation update.
StoneTheCrow
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Re: The Beer Thread
July 07, 2021 at 03:07 PM UTC
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SlowReactionForce-hatch wrote:
StoneTheCrow wrote:
Haven’t had a Firestone beer in forever. Good stuff, mostly.
I love Union Jack IPA and glad it's easy find
Exactly. Double Jack as well.
Do they still make Stickee Monkey?