Beer

[James]

Not sure if this has been discussed yet here, but has anyone tried Old Orange Brewery? 

Mediocre but very new so like most breweries they will improve as they tweak recipes. 

[Brandon]

Had a Breury White Oak last night....I liked it, pretty strong flavor to match the 11.8%

Going for an Upright Seven today and came across the magical Vertical Epic 10/10/10.....probably should have bought as many of these as possible.

[James]

Keith, Ninkasi isnt anything great. Although I think Tricerahops is solid, not a top tier IPA but very good. Ninkasi was in the SoCal market once and left it due to a poor response. We will see if they make it this time around. 

[James]

Had a Breury White Oak last night....I liked it, pretty strong flavor to match the 11.8%

Going for an Upright Seven today and came across the magical Vertical Epic 10/10/10.....probably should have bought as many of these as possible.

I have two bottles of VE 10, I don't want to open them. Love to find one now so I could try how it is aging without losing one of my current stock

[Brandon]

I'll stop by a grab you one today if they are still in stock. Lady and I want to come out and see you kids soon anyway.

[Brandon]

Actually, I think they open now so I'll head over and grab another for myself. I'll text you and set up maybe something for this weekend.

[Aaronkv]

I opened an 06 VE a couple months ago and it was fantastic. All the Stone stores had 09 on tap last Monday (09/09), I missed out on it, they might even still have it at Oceanside. Not sure.

 

I have 06,07, and 09-12, need to do a vertical soon.

[James]

Actually, I think they open now so I'll head over and grab another for myself. I'll text you and set up maybe something for this weekend.

I will be in Vegas in about 13 hours sitting at Frankies. Any other weekend this month should work though. Thanks brotha. 

[Brandon]

Ah, that is correct.

Either way I picked it up for you and another one. Looks like they just restocked it too, if HD or anyone else local wants to pick it up at El Cerrito.

[Hot Damn!]

I have VE 9,10, and 12. 2 weeks ago popped open the 11.11.11 along with the 11.11.11 aged in red wine barrels. Did a side by side. Red wine barrel won big time. We didn't even finish the regular and had to dump it.

[Hot Damn!]

Keith, Ninkasi isnt anything great. Although I think Tricerahops is solid, not a top tier IPA but very good. Ninkasi was in the SoCal market once and left it due to a poor response. We will see if they make it this time around.

Think I need to try another one. I didn't hate it but wasn't anything great.

[James]

I noticed that the Provisions Market in Old Towne Orange has Muis by Phantom Carriage on tap. First time it debuts outside of LA County. Phantom Carriage is a small batch endeavor and this is their first beer. I have been lucky enough to drink this one on numerous occasions and it is superb. Muis is a 100% Brett fermented Belgian style Wild Blonde. If you like lighter bodied belgians this is up your alley. Think a stronger Duvel Green. Probably won't last too long so go give it a try if you are in the area.

[Brandon]

Yeah, El Cerrito had the 12/12/12, but that was my least favorite of the 12 series.

The 12 isn't what I remember, but still solid. I think what blinds me with the 10 is the time we had it at The Catch on tap where it was tasty.

[Hot Damn!]

Saw lots of places got consecration in today. Even total wine in tustin.

[Aaronkv]

Heard it too, going to do the search for it when I get off work.

[Hot Damn!]

Looked like el Cerrito had a "good amount"

[Aaronkv]

No shops around me got their shipment today. Most said they should tomorrow.

El Cerrito got Pliny, Blind Pig and Concecration.

[mancini79]

Finally got around to having Leinenkugels Orange Shandy. If you're a fan of Blue Moon or ShockTop, then you'll love this beer. I wouldn't recommend an orange wedge since this beer already has a strong orange flavor. Not as good as Summer Shandy, but still very good.

 

Next up is Ninkasi Vanilla Oatis. My first from Ninkasi brewing. (Passed on the Tricerahops.)

[Hot Damn!]

No shops around me got their shipment today. Most said they should tomorrow.

El Cerrito got Pliny, Blind Pig and Concecration.

El cerrito was packed. There was a little line to grab the RR beers when I got there at 5:15. Still had plenty left, especially Pliny. Send your Corona people!

[Lifetime]

Anyone use RateBeer app? Had it for a while now. Pretty cool. 

[Hot Damn!]

Just untappd here

[St1ck]

Pintley is a decent app as well. It gives recommendations based off your ratings.

[eaterfan]

Thanks for the heads up people. I stopped by Total Wine Tustin and got myself a Pliny and Consecration. One bottle limit but that's okay. 

[Hot Damn!]

Thanks for the heads up people. I stopped by Total Wine Tustin and got myself a Pliny and Consecration. One bottle limit but that's okay.

Bradley's in Tustin got consecration too. Not sure about Pliny.

[Aaronkv]

El cerrito was packed. There was a little line to grab the RR beers when I got there at 5:15. Still had plenty left, especially Pliny. Send your Corona people!

 

Too bad my Corona mules like beer too and a one bottle limit on all 3 doesn't work. They got their one already.