Beer ...I Drank Some.

I can drink my beer faster if the mug isn’t frozen!

 

That Space Dust is good and a potent force. My local Circle K stopped selling it for some reason ... very disappointing since it is walking distance.

 

Yeah, sometimes the first one after a ride goes down too easy so I grab another. Halfway through the second one I realize I better eat something or I'll be out of commission the rest of the day. I'm still getting the Space Dust free from my buddy's son who works at Budweiser. Unfortunately, he can only get it every couple of months or so.

 

I didn't know Elysian was owned by Bud.
They buy up what they can't do.

Stone just sold to Sapporo as well.

 

Yep, that is sad news about Stone selling out. I never thought I would see the day.

 

If the taste and effect remain the same, what difference does it make who owns it?

Lagunitas sold out too, but I haven't noticed any difference in the product. So I don't care.

 

Some people prefer to "support the scene." It's an ethos thing.

My FIL used to work for Stroh's brewing in the 90's and they had a similar "benefit." They'd get to take two cases home every payday. He's never been a big drinker, needless to say, he was the most popular guy in his neighborhood.

 

Neither my buddy nor his son drinks. Lucky me! It seems he takes home an unlimited supply though. Just not IPAs.

 

I’ve been enjoying the <0.5% goodness from Athletic Brewing recently. Sometimes a couple of 8% pints is probably not the best plan. The lack of C2H5OH is more noticeable in the less hoppy varieties. For post-ride, pre-drive hydration, I highly commend their offerings.

I ordered one after a morning of snowboarding. The bartender really really really wanted to make sure I understood it was alcohol free. Um…it’s 11:30 am, I am about to get in my car and drive down a mountain, just sell me the barley soda, OK?

 

Nihilists lack an ethos!

Sierra Nevada, Deschutes, and Hangar 24 are all delicious and still independently owned and still get my $$$!

 

It’s been a HUGE project. But we got my wife’s parents from Austin to LA (I know, there goes her inheritance.)
But the last bit was my wife and her bro driving the cars out from Tx. ( I had too much work.)
My wife brought me back nothing.
My bro-in-law got me beer from every place they stayed in along the way.

 

And it made you sideways!!! Good stuff!!!

 

Just went to Fallbrook for a week. Always go to a few breweries. This is what i had last night. Very tasty.
Wild barrel brewing imperial stout

 

Something new.

 

You gonna stare at it or drink it?
Report required.....

 

It was already empty when I took the pic. This compares well to Firefall Red in Sequoia.

 

What blasphemy is this? A red ale and not an IPA? HEATHEN! The trendy gods will smite you with their hazy mustaches!

 

We’re up in the lost coast delivering the young one to school.
I drug the family on a twisty road side trip to one of my favorite breweries.
They have a frisbee golf/concert thing going on this weekend, so I got a bonus one-off ipa to go with a pale that I really like. IPA is fantastic.

biking in the redwoods today

 

Another one bites the dust. . .

I really need to expand my beer explorations

 

Not bad for a can o beer

 

Looks properly chilled

 

Been enjoying these all summer

 

Tarantula Hill got together with their friends at Kern River Brewery. They labeled it as a Bodacious West Coast IPA, I’d say it’s Totally Excellent for sure

 

Kern River...........now I have the urge to go ride the Cannell Plunge. Thanks

 

I'm feeling a little German today.
Quick sip then back to work.

 

@Bluesrider

 

Had a Pliney with dinner tonight.


My wife had a Hofbrau Oktoberfest German Marzen in a boot glass.

 

Having a good old fashion Stone ipa from this stroh’s stein.
The engraving reads “plant of the year Longview 1984.”

 

A pretty well balanced IPA (to my uncultured palate) from San Diego. Spotted it at the local bottlo and thought it worthy of a try, glad I did.

 

One of the all time best.