http://californiabeerzine.com/bb/ California Beer Boards: Recent Topics en Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:16:11 +0000 http://californiabeerzine.com/bb/topic/favorite-releases-of-2008#post-43 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:50:40 +0000 Ed Westin 43@http://californiabeerzine.com/bb/ <p>Stone's IRS is always something to look forward to. Although so far this year, Russian River Supplication and Temptation have made me most excited to run out to the store. I guess the same can be said for Pliny and Blind Pig. </p> http://californiabeerzine.com/bb/topic/new-feature-post-views#post-44 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:52:40 +0000 Ed Westin 44@http://californiabeerzine.com/bb/ <p>I'm trying out a new feature on the forum that shows how many times a post has been viewed. Any feedback? </p> http://californiabeerzine.com/bb/topic/what-are-you-drinking-right-now#post-42 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:19:48 +0000 Ed Westin 42@http://californiabeerzine.com/bb/ <p>Tonight I had a bomber of the Stone Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Stout, a sad reminder that I won't be making it down to the 12th Anniversary party tomorrow.</p> <p>It looks like everyone and their mom is going. </p> http://californiabeerzine.com/bb/topic/new-ipas-at-red-carpet#post-32 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:50:07 +0000 David Stickel 32@http://californiabeerzine.com/bb/ <p>Red Carpet just received bombers of Pure Hoppiness, which I am pretty sure is the first time this stuff has made it to LA.</p> <p>Tomorrow they should also be getting some Russian River Blind Pig. </p> http://californiabeerzine.com/bb/topic/stone-vertical-epic-080808-released-today#post-40 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:16:33 +0000 David Stickel 40@http://californiabeerzine.com/bb/ <p>From Head Brewer Mitch Steele:</p> <p>"The Stone 08.08.08 Vertical Epic Ale is a Strong Golden Belgian style ale highly hopped with American hops (Ahtanum, Amarillo and Simcoe). The beer pours pale golden with a thick and creamy white head of foam. The aroma is full of depth: nuances of pepper, clove, and banana from the Belgian yeast strain, and the resiny citrus notes from the American hops blend together nicely to provide a complex aromatic character. The taste is spicy, hoppy and fruity, with a very dry and a pleasant bitter end. The bitterness lingers nicely, and provides a refreshing finish!" </p> http://californiabeerzine.com/bb/topic/brewers-making-booze#post-39 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:36:00 +0000 David Stickel 39@http://californiabeerzine.com/bb/ <p>Another front page article in the LA Times Food section by Jenn Garbee, this time looking at Ballast Point and their foray into distilling rum and whiskey.</p> <p><a href="http://articles.latimes.com/2008/jul/30/food/fo-distillers30" rel="nofollow">http://articles.latimes.com/2008/jul/30/food/fo-distillers30</a></p> <p>Breweries mentioned: ANCHOR, Rogue, BALLAST POINT, Sub Rosa </p> http://californiabeerzine.com/bb/topic/stone-sour-fest#post-33 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:12:25 +0000 David Stickel 33@http://californiabeerzine.com/bb/ <p>Did anyone make it down there? I couldn't go, but damn, I wish I could have. Any highlights or stand-out beers from the event? </p> http://californiabeerzine.com/bb/topic/best-beer-bar-in-san-francisco#post-36 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:58:44 +0000 Ed Westin 36@http://californiabeerzine.com/bb/ <p>I've been to Magnolia and Toronado but that's about it for SF. So many great bars up their, where should I go next time I make it up to the bay?</p> <p>Where are the best places to get a beer in SF? </p> <p>Also, I'm curious of what factors are important to you when you pick a place to go. Specials, awesome selection, proximity to other bars, close to home? What is the one beer place that you always recommend to people? </p> http://californiabeerzine.com/bb/topic/introduce-yourself#post-11 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:59:41 +0000 Ed Westin 11@http://californiabeerzine.com/bb/ <p>Welcome to our forums!</p> <p>This thread is for new members to stop in and say hello, and maybe introduce themselves. I'll start.</p> <p>Hi, I'm Ed. I'm a 31 years old freelancer who lives outside of Santa Barbara. I got into craft beer about five years ago, and my favorite style is West Coast IPAs. </p> http://californiabeerzine.com/bb/topic/cask-ale-daily-pint-in-the-la-times#post-22 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:00:14 +0000 David Stickel 22@http://californiabeerzine.com/bb/ <p>Although their beer coverage has been a bit shoddy in the past, these days I find myself going straight for the Food section every Wednesday morning.</p> <p>A couple weeks ago they had a great article about cask ale, and it's increasing popularity in LA.</p> <p>Plus, they had a shout out to my homebrew club, Pacific Gravity!</p> <p><a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/la-fo-beer25-2008jun25,0,633228.story" rel="nofollow">http://www.latimes.com/news/la-fo-beer25-2008jun25,0,633228.story</a></p> <p>Anyone been over to the Pint yet to check out Phil's new engines? Last time I went they had Stone Vanilla Bean Porter and Stone IPA with coriander. Both were fantastic. </p> http://californiabeerzine.com/bb/topic/testing#post-9 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:42:41 +0000 Ed Westin 9@http://californiabeerzine.com/bb/ <p>The forums might still be a little buggy, I'd appreciate it if errors were brought to my attention. Thanks! </p> http://californiabeerzine.com/bb/topic/ballast-point-month-at-stuffed-sandwich#post-10 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:52:03 +0000 David Stickel 10@http://californiabeerzine.com/bb/ <p>Just got an email from Marlene a couple days ago. Here's what they've got on tap right now:</p> <p>EVEN KEEL SESSION ALE<br /> CALICO AMBER ALE<br /> BROTHER LEVONIAN SAISON<br /> ABANDON SHIP SMOKED LAGER<br /> SEXTANT OATMEAL STOUT<br /> PIPER DOWN SCOTTISH ALE<br /> BOURBON BARREL AGED BLACK MARLIN PORTER<br /> BIG EYE IPA<br /> VICTORY AT SEA IMPERIAL PORTER</p> <p>I would love to try some of that BA Black Marlin, maybe a carpool is in order. </p> http://californiabeerzine.com/bb/topic/the-homebrew-forum#post-18 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:30:43 +0000 Ed Westin 18@http://californiabeerzine.com/bb/ <p>This is a post to get things going. Use this forum to post homebrew recipes, tell brewing anecdotes, or talk hops. </p> http://californiabeerzine.com/bb/topic/forum-rules#post-12 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:15:27 +0000 Ed Westin 12@http://californiabeerzine.com/bb/ <p>- No spamming.<br /> - Try to keep topics beer-related.<br /> - Keep things civil. No personal attacks.<br /> - You can edit your comments for one hour after you post. After that, it's set in stone.</p> <p>More rules may be added to this list if they become necessary. Be good! </p>