Chillin @ QUAFF

Last night was the infamous QUAFF holiday party. So much beer on hand both homebrew and commercial. It was good to recognize so many beer fanatics. AGAIN, I forgot to bring my camera, I need to remedy that. All the major players of the brew scene were there, Alesmith, SD Brewco and Sean @ Chillindamos. He is doing fantastic things recently like brewing 40 gallons of homebrew (40 gallons!) and making fantastic brews with agave. Word on the street is he has sourced an american oak barrel, I can't wait to see what he does with that. Maybe a blog-o-collaboration brew in the future with Chillindamos...?

The beers that stood out last night were, Goose Island Bourbon Stout, Deschutes Black Butte, Alesmith 2010 Decadence (more on that another time), and SD BrewCo.'s collaboration IPA. The best homebrew a Pilsner.

On Deck:
Driving trip back to NM

Saturday is almost here!!!

Saturday evening is the QUAFF homebrew club holiday party. Last year was a blast! They had 15 kegs on tap and had 2 stations where they opened commercial bottles. These bottles were rare examples, one off's, not imported into the U.S., you get the idea.

I can't wait. I will report back w/photos hopefully.

P.S. Our winter storm here in San Diego was massive winds w/rain, all of one day.

Always good to go home...

...to drink the local brew! During the most recent trip I discovered a slew of good brews and breweries! Home is Albuquerque, NM and Marble Brewery is the place. I had a Bavarian Pale Lager (prob. top 3 best pre-prohibition pilsners I've had) , Marble Red (solid american red), and Wildflower wheat. They have a great pub vibe and only serve beer.

On my way home I had a stop over in Flagstaff and what do you know a brewpub across the street from my hotel. The place is Beaver St. Brewery, I recommend their Big Rapid Red...mmm GOOD!

Out of the corner of my eye I saw a Bevmo where I found my old favorite, Hazed & Infused from Boulder Beer in CO. and Nimbus brewing's Old Monkeyshine.

San Diego Beer Week in full effect...

Visit here to find out the happening on the second half of the week!

SD Beer Week

Amazing...

Rock Art brewery has won their legal battle!

The Vermonster is now saved, read all about it.

Wish I could drink all about it.

Thanks for the heads up Chipper Dave.

Rock Art Brewery and their Vermonster

Support, Rock Art Brewery! I have an affinity to Kokopelli's so they already have my sympathy. Good luck guys!

Rock Art Brewery

I love autumn

When football games are on the tube and cross country season starts, then you know that the days will be getting shorter, the leaves will be changing and autumn beers are on top!

One of my favorite beers from The Bruery is now on tap. It's made with yams, Autumn Maple. They also make a delicious Berliner Weisse.

If your in the area they are worth a drink or two, as they have an awesome tasting room.

What is happening...

I have completely lost track of posting...

I hope to get back to brewing and posting on a regular basis.

School is kicking my butt!!!!

and, not leaving me time for anything.

Oh well, at least I'm getting in regular exercise...?