U can't shake a stick at this deal...

Yesterday, was my birthday and I spent part of it at one of the best places to enjoy local San Diego brews, Luigis at the beach.

On Thursday's they have anything local $2.50/pint, say what? Yes, $2.50! This is remarkable when you look at the tap list: Stone Double Bastard, 09-09-09, Alesmith horny devil, Karl strauss belgian brown, Lightning Pilsner, the list goes on and on. A good time was had by all, I recommend 09' x 3.

The food is good and service is great. And, your a block from the Pacific Ocean.

Jim + Anchor Brewing = Labels

We all know what goes into Anchor's beers, but what about the labels? Meet Jim and purchase his art. I gotta go get me an Anchor Steam!

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