Showing posts with label beer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beer. Show all posts

May 19, 2009

Nimbus Brewing - Tuscon


Nimbus Brewing
is located in Tuscon, Arizona in an industrial area. I purchased a case of beer to go since I was on a road trip and collecting beer along the way. The house corned beef was delicious and the sample of Maiboch was right on par the the best.
The brewery is a large spacious place with some pool tables, lots of artwork and a casual atmosphere. They have bands and a loading dock/porch that is open some during the busy times and weekends.
The brewery uses a monkey as their mascot and their images on the taps, bottles, boxes and marketing information are great. A nimbus is halo around an angels head and the connection to the monkey I am not quite sure about. However, this is one if not the best beer mascot I have seen. Next to the Boonville Beer of course (half deer half bear).
They had a large selection of only house beers on tap. Locals and nearby workers seemed to have made this their home base as it is out of the way and not something you stumble upon without looking. A more thorough review can be found here. Too bad I could not spend much time there this time.

May 16, 2009

Anacapa Brewing

Anacapa Brewing is located in Ventura, Ca located on their main street just a few block from the pier. I had a couple of IPA's that were very good and clean tasting. The brewery had a very nice system out behind the bar. Truly this is how every brewpub should be for purely show purposes but logistically the brewer and bartender have a hard time sharing space.

The brew kettles were in the center with the fermenters on the right side of the bar and bright tanks on the far left side. I sampled several other beers that were all right on style. The seafood enchiladas were beyond delicious and full of fresh fish and scallops.

When traveling through Ventura or working there, which I may be doing, I will be sure to visit again. A near perfect brewery that I could easily call my home bar if I was local.

May 15, 2009

Santa Barbara Brewing

Made a quick stop at this brewery for dinner. It was actually located within the farmers market I just posted about. The brewery kept losing power due to the fire a few miles away but I was still able to have a great burger and salad before getting back on the road. The did not bottle any beer so I did not get a chance to sample many of them.

The Beer list is below.

April 25, 2009

Gordan Ale

Gordon Ale
Oskar Blues Brewery
Lyons, Co

"If you knew Gordon Knight, this ale needs no explanation. If you
didn't, we're sorry."

Big, Red, Sticky

April 20, 2009

Sless' Oatmeal Stout

2008 World Beer Cup Gold Medal
Best oatmeal stout in the world
Brewed in honor of Barry Sless; one of the finest peddled steel
players around

Iron Springs Brewery
Fairfax, Ca
7% ABV

Bittersweet Lenny's R.I.P.A

Schmaltz Brewing Company - SF / NYC
Tribute to Jewish Stars #1
Leonard Alfred Schneider "Bruce"

Double IPA with Rye Malt
10% ABV

April 5, 2009

Trainwreck and Gnarlywine

Impromptu shrine built during sunset over Morro Bay.

Inspiration brought to you by...

Santa Maria Brewery

More to follow.......A++

Firestone Walker Brewery

Full report later......

April 3, 2009

March 28, 2009

Pliny the Elder over " The City"

Pliny the Elder from Russian River Brewing in Santa Rosa, Ca. 8% abv

San Francisco skyline just before lights off for "Earth Hour"

March 23, 2009

Iron Springs Brewing

Iron Springs Brewing is located in Fairax, Ca. Fairfax is a little hippie enclave that serves as the gate to Point Reyes when coming from San Francisco. We stopped by on our return from attempting to see whales migrate in extremely high winds. No whales on our day but 23 seen the day before.

"Casey Jones’ Imperial IPA Big, bold, and beautiful, this double IPA will knock your socks off. 9.3% ABV."

"Sless’ Stimultating Stout Sless is back baby!! This creamy Oatmeal Stout is our newest medal winner!
2008 Gold Medal winner World Beer Cup- 6.0% ABV"

March 21, 2009

Gestalt Haus

Taps of the Evening

March 14, 2009

Old Godfather, Double Daddy & The Cardoon

Beers from Speakeasy in San Francisco

Cardoon (artichoke like) brought back from Slow Food Convivium in
Italy. "Best tasting variety from small market grower"

March 12, 2009

Ruben & The Jets

Ruben & The Jets from Lagunitas in Petaluma 8.6% abv

A Mothers of Invention dedicated ale

March 11, 2009

Old Guardian

Old Guardian Barley Wine from Stone Brewing in San Diego 11% abv

March 10, 2009

Hop Head Red & Eggs

Hop Head Red from Green Flash in San Diego 6% abv

Today's eggs from the community garden

March 7, 2009

Green Flash & Port

Green Flash Imperial IPA from San Diego. 9% ABV.

Port Brewing Old Viscosity from San Marcos, Ca. 10% ABV.



photo posted from my iPhone

February 27, 2009

Human Block Head

NYC via SF. This beer is a kosher lager of 10% abv. from Shmaltz Brewing in Saratota Springs, NY. A beer whose proceeds go to preserve coney island.



photo posted from my iPhone