Someone recommended bar called Yardhouse for me so went to check it out. Impressive amount of taps, way over 100, but somehow cold place.
68. Stone - Oak Aged Arrogant Bastard
I didn't enjoy this bar at all so after one pint I headed to next destination that proved to be so far the best pub on my journey. The Tipsy Crow seemed to be the place for beer lovers to gather up, enjoy well selected brews and they also had table shuffleboard that I really enjoyed playing. Also staff seemed to have eye for making business as when on one point I was about to leave, bartender gave one for me on the house so I ended up spending long night there.
I also noticed that they had Dogfish Head Midas Touch on the shelf, beer that has amazing story behind it so of course I had to get my hands on that straight away. Beer recipe is an ancient Turkish recipe using the original ingredients from the 2700 year old drinking vessels discovered in the tomb of King Midas.
69. Oscar Blues - TenFidy
70. Dogfish Head - Midas Touch (excellent and the story makes it even better)
71. Stone - Arrogant Bastard
72. The Lost Abbey - Red Barn
73. Ballast Point - Pale Ale
74. Maui Brewing - Coconut Porter (impressive imperial porter)
75. Carl Strauss - Vanilla Imperial stout (cask)
At the Crow I met local beer writer, Jeff, who gave me info about drinkabout event, once a month event when free shuttle bus is driving between top beer bars in San Diego. Luckily enough, I was going to be still at San Diego during the event. If you're at San Diego, check this out. Definitely worth taking part.
Drinkabout event was of course great opportunity for beer tasting but also for meeting local people and enjoying hospitality. Thank you Edna, Christian and David for advice and lovely dinner!
76. New Belgium - Ranger IPA
77. Rogue - John John Dead Guy
78. Anchor - Breckle's Brown
79. Alpine - Token Porter
80. Ballast Point - Sculpin IPA
81. Avery - Imperial IPA
82. Green Flash - West Coast IPA
83. Pizzaport - Porter
I also met Ross, this fellow offered to drive me around to some best beer bars and for starters I wanted to go somewhere to try world famous Speedway stout. This was an exceptional stout but however ABLE stout found from Pizzaport Ocean Beach was even tastier. Thank you Ross!
84. Alesmith - Speedway Stout
85. Bear Republic - Racer 5
86. Craftsman - Honesty Ale
87. Pizzaport - While the Wife's Away IPA
88. Pizzaport - The Jetty
89. Pizzaport - ABLE American Stout (possibly best imperial stout I have tried)
90. Pizzaport - Nickel Bag
91. Pizzaport - Z Man Stout
92. Green Flash - Imperial IPA
93. Avery - duganA
94. Beer Valley - Leafer Madness Imperial Pale Ale
95. Green Flash/Pizza Port Carlsbad/Stone - Highway 78 Scotch Ale
96. North Coast Brewing - Old Rasputin
97. Russian River - Blind Pig IPA
98. Anchor - Steam
99. Stone - Lukcy Basartd Ale (yes, this is how you spell it)
In total San Diego was even better with beers that I had imagined. Brewing culture is quite young but they still manage to brew some of most high-ranking beers in the world. However many of beers are so extreme that it really is hard work to do this kind of tasting trip. Good that I have couple days to chill out in Anaheim and LA before continuing.
“Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes & dreams. If I didn't drink this beer, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to myself, 'It is better that I drink this beer and let their dreams come true than to be selfish and worry about my liver.' ” - Jack Handey
PS. USS Midway is a helluva ship. Without signs on the wall I probably would still be lost on lower deck.
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