Who said that?

"24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Coincidence?"
- Stephen Wright

Alpine Exponential Hoppiness

Yesterday's release of the infamous Alpine Beer Co. hop monster, Exponential Hoppiness, has been news all week, but I decided to make mention of the event only after I had secured a growler fill of my own. Call me selfish if you will, but I missed the previous release of this bodacious brew and wasn't about to miss it again! The beer's purchase restrictions have also made news, and are reiterated on a whiteboard posted in the brewery. There is a limit of 2 new growlers, 4 growler fills, and 6 22 ounce bottles per person, per day. I like the final line on the board which states that any disagreements with those limitations will not end well. This batch is awesome! It is definitely worth the trek up to Alpine and wading through the construction on Alpine Blvd. to get a hold of some of this hop nectar. I would hurry, though, as this beer never lasts long. Happy trails!

Enjoy your weekend!

San Diego Beer Week needs you!

I know you like beer, and I know you are looking forward to San Diego Beer Week 2011. The question is, are you an artist? Are you a cartoonist? Do you just like to doodle? If any of these apply, you may have a shot at winning the t-shirt design contest that the San Diego Brewers Guild is holding for the upcoming event. I am by no means an artist, but may throw my hat into the ring as well. Go here for all the details. Let me know if you win, and I'll do the same!

Where am I?

What is an Export Stout?

A special style of stout that is brewed bigger than normal for a long journey, the more traditional Export Stouts will be found in the tropical regions of the world, be higher in alcohol, and have a very pronounced roasted character.

San Diego's Top Brewers

Check out all the details here about the new book that will be released this fall highlighting the San Diego beer scene. Many of San Diego's top breweries will be featured, pairing their award winning beer with easy to make recipes. This looks like it will be the perfect addition to any beer lover's coffee, or should I say beer, table.