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    Well, it took them moving all the way down to Marin County for me to do it, but I FINALLY made it to @henhousebrewing.

    Their newest location,...

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    Well, it took them moving all the way down to Marin County for me to do it, but I FINALLY made it to @henhousebrewing.

Their newest location, in the former @ironspringsbrewery in Fairfax, manages to be hip and comfortable at the same time. The rustic coziness has given way to an airy, modern, minimalist space, with a nifty little alcove tucked in back if you just want to chill with friends over some drinks (wine is also available).

And the beer? C'mon, this is HenHouse, everything's gonna be amazing. I enjoyed the Big Science DIPA (on National IPA Day, no less), which was musky and dank, and wore it's 8% a little too well.

Took home a real treat, as well. The Beer 2000, an Imperial Stout celebrating their 2000th batch, won a Gold Medal at the CA State Fair, and for very good reason. It's quite simply amazing. Roasty, bitter, chocolatey and rich, it's impeccably smooth and balanced. One of the best stouts I've ever had. It's a sipper at 9.9%, but oh, it's so easy to drink.

Tons of great beer out there, people. Go grab some. Cheers, y'all! 🍻

    thebeerverse

    Well, @armisticebeer, rye not??

    Been waiting for a suitable day to crack open this 13.5% stout, aged 22 months in Templeton Rye barrels, and ...

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    Well, @armisticebeer, rye not??

Been waiting for a suitable day to crack open this 13.5% stout, aged 22 months in Templeton Rye barrels, and the overcast and wind told me today’s the day! ☁️🌬

Inky dark and glass-staining, viscousy and maple-syrupy, with a slight peppery edge from the rye, lifting the finish and prepping the palate for the next sip.  Perfect for warding off the, dare I say, chill???

Oh, I’m told this is a reference to some sort of internet meme?? Dunno, something the kids are into, I guess. 🤷‍♂️

Cheers, y’all! 🍻🍻🍻

    thebeerverse

    Hey people. Quick run to Concord this weekend, just a heads-up for you fellow beer geeks.

    @ejphairconcord has been back open for business ...

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    Hey people. Quick run to Concord this weekend, just a heads-up for you fellow beer geeks.

@ejphairconcord has been back open for business since December, and I'm happy to see them back. Just an instantly comfy vibe there -- grab a seat at the bar and feel immediately at ease. They aren't back to brewing their own beers quite yet (they hope to soon), but they more than make up for with a killer guest tap list. I enjoyed an amazing @cooperagebrewing @cellarmakerbrewing hazy DIPA collab Thiol Thunderstorm. Dank and hazy at the same time. Tremendous. Went extremely well with my grilled cheese and tomato bisque.

Right next door is @hopgrenade, where I did a little shopping. I want to emphasize, these places are literally steps from each other. They freakin' share a common wall, for chrissakes. The ratio of mind-blowing taps/sq.ft is off the charts. Plus, @sidegatebrewing is a few blocks across the plaza. Just an insane amount of good beer flowing in downtown Concord. Take BART or Lyft if you need, but make a day of it.

One of my purchases was the perfect-for-summer Nuggets of Wisdom Cold IPA from Elk Grove's @flatlandbrewing. This is my first from them, and if this is any indication, I've got to venture out to the valley. Clean, crisp, snappy hops. Terrific.

Finally, if you're thinking of dragging me into the Cold IPA/India Pale Lager debate, forget it. Are they the same? Maybe. Are they verrrrrrry similar? Absolutely.

Frankly, I don't care. This style(s) has quickly become one of my favorites, and I'm here for all of them. Bring 'em on.

Cheers, y'all! 🍻🍻

    thebeerverse

    Aaaand here's what was SUPPOSED to be the first photo of the last post. Kinda leads off the whole thing, don't ya think? Why can't you ...

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    Aaaand here's what was SUPPOSED to be the first photo of the last post. Kinda leads off the whole thing, don't ya think? Why can't you add photos when editing a post and not just delete them???
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    Brother Helping Brother: A Brewery Offers a Ray of Hope to a Lighthouse

    June 19, 2021 By Deano

    You know the cliché, right? The awkward first-date ice-breaker.  The lame party-game question. “If you’re ever stranded on a deserted island, what (food/drink/celebrity/book/movie/etc) … [Read More...] about Brother Helping Brother: A Brewery Offers a Ray of Hope to a Lighthouse

    Love Beer? Join the (Beer Buyers) Club!

    August 1, 2020 By Deano

    If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen my reviews of beers from far-flung places around the country, and a mention that I received them via The Beer Connoisseur’s Beer Buyers Club. Before … [Read More...] about Love Beer? Join the (Beer Buyers) Club!

    Local Breweries Offering Beer To-Go/Delivery

    March 29, 2020 By Deano

    As a public service to my fellow beer enthusiasts (cuz who KNOWS when we’ll be able to congregate again), I’m keeping a quick list of local breweries offering to-go and/or delivery service.  … [Read More...] about Local Breweries Offering Beer To-Go/Delivery

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