Pacific Beer Talk for California and Hawaii (USA). Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:37:17 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:37:17 +0000 BeerAdvocate https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/forums/pacific.15/ The Bruery (2026) Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:20:16 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/the-bruery-2026.682318/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/the-bruery-2026.682318/ invalid@example.com (ernh) ernh 326 San Diego Beer (2026) Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:10:42 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/san-diego-beer-2026.682394/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/san-diego-beer-2026.682394/ invalid@example.com (chrisjws) chrisjws
I regularly read sandiegobeer.news to keep up to date, if there's other good sites / sources feel free to post them here. He put out a state of the union bit the other day.

San Diego Beer (2026)]]> 85 California West Coast IPAs (2026) Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:29:08 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/california-west-coast-ipas-2026.682320/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/california-west-coast-ipas-2026.682320/ invalid@example.com (dcgunman) dcgunman [​IMG]
Happy New Years to not so much cryo and dyna and all that other bullsh!te crap. Hope y’all survive another hoppy year.
Cheers from pch & warner.]]> 263 San Jose Recommendations Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:12:05 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/san-jose-recommendations.683437/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/san-jose-recommendations.683437/ invalid@example.com (DrewskiWhit) DrewskiWhit 6 Monkish (2026) Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:27:41 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/monkish-2026.682413/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/monkish-2026.682413/ invalid@example.com (dcgunman) dcgunman [​IMG]
Clear Windows.
I don’t know what to think of Monks newest Window series drop? I like them all, Foggy being my favorite. This is more bitter than sweet. Not quite clear as a west coast but considered a west coast. Monks have been upping their west coast game recently. Anyone else get a hold of this one?]]> 70 California Stouts and Barleywines (2026) Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:31:20 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/california-stouts-and-barleywines-2026.683269/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/california-stouts-and-barleywines-2026.683269/ invalid@example.com (Beersnake) Beersnake
I picked this up a couple of months ago and drinking it tonight. Dark Rituals from Bottle Logic - a blend of Darkstar November and Arcane Rituals. 13.45% ABV. Tastes fantastic.

[​IMG]]]> 53 Firestone Walker Invitational 2026 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:01:07 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/firestone-walker-invitational-2026.682506/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/firestone-walker-invitational-2026.682506/ invalid@example.com (chrisjws) chrisjws
I see at least a few new ones this year, and more to be announced. Hill Farmstead is making their debut... I'm hoping Alchemist and Lawson's come back again, I really enjoyed those last year.

[​IMG]]]> 48 Lagunitas Brewing Company of Petaluma and Iron Maiden release Trooper West Coast IPA beer Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:03:42 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/lagunitas-brewing-company-of-petaluma-and-iron-maiden-release-trooper-west-coast-ipa-beer.683394/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/lagunitas-brewing-company-of-petaluma-and-iron-maiden-release-trooper-west-coast-ipa-beer.683394/ invalid@example.com (Bitterbill) Bitterbill Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson — not to be confused with the music producer portrayed by Christopher Walken in Saturday Night Live’s famous “More Cowbell” sketch — loves beer.

Since 2013, the English vocalist and his heavy metal band have partnered with 11 breweries worldwide to produce Trooper Beer, an award-winning label that has sold 45 million pints to date.

So when Dickinson met Jeremy...

Lagunitas Brewing Company of Petaluma and Iron Maiden release Trooper West Coast IPA beer]]> 6 Kern River Brewing - 2026 Sat, 30 May 2026 23:39:56 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/kern-river-brewing-2026.683387/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/kern-river-brewing-2026.683387/ invalid@example.com (dcgunman) dcgunman @KRBCEric and team KRBC on 20 years of some solid beers coming out of the southern Sierra’s. And still a bargain considering most CA breweries have gone up in price and gone down in quality. June 13 is their 20th Anniversary party at both locations, OG pub and Backyard. To kick off they will be releasing a limited collab with our little known neighbors, Green Cheek. Actually they did a great collab with our other neighbors RiiP as part of their...

Kern River Brewing - 2026]]> 2 Anyone know if SD/OC area gets beer from a brewery located in Kansas or Nebraska? Wed, 27 May 2026 07:52:29 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/anyone-know-if-sd-oc-area-gets-beer-from-a-brewery-located-in-kansas-or-nebraska.683337/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/anyone-know-if-sd-oc-area-gets-beer-from-a-brewery-located-in-kansas-or-nebraska.683337/ invalid@example.com (RaulMondesi) RaulMondesi
Ok,...

Anyone know if SD/OC area gets beer from a brewery located in Kansas or Nebraska?]]> 4 California Lagers and Ales (2026) Fri, 22 May 2026 00:58:15 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/california-lagers-and-ales-2026.682393/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/california-lagers-and-ales-2026.682393/ invalid@example.com (Resistance88) Resistance88
[​IMG]]]> 67 Traveling to LA for work, want to find classic WC IPA's- Suggestions please! Thu, 21 May 2026 20:59:09 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/traveling-to-la-for-work-want-to-find-classic-wc-ipas-suggestions-please.683302/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/traveling-to-la-for-work-want-to-find-classic-wc-ipas-suggestions-please.683302/ invalid@example.com (Donovanj) Donovanj What I mean by classic is: traditional, very bitter, piney and using classic old school C hops. Not looking for any "new" WC styles (unless it is truly special) or anything juicy/fruity/hazy. Appreciate any suggestions you can give!]]> 17 Lost Abbey 20th Anniversary Thu, 21 May 2026 08:14:29 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/lost-abbey-20th-anniversary.683243/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/lost-abbey-20th-anniversary.683243/ invalid@example.com (Hopelessly0) Hopelessly0
https://www.lostabbey.com/blog/lost-abbey-is-turning-20-this-year]]> 24 Los Angeles Brews & News (2026) Wed, 20 May 2026 22:30:14 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/los-angeles-brews-news-2026.682339/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/los-angeles-brews-news-2026.682339/ invalid@example.com (mactrail) mactrail
I'll start with Highland Park and their Cowboy Cologne Pilsner under the Christmas tree. They call it a Western Pilsner with California sagebrush.

I don't know if they're pulling our leg about the sagebrush, but goldurn if it don't smell like thunderstorms on the chaparral. There's a hint of...

Los Angeles Brews & News (2026)]]> 67 Boulevard Rye on Rye (on Rye) in San Francisco Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:55:23 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/boulevard-rye-on-rye-on-rye-in-san-francisco.683185/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/boulevard-rye-on-rye-on-rye-in-san-francisco.683185/ invalid@example.com (sokol_1993) sokol_1993 Toronado to be sold to one of its regulars Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:15:28 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/toronado-to-be-sold-to-one-of-its-regulars.683176/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/toronado-to-be-sold-to-one-of-its-regulars.683176/ invalid@example.com (Todd) Todd
Toronado to be sold to one of its regulars]]> 2 San Francisco Bay Area and Vicinity (2026) Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:45:19 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/san-francisco-bay-area-and-vicinity-2026.682351/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/san-francisco-bay-area-and-vicinity-2026.682351/ invalid@example.com (QuakeAttack) QuakeAttack
I would like to get over to Santa Cruz a little more often and visit Private Press for the first time and hit Sante Adairius/Discretion.

I expect that we will see some...

San Francisco Bay Area and Vicinity (2026)]]> 41 Toronado for sale Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:00:27 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/toronado-for-sale.679761/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/toronado-for-sale.679761/ invalid@example.com (sukhoi584th) sukhoi584th
https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/sf-toronado-bar-for-sale-20055630.php

Yours for $1.75M: https://www.compass.com/notifications/emails/4b19767c-c5b5-46b4-b884-1c7f8f9846bd.html

Update (April 21): Toronado to be sold to one of its regulars]]> 139 21st Amendment to Wind Down Operations and Close Taprooms; Founders Seek Buyer for Brand Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:32:53 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/21st-amendment-to-wind-down-operations-and-close-taprooms-founders-seek-buyer-for-brand.681468/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/21st-amendment-to-wind-down-operations-and-close-taprooms-founders-seek-buyer-for-brand.681468/ invalid@example.com (elNopalero) elNopalero
Article is paywalled for me but the headline sums up the main points.

https://www.brewbound.com/news/21st...-close-taprooms-founders-seek-buyer-for-brand

21st Amendment Brewery is ceasing operations after 25 years, as founders Shaun O’Sullivan and Nico Freccia seek a buyer for the legacy craft beer brand.

Over the next 60 days, 21st Amendment will wind down operations at its San Leandro production facility...

21st Amendment to Wind Down Operations and Close Taprooms; Founders Seek Buyer for Brand]]> 58 Willkommen restaurant from Black Hammer Brewing Co. to close in Castro Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:11:18 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/willkommen-restaurant-from-black-hammer-brewing-co-to-close-in-castro.681653/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/willkommen-restaurant-from-black-hammer-brewing-co-to-close-in-castro.681653/ invalid@example.com (elNopalero) elNopalero
Paywalls and pop-up ads aside, here's an article.
https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfran...ommen-black-hammer-castro-close-for-sale.html]]> 5