Strange how the price of salt varies geographically. That's definitely something to look into when considering relocation.

Pizza Port OB
Belching Beaver OB
Modern Times Point Loma
Rip Current North Park
Fall North Park
Half Door Downtown
Toronado North Park (they have Russian River/Pliny kegs)
Mamut - Tijuana

I couldn't make it up to Alesmith or Alpine like I wanted, but we get some of those distributed here so I was focused on places I don't get to try.

They were fine, high quality West Coast IPAs. They just became a little one-note to me after awhile and hard to differentiate from each other. I prefer a sweeter finish than the super dry west coast finish. It's not a knock, just a personal preference. Granted, I was admittedly suffering from some palate fatigue by the end of the trip.

Yeah, they've pretty much taken over Chicago. I'm going to a can release later today. I see it getting recognized officially as its own style of IPA in the near future. Because they rely so much on uber-freshness, I don't think we'll ever see them distributed nationally. I think they'll contribute to more of the drink local, brewery only type release thing that's trending now.

Fair enough, and that's a great list! Thinking back, I believe I may have helped you put it together, lol. What did you think on the whole?

How was the TJ brewery? I haven't made it down there yet.

They're definitely all the rage right now, and when done right, are delicious. I'm more of a West Coast guy, myself, but I absolutely enjoy a good hazy juice bomb. I love the ultra-local brewery movement right now - gives every city their own stamp on the craft beer scene, and makes traveling that much more fun.

Auto parts stores prices vary from location to location.
I know that for a fact.

You could just change your "my store" location and check them yourself

I think you may have suggested some of those, if so, thanks! Overall, it was great. The SD beer scene and it's vibe was great to experience. Everyone was really cool and knowledgeable. So I hope I'm not coming across as if I didn't enjoy it. I had a lot of really good beers and if I lived in SD year round, that style of IPA would probably be my preference too. Honestly, I think I was the most impressed by the Alesmith .394, but I'm also a baseball fan.

LOL, I took the trolley down and walked into TJ. Never been. It was a trip. Mamut was a cool spot, with a great balcony for people watching. Their beers have a ways to go though, they were kind of a mess, but I like experiencing new stuff like that.

I totally agree with you on the drink local trend. Unfortunately, I think larger mid-sized breweries like Stone that distribute across the country are going to feel the effects of it. They make damn good beers, yet they sit on shelves around here because of all the super fresh local beers.

Hey, to each their own - love SD or not, was just curious to get your opinion. And .394 is a great beer - probably my go-to if I just want a delicious, easy drinking APA in my fridge.

Yeah, the big craft breweries are definitely in a weird spot right now. They really helped create and drive the craft beer movement, but are almost starting to be viewed like Big Beer, which is a shame. They're going to have to find a way to stay relevant in an industry they created.

It's definitely going to be interesting to see what happens across the board. I think we're going to start seeing small breweries create some sort of larger collaborative organizations to combat big beer buying craft breweries, and try and keep their access to raw materials via greater buying power. Breweries like Stone, DFH, Bell's, etc could theoretically help the small breweries in an effort like that, but not sure they'd really benefit, other than good will. I think a lot is going to change in the beer world over the next few years.

this is what mine are too

oh wait its probably the same home depot LOL

Why are you shopping in Fairfield? lol

aww dammit I keep thinking you are in Petaluma for some weird reason...

I usually go to the Rohnert Park store actually hahaha

Lived in beach towns most of my life, don't miss it.

KC is a great ****in city with a lot going for it. Good luck on the West Coast!

I enjoy Kansas City almost stubbornly but there are a few places I could uproot if the opportunity came up. I really like Seattle a lot...dig the weather the people are friendly and it is gorgeous. San Francisco is great as well love the weather and love visiting friends there but I will never in my life make enough money to live there. NYC would be cool but again the money thing...there are some neat spots in Maryland as well.

So the consensus is that anywhere in the USA ���� is awesome to live?

I thought most on here didn't like Cali though.