If you want to have a real craft beer experience, plan a trip to Bend, Oregon. Probably the closest place to find a good variety and not overly expensive if you book an air B&B place in the off season. About an 8 hour drive from the east bay. Here's a link to my list of several breweries in Bend and Redmond, less than 1/2 hour North.
It was nice that you were able to bring in some food. Beers look good!
Every brewery I've been to in San Diego that doesn't serve food is ok with outside food.
I don't see the link?
Sorry, forgot to attach the PDF. Here you go.
Unfortunately, the closures are as important as the rest there, and not always included. I've been talking beer business for years now with the local brewer, and we both think that the correction from over-growth in the craft beer industry is overdue and just starting. If you're planning a trip, it always pays to check beforehand to see what's open and closed. There are a number of craft beer outlets here in the Twin Cities that have closed outright, moved (usually out of downtown,) etc. in the last couple of years, some of them with only a couple of weeks notice.
I never beer shame. There is a reason BMC sells so much beer. People like what they like. I actually appreciate it when someone is open to try new beer styles. Like it or not, at least you tried.
Interesting. I think it's rare to have a beer with only one hop.
Yes, but it says it's unavailable.
foundersbrewing.com