Philly 2 SoCal
@philly2socal.bsky.social
Craft beer nerd (and homebrewer), science nerd, nerd nerd.
Entry 2: Pine and candied orange on the nose yields to a malty, citrus and pine flavored pleaser. Though it’s only 7.4%, it reminds me of an American barley wine, without the alcohol heat. Says it’s made with anchovy hops-had to look them up. Might have to brew with them myself. Cheers! #bskybeer
November 29, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Entry 2: Pine and candied orange on the nose yields to a malty, citrus and pine flavored pleaser. Though it’s only 7.4%, it reminds me of an American barley wine, without the alcohol heat. Says it’s made with anchovy hops-had to look them up. Might have to brew with them myself. Cheers! #bskybeer
With Thanksgiving dinner in the rear view mirror, it’s Christmas beer season! Enter my first. Comes off like a soft ginger beer with cranberries (tho no fruit noted on the label).
Would pair well with fruit cake. At 9.5%, wise not to have too many in one sitting. Cheers! #bskybeer
Would pair well with fruit cake. At 9.5%, wise not to have too many in one sitting. Cheers! #bskybeer
November 28, 2025 at 2:49 AM
With Thanksgiving dinner in the rear view mirror, it’s Christmas beer season! Enter my first. Comes off like a soft ginger beer with cranberries (tho no fruit noted on the label).
Would pair well with fruit cake. At 9.5%, wise not to have too many in one sitting. Cheers! #bskybeer
Would pair well with fruit cake. At 9.5%, wise not to have too many in one sitting. Cheers! #bskybeer
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!
2nd stop of the afternoon (and likely last). Docent Brewing taproom in Carlsbad. Color Scheme red ale (5.8%). Toffee and roast, light bodied, with a dry finish. Wife had Canteen pilsner, which was a bit thin for my liking. Cheers! #bskybeer
November 26, 2025 at 10:51 PM
2nd stop of the afternoon (and likely last). Docent Brewing taproom in Carlsbad. Color Scheme red ale (5.8%). Toffee and roast, light bodied, with a dry finish. Wife had Canteen pilsner, which was a bit thin for my liking. Cheers! #bskybeer
At Pizzaport (Carlsbad, CA). Orloj Czech Dark Lager - around 5% ABV. Sunlight makes it look lighter than it is, though it is light colored for the style. Still a real nice beer. Cheers! #bskybeer
November 26, 2025 at 9:26 PM
At Pizzaport (Carlsbad, CA). Orloj Czech Dark Lager - around 5% ABV. Sunlight makes it look lighter than it is, though it is light colored for the style. Still a real nice beer. Cheers! #bskybeer
It’s gameday! Dallas sucks!
But this does not. Slight kiss of malt sweetness paired with those spicy saaz hops. 5.8% ABV. Cheers! Go Birds 🦅
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But this does not. Slight kiss of malt sweetness paired with those spicy saaz hops. 5.8% ABV. Cheers! Go Birds 🦅
#bskybeer
November 23, 2025 at 9:38 PM
It’s gameday! Dallas sucks!
But this does not. Slight kiss of malt sweetness paired with those spicy saaz hops. 5.8% ABV. Cheers! Go Birds 🦅
#bskybeer
But this does not. Slight kiss of malt sweetness paired with those spicy saaz hops. 5.8% ABV. Cheers! Go Birds 🦅
#bskybeer
Brewed a Christmas beer yesterday. American Strong Ale with ginger. Hops are Chinook and Amarillo. Yeast are happily doing their thing! #homebrew
November 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Brewed a Christmas beer yesterday. American Strong Ale with ginger. Hops are Chinook and Amarillo. Yeast are happily doing their thing! #homebrew
After dinner drinks at the Brewer’s Deck in Del Mar. BBA Russian Imperial Stout from Mission Brewing. Delicious decadence. Cheers! #bskybeer
November 9, 2025 at 3:01 AM
After dinner drinks at the Brewer’s Deck in Del Mar. BBA Russian Imperial Stout from Mission Brewing. Delicious decadence. Cheers! #bskybeer
Enjoying a few at White Labs-San Diego. Still Classy Ambers made with WLP001 (left) and WLP1995. 001 is brighter by a mile. 1995 has some nuttiness and mild astringency. Both nice beers but I’d drink the hell out of 001. Cheers! #bskybeer
November 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Enjoying a few at White Labs-San Diego. Still Classy Ambers made with WLP001 (left) and WLP1995. 001 is brighter by a mile. 1995 has some nuttiness and mild astringency. Both nice beers but I’d drink the hell out of 001. Cheers! #bskybeer
October 31, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Setting up animatronics for Friday while enjoying this organic Helles from Aslan (5.6% ABV). This is a nice crackery brew. Prost!
#bskybeer
#bskybeer
October 25, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Setting up animatronics for Friday while enjoying this organic Helles from Aslan (5.6% ABV). This is a nice crackery brew. Prost!
#bskybeer
#bskybeer
Cherrywood-smoked pumpkin went into this Scotch Ale #homebrew. The head is creamy, body is medium with lots of toffee and caramel. Smoke is pleasant, not “hammy”. Pumpkin pie spices were added and are in tune with everything else going on. Enough bitterness to balance the sweet. 5.5%ABV. #bskybeer
October 24, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Festbier Friday? Indeed!
Never had Fair State Co-op before. I like this one quite a bit. A little grassy and bready, with a solid dose of bitter. 5.7% ABV.
Prost! #bskybeer
Never had Fair State Co-op before. I like this one quite a bit. A little grassy and bready, with a solid dose of bitter. 5.7% ABV.
Prost! #bskybeer
October 17, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Festbier Friday? Indeed!
Never had Fair State Co-op before. I like this one quite a bit. A little grassy and bready, with a solid dose of bitter. 5.7% ABV.
Prost! #bskybeer
Never had Fair State Co-op before. I like this one quite a bit. A little grassy and bready, with a solid dose of bitter. 5.7% ABV.
Prost! #bskybeer
I typically like Anderson Valley. This one is just not my style. Burnt brown sugar and a very strong dose of pumpkin spices. I’d prefer the spice be a little more subtle or nuanced.
Cheers! #bskybeer
Cheers! #bskybeer
October 13, 2025 at 1:59 AM
I typically like Anderson Valley. This one is just not my style. Burnt brown sugar and a very strong dose of pumpkin spices. I’d prefer the spice be a little more subtle or nuanced.
Cheers! #bskybeer
Cheers! #bskybeer
Impromptu dinner at a nice Italian joint. Food was fantastic. I really wanted to like this “craft” Italian beer. Adjectives that came to mind: uninspired, muddled, meh. It felt like the boat ride over took its toll. Happy to have had the opportunity to try something new, tho. Cheers! #bskybeer
October 4, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Impromptu dinner at a nice Italian joint. Food was fantastic. I really wanted to like this “craft” Italian beer. Adjectives that came to mind: uninspired, muddled, meh. It felt like the boat ride over took its toll. Happy to have had the opportunity to try something new, tho. Cheers! #bskybeer
Another banger from Wayfinder. Deadsommar 4.9%. This one has a nice grain character with a hint of honey on the finish (no honey noted on the label, however). Love the glass recommendation too! Cheers! #bskybeer
September 28, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Another banger from Wayfinder. Deadsommar 4.9%. This one has a nice grain character with a hint of honey on the finish (no honey noted on the label, however). Love the glass recommendation too! Cheers! #bskybeer
This one is overtly pumpkiny. Not sure if it’s allspice or nutmeg but there’s something in there shouting at me. It’s boozy too. Only one for me tonight. Cheers! #bskybeer
September 26, 2025 at 1:44 AM
This one is overtly pumpkiny. Not sure if it’s allspice or nutmeg but there’s something in there shouting at me. It’s boozy too. Only one for me tonight. Cheers! #bskybeer
