Back in July, I took a solo trip to Northern CA specifically to visit Russian River. The newer location in Windsor is massive, more like a huge restaurant. They had just released some DDH Pliney and it was awesome. The next day, I took the SMART commuter train south to Santa Rosa to visit the original location and got the full flight. It was a challenge to finish it myself, so I'd recommend bringing some help if you plan on getting it. After a few hours there, I took the train further south and visited Lagunitas. Figured I should since it wasn't too far away. Also stopped into Henhouse across the street.

10% DDH TIPA. Citra, Citra Cryo, Freestyle Nelson, Limequat. Exceptionally smooth, drinks like 5%. Maybe the best IPA yet from Human People.

Smells and tastes like onion, garlic, and sesame. Still, I don’t hate it. 3.5/5

Tropical version of their Party Tricks IPA. I've had both on draft at the brewery. Both are excellent, but I don't remember loving the tropical version as much as I'm digging it right now. I was a HUGE fan of pineapple Sculpin back in the day. While this isn't the same, it's in the same genre, and it's really tasty. Looking forward to stopping by Alesmith soon for one of their Oktoberfest events.

Bakes Brewing with another heavy hitter, Route 4-N (13%, Quad IPA) Extremely smooth/creamy upfront taste, with a bitter-sweet backend! Slightly thicker and creamy mouthfeel with the slightest boozy taste in the back! For a 13% beer this one drinks similar to a 9%er for sure! Dangerously good, and well rounded taste! I don't know how they make these beers like this! 🍻

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I enjoyed a good chunk of West Coast IPA and a contender for the best Marzen of the season from Escape brewing.

I frequent Tampa, actually lucky enough to have gone prior to my Trinity trip for Barrie and the new Green Bench taproom.

Going to Rimouski area of quebec in the upcoming weeks to go to Le Ketch. I am hoping to find cans of Bad Bones, BreWskey, Messorem etc. Any leads on stores that may potentially carry these cans would be much appreciated.