{"title":"Ales","description":"\u003cp\u003eAle, a time-honored beverage that has delighted the palates of beer enthusiasts for centuries, stands proudly as one of the cornerstones of the liquor store experience. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOften referred to as the quintessential beer, is characterized by its rich, malty profile, balanced hop bitterness, and unique yeast strains that impart its distinctive character. This classic style of beer has evolved over time, resulting in an array of subtypes, from the robust English Pale Ale to the refreshing American Blonde Ale. The Ale collection at our liquor store near you offers a delightful assortment of famous brands, each with its own story to tell.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmong the renowned Ale brands in our inventory, you'll find:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSierra Nevada Brewing Co.:\u003c\/strong\u003e With a focus on craft and sustainability, Sierra Nevada offers a selection of exceptional ales, including the famous Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, renowned for its hoppy and balanced flavor.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSamuel Adams:\u003c\/strong\u003e As one of the pioneers of the craft beer movement in the United States, Samuel Adams delivers a variety of ales, from Boston Lager to their innovative seasonal brews.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNewcastle Brown Ale:\u003c\/strong\u003e A true classic, Newcastle Brown Ale is an English ale cherished for its malty, slightly sweet profile and inviting amber hue.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen you shop liquor online at Del Mesa Liquor, you'll have the opportunity to explore these Ale brands and many more. Whether you're a seasoned ale enthusiast or just starting your journey into the world of ales, our online liquor store is your gateway to a vast selection of flavors and styles, all available for purchase, alcohol near you, at your convenience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"avery-brewing-double-ds","title":"Avery Brewing Double D's","description":"\u003cp\u003eAvery Brewing Double D's is a 12oz barrel-aged spiced ale bottled at 10.3% ABV — No. 32 in Avery Brewing's Barrel-Aged Series, an ale aged in bourbon barrels with ginger added, produced in a single run of just 633 cases and bottled on 18 December 2015 in Boulder, Colorado. This one-off 2015 release is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.3%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12oz bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel-Aged Series No. 32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel-aged spiced ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged in bourbon barrels with ginger added\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 633 cases (single release — the smallest run of the three Averys in this batch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 December 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrewery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avery Brewing, Boulder, Colorado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBarrel-Aged Series No. 32: Bourbon Barrels and Ginger\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere its series siblings chased sour cultures, Double D's went the strong-ale route: a big ale rested in bourbon barrels with ginger in the mix — the label (via retailer reproduction) lists Rocky Mountain water, malted barley, specialty Belgian malted barley, ginger, hops and yeast. At 10.3% ABV it is the heavyweight of Avery's 2015–2016 series run, and with 633 cases it was the smallest release of the three. See the brewery on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Avery%20Brewing\"\u003eAvery Brewing vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvery publishes no official tasting notes for Double D's. Its profile is defined by the recipe: bourbon-barrel warmth and oak over a strong ale, cut with ginger spice — a winter-weight pour rather than a refresher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe cool rather than cold, in a snifter or tulip, and sip it slowly — at 10.3% this is a sharing bottle or a nightcap. More strong ales are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Double D's a sour beer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — unlike Barrel-Aged Series Nos. 33 and 35, Double D's is a barrel-aged spiced ale with no souring cultures; its character comes from bourbon barrels and ginger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is Double D's?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.3% ABV — the strongest of the three Avery Barrel-Aged Series bottles in this set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it still brewed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — it was a single numbered release (No. 32) of 633 cases, bottled in December 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small-run ginger strong ale from Avery's barrel cellar — order Avery Brewing Double D's online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avery Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099434557483,"sku":"DM0688L","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/AveryDoubleDs_080741a3-2256-4624-9ae4-f2020264e148.jpg?v=1626031658"},{"product_id":"avery-brewing-lunctis-viribus","title":"Avery Brewing Lunctis Viribus","description":"\u003cp\u003eAvery Brewing Lunctis Viribus is a 12oz barrel-aged ale bottled at 5.4% ABV — No. 33 in Avery Brewing's Barrel-Aged Series, a blend of 50% ale aged in tequila barrels and 50% ale aged in Cabernet Sauvignon barrels, produced in a single run of 1,124 cases and bottled on 13 February 2016 in Boulder, Colorado. This one-off 2016 release is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.4%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12oz bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel-Aged Series No. 33\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50% tequila-barrel ale \/ 50% Cabernet Sauvignon-barrel ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,124 cases (single release)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 February 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrewery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avery Brewing, Boulder, Colorado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBarrel-Aged Series No. 33: Joined Forces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Lunctis Viribus\" — joined forces, \"together we are strong\" in the brewery's own tagline — is the Barrel-Aged Series entry built on an unlikely marriage: half the blend rested in tequila barrels, half in Cabernet Sauvignon barrels. Specialist listings classify it as a barrel-aged sour \/ wild ale, and the bottle label (via retailer reproduction) lists a mixed culture of Saccharomyces, Brettanomyces, Lactobacillus and Pediococcus behind that character. See the brewery on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Avery%20Brewing\"\u003eAvery Brewing vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvery publishes no official tasting notes for Lunctis Viribus. The beer's shape comes from its two barrels — agave-barrel brightness from one half, red-wine-barrel depth from the other — in a tart, wild-ale frame per specialist listings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe lightly chilled in a stemmed glass and let it warm a little as you drink; blended barrel sours open up noticeably over a pour. More cellar bottles are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is in Lunctis Viribus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 50\/50 blend of ale aged in tequila barrels and ale aged in Cabernet Sauvignon barrels, bottled at 5.4% ABV — Barrel-Aged Series No. 33, released once in February 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the name mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLatin, glossed by the brewery as \"together we are strong\" — a nod to the two-barrel blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it still brewed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — Barrel-Aged Series entries are single numbered releases; this is the original 2016 bottling of 1,124 cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo barrels, one blend, one release — order Avery Brewing Lunctis Viribus online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avery Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099434688555,"sku":"DM0691L","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/AveryLunctis_727f8d6d-b467-44db-bd84-1a77a0b4b0db.jpg?v=1626031310"},{"product_id":"avery-brewing-expletus","title":"Avery Brewing Expletus","description":"\u003cp\u003eAvery Brewing Expletus is a 12oz barrel-aged ale bottled at 5.9% ABV — No. 35 in Avery Brewing's Barrel-Aged Series, an ale aged in tequila barrels with cherries added, produced in a single run of 1,219 cases and bottled on 11 March 2016 at the Boulder, Colorado brewery. This one-off 2016 release is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12oz bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel-Aged Series No. 35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged in tequila barrels with cherries added\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,219 cases (single release)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 March 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrewery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avery Brewing, Boulder, Colorado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBarrel-Aged Series No. 35: The Tequila Sunrise Detour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvery's Barrel-Aged Series is the Boulder brewery's experimental wing — numbered, one-off ales and lagers that defy style categories. For No. 35, the brewers set out after a Tequila Sunrise idea: an ale rested in tequila barrels with cherries in secondary. In a brewer interview at release, the team described it as the most tequila-forward beer Avery had made, aged about six months in Suerte tequila barrels; a planned grapefruit-zest addition was dropped along the way. Specialist listings classify the result as a barrel-aged sour \/ wild ale. See the brewery on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Avery%20Brewing\"\u003eAvery Brewing vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvery publishes no official tasting notes for Expletus. Expect the beer's identity to come from its treatment — tequila-barrel character over a cherry-led ale base, in a wild\/sour frame per specialist listings — and pour it as the aged, cellar-era bottle it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe lightly chilled in a tulip or wine glass and pour gently; barrel-aged wild ales of this era reward a slow pour and a few minutes in the glass. More cellar bottles are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Avery Expletus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 35 in Avery Brewing's Barrel-Aged Series: an ale aged in tequila barrels with cherries added, bottled at 5.9% ABV in March 2016 in a single run of 1,219 cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Expletus still brewed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — the Barrel-Aged Series releases are one-off numbered bottlings. This bottle is from the original 2016 run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Expletus\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLatin for \"satisfied\" or \"complete\" — the name Avery gave the finished detour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA numbered Avery barrel detour from 2016 — order Avery Brewing Expletus online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avery Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099434721323,"sku":"DM0692L","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/AveryExpletus_fb9d1e47-e439-49c1-8c3c-21ec41ce9cf2.jpg?v=1626031552"},{"product_id":"wild-barrel-brewing-hop-obsession-dipa","title":"Wild Barrel Brewing Hop Obsession DIPA","description":"\u003cp\u003eWild Barrel Brewing Hop Obsession is a 16oz can of hazy double IPA brewed in San Marcos, California, at 7.8% ABV, double dry-hopped with Simcoe and Amarillo. Wild Barrel — the San Diego County brewery founded by Stone Brewing alumnus Bill Sysak with Chris White and Bill Sobieski — classified Hop Obsession as its hazy IPA, brewed with a very large double dry-hop charge for a soft, juice-forward pour. The brewery closed in December 2023, so remaining cans are a finite piece of San Diego craft-beer history, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor while they last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16oz can (also sold as a 4-pack variant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hazy double IPA — brewery-classified Hazy IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simcoe and Amarillo, double dry-hopped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrewery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Barrel Brewing Company, San Marcos, CA (opened 2017, closed December 2023)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Marcos, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA San Marcos Hazy IPA from a Closed Brewery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Barrel opened in San Marcos on 30 September 2017 on a 15-barrel brewhouse, pairing a sour programme with hop-forward ales, and later added a Temecula tasting room. Hop Obsession was its flagship hazy release — and not its later Hop Obsession 2.0 variant, which carried a different Mosaic and Cryo hop bill. When the brewery closed on 10 December 2023 after six years, its canned releases left production for good. Find the remaining stock on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Wild%20Barrel%20Brewing\"\u003eWild Barrel Brewing vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinkers consistently describe a juicy, soft-bodied pour led by citrus and tropical fruit from the Simcoe and Amarillo dry-hop — grapefruit, tangerine and passion fruit over a hazy, low-bitterness body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink it fresh and cold, straight from the can or poured hard into a tulip to lift the dry-hop aroma. More San Diego County IPAs are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Hop Obsession a double IPA or a hazy IPA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth descriptions fit: Wild Barrel classified it as a Hazy IPA, and at 7.8% ABV it sits at the lower end of the double IPA range, which is how this listing files it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat hops are in Hop Obsession?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimcoe and Amarillo, double dry-hopped. The Mosaic and Cryo hops sometimes listed online belong to the separate Hop Obsession 2.0 variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Wild Barrel Brewing still operating?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — the San Marcos brewery closed permanently in December 2023, which is why these cans are sold while existing stock lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA closed brewery's flagship hazy IPA, in limited remaining cans — order Wild Barrel Hop Obsession online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Barrel Brewing","offers":[{"title":"4p - 16oz","offer_id":33099446124587,"sku":"DM0850L","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz","offer_id":33099446157355,"sku":"DM0851L","price":5.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Wild-Barrel-Brewing-Hop-Obsession-Hazy-DIPA_013af620-394f-4fe2-9363-a65aba71382c.jpg?v=1625783413"},{"product_id":"mother-earth-cali-creamin","title":"Mother Earth Cali Creamin'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMother Earth Cali Creamin' is a vanilla cream ale sold as a 6-pack of 12oz cans, brewed at 5.0% ABV with Madagascar vanilla bean by Mother Earth Brew Co. Golden and medium-bodied with very low bitterness, it drinks like a grown-up cream soda — smooth, gently sweet and endlessly crushable. Mother Earth was founded in Vista, in San Diego County, and now also brews in Nampa, Idaho. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-pack of 12oz cans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla cream ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madagascar vanilla bean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBitterness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 IBU (brewery listings) — low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mother Earth Brew Co. — founded 2010, Vista, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSan Diego's Cream Soda for Grown-Ups\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaniel and Jon Love founded Mother Earth Brew Co. in Vista in 2010 with Kamron Khannakhjavani, and Cali Creamin' became the beer's calling card: a cream ale — a classic American style, light and golden — layered with real vanilla bean until it tastes like the best cream soda you have ever had, except it is beer. The hops stay politely in the background, and a second brewery in Nampa, Idaho (opened 2016) now helps keep up with demand. Explore the brewery on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Mother%20Earth\"\u003eMother Earth vendor page\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely smooth vanilla and fresh cream over light, golden malt — sweet up front, clean through the middle, with almost no hop bitterness on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIce cold, straight from the can or in a frosted glass; it is the dessert of the beer fridge and a natural float base over vanilla ice cream. More San Diego craft beer is in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/beer\"\u003ebeer collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of beer is Cali Creamin'?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA vanilla cream ale — a light, golden American ale brewed with real vanilla beans and a touch of honey malt, at 5.0% ABV with very low bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Mother Earth Brew Co. located?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was founded in 2010 in Vista, California, in San Diego County, and opened a second production brewery in Nampa, Idaho in 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is Mother Earth Cali Creamin' sold in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 6-pack of 12oz cans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCream-soda smoothness in a beer can — order Mother Earth Cali Creamin' online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mother Earth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099476107307,"sku":"DM1307L","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Mother-Earth-Cali-Creamin_c95d2b55-a9fe-4399-b0eb-d075e9d26969.jpg?v=1625892591"},{"product_id":"good-beer-company-two-fruits","title":"Good Beer Company Two Fruits","description":"\u003cp\u003eGood Beer Company Two Fruits is a 750mL dark Flanders-style mixed-culture ale brewed with blackberries and boysenberries by The Good Beer Company of Santa Ana, California — oak-barrel aged until the dark base and the two berries knit into one tart, vinous pour. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark Flanders-style mixed-culture ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackberries and boysenberries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oak-barrel aged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santa Ana, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Berries, One Dark Barrel-Aged Ale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name is the recipe: Two Fruits takes The Good Beer Company's dark, Flanders-leaning mixed-culture ale — fermented with the house culture in Santa Ana's Santora Arts Building brewery, founded in 2014 by Brandon Fender and Robyn Spevacek — and ages it in oak with blackberries and boysenberries. The dark base brings a vinous, lightly balsamic depth that pale sours never reach, and the berries land as tart fruit rather than jam. The brewery's Santa Ana chapter has closed, so these bottles are a finite record of the program. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer\u003c\/a\u003e, visit the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Good%20Beer%20Company\"\u003eGood Beer Company\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page, or contrast its pale, guava-fruited sibling, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/good-beer-company-gild-the-lilly\"\u003eGood Beer Company Gild the Lilly\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark berries over a vinous, oak-touched base. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tart blackberry and boysenberry through a Flanders-style frame — fruity acidity, a whisper of balsamic depth, dry mixed-culture funk beneath. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, tart and berry-stained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it cold in a tulip or wine glass. Dark fruited sours are natural partners for duck, aged gouda, dark chocolate and berry desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich two fruits are in Two Fruits?\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackberries and boysenberries — the pair named in the listing and the beer's research record, folded into a dark Flanders-style mixed-culture ale aged in oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a lambic?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it is a Flanders-style sour ale brewed in California with a mixed culture. Lambic is a protected Belgian tradition from the Senne valley; this is an American farmhouse take in that spirit, not the thing itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Flanders-style mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e A sour ale in the Flemish tradition — dark, vinous and oak-aged, with fruity acidity and a lightly balsamic depth, as opposed to the pale, sharper German-style sours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark, tart and twice-berried — order Good Beer Company Two Fruits online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Good Beer Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099657379883,"sku":"DM2803L","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Good-Beer-Company_d948020b-cd85-4069-b6ff-ef3e4d52beae.jpg?v=1625952471"},{"product_id":"good-beer-company-gild-the-lilly","title":"Good Beer Company Gild the Lilly","description":"\u003cp\u003eGood Beer Company Gild the Lilly is a 750mL mixed-culture ale brewed with California guavas by The Good Beer Company of Santa Ana, California — oak-barrel aged, dry and funky in the brewery's farmhouse tradition. A bottle from one of Orange County's most admired mixed-culture programs, it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed-culture ale with fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e California guavas (per the listing's producer line)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oak-barrel aged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santa Ana, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Santa Ana Mixed-Culture Original\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Good Beer Company set up in Santa Ana's historic Santora Arts Building in 2014 — Brandon Fender and Robyn Spevacek's home for coolship-spawned, barrel-aged mixed-culture ales at a time when Orange County farmhouse brewing barely existed. Gild the Lilly comes from that program: a house mixed culture, time in oak barrels, and California guavas folded into a dry, funky ale. The brewery's Santa Ana chapter has since closed, which makes sound bottles like this one finite. Find more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer\u003c\/a\u003e, see the brewery on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Good%20Beer%20Company\"\u003eGood Beer Company\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page, or pair it with its dark sibling, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/good-beer-company-two-fruits\"\u003eGood Beer Company Two Fruits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry and funky, per the brewery's own line — mixed-culture tartness and barnyard funk under tropical guava fruit. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, crisp and sour-leaning, with the fruit riding the funk rather than sweetening it. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry and refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it cold in a wine glass or tulip, poured gently off its lees. Mixed-culture ales love fatty, funky food — washed-rind cheese, charcuterie and grilled seafood all work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a mixed-culture ale?\u003c\/strong\u003e An ale fermented with a house blend of yeasts and bacteria — typically brewer's yeast alongside Brettanomyces and lactic-acid bacteria — rather than a single clean strain, which produces the dry, funky, tart character this style is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat fruit is in Gild the Lilly?\u003c\/strong\u003e California guavas, per the producer line on the listing — a tropical fruit that plays against the ale's dry funk. The shelf bottle's label is the final word at apply time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs The Good Beer Company still open?\u003c\/strong\u003e Its Santa Ana brewery is listed as closed; the founders' later work moved toward a wild-fermentation project near Julian. Bottles like this one are from the Santa Ana era and are finite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finite bottle from a beloved program — get Good Beer Company Gild the Lilly at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA, while it lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Good Beer Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099657412651,"sku":"DM2804L","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Good-Beer-Company_a553c357-e36f-49fe-a551-cab0ca449e82.jpg?v=1625952606"},{"product_id":"good-beer-company-sophisticated-lady","title":"Good Beer Company Sophisticated Lady","description":"\u003cp\u003eGood Beer Company Sophisticated Lady is a farmhouse ale in evening dress — a 7% ABV mixed-culture saison aged in California Pinot barrels and dry-hopped with Amarillo and Centennial hops. The Pinot barrels lend vinous notes of white grape and cherry skins; the American hop dry-hop adds lemon zest and lime pith over a grainy foundation. The palate is bone-dry and effervescent. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed-culture saison \/ farmhouse ale, Pinot-barrel-aged and dry-hopped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrels:\u003c\/strong\u003e California Pinot barrels — white grape and cherry-skin character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry hop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amarillo + Centennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Good Beer Company, Santa Ana, California (now closed — bottles are legacy stock)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBarrel Sophistication, Farmhouse Soul\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost dry-hopped saisons lean Belgian; Sophisticated Lady leans New World. The Pinot-barrel aging gives it a wine drinker's vocabulary — white grape, cherry skins — while Amarillo and Centennial pull it back toward the hop garden with lemon zest and lime pith. It is the most polished expression of Good Beer Co.'s Santa Ana mixed-culture program, and with the brewery closed, a finite one. Find more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sour-beer\"\u003ebarrel-aged wild beers\u003c\/a\u003e or the remaining \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Good+Beer+Company\"\u003eGood Beer Company\u003c\/a\u003e bottles at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e White grape, lemon zest, light funk. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinous Pinot character with citrusy hop lift over grainy malt. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bone-dry, effervescent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChill and pour into a wine glass — this one drinks like a natural white — with oysters, sushi or a goat-cheese salad. The barrel wants to be treated like wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat barrels are used?\u003c\/strong\u003e California Pinot barrels, which give the beer its vinous white-grape and cherry-skin notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat hops?\u003c\/strong\u003e Amarillo and Centennial, dry-hopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the brewery still open?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — The Good Beer Company (Santa Ana) has closed; remaining bottles are legacy stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvening dress, farmhouse soul — order Good Beer Company Sophisticated Lady online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Good Beer Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099657445419,"sku":"DM2805L","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Good-Beer-Company.jpg?v=1625952471"},{"product_id":"good-beer-company-pogh","title":"Good Beer Company Pogh","description":"\u003cp\u003eGood Beer Company Pogh is tropical juice in farmhouse form — a 6.5% ABV mixed-culture farmhouse ale aged in oak barrels with passionfruit, orange, grapefruit and Citra hops. \"Pogh\" is a phonetic wink at P.O.G. — the famous Hawaiian passionfruit-orange-guava juice — with the Good Beer crew's twist: guava out, grapefruit in, plus a Citra dry-hop. It pours hazy pale gold, bone-dry and highly attenuated, with passionfruit and sharp grapefruit zest up front and aromatic oak behind. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed-culture farmhouse ale \/ sour saison, oak-barrel-aged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit \u0026amp; hops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passionfruit, orange, grapefruit; dry-hopped with Citra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bone-dry, highly attenuated; hazy pale gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Good Beer Company, Santa Ana, California (now closed — bottles are legacy stock)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eP.O.G., the Santa Ana Way\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe P.O.G. concept — passionfruit, orange, guava — is a Hawaiian staple, and breweries from Burleigh to Hopworks have riffed on it. Good Beer Co.'s riff swapped the guava for sharp grapefruit and added Citra hops, making Pogh drier and zestier than the juice-box original. The brewery built its name on mixed-culture and barrel-aged farmhouse ales in Santa Ana before closing its doors — what remains is genuinely finite. See more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sour-beer\"\u003esour and wild beers\u003c\/a\u003e or what's left of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Good+Beer+Company\"\u003eGood Beer Company\u003c\/a\u003e at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passionfruit, grapefruit zest, pithy orange, light oak. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp citrus and tropical fruit, bone-dry. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly attenuated, aromatic, clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe well-chilled in a tulip with poke, fish tacos or a citrusy ceviche — the grapefruit edge wants seafood. A summer beer by design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Pogh\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's pronounced like P.O.G. — the Hawaiian passionfruit-orange-guava juice that inspired the fruit bill (grapefruit stands in for guava here).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the brewery still open?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — The Good Beer Company of Santa Ana has closed, so bottles are remaining stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow sour is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed-culture and barrel-aged, but bone-dry and zesty rather than mouth-puckering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last of a Santa Ana original — order Good Beer Company Pogh online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Good Beer Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099657478187,"sku":"DM2806L","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Good-Beer-Company_4bfe642d-c9df-4e87-86ec-29e2508acdd5.jpg?v=1625952471"},{"product_id":"libertine-brewing-boardroom-blend","title":"Libertine Brewing Boardroom Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003eLibertine Brewing Boardroom Blend is a genuine two-year collaboration — a 6% ABV American wild ale brewed with the crew of The Boardroom Surf Pub in Pismo Beach, aged in French oak white wine barrels, then blended with a touch of young golden ale and dry-hopped. The brewery called the original release \"very tart and funky with a big blast of fresh German hops\"; the current listing carries Mosaic and Mandarina Bavaria hops, suggesting a later iteration of the blend. One of the first three Wild Registry member releases (January 2016). It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e American wild ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~2 years in French oak white wine barrels + a touch of young golden ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry-hopped (original 2016: Triple Pearl; current listing: Mosaic + Mandarina Bavaria)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollaboration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Libertine Brewing × The Boardroom Surf Pub, Pismo Beach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Libertine Brewing, Morro Bay \/ San Luis Obispo, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewed in a Boardroom — Literally\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name is no joke: The Boardroom Surf Pub's own staff brewed this alongside Libertine's crew at the Morro Bay brewery roughly two years before its release, making it a true long-game collaboration rather than a branding exercise. 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A blend built for sharing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Boardroom Blend?\u003c\/strong\u003e An American wild ale collaboration between Libertine Brewing and The Boardroom Surf Pub in Pismo Beach — barrel-aged and dry-hopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it called \"Boardroom\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is named for the collab partner, The Boardroom Surf Pub — whose staff helped brew it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the current bottle the original recipe?\u003c\/strong\u003e The original 2016 release used Triple Pearl hops; Del Mesa's listing notes Mosaic and Mandarina Bavaria, suggesting a later iteration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA two-year team effort — order Libertine Boardroom Blend online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Libertine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099657805867,"sku":"DM2816L","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Libertine-Logo_bcd6999b-166d-45a5-b046-9a4971e18511.png?v=1625900271"},{"product_id":"libertine-brewing-saison-fonce","title":"Libertine Brewing Saison Fonce","description":"\u003cp\u003eLibertine Brewing Saison Fonce is the dark side of saison — \"saison foncée\" in French — a lightly tart dark farmhouse ale from the San Luis Obispo wild-ale specialist. Libertine's brewer took the house saison base, rebuilt the grain bill with dark and chocolate malts, and let the wild-yeast program do the rest: wine-y, oak-kissed and deceptively smooth, dark and chocolaty without being cloying or heavy. One of the first three bottles ever released to the brewery's Wild Registry members in January 2016. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated in copy — varies by batch (6–7% across releases)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark saison \/ lightly tart farmhouse ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrain bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e House saison base + dark and chocolate malts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProgram:\u003c\/strong\u003e Libertine Wild Registry — among the first three member releases (Jan 2016)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Libertine Brewing, San Luis Obispo \/ Morro Bay, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Brewer's Personal Twist on the House Saison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaison Fonce was created by a Libertine brewer as a fun, personal take on the brewery's house saison — the brewery positioned it as a \"sessionable drink on a cold winter day,\" which makes sense: all the farmhouse soul, none of the pale-beer lightness. Drinkers describe it as wine-y, picking up oak from the barrels, and Untappd drinkers rate it 3.84\/5 across 1,054 ratings. Explore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sour-beer\"\u003esour and wild beers\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Libertine\"\u003eLibertine\u003c\/a\u003e lineup at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wine-y dark fruit, oak, light funk. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark chocolate malt with gentle tartness; wine-barrel character. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, deceptively light, dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe cool in a tulip with duck, mushroom risotto or dark chocolate — the roast malt and wild edge love earthy food. This is a winter-day saison, per the brewer who made it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Saison Fonce\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e French for \"dark saison\" — a saison brewed with dark and chocolate malts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Wild Registry?\u003c\/strong\u003e Libertine's membership bottle program; Saison Fonce was one of its first three releases in January 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it very sour?\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly tart rather than sharply sour — more funky and wine-like than acidic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark saison — order Libertine Saison Fonce online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Libertine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099657838635,"sku":"DM2817L","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Libertine-Brewing-Saison-Fonce_1a29e228-19cf-4005-8934-0c5f1d563bff.jpg?v=1625900141"},{"product_id":"deschutes-fresh-squeezed-ipa","title":"Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA is a 6.4% ABV (50 IBU) IPA in a 6-pack of 12oz, brewed by Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon — built on juicy Citra and Mosaic hops over a Premium 2-row, Munich and Crystal malt bill, and named for exactly what it tastes like. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.4% (50 IBU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-pack of 12oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e American IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citra, Mosaic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium 2-Row, Munich, Crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bend, Oregon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBend's Fresh-Hop Obsession, Bottled Year-Round\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeschutes grew out of a Bend brewpub in 1988 and never stopped experimenting with hops. Fresh Squeezed began as a favourite at the brewery's Bond Street pub — a sibling to its fresh-hop icon Hop Trip rather than an offshoot of it — and graduated in 2013 to the year-round lineup: Citra and Mosaic hops chosen and dosed to pour like fresh juice — grapefruit, citrus and passionfruit — over a malt body with just enough caramel malt to hold it together. Find more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer\u003c\/a\u003e, visit the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Deschutes\"\u003eDeschutes\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page, or compare Delaware's hop icon, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dogfish-head-brewing-60-minute-ipa\"\u003eDogfish Head 60 Minute IPA\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy citrus and grapefruit, per the brewery. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citra-and-Mosaic tropical and citrus fruit — passionfruit in the mix — over a balanced malt body. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh and hoppy with moderate bitterness for its 50 IBU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it cold and drink it fresh — hop aroma is the whole point. Pour it into a glass, and pair it with spicy Thai, fish tacos or a sharp goat cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat hops are in Fresh Squeezed IPA?\u003c\/strong\u003e Citra and Mosaic, per Deschutes — the two hops behind its juicy grapefruit, citrus and passionfruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is Fresh Squeezed?\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.4% ABV with 50 IBU, per the brewery's current specs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain actual fruit juice?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — the \"fresh squeezed\" name describes the juicy hop character. The citrus and passionfruit flavors come from Citra and Mosaic hops, not added fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuicy as the name promises — pick up Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deschutes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099658231851,"sku":"DM2827L","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Deschutes-Logo_c6c1f47e-636c-4587-890a-27cd58d0cf16.jpg?v=1625984145"},{"product_id":"dogfish-head-brewing-60-minute-ipa","title":"Dogfish Head Brewing 60 Minute IPA","description":"\u003cp\u003eDogfish Head 60 Minute IPA is a 6.0% ABV (60 IBU) IPA in a 6-pack of 12oz, brewed by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton, Delaware — continuously hopped with Northwest hops for one full hour, the technique that made it the East Coast's defining IPA. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0% (60 IBU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-pack of 12oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e American IPA, continuously hopped (60+ hop additions over 60 minutes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northwest hops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milton, Delaware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Beer That Invented Continual Hopping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2003 Sam Calagione rigged a vibrating football game over the brew kettle so hops would shake loose steadily, all through the boil — and 60 Minute IPA was born: instead of one or two hop additions, Northwest hops rain in continuously for sixty minutes. The result rewired what an IPA could be — hop flavor in layers rather than a single bitter blast — and became Dogfish Head's flagship and the East Coast's answer to the West Coast IPA wars. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer\u003c\/a\u003e, see the brewery on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Dogfish%20Head%20Brewing\"\u003eDogfish Head Brewing\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page, or line it up against an Oregon counterpart, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/deschutes-fresh-squeezed-ipa\"\u003eDeschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus and pine with candied citrus rind and floral notes, per the brewery's classic tasting copy. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assertive citrus-hop flavor in layers from the continual hopping. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hop-forward yet balanced for its 60 IBU — layered, not punishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink it fresh and cold, poured into a glass to open the hop aromatics. It is the classic burger, wings and sharp-cheddar IPA — built for food as much as for hop heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it called 60 Minute IPA?\u003c\/strong\u003e Because it is continuously hopped for the full 60 minutes of the boil — hops are added steadily the whole time rather than in one or two charges, layering hop flavor while keeping bitterness in balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is 60 Minute IPA?\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0% ABV with 60 IBU, per the brewery's published specs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Dogfish Head brewed?\u003c\/strong\u003e In Milton, Delaware — Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, founded by Sam Calagione, is Delaware's pioneering craft brewery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn East Coast original, still hopped by the minute — order Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dogfish Head Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099658985515,"sku":"DM2843L","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/DogfishHeadBrewing60MinuteIPA.jpg?v=1635565299"},{"product_id":"great-divide-brewing-hibernation-ale-2014","title":"Great Divide Brewing Hibernation Ale 2014","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreat Divide Brewing Hibernation Ale 2014 is Colorado's original strong ale — an 8.7% ABV English-style old ale the Denver brewery has released every winter since 1995. The brewery deliberately forgoes holiday spices in favor of a robust, dry-hopped ale: malty richness from 2-Row, brown, chocolate and dark crystal malts balanced against Cascade and Centennial hops (37 IBU). A three-time Great American Beer Festival medalist — gold in 1997, silver in 2003 and 2006 — plus a World Beer Cup silver in 1998. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.7% (brewery's stated ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL per live store tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e English-style old ale, dry-hopped (37 IBU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalt bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-Row, brown malt, chocolate malt, dark crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cascade, Centennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great Divide's winter seasonal since 1995 — no holiday spices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great Divide Brewing, Denver, Colorado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen Winter Approaches, It's Time for Hibernation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the brewery's own line, and it has held since 1995. Hibernation is the anti-spice winter beer — no nutmeg, cinnamon or clove — just deep malt and an assertive dry-hop. The medal case backs it up: GABF gold in 1997, silvers in 2003 and 2006, a World Beer Cup silver in 1998, and a RateBeer score of 98 quoted in the brewery's own press. Find more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ewinter-ready craft beer\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Great+Divide+Brewing\"\u003eGreat Divide Brewing\u003c\/a\u003e collection at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toffee, dark fruit, piney hops. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malty richness — caramel and chocolate — with complex hop bitterness. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming, hop-dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at cellar temperature in a snifter with beef stew, aged cheddar or dark chocolate — this is a beer built for cold nights. Vintage bottles age gracefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Hibernation Ale have holiday spices?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — the brewery deliberately skips them, favoring malt richness and dry-hopping instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat awards has it won?\u003c\/strong\u003e GABF gold (1997) and silver (2003, 2006) in strong\/old ale categories, plus a 1998 World Beer Cup silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long has it been brewed?\u003c\/strong\u003e Since 1995 — one of Great Divide's longest-running seasonals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColorado's winter classic — order Great Divide Hibernation Ale 2014 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Great Divide Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099659673643,"sku":"DM2859L","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Great-Divide-Sour-1_510241f0-75de-4d03-a619-433ecc7fadae.jpg?v=1625950540"},{"product_id":"great-divide-brewing-20th-anniversary-2014","title":"Great Divide Brewing 20th Anniversary 2014","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreat Divide Brewing 20th Anniversary 2014 is the Denver brewery's milestone beer gone Belgian — an 8.2% ABV golden strong ale fermented with Viognier grape juice, released as the Q2 2014 seasonal for the brewery's 20th year. Where the 17th and 18th anniversary ales were oak-aged imperial IPAs, the 20th went golden: fruity, floral Viognier aromatics folded into a Belgian strong ale the brewery called \"big without being brutish.\" It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.2%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belgian golden strong ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viognier grape juice — French white-wine variety, fruity\/floral aromatics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Q2 2014 seasonal, early April 2014 — 20th anniversary of the 1994-founded brewery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great Divide Brewing, Denver, Colorado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe One That Went Belgian\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Divide's anniversary series had run on hops — oak-aged imperial IPAs for the 17th and 18th, an American strong ale with birch syrup for the 19th. 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It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.2%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bourbon-barrel-aged imperial pumpkin porter (Barrel Roll No. 8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase beer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gourdgeous imperial porter — 1,000 lbs of pumpkins grown ~½ mile from the brewery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e One full year in single-use bourbon barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2014, individually numbered bottles — the brewery calls it cellarable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Gourdgeous to Falling Leaf\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach fall, the local pumpkin harvest becomes Gourdgeous — Hangar 24's imperial pumpkin porter. A small cut of it goes into fresh bourbon barrels for another twelve months, and what comes out is Falling Leaf: pumpkin pie spice, molasses, caramel and dark chocolate mellowed and sweetened by the barrel, with bright layers of bourbon, oak and vanilla on top. One reviewer called the pour \"translucent auburn, like a fall leaf,\" and BeerAdvocate scores it 85\/100. Find more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003eseasonal craft beer\u003c\/a\u003e or explore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Hangar+24+Brewing\"\u003eHangar 24 Brewing\u003c\/a\u003e at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bourbon, vanilla and oak over pumpkin pie spice and molasses. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich dark chocolate and caramel with bright bourbon layers. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming, vanilla-oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe cool in a snifter beside pecan pie or bread pudding — or cellar it; the brewery bottled this to age gracefully. A Halloween-week pour if there ever was one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Falling Leaf?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hangar 24's bourbon-barrel-aged imperial pumpkin porter — the 2014 Barrel Roll No. 8 release, aged a year in bourbon barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many bottles were made?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2014 vintage ran 2,981 individually numbered bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a stout?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — the base beer is an imperial porter (Gourdgeous); the barrel aging adds the bourbon character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA numbered fall classic — order Hangar 24 Falling Leaf 2014 online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hangar 24 Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099660099627,"sku":"DM2870L","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Hangar-24-Falling-Leaf_c8ae622c-11bb-462b-af94-13da41860ea0.jpg?v=1625945256"},{"product_id":"hangar-24-local-fields-palmero","title":"Hangar 24 Local Fields Palmero","description":"\u003cp\u003eHangar 24 Local Fields Palmero is farm-to-glass brewing from Redlands, California — a 7% ABV Belgian-style dubbel brewed with a healthy addition of dates grown in the Coachella Valley. The second release in the brewery's Local Fields Series, Palmero layers fruity Belgian yeast esters and date sweetness over caramel, raisin and rum-spice notes. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7% (20 IBU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belgian-style dubbel with dates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dates from California's Coachella Valley — home to ~95% of US-grown dates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hangar 24 Local Fields Series, second release — debuted April 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hangar 24 Craft Brewing, Redlands, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Person Who Tends the Date Palms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Palmero\" is the title for someone who tends date palms — the brewery called it a natural name for a beer brewed with Coachella Valley dates. Hangar 24's Local Fields program built six specialty beers, one a year, each around a locally sourced ingredient (Temecula grapes, High Desert apricots, mountain spruce among the siblings). Palmero was the second, and the dates do the talking. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003eCalifornia craft beer\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Hangar+24+Brewing\"\u003eHangar 24 Brewing\u003c\/a\u003e shelf at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Date sweetness, caramel, fruity Belgian esters. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich date and raisin with rum and spice notes from the yeast. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warming, gently sweet, dry-leaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour cool into a tulip and pair with blue cheese, baklava or date-studded tagine — the beer's own fruit finds its echo on the plate. A natural Thanksgiving-table beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Palmero\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e A person who tends date palms — a nod to the Coachella Valley dates in the brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Local Fields Series?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hangar 24's program of once-a-year specialty beers, each brewed with a locally sourced ingredient; Palmero was the second release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Palmero still brewed?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is retired — ratings sites list it as out of production, so bottles are cellar finds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight from the date groves — order Hangar 24 Palmero online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hangar 24 Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099660263467,"sku":"DM2873L","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Hangar-24-Falling-Leaf.jpg?v=1625945152"},{"product_id":"iron-fist-brewing-spice-of-life","title":"Iron Fist Brewing Spice of Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eIron Fist Brewing Spice of Life is one of the beers that opened the Vista, California brewery — a 6.5% ABV Belgian-style spiced ale (bière de garde) built on bitter orange peel, grains of paradise and coriander. Brewed by the family-owned Iron Fist team since the grand-opening weekend of October 2010, it pours golden and aromatic, all marmalade and warm spice over a smooth, rustic farmhouse body. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bière de garde \/ Belgian-style spiced ale (20 IBU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bitter orange peel, grains of paradise, coriander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron Fist Brewing, Vista, California — one of five opening-day beers, October 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVariety Is the Spice of Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name comes straight from the idiom — and from the brewery's own tagline: \"Our catalyst for such an excursion out of the ordinary is, um, actually spice.\" Iron Fist made its name on Belgian-style ales, and Spice of Life is the house calling card: the bitter orange peel reads like orange marmalade, the grains of paradise bring peppery warmth, and the coriander lifts it all. Find more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003eCalifornia craft beer\u003c\/a\u003e and the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Iron+Fist+Brewing\"\u003eIron Fist Brewing\u003c\/a\u003e range at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange marmalade, coriander, peppery spice, Belgian yeast esters. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and full — bitter orange and warm spice over bready malt. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, gently bitter, warming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe cool in a goblet with roast chicken, Moroccan-spiced dishes or a firm washed-rind cheese — the spice bill loves food with its own aromatic edge. A blood-orange variant (Crimson Spice) exists; this is the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat style is Spice of Life?\u003c\/strong\u003e A bière de garde — a French farmhouse style — brewed Belgian-style with three spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat spices are in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Bitter orange peel, grains of paradise and coriander — the brewery's verified bill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a winter beer?\u003c\/strong\u003e It was part of Iron Fist's original 2010 lineup and pours year-round; the warm spice profile suits cool weather but isn't seasonal-only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original lineup legend — order Iron Fist Spice of Life online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iron Fist Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099660296235,"sku":"DM2874L","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/IronFist-Spice_7761bd43-0940-486e-bb38-a91dee7d99ab.jpg?v=1625939257"},{"product_id":"green-flash-cellar-3-plum","title":"Green Flash Cellar 3 Plum","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen Flash Cellar 3 Plum (officially released as Cellar 3: Natura Morta Plum) is the San Diego brewery's love letter to the wild side — a 5.5% ABV Belgian-style saison fermented in oak foudres with Brettanomyces, then aged six months in red wine barrels on Italian plum puree. It pours a pink-blushed gold with tart plum, rosewater and almond over barrel tannins and a dry, wine-like finish. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belgian-style saison \/ wild ale (14 IBU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 months in red wine barrels with Italian plum puree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oak foudres with Brettanomyces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Flash Brewing, Cellar 3 facility, Poway\/San Diego, California — first released July 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\"Natura Morta\": Still Life in a Bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Natura morta\" is Italian for still life — the painting genre — and the name fits: this is the brewery most famous for hop-bomb West Coast IPAs painting something delicate. Cellar 3 was Green Flash's dedicated barrel-aging program in Poway, and Natura Morta Plum was its third release, an intentional departure from the hop-forward playbook that reviewers called \"the complete opposite\" of the Green Flash they knew. Explore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sour-beer\"\u003esour and wild beers\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Green+Flash+Brewing\"\u003eGreen Flash Brewing\u003c\/a\u003e lineup at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tart plum, rosewater, white wine barrel. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy plum and almond over gentle Brett funk, balanced by barrel-drawn tannin. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, vinous, softly tart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChill and serve in a stemmed glass beside a cheese board — aged gouda, chèvre, prosciutto — where the beer's acidity plays sommelier. A wild ale this delicate deserves the good glassware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Natura Morta\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e Italian for \"still life\" — the name of the painting genre, a fitting title for Green Flash's plum-and-wine-barrel still life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a sour beer?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a wild ale — tart and funky from Brettanomyces and barrel aging, but more vinous and delicate than a hard sour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat did it rate?\u003c\/strong\u003e BeerAdvocate aggregates it at 4.15\/5, with Untappd drinkers at 4.04.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA still life you can drink — order Green Flash Cellar 3 Plum online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Flash Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099660361771,"sku":"DM2876L","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Green-Flash-Cellar-3_461eb623-e4e0-48a3-b9af-95eca13f8760.jpg?v=1625950068"},{"product_id":"fall-brewing-jinx-remover-barrel-aged","title":"Fall Brewing Jinx Remover Barrel Aged","description":"\u003cp\u003eFall Brewing Jinx Remover Barrel Aged is the rare barrel-aged lager done right — 8.2% ABV, 12oz, an imperial black lager rested in bourbon barrels. The base beer is dark, sweet, rich and crisp; months in bourbon oak add vanilla, caramel and a whisper of whiskey warmth without dulling the lager's clean drinkability. It took gold at the 2016 World Beer Cup. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.2%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Imperial black lager (schwarzbier-style), barrel-aged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bourbon barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold medal, 2016 World Beer Cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall Brewing Company, San Diego, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Black Lager With a Bourbon Soul\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel-aging usually belongs to stouts — Fall Brewing proved lagers deserve it too. Jinx Remover pours deep brown with a creamy head, delivering charred malt, chocolate and caramel lifted by subtle bourbon and oak, all on a surprisingly crisp lager body. It is big and bold yet still quaffable. Pair it with more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003eSan Diego craft beer\u003c\/a\u003e at Del Mesa Liquor, or follow the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Fall+Brewing\"\u003eFall Brewing\u003c\/a\u003e lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charred malt, chocolate, caramel, earthy barrel and bourbon, hint of coffee. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet malt and chocolate up front, light bourbon-barrel notes mid-palate. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy, gently sweet, with lingering malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour into a snifter at cellar temperature to let the barrel character open. A natural match for smoked meats, mole, or a quiet nightcap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Jinx Remover?\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall Brewing's imperial black lager — dark, sweet, rich and crisp — with a barrel-aged edition rested in bourbon barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid it win any awards?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — gold at the 2016 World Beer Cup in the wood- and barrel-aged category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a stout?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it is a lager, which gives it a cleaner, crisper body than a barrel-aged stout of the same strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSan Diego's gold-medal black lager — order Fall Jinx Remover Barrel Aged online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fall Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099661738027,"sku":"DM2909L","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Fall-Brewing-Jinx_57cccee3-fb00-46d8-83ca-44d640a149c3.jpg?v=1625967338"},{"product_id":"brasserie-dieu-du-ciel-solstice-duet","title":"Brasserie Dieu du Ciel! 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It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruited sour ale (raspberry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raspberries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tart, fruity, refreshing — high acidity balanced by whole fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brasserie Dieu du Ciel!, Montréal, Québec, Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMontréal's Raspberry Summer Sour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDieu du Ciel has been perfecting fruited sours since 2002, and the Solstice d'Été line is the crown jewel — a Berliner Weisse-style base soured for days, then finished with a phenomenal quantity of whole fruit. The raspberry edition leads with tart berry aromatics and a mouthwatering acidity that makes it dangerously refreshing. Stock the fridge with more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sour-beer\"\u003esour and fruited ales\u003c\/a\u003e from Del Mesa Liquor, or see what else \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Brasserie+Dieu+du+Ciel%21\"\u003eBrasserie Dieu du Ciel!\u003c\/a\u003e has sent south.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh raspberries over a clean, lactic tartness. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright raspberry fruit up front, pronounced acidity through the middle. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruity, crisp and refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe well chilled — this is a warm-weather beer at heart. It shines next to fresh berries, goat cheese salads, or simply on its own after a long day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Solstice Duet?\u003c\/strong\u003e A raspberry fruited sour ale from Brasserie Dieu du Ciel! in Montréal, part of the brewery's Solstice summer-sour family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it very sour?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the Solstice series is known for a dominant, refreshing acidity balanced by generous whole fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Dieu du Ciel located?\u003c\/strong\u003e Montréal, Québec, Canada — one of the country's most acclaimed craft breweries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaspberries meet Montréal sour mastery — order Solstice Duet online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brasserie Dieu du Ciel!","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099661901867,"sku":"DM2911L","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Dieu-du-Ciel_65516df9-67ab-42bf-bdd5-1210c68efb87.jpg?v=1626012349"},{"product_id":"high-water-nyctophiliac","title":"High Water Nyctophiliac","description":"\u003cp\u003eHigh Water Nyctophiliac is a walk on the dark side of sour beer — 6.5% ABV, 12oz, a dark American sour built from a blend of the brewery's stout and porter, aged together in oak barrels for 18 months. \"Nyctophiliac\" means a lover of the dark, and this beer earns the name: jet-black pour, roasted malt depth, and a bracing acidic bite. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark American sour \/ wild ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend of stout and porter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 months in oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e High Water Brewing, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStout Depth Meets Sour Bite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost sours are pale and bright — Nyctophiliac goes the other way. Eighteen months in oak layers vanilla and barrel tannin over chocolate and coffee roast, while the wild fermentation brings a sharp, bracing acidity that cuts straight through the richness. The contrast is the whole point. Fans of dark sours should also browse Del Mesa Liquor's \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sour-beer\"\u003esour and wild beer\u003c\/a\u003e shelf, or explore more from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=High+Water\"\u003eHigh Water\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep roasted malt — chocolate and coffee — with moderate sourness and vanilla-oak. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted malt quickly contrasted by sharp, bracing acidity; vanilla and barrel on the finish. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lingering acidity over rounded malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe cool, not ice-cold, in a snifter to let the roast and oak open up. Pair with dark chocolate desserts or rich, fatty barbecue — the acidity slices through both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Nyctophiliac\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e A person with a love of the dark — a nod to this beer's jet-black, stout-based character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Nyctophiliac very sour?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — reviewers describe a moderately bracing acidity balanced against deep roasted malt. It is a genuine sour, not a stout with a twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is it aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e The stout-porter blend spends 18 months in oak barrels before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor lovers of the dark — order High Water Nyctophiliac online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Water","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099661967403,"sku":"DM2912L","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/High-Water-Nyctophiliac_02ad4eaf-9c6c-4be0-9351-408b7b399d6d.jpg?v=1625941555"},{"product_id":"almanac-white-label-2016","title":"Almanac White Label 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlmanac White Label 2016 is a beer-wine hybrid for the curious — 7.5% ABV, 12oz, a sour blonde ale aged in wine barrels with Muscat Blanc grapes and a touch of coriander, dry-hopped with Hallertau Blanc. Almanac ferments it with the brewery's house \"Dogpatch\" culture of wild Belgian and American yeasts, then ages it — grapes and all — in neutral red wine barrels and oak foeders. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sour blonde \/ wild ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit \u0026amp; spice:\u003c\/strong\u003e California Muscat Blanc grapes, coriander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral red wine barrels and oak foeders; dry-hopped with Hallertau Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almanac Beer Company, Alameda, California — 2016 vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Beer Meets White Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Label pairs two \"blancs\": Muscat Blanc grapes from California vineyards and Hallertau Blanc hops from Germany, known for their Sauvignon Blanc-like character. The result pours hazy gold with a vinous nose of white grape, apricot, lychee and lemongrass over gentle Brett funk — tart but highly drinkable. See more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sour-beer\"\u003esour and wild ales\u003c\/a\u003e at Del Mesa Liquor, and compare it with its funkier sibling from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Almanac+Beer+Company\"\u003eAlmanac\u003c\/a\u003e, the Saison de Brettaville.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinous white grape, citrus, wild yeast and hay. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grapefruit, wine grapes, banana and floral notes over refreshing tartness. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, lightly oaked, mellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChill well and pair with mussels steamed in coconut curry, fresh pad thai, or macadamia-crusted halibut — the beer's bright acidity loves rich, aromatic food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Almanac White Label?\u003c\/strong\u003e A sour blonde ale aged in wine barrels with Muscat Blanc grapes, coriander and Hallertau Blanc hops — a deliberate beer-wine hybrid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow sour is White Label?\u003c\/strong\u003e Noticeably tart but balanced — reviewers call it very drinkable, less aggressive than Almanac's deeper sours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat grapes are used?\u003c\/strong\u003e California-grown Muscat Blanc, aged with the beer in neutral red wine barrels and oak foeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo blancs, one bottle — order Almanac White Label 2016 online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Almanac Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099662098475,"sku":"DM2916L","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/AlmanacWhiteLabel_dcc87b24-569f-4661-b1a6-6472f9a84f06.jpg?v=1626046541"},{"product_id":"almanac-beer-company-saison-de-brettaville-2015","title":"Almanac Beer Company Saison De Brettaville 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlmanac Beer Company Saison De Brettaville 2015 is a wild farmhouse saison built for funk lovers — 7.2% ABV, 12oz, aged in white wine barrels with a dozen different Brettanomyces strains. Almanac starts with its dry-hopped Saison Dolores, adds 12 Brett strains, then matures the beer in white wine barrels for several months and dry-hops it with Hallertau Blanc, Mandarina and Mosaic. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.2%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Farmhouse saison \/ American wild ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Several months in white wine barrels with 12 Brettanomyces strains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry-hopped with Hallertau Blanc, Mandarina and Mosaic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almanac Beer Company, Alameda, California — Farm to Barrel series, November 2015 release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwelve Brett Strains, One Wild Saison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost brewers pitch a single Brett strain and hope for the best — Almanac pitched twelve. The result is a farmhouse ale that drinks more funky than sour, layering tropical fruit (pineapple, passion fruit, mango) over earthy Brett character and a dry, effervescent finish. It earned a 92 from BeerAdvocate and a 99 from Craft Beer \u0026amp; Brewing's panel. Explore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sour-beer\"\u003ewild and sour beers\u003c\/a\u003e at Del Mesa Liquor, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Almanac+Beer+Company\"\u003eAlmanac Beer Company\u003c\/a\u003e lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh and grassy with juicy orange, mango and pineapple, earthy funk and floral hops. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical fruit — pineapple, passion fruit, guava — with delicate Brett funk and a touch of tartness. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, crisp and well carbonated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe chilled in a tulip glass alongside soft, creamy cheeses, or as a tangy counterpoint to rich charcuterie — exactly how the brewery recommends it. This is a living beer that continues to evolve in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Saison de Brettaville?\u003c\/strong\u003e A farmhouse saison from Almanac's Farm to Barrel series, fermented with 12 Brettanomyces strains and aged in white wine barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Saison de Brettaville taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical fruit and earthy funk with light tartness — more funky than sour, with a dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 2015 vintage still good?\u003c\/strong\u003e Brett-fermented beers mature gracefully in the bottle; the funk deepens while the fruit mellows. Store cool and dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dozen Brett strains deep — order Almanac Saison De Brettaville 2015 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Almanac Beer Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099662131243,"sku":"DM2917L","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/SaisonBrettaville_94edb716-e9f3-4e92-8f5c-651cf5b45f08.jpg?v=1626046781"},{"product_id":"almanac-elephant-heart-2016","title":"Almanac Elephant Heart 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlmanac Elephant Heart 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 6.5% ABV Brett-fermented farmhouse ale from Almanac Beer Co. of Alameda, California — \"Elephant Heart de Brettaville,\" built around Elephant Heart plums with their ruby-red flesh and berry-like tartness. The beer starts as a Brett-fermented ale, ages in wine barrels on the plums, and is dry-hopped with El Dorado right before packaging — bottled January 2016 and released for Valentine's Day. The pour runs orange-to-pinkish; the palate balances candy-like fruit sweetness and hop character against Brett funk, finishing tart rather than mouth-puckeringly sour. A 375mL bottle. Shop farmhouse ale online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5% (brewery figure — some retailers list 6%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 375mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016 — bottled January 2016, released for Valentine's Day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brett-fermented specialty saison \/ farmhouse ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrels \u0026amp; fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wine-barrel aged with Elephant Heart plums; dry-hopped with El Dorado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almanac Beer Co., Alameda, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Valentine's-Day Farmhouse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmanac's farmhouse series paired Brett-fermented ales with California produce, and Elephant Heart is the Valentine's release: the namesake plums give the beer its rosy pour and berry-driven fruit, while the \"de Brettaville\" pun winks at the brett-fermented base. Aged in wine barrels, finished with El Dorado hops, it was built for the table — the brewery suggested roasted lamb and Manchego. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Almanac+Beer+Company\"\u003eAlmanac Beer Company beers\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: bright fruit and farmhouse funk. Palate: candy-like sweetness of plum and hops balanced by Brett earthiness — tart, not mouth-puckering sour. Finish: dry, with lingering berry and a whisper of oak. (BeerAdvocate reviews of the 2016 release.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at 50–55°F in a tulip or wine glass. Pair with roasted lamb, Manchego cheese or anything in the Valentine's dinner orbit. A retired 2016 vintage — drink it now, don't cellar it further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are Elephant Heart plums?\u003c\/strong\u003e A plum variety with ruby-red flesh and berry-like tartness — the fruit behind this beer's color and flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Elephant Heart sour?\u003c\/strong\u003e Tart, but not hard-sour — it's a Brett farmhouse ale with wine-barrel aging, balanced toward fruit and funk rather than sharp acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"de Brettaville\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e A play on \"de Brettanomyces\" — the full name \"Elephant Heart de Brettaville\" nods to the beer’s brett-fermented base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rosy, plum-driven farmhouse from the 2016 Valentine's release — buy Almanac Elephant Heart online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Almanac Beer Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099662164011,"sku":"DM2918L","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/AlmanacElephant_93e235be-3c07-423a-9dec-fb1c39b4bef9.jpg?v=1626046542"},{"product_id":"toolbox-brewing-company-ruby","title":"Toolbox Brewing Company Ruby","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToolbox Brewing Company Ruby\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 6.5% ABV American wild ale released in April 2016 by Toolbox Brewing Company of Vista, California — aged in French oak white wine barrels and brewed with local, organic Ruby Red grapefruit and young Fiji ginger, then dry-hopped with Mosaic. The result is a bright, aggressively aromatic sour: huge tropical fruit, citrus and ginger on the nose over a sharp, tangy sourness, pouring a hazy bright yellow. A 750mL bottle from one of only 750 released. Buy sour beer online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL (750 bottles released)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e American wild ale \/ barrel-aged sour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrels:\u003c\/strong\u003e French oak white wine barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Local organic Ruby Red grapefruit, young Fiji ginger, dry-hopped with Mosaic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toolbox Brewing Co., Vista, California (2016 release)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVista's Sour-Beer Program in a Bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToolbox made its name on barrel-aged and sour\/farmhouse beers, and Ruby is that program distilled: a French-oak-aged wild ale built around California citrus and ginger rather than a traditional fruit lambic template. Picked up at the brewery over two days in April 2016, its 750 bottles made it genuinely scarce even at release. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Toolbox+Brewing\"\u003eToolbox Brewing beers\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: tropical fruit, citrus, ginger and grapefruit — huge aromatics. Palate: sharp, tangy sourness — bright citrus over a wild-ale funk base, Mosaic hops adding a tropical top note. Finish: dry and citrusy. (BeerAdvocate reviews, 2017.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe well chilled (40–45°F) in a tulip. Pair with ceviche, Thai food or anything citrusy and spicy. As a retired 2016 release, drink it soon — it's a cellar relic, not a fresh shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of beer is Toolbox Ruby?\u003c\/strong\u003e An American wild ale — a barrel-aged sour with grapefruit and ginger, dry-hopped with Mosaic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Toolbox Brewing still open?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — Toolbox is closed, and Ruby was a limited 2016 release (750 bottles). Remaining bottles are cellar inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat fruit is in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Local, organic Ruby Red grapefruit and young Fiji ginger, aged together in French oak white wine barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of 750 bottles from Vista's wild-ale pioneers — order Toolbox Ruby online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toolbox Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099663376427,"sku":"DM2932L","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Toolbox-Brewing-Ruby_f03bce7e-1bfb-49a3-8b33-d59b0c2ae8e1.jpg?v=1625794699"},{"product_id":"lost-abbey-brewing-santo-ron-diego-2015","title":"Lost Abbey Brewing Santo Ron Diego 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003eLost Abbey Brewing Santo Ron Diego 2015 is a 12.5% ABV, 12.7oz Belgian-style strong dark ale from The Lost Abbey in San Marcos, California — a spiced strong ale brewed with dark candi syrup and aged in rum barrels, and the first rum barrel-aged beer the brewery ever released. This 2015 vintage bottling is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.7oz bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belgian Strong Dark Ale (producer classification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rum barrels — filled in early 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2015 release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Marcos, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe First Rum Barrel Beer Lost Abbey Ever Made\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lost Abbey, founded in 2006 in San Marcos under brewmaster Tomme Arthur, built its name on Belgian-inspired and barrel-aged ales — the brewery's honours include 2007 Great American Beer Festival Small Brewery of the Year and 2008 World Beer Cup Champion Small Brewery. Santo Ron Diego began as a strong ale brewed with dark candi syrup and spices, then went into rum barrels in early 2013; released in 2015, it was the first rum-barrel beer in the brewery's history. Hunt more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer\u003c\/a\u003e rarities, visit the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Lost%20Abbey%20Brewing\"\u003eLost Abbey Brewing\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page, or set it next to a very different California release, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sierra-nevada-brewing-hazy-little-thing\"\u003eSierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet rum and cocoa with vanilla and orange peel. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ginger, brown sugar and spiced rum over the dark candi syrup richness. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drying, with a black pepper edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at cellar temperature, 50–55°F, in a tulip or snifter, and give it a few minutes in the glass — this is a slow, contemplative bottle for after dinner, well suited to sharing between two glasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat style is Santo Ron Diego?\u003c\/strong\u003e The producer classifies it as a Belgian Strong Dark Ale — a spiced strong ale brewed with dark candi syrup and aged in rum barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 2015 the same as the 2016 release?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — the December 2016 return was a different, draft-only formulation at 13.5% ABV rested on cherries, vanilla and cacao. This listing is the original 2015 bottling at 12.5% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5% ABV in a 12.7oz bottle — a sipping beer, best shared or savoured slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage barrel-aged bottles like this do not sit around — secure Lost Abbey Santo Ron Diego 2015 at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA while it lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Abbey Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099664195627,"sku":"DM2949L","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Lost-Abbey-Ron-Diego_15da6dfd-4d32-481b-bab8-31dbed899cf8.jpg?v=1625896062"},{"product_id":"crux-fermentation-better-off-red","title":"Crux Fermentation Better off Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrux Fermentation Better off Red\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 7% ABV Flanders red ale from the Crux Fermentation Project of Bend, Oregon — part of the brewery's Banished Series of barrel-aged releases. It ages many months in Oregon Pinot Noir barrels, a blend of fresher batches (spicier notes) and older batches (more oak, more cherry) built into one pour: copper in the glass, lactic aromas of dark cherries and plums, spicy phenols and oaky Pinot Noir character over a pleasantly tart, medium-sweet body and a dry finish. A 375mL corked-and-capped bottle dipped in burgundy wax. Order Flanders red ale online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7% (Banished Series — confirm on bottle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 375mL, corked and capped, wax-dipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flanders red ale (Crux Banished Series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oregon Pinot Noir barrels, aged many months (varies by vintage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlending:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresher batches blended with older batches for spice + oak depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crux Fermentation Project, Bend, Oregon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBend's Take on Flanders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Banished Series was Crux's barrel-aged line — and Better Off Red is its Oregonian answer to the Flemish tradition: instead of the classic Rodenbach foeders, the beer rests in Pinot Noir barrels from Oregon wine country, letting the oak and wine residue shape the tart red. The original April 2014 release party sold fewer than 100 cases, and later vintages (2015, 2017) extended the line. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Crux+Fermentation\"\u003eCrux Fermentation beers\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: lactic dark cherry and plum with spicy phenols. Palate: pleasantly tart — dark fruit and oaky Pinot Noir character over a medium-sweet malt base. Finish: dry and clean, inviting another sip. (PorchDrinking review, 2014 release.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at 50–55°F in a tulip or goblet. Pair with beef carbonnade, aged Gouda or duck — the classic Flanders food matches — or cellar it: Banished Series beers contain live yeast and are built for careful aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Flanders red ale?\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic Belgian sour: an oak-aged red-brown ale, malt-driven with lactic tartness, dark fruit and vanilla-tannic oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Better Off Red be cellared?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — it contains live yeast, and the brewery positioned Banished Series beers as good cellar candidates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Banished Series?\u003c\/strong\u003e Crux's barrel-aged line — special releases that aged in wood (here, Oregon Pinot Noir barrels) before blending and bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir barrels meet Flemish tradition — buy Crux Better Off Red online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crux Fermentation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099665866795,"sku":"DM2976L","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Crux-Better_3a2599e1-4e3e-470c-a0e0-a4ce6c9e2e6e.jpg?v=1626006457"},{"product_id":"speakeasy-brewing-scarface","title":"Speakeasy Brewing Scarface","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeakeasy Brewing Scarface\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 9.5% ABV American imperial stout from Speakeasy Ales \u0026amp; Lagers of San Francisco, California — a headline release in the brewery's Infamous Series alongside Old Godfather Barleywine and Blind Tiger Imperial IPA. At 50 IBU it pours like a big chocolate milkshake with a shot of espresso: roasted chestnuts, burnt cinnamon roll and dark malt over old-school earthy American hops, smooth and creamy yet sweet without being cloying. A 22oz bomber from San Francisco's Hunter's Point brewing district. Buy imperial stout online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBitterness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 IBU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e American imperial stout (base edition — not barrel-aged)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speakeasy Infamous Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speakeasy Ales \u0026amp; Lagers, San Francisco, California (est. 1997)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Infamous Series' Stout\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeakeasy built its identity on Prohibition-era branding — the core Usual Suspects line and the bigger Infamous Series — and Scarface was the series' heavy hitter: a 9.5% imperial stout that scored a 97 overall in Craft Beer \u0026amp; Brewing's 2017 panel review. The name is pure gangster-era theater, not a licensed anything — the beer itself is all chocolate, espresso and roasted malt. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Speakeasy+Brewing\"\u003eSpeakeasy Brewing beers\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: roasted malt, chocolate and espresso. Palate: chocolate milkshake richness cut by an espresso shot — roasted chestnuts, burnt cinnamon roll, dark bread. Finish: smooth and creamy, earthy hops underneath, sweet without cloying. (97 overall, Craft Beer \u0026amp; Brewing panel review, 2017.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at cellar temperature (50–55°F) in a snifter. This is a dessert-course stout — pair with chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream or a cigar-style dark cigar's companion, or drink it as the nightcap itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is Scarface?\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5% ABV, 50 IBU — a full-strength American imperial stout in a 22oz bomber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the barrel-aged version?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — this is the base Scarface imperial stout; a separate bourbon barrel-aged variant exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Speakeasy still brewing?\u003c\/strong\u003e Speakeasy ceased operations in 2017 — remaining bottles are older-vintage stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA San Francisco imperial stout from the Prohibition branding era — order Speakeasy Scarface online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speakeasy Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099665899563,"sku":"DM2977L","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Speakeasy-Scarface_288384bc-e36e-4d85-9c6a-81a5533f8f4c.jpg?v=1617492463"},{"product_id":"lagunitas-brewing-ipa","title":"Lagunitas Brewing IPA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLagunitas Brewing IPA\u003c\/strong\u003e is the beer that helped define West Coast IPA: brewed in Petaluma, California, at 6.2% ABV and 51 IBUs, built on Cascade, Centennial, Chinook, and Simcoe hops over Crystal, Caramel, and Munich malts — and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1995, Lagunitas has brewed this IPA the same uncompromising way — a big, citrus-and-pine hop charge balanced by enough caramel malt to keep it drinkable. The 19.2oz \"stovepipe\" can is the classic format: one can, full flavor, no pretense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial specs: 6.2% ABV, 51 IBU. Expect grapefruit, pine resin, and floral hops over toasted caramel malt, with a firm, refreshing bitterness on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy buy Lagunitas IPA? Because it's the benchmark — the IPA other IPAs get measured against — and the 19.2oz can is the most beer per dollar in craft. Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer\u003c\/a\u003e collection, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Lagunitas+Brewing\"\u003eLagunitas brand collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spirits\"\u003estore favorites\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing note: serve cold at 38–42°F; pour into a glass to wake up the hop aromatics. 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It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.7% (35 IBU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-pack of 12oz cans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hazy IPA, unfiltered and dry-hopped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citra, El Dorado, Magnum, Mosaic, Simcoe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-row pale, Munich, wheat and oats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chico, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Hazy IPA That Took the Style National\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSierra Nevada was founded in Chico in 1980 by homebrewer Ken Grossman, who built his first brewhouse from scrap and dairy equipment and brewed the first batch of Pale Ale that November. Hazy Little Thing, launched in January 2018, applied that pioneering streak to the hazy IPA: malt and oat proteins meet lupulin hop dust in the fermenter to build the haze naturally, filtration is skipped, and the beer goes straight from the tanks to the can. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer\u003c\/a\u003e, visit the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Sierra%20Nevada%20Brewing\"\u003eSierra Nevada Brewing\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page, or compare it with another California barrel-aged rarity, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lost-abbey-brewing-santo-ron-diego-2015\"\u003eLost Abbey Santo Ron Diego 2015\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy tropical and citrus hops with orange and pineapple character — from hops alone, with no fruit added. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit-forward hop flavour over a silky malt body. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth with modest bitterness for the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink it fresh and cold, straight from the can or poured hard into a glass to release the aromatics. It pairs naturally with spicy food, grilled burgers and sharp cheddar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is Hazy Little Thing?\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.7% ABV with 35 IBU — full-flavoured but smoother and less bitter than a classic West Coast IPA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it hazy?\u003c\/strong\u003e Sierra Nevada leaves it unfiltered: grain proteins and hop polyphenols interact during fermentation to create the haze, and the beer is packaged straight from the tanks to preserve it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain fruit juice?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — the orange and pineapple character comes entirely from the hops (Citra, El Dorado, Magnum, Mosaic and Simcoe).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrab a sixer of the hazy that went national — order Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sierra Nevada Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099668652075,"sku":"DM3039L","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/SierraNevadaHazyLittleThingIPA.jpg?v=1635636947"},{"product_id":"flying-dog-brewery-bloodline","title":"Flying Dog Brewery Bloodline","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlying Dog Brewery Bloodline\u003c\/strong\u003e is the brewery's blood orange IPA — \"hops for the hop-heads, fruit for the rest\" — sold as a 6-pack of 12oz cans at 8% ABV (verify off the can — see Metadata). Sweet blood orange puree goes in toward the end of fermentation to balance the citrusy bite of Northern Brewer, Citra, and Mosaic hops, with 40 IBUs of backbone. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8% per current listings (older official copy: 7% — confirm off the can); 40 IBU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-pack of 12oz cans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e blood orange IPA — blood orange peel and puree, Northern Brewer\/Citra\/Mosaic hops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flying Dog Brewery — founded 1990 Aspen CO, moved to Frederick MD 2006; brewing in Utica NY since the 2023 F.X. Matt acquisition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStory:\u003c\/strong\u003e debuted exclusively at the 2013 Craft Brewers Conference in Washington DC; joined the year-round lineup in 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Beer That Converts Non-IPA Drinkers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBloodline started life as a one-off for the 2013 Craft Brewers Conference — a collaboration with Reyes Beverage Group — and drinkers demanded it back until it earned a permanent spot in 2014. It's the beer you buy for the friend who \"doesn't really like IPAs\": real blood orange peel and puree over a serious hop bill, finishing balanced between citrus sweetness and bitterness. Explore the store's \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Flying%20Dog%20Brewery\"\u003eFlying Dog Brewery\u003c\/a\u003e shelf or browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose — huge grapefruit and blood orange. Palate — crisp ale with sharp blood-orange citrus peel over a bready malt base; citrus bitterness balanced by fruit sweetness. Finish — clean, hoppy, refreshing (brewery copy; BeerAdvocate reviewers note sharp citrus peel and bready malt).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIce-cold from the can or poured into a pint glass. The brewery pairs it with lighter proteins — seared ahi tuna over niçoise salad — or anything spicy, fried, or grilled; it loves Indian curries and Mexican food too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the ABV of Flying Dog Bloodline?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCurrent listings (Untappd, recent reviews) show 8% ABV, up from the original 7% — check the cans on the shelf to confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Bloodline a year-round beer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it joined Flying Dog's year-round lineup in 2014 after debuting at the 2013 Craft Brewers Conference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Flying Dog brewed now?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eF.X. Matt Brewing acquired Flying Dog in May 2023 and moved production to Utica, New York; the brand was founded in Aspen, Colorado and long brewed in Frederick, Maryland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHops for the hop-heads, fruit for the rest — grab a Bloodline 6-pack from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flying Dog Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099671437355,"sku":"DM3104L","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Flying-Dog-Bloodline_59d645e3-be48-46de-82b8-b2857cd4a2a0.jpg?v=1625963641"},{"product_id":"allagash-brewing-century-ale-brett-saison-2016","title":"Allagash Brewing Century Ale Brett Saison","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllagash Brewing Century Ale Brett Saison\u003c\/strong\u003e is an 8% ABV Brett saison from Allagash Brewing Company of Portland, Maine — a specialty saison built on Pilsner, raw wheat and Biscuit malt, dry-hopped with a blend of German and American experimental hops, then fermented for two years in stainless steel with a traditional saison yeast and Brettanomyces. The long, slow Brett fermentation gives a golden, layered beer: toasted crackers and biscuit malt under passion fruit and citrus hop character, finishing dry with a slightly tart edge. A 375mL (12.7oz) bottle. Order specialty saison online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8% (some vintages list 8.2% — confirm on bottle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 375mL (12.7oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brett saison \/ specialty saison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pilsner, raw wheat, Biscuit malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years in stainless with saison yeast + Brettanomyces; dry-hopped with German and American experimental hops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allagash Brewing Co., Portland, Maine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Years in Stainless, Not Wood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllagash's wild program is famous for long Brett fermentations, and Century Ale is that method in saison form: instead of a barrel, the beer spends two full years maturing in stainless steel on Brettanomyces, picking up farmhouse depth while the dry-hopped experimental hops keep it bright. It's a showcase of how Brett can transform a style without oak. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Allagash+Brewing\"\u003eAllagash Brewing beers\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewery notes read golden with toasted crackers, passion fruit and citrus. Palate: biscuit and fruit flavors over the wheat base, the Brett contributing earthy depth without heaviness. Finish: dry, with a slightly tart close. A beer that rewards a still glass and a slow pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at 50–55°F in a tulip to catch the aromatics. Pair with soft-ripened cheese, roast chicken or anything where a dry, complex farmhouse ale shines. Best consumed fresh — this is a bottle to drink, not to cellar for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Brett saison?\u003c\/strong\u003e A saison fermented or aged with Brettanomyces — the wild yeast adds earthy, fruity funk on top of the style's classic spicy dryness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Century Ale barrel-aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — its two-year maturation happens in stainless steel, not oak; the depth comes from Brett and time alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e 8% ABV on most listings (8.2% on some vintages) — stronger than a standard saison, on the strong side of farmhouse ales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo years of Brett patience in a 375mL bottle — buy Allagash Century Ale online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allagash Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099672879147,"sku":"DM3132L","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/AllagashCentury_693aacec-6293-4cdf-aa93-2a5e05b94e3b.jpg?v=1626047735"},{"product_id":"allagash-brewing-evora-2015","title":"Allagash Brewing Evora Ale Aged in Brandy Barrels","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllagash Brewing Evora Ale Aged in Brandy Barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 9% ABV sour ale from Allagash Brewing Company of Portland, Maine — a golden-hued ale fermented in stainless steel with a classic Belgian yeast strain, then moved to Portuguese brandy barrels where it ages for over a year with Brettanomyces bruxellensis. Brewed with Maris Otter malt and flaked oats, hopped with Sorachi Ace, Hallertau and Northern Brewer. Named for Évora, the Portuguese city behind the barrels' origin, Evora was first bottled in January 2016 after a draft-only start. A 375mL (12.7oz) bottle. Order American wild ale online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9% (vintage-dependent — confirm on bottle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 375mL (12.7oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e American wild ale \/ sour ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portuguese brandy barrels, over a year, with Brettanomyces bruxellensis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allagash Brewing Co., Portland, Maine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Stainless to Portuguese Brandy Barrels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvora's journey is the Allagash house method: a clean Belgian-yeast fermentation in stainless, then the long, slow work of Brettanomyces in brandy barrels from Portugal — the golden base picking up tropical fruit, honey and oak over more than a year before bottling. The beer's name honors the Portuguese city of Évora at the barrels' origin. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Allagash+Brewing\"\u003eAllagash Brewing beers\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewery notes: aromas of tropical fruit, honey and spice. Palate: citrus, oak and earthiness dominate a tart, balanced flavor — medium-bodied with a hint of malt. Finish: refreshingly dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at 50–55°F in a tulip. Let it breathe a few minutes — the Brett character opens with air. Pair with soft-ripened cheese, roast pork or fruit desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Evora aged in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Portuguese brandy barrels for over a year, with Brettanomyces bruxellensis — the barrels are the beer's signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Evora a dark beer?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it's a golden-hued sour ale, despite some early press describing its base; the finished beer pours golden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is Evora?\u003c\/strong\u003e Allagash lists 9% ABV on the current release; early 2015-vintage bottles were 8.4–8.5% — check your bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortuguese-barrel character, Maine craftsmanship — order Allagash Evora online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allagash Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099673010219,"sku":"DM3136L","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/AllagashEvora_c6e3bab9-548f-473e-a8ef-306afa43991d.jpg?v=1626047630"},{"product_id":"allagash-brewing-james-julie-2017","title":"Allagash Brewing James \u0026 Julie Sour Brown Ale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllagash Brewing James \u0026amp; Julie Sour Brown Ale\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 6.9% ABV Flemish sour brown (Flanders Oud Bruin) from Allagash Brewing Company of Portland, Maine. Brewed with Pilsner, Munich, Special B, flaked maize, chocolate malt and Caramel 45, fermented with Allagash's house yeast strain, then aged TWO YEARS on stainless steel with the brewery's own blend of Lactobacillus and Pediococcus cultures — no oak, just time and bugs. Mahogany in color, medium-bodied, finishing with clean acidity and a hint of spice. A 375mL (12.7oz) corked-and-caged bottle. Shop American sour beer online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.9% (vintage-dependent — confirm on bottle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 375mL (12.7oz), corked and caged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flemish sour brown \/ Flanders Oud Bruin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years on stainless steel with Lactobacillus + Pediococcus (no oak)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allagash Brewing Co., Portland, Maine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Years on Steel, Not Oak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost sour browns pick up their character in wood; James \u0026amp; Julie gets its depth from a two-year stainless rest on Allagash's house souring cultures — the brewery's own Lactobacillus and Pediococcus blend. The malt bill does the rest: Special B and chocolate malt for raisin, fig and caramelized sugar, Mt. Hood hops staying out of the way. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Allagash+Brewing\"\u003eAllagash Brewing beers\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewery notes: aromas of raisins, figs, cherries and caramelized sugar. Palate: mahogany malt depth — dried fruit, toffee, clean lactic acidity. Finish: dry, lightly spiced, refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at 50–55°F in a tulip or goblet. Pair with beef carbonnade, aged cheddar or chocolate desserts — the classic Flanders food matches translate directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs James \u0026amp; Julie oak-aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it's aged two years on stainless steel with souring cultures. The depth comes from the malt bill and time, not wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho are James and Julie?\u003c\/strong\u003e Two people associated with the brewery — the brewery hasn't officially documented their identities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does an oud bruin taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Malt-driven sourness: raisin, fig and cherry over caramel and toffee, finishing dry — the maltier cousin of the Flanders red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaine's take on a Flemish classic — buy Allagash James \u0026amp; Julie online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allagash Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099673075755,"sku":"DM3138L","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/AllagashBrewingJames_Julie.jpg?v=1674340002"},{"product_id":"lindemans-framboise","title":"Lindeman's Framboise Raspberry Lambic Beer","description":"\u003cp\u003eLindeman's Framboise is a 2.5% ABV raspberry lambic beer from Brouwerij Lindemans of Vlezenbeek, Belgium, sold here in the 25.4oz (750mL) bottle. Per the brewery, it is a fruit lambic — spontaneously fermented beer brewed with raspberries — pouring deep pink with a sweet-tart raspberry character over gentle lambic sourness. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25.4oz (750mL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raspberry fruit lambic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spontaneous — wild airborne yeast, Senne valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barley malt and unmalted wheat, aged hops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brouwerij Lindemans, Vlezenbeek, Belgium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrewery founded:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1822\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Centuries of Senne Valley Lambic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lindemans family has brewed lambic on its Vlezenbeek farm since 1822, in the Pajottenland southwest of Brussels — the one valley where wort left to cool overnight reliably picks up the wild yeasts, Brettanomyces among them, that ferment true lambic with no cultured yeast added. Framboise, the raspberry lambic the brewery introduced in 1980, layers fresh raspberry character over that gently sour base and has become the world's gateway fruit lambic. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer\u003c\/a\u003e range, browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sour-lambic\"\u003esours and lambics\u003c\/a\u003e, or visit the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Lindeman's\"\u003eLindeman's\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep pink with a pink foam, per the brewery. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet yet tart fresh-raspberry flavour first, followed by a gentle lambic sourness. \u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruity and fresh, elegant and lightly sparkling, per the brewery's description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe cold in a flute or stemmed glass as an aperitif — or pour it at the end of the meal with chocolate desserts and berry tarts, where its sweet-tart balance works like a sorbet. At 2.5% ABV it is a genuine session pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a lambic?\u003c\/strong\u003e A beer fermented spontaneously by wild airborne yeast rather than cultured yeast — a method Lindemans has practised in Belgium's Senne valley since 1822, maturing the beer before raspberries are added for Framboise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is Framboise?\u003c\/strong\u003e Just 2.5% ABV, per the brewery — one of the lightest beers we sell, and easy-drinking by design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it sweet or sour?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both, in sequence: the brewery describes sweet-tart fresh raspberry up front, then a soft lambic sourness underneath — far gentler than a modern kettle sour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelgium's classic raspberry lambic — order Lindeman's Framboise online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lindeman's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099674222635,"sku":"DM3166L","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/Lindeman_sFramboise.jpg?v=1686503147"},{"product_id":"logsdon-farmhouse-ales-another-peach-beer","title":"Logsdon Farmhouse Ales Another Peach Beer","description":"\u003cp\u003eLogsdon Farmhouse Ales Another Peach Beer is a farmhouse fruit ale built for patience — 375mL at 7.5% ABV, fermented in French oak barrels and aged a full year with real peaches, from Logsdon Farmhouse Ales in Hood River, Oregon, and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 375mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e farmhouse \/ fruited sour ale with peaches, aged a full year in French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Logsdon Farmhouse Ales, Hood River, Oregon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Limited Peach Ale from the Farmhouse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLogsdon Farmhouse Ales built its reputation on Belgian-inspired farmhouse ales and its celebrated Peche 'n Brett peach beer — and Another Peach Beer is the limited, wilder 2019 sibling of that idea. Instead of the stainless-steel fermenters of its predecessor, this batch went into French oak barrels for a full year of aging with real peaches, and it drinks more tart and fruit-forward than its lightly fruited forebear: pronounced tartness, bright gushes of peach juice, and big oak overtures between even bigger fruit flavors. It is a small-format 375mL bottle of farmhouse patience. Browse more wild and sour styles in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or everything from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Logsdon%20Farmhouse%20Ales\"\u003eLogsdon Farmhouse Ales\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the exclusive-release copy quoting the brewery: more pronounced tartness and brighter peach character than its predecessor, with oak and peach aromas, a tart and juicy palate, moderate acidity and dry oak in the aftertaste. Crowd reviewers note peach and oak throughout with a dry, oaky finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe chilled (not ice-cold) in a tulip or wine glass to let the farmhouse aromatics open. Pour gently to leave any sediment behind. It is a food beer — pair with sharp cheeses, charcuterie, or roast pork where the acidity cuts the richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Another Peach Beer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA limited 2019 release from Logsdon Farmhouse Ales in Hood River, Oregon — a new, oak-aged take on the brewery's Peche 'n Brett peach beer concept, fermented in French oak and aged a full year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the ABV of Another Peach Beer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n7.5% ABV in a 375mL bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a sour beer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is described as a fruited sour \/ wild ale — more tart and fruit-forward than its predecessor, with a full year of French-oak aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Logsdon Farmhouse Ales?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHood River, Oregon — a farmhouse-style brewery known for Belgian-inspired ales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOak-aged, peach-loaded, farmhouse-wild — find Logsdon Another Peach Beer online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Logsdon Farmhouse Ales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099676745771,"sku":"DM3212L","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Logsdon-Peach_bfb95e42-8d79-4771-aacc-cabdac8b1adb.jpg?v=1625897649"},{"product_id":"toolbox-brewing-spring-shandy","title":"Toolbox Brewing Spring Shandy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToolbox Brewing Spring Shandy\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 4.5% ABV Berliner Weisse from Toolbox Brewing Company of Vista, California — a \"shandy inspired\" take on the style, brewed with grapefruit and ginger over a tart wheat base rather than blended with lemonade. The result is bright and sessionable: the classic Berliner tang sharpened by citrus and a warming ginger edge. A 500mL bottle from the brewery's fruit-forward sour lineup. Order craft beer online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Berliner Weisse (shandy-inspired)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grapefruit and ginger, brewed into the beer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toolbox Brewing Co., Vista, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Shandy Without the Lemonade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic shandy is beer cut with lemonade; Toolbox's spring seasonal flips the formula — the shandy character comes from grapefruit and ginger brewed into a tart Berliner Weisse, keeping everything fermented and cohesive. It sits alongside the brewery's other fruit-forward sours like its apricot Berliner. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Toolbox+Brewing\"\u003eToolbox Brewing beers\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: fresh grapefruit, cracked ginger, lemony wheat tartness. Palate: crisp and tart — citrus pith and ginger heat over a light, bready wheat body. Finish: clean and refreshing, with a lingering ginger warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe well chilled (38–42°F) in a tall glass. A warm-weather beer: pairs with ceviche, fish tacos and anything off the grill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Spring Shandy mixed with lemonade?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — there's no lemonade in it. The \"shandy\" character comes from grapefruit and ginger brewed into a Berliner Weisse base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat style is it really?\u003c\/strong\u003e A Berliner Weisse — a tart, low-alcohol German wheat ale — made spring-seasonal with citrus and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5% ABV — genuinely sessionable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring in a bottle from Vista — buy Toolbox Brewing Spring Shandy online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toolbox Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099677630507,"sku":"DM3230L","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Toolbox-Shandy_46908fe6-a618-4c83-9364-868aca7ace38.jpg?v=1625794441"},{"product_id":"toolbox-brewing-saison-de-sang","title":"Toolbox Brewing Saison de Sang","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToolbox Brewing Saison de Sang\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 7.5% ABV barrel-aged French saison from Toolbox Brewing Company of Vista, California — \"Sang\" is French for \"blood,\" and this is a blood-orange saison brewed with fresh, local, organic blood oranges. Announced in the brewery's 2016 release lineup, it pairs the peppery, farmhouse character of a French saison with the citrus depth of blood orange over oak. A 500mL bottle from one of San Diego County's early barrel-aged sour specialists. Buy craft beer online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel-aged French saison \/ farmhouse ale with blood oranges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh local organic blood oranges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toolbox Brewing Co., Vista, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlood-Orange Farmhouse, Oak-Aged\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToolbox Brewing specialized in barrel-aged and sour\/farmhouse beers, and Saison de Sang is that program in one bottle: a classic French saison base, fruit from local groves, and time in oak. Note this is distinct from the brewery's separate Sangria release — the two were announced together but are different beers. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Toolbox+Brewing\"\u003eToolbox Brewing beers\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: blood orange, farmhouse funk, white pepper. Palate: juicy citrus over a dry, spicy saison frame, with rounded oak and a tart edge. Finish: dry and lingering — orange pith and pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe cool (45–50°F) in a tulip or wine glass to catch the aromatics. Cellar-worthy as a retired 2016 release; pair with charcuterie, Thai food or a citrus-dressed salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Sang\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e French for \"blood\" — the beer is brewed with blood oranges, not sangria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Toolbox Saison de Sang still made?\u003c\/strong\u003e It was a limited 2016 release and is listed as retired — Del Mesa's stock is remaining cellar inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a sour beer?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a farmhouse saison with barrel aging — expect tartness and funk, but in the saison tradition rather than a full sour ale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA retired blood-orange farmhouse from Vista's sour-beer pioneers — order Toolbox Saison de Sang online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toolbox Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099677663275,"sku":"DM3231L","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Toolbox-Saison_db72fa74-5e4d-4d22-b4df-ab7d5dfaa2c0.jpg?v=1625794440"},{"product_id":"alpine-beer-company-duet","title":"Alpine Beer Company Duet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlpine Beer Company Duet\u003c\/strong\u003e is the original West Coast single IPA from Alpine, California: brewed with just two hops — Simcoe and Amarillo — in harmony, at 7% ABV in this 6-pack of 12oz — and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlpine Beer Company built its legend on hop balance, and Duet is the thesis statement: one IPA, two hops, nothing else to hide behind. Simcoe brings the pine and resin; Amarillo brings the orange zest and floral lift. Around 41–45 IBU keeps the bitterness firm but the balance intact — the beer hop heads mention in the same breath as Pliny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting notes: evergreen pine and orange zest on the nose with a hint of cedar; resinous hop flavor over a clean malt base; citrus and lingering pine on the crisp finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy buy Duet? Because it's a San Diego County classic — brewed minutes from Del Mesa — and the benchmark for what a West Coast IPA is supposed to taste like. Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ipa\"\u003eIPA\u003c\/a\u003e collection, more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer\u003c\/a\u003e, and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Alpine+Beer+Company\"\u003eAlpine Beer Company brand collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing note: serve cold (38–42°F) in a tulip or IPA glass; drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat hops are in Duet?\u003c\/strong\u003e Simcoe and Amarillo — a duet, hence the name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the ABV?\u003c\/strong\u003e 7% ABV, approximately 41–45 IBU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat style is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e A West Coast-style single IPA — clear, bitter, and hop-forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Alpine Beer Company?\u003c\/strong\u003e Alpine, California — in San Diego's East County, minutes from Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alpine Beer Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099678416939,"sku":"DM3251L","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/AlpineDuet_61daf1c7-c7e5-48db-bc23-65c4cf295dc3.jpg?v=1626046434"},{"product_id":"belching-beaver-brewery-me-so-honey","title":"Belching Beaver Brewery Me So Honey","description":"\u003cp\u003eBelching Beaver Brewery Me So Honey is a 5.5% ABV honey blonde ale in a six-pack of 12oz cans, brewed in San Diego County, California. Per the brewery's own store, it is a smooth-drinking blonde ale brewed with high-quality honey, with floral aromas and a subtly sweet honey flavour that lingers on the finish — one of the brewery's best sellers, in its range since Belching Beaver opened in 2012. (The brewery currently sells this beer under the name \"Must Be The Honey!\") It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIBU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 (secondary listings — no IBU on the producer's current page)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-pack, 12oz cans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey blonde ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey (brewery: high-quality honey; floral aromas, subtly sweet finish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belching Beaver Brewery, San Diego County, California (founded 2012)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Beaver's Honey Blonde\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelching Beaver has been pouring in San Diego County since 2012 — Vista and Oceanside are its home turf — and this honey blonde has been in the portfolio since the brewery opened, a deliberately easy-drinking counterweight to its hop-heavy IPAs and stouts. The honey does its work quietly: aroma and a gentle sweetness on the finish rather than a mead-like pour. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer\u003c\/a\u003e range, browse the wider San Diego beer shelf, or visit the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Belching%20Beaver\"\u003eBelching Beaver\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floral aromas from the honey, per the brewery. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and light — a clean blonde ale body carrying the honey's gentle sweetness. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtly sweet honey flavour lingering, in the brewery's own description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe cold, straight from the can or in a pint glass. Its soft sweetness pairs well with spicy food — hot wings, Thai dishes — and with grilled chicken and light cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Me So Honey the same beer as Must Be The Honey?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the brewery currently sells its long-running honey blonde under the name \"Must Be The Honey!\"; Me So Honey is the name this listing carries from the beer's earlier branding, with the same 5.5% ABV honey blonde ale inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a wheat beer?\u003c\/strong\u003e The brewery classifies it as a honey blonde ale; wheat-ale labels on some apps are secondary classifications the producer does not use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow sweet is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently — the brewery describes a subtly sweet honey flavour on the finish of a smooth blonde ale, not a sweet or heavy pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSan Diego honey blonde, easy as it gets — pick up Belching Beaver Me So Honey online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belching Beaver","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099678908459,"sku":"DM3262L","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/MeSoHoney_3b1efcdd-50c8-4429-b457-02485bc0dd3f.jpg?v=1626043313"},{"product_id":"ballast-point-brewing-grapefruit-sculpin","title":"Ballast Point Brewing Grapefruit Sculpin","description":"\u003cp\u003eBallast Point Brewing Grapefruit Sculpin is a 7% ABV (70 IBU) India Pale Ale with grapefruit in a six-pack of 12oz cans, brewed in San Diego, California. Per Ballast Point's official page, it takes the original Sculpin IPA and adds grapefruit — a fresh squeeze of tangy tartness complementing the base beer's citrusy hop character. Ballast Point calls grapefruit a winter fruit in a beer that tastes like summer, and brews it year-round. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIBU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-pack, 12oz cans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e IPA with grapefruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original Sculpin IPA, with added grapefruit (producer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ballast Point Brewing, San Diego, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSculpin, with a Squeeze\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome fruit IPAs rebuild the beer around the fruit; Grapefruit Sculpin keeps the original Sculpin — the brewery's flagship, a World Beer Cup gold medalist in its own right — and adds one thing: grapefruit, whose tart freshness sharpens the IPA's citrus-hop profile. The result drinks brighter and juicier than the original without losing its 70-IBU spine. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer\u003c\/a\u003e range beside the original Sculpin above, browse the wider beer shelf, or visit the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Ballast%20Point%20Brewing\"\u003eBallast Point Brewing\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grapefruit first — fresh, tangy citrus over the base IPA's hop character, per the producer. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tart grapefruit freshness through the citrusy hops, easy-drinking for its strength. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp bitterness with the grapefruit's pithy edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe well chilled — it is the summer serve of the Sculpin family. It pairs naturally with grilled shrimp, ceviche, and citrus-dressed salads, and makes a bright base for a beer shandy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Grapefruit Sculpin different from Sculpin?\u003c\/strong\u003e Same base IPA and same 7% ABV — the grapefruit version adds grapefruit for a tart, juicy twist on the original's citrus-hop profile, per Ballast Point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid Grapefruit Sculpin win the World Beer Cup?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2010 World Beer Cup gold belongs to the original Sculpin; Grapefruit Sculpin is Ballast Point's citrus-twist version of that award-winning IPA, and holds no separately verified medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it seasonal?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — Ballast Point brews it year-round, even though the brand calls grapefruit a winter fruit in a beer that tastes like summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer in the Sculpin family — order Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ballast Point Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099679072299,"sku":"DM3267L","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/BallastPointBrewingGrapefruitSculpin.jpg?v=1626810612"},{"product_id":"ballast-point-sculpin","title":"Ballast Point Sculpin IPA","description":"\u003cp\u003eBallast Point Sculpin IPA is a 7% ABV (70 IBU) West Coast IPA in a six-pack of 12oz cans, brewed in San Diego, California — Ballast Point's flagship. Per the producer, it is hopped at five separate stages during brewing for its signature bright character of apricot, peach, mango and lemon over citrus and pine, and it won a gold medal at the 2010 World Beer Cup in the International Pale Ale category. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIBU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 (producer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-pack, 12oz cans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e West Coast IPA (flagship)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hopped at five separate stages (producer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold Medal, World Beer Cup 2010 — International Pale Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ballast Point Brewing, San Diego, California (first brewed 2005)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Sting That Built a Brewery's Name\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSculpin takes its name from the fish — delicious, but armed with stinging spines; artist Paul Elder, who named it, summed it up as a beer with a sting. First brewed in 2005 by combining two homebrew recipes, it grew from Ballast Point's Home Brew Mart roots (the brewery began in 1996) into the definitive San Diego IPA and a World Beer Cup gold medalist. Find the original in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer\u003c\/a\u003e range, set it against the grapefruit version below, or visit the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Ballast%20Point%20Brewing\"\u003eBallast Point Brewing\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp citrus, pine and tropical fruit, per the producer. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hop-derived hints of apricot, peach, mango and lemon, layered by the five-stage hopping. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm, bright bitterness at 70 IBU — the sting in the name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe cold in an IPA glass and drink it fresh — the tropical-hop top notes are the point. It is the classic San Diego pairing for fish tacos, ceviche and spicy food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it called Sculpin?\u003c\/strong\u003e For the sculpin fish — tasty but carrying a sting, the analogy the brewery uses for an IPA that drinks bright and finishes with a bite; the name is credited to artist Paul Elder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat awards has Sculpin won?\u003c\/strong\u003e A gold medal at the 2010 World Beer Cup (International Pale Ale) is its corroborated headline award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow bitter is Sculpin?\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 IBU per Ballast Point, at 7% ABV — firmly bitter, in the classic West Coast style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe San Diego IPA standard — pick up Ballast Point Sculpin online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ballast Point Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099679105067,"sku":"DM3268L","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/BallastPointSculpinIPA.jpg?v=1642104591"},{"product_id":"ballast-point-brewing-swingin-friar-ale","title":"Ballast Point Brewing Swingin' Friar Ale","description":"\u003cp\u003eBallast Point Brewing Swingin' Friar Ale is a 5.5% ABV (approximately 40 IBU) hoppy pale ale in a six-pack of 12oz cans, brewed in San Diego, California. Per Ballast Point's official page, it is hopped entirely with Simcoe for citrus, peach, mellow berry, pine and grapefruit aromas over a biscuity malt backbone — a beer brewed to toast the hometown San Diego Padres and named for the club's Swingin' Friar mascot. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIBU:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~40 (producer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-pack, 12oz cans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hoppy pale ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Simcoe (producer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNamesake:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Swingin' Friar, San Diego Padres mascot; debuted Opening Day 2019, the Padres' 50th anniversary season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ballast Point Brewing, San Diego, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Padres' Own Pale Ale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwingin' Friar debuted on Opening Day 2019 to mark the Padres' 50th anniversary season, poured first at Petco Park and around San Diego — Ballast Point lists it as a year-round beer available only in San Diego County, which makes it one of the more local beers on this shelf. The name salutes the Friar himself, the swinging mascot on the club's sleeve since the early days. Catch it in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer\u003c\/a\u003e range next to the brewery's famous IPAs below, browse the wider beer shelf, or visit the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Ballast%20Point%20Brewing\"\u003eBallast Point Brewing\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus, peach, mellow berry, pine and grapefruit — the all-Simcoe signature, per the producer. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A biscuity malt backbone keeps the hops in a pale ale's balance rather than an IPA's bite. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ballgame beer by birth: serve it cold in the can at the tailgate or in a pint at home during the game. At 5.5% it is built for nine innings — and it pairs with ballpark food, from nachos to carne asada fries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it called Swingin' Friar?\u003c\/strong\u003e For the San Diego Padres' mascot — Ballast Point brewed it to toast the hometown club, and it debuted on Opening Day 2019 for the Padres' 50th anniversary season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat hops are in Swingin' Friar?\u003c\/strong\u003e Simcoe only — 100% Simcoe-hopped, per Ballast Point's official page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it an IPA?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it is a hoppy pale ale: 5.5% ABV and roughly 40 IBU, hoppier than a classic pale but lighter than the brewery's Sculpin IPAs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSan Diego's ballpark pale — order Ballast Point Swingin' Friar online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ballast Point Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099679367211,"sku":"DM3275L","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/BallastPointBrewingSwingin_FriarAle.jpg?v=1626028188"},{"product_id":"mother-earth-brewing-boo-koo","title":"Mother Earth Brewing Boo Koo","description":"\u003cp\u003eMother Earth Brewing Boo Koo is a 6.5% ABV West Coast-style IPA in a six-pack of 12oz cans, brewed by Mother Earth Brew Co. of Vista, California. The brewery's hop listings document it with Simcoe and Mosaic — tangerine, nectarine and pine over a clean malt base — and distributor spec sheets document 65 IBU. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIBU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65 (brewery-supplied listings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-pack, 12oz cans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e West Coast-style IPA (\"Mosaic IPA\" per the brewery's beer program)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simcoe, Mosaic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mother Earth Brew Co., Vista, California (founded 2010; also produces in Nampa, Idaho)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVista's Mosaic Showcase\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMother Earth Brew Co. started in Vista in 2010 and grew into one of North County San Diego's anchor breweries. Boo Koo — the name plays on the French \"beaucoup,\" as in plenty — is its Mosaic-forward IPA: plenty of tangerine and nectarine hop fruit, a thread of pine, and a dry West Coast finish. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer\u003c\/a\u003e range, browse the wider North County shelf, or visit the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Mother%20Earth\"\u003eMother Earth\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tangerine, nectarine and pine, per the brewery's hop listings. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy citrus up front over a lean, clean malt frame. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry and bitter in the West Coast manner, documented at 65 IBU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe cold and fresh in a pint glass. It pairs the way a Vista IPA should — fish tacos, ceviche, and anything with chilli and lime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat hops are in Boo Koo?\u003c\/strong\u003e Simcoe and Mosaic, per the brewery's supplied listings — Mosaic leads, with tangerine, nectarine and pine character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Mother Earth Brew Co.?\u003c\/strong\u003e Founded in Vista, California in 2010; the company also operates a production brewery in Nampa, Idaho.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Boo Koo mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e The name plays on \"beaucoup\" — French for \"plenty\" — a nod to the beer's generous hop character; no formal etymology is published by the brewery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of hops, Vista-born — order Mother Earth Boo Koo online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mother Earth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099682086955,"sku":"DM3331L","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Mother-Koo_49f22711-8fb6-4412-907c-5dc42194d8b0.jpg?v=1625892949"},{"product_id":"pizza-port-brewing-ponto-s-i-p-a","title":"Pizza Port Brewing Ponto S.I.P.A.","description":"\u003cp\u003ePizza Port Brewing Ponto S.I.P.A. is a 4.5% ABV session IPA in a six-pack of 16oz cans, brewed in San Diego County, California. Per Pizza Port's official beer page, it is hopped with Crystal, Nelson, Motueka and Rakau — a blend of American and New Zealand hops — for a lighter-bodied beer with citrus and tropical-fruit flavour, and it is named in homage to Ponto, the southernmost beach and surf spot in Carlsbad. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-pack, 16oz cans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Session IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal, Nelson, Motueka, Rakau (producer, current)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNamesake:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ponto Beach, Carlsbad, California (official)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pizza Port Brewing, San Diego County, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAll-Day IPA, Carlsbad Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePonto is the southernmost beach in Carlsbad — a locals' stretch of sand near Pizza Port's Carlsbad brewpubs — and Pizza Port named this beer in homage to it. The build matches the brief: IPA aroma and flavour packed into 4.5% ABV, with New Zealand hops (Nelson, Motueka, Rakau) joining American Crystal for citrus and tropical fruit. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer\u003c\/a\u003e range, line it up against Swami's for the full Pizza Port IPA spectrum, or visit the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Pizza%20Port%20Brewing\"\u003ePizza Port Brewing\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus and tropical fruit from the American and New Zealand hop blend, per the producer. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lighter-bodied and hoppy — flavour well above its ABV weight. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp and dry; built for a second can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe ice-cold. Ponto is a session beer by design — beach days, backyard afternoons, and any menu where one IPA is never the plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does S.I.P.A. stand for?\u003c\/strong\u003e Sessionable India Pale Ale — Pizza Port's shop titles the beer \"Ponto Session India Pale Ale\": a session IPA with full hop character at 4.5% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Ponto?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ponto is the southernmost beach and surf spot in Carlsbad, California — Pizza Port named the beer in homage to it, per the brewery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat hops are in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal, Nelson, Motueka and Rakau, per Pizza Port's current official beer page — American and New Zealand hops for citrus and tropical-fruit flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeach-day IPA, session strength — grab Pizza Port Ponto S.I.P.A. online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pizza Port Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40007482015787,"sku":"DM9695L","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Pizza-Port-Ponto_86fee68e-12c8-4b6c-aff0-d1691c203236.jpg?v=1625863804"},{"product_id":"pizza-port-brewing-chronic-ale","title":"Pizza Port Brewing Chronic Ale","description":"\u003cp\u003ePizza Port Brewing Chronic Ale is a 4.9% ABV amber ale in a six-pack of 16oz cans, brewed in San Diego County, California. Per Pizza Port's official shop page, it is hopped with Mt. Hood, built on English specialty malts and fermented with the brewery's house yeast, \"La Cruda\" — a mellow, malt-led amber from the Solana Beach-born brewpub chain. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-pack, 16oz cans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amber ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mt. Hood (the only hop the producer names)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalts \/ yeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e English specialty malts; house yeast \"La Cruda\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pizza Port Brewing, San Diego County, California (first brewpub 1992, Solana Beach)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Mellow End of the Pizza Port Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePizza Port's fame runs hoppy — Swami's, Ponto — but Chronic Ale is the house pour for the other mood: an amber ale that trades hop bite for toasted-malt depth, at a session-friendly 4.9%. It has been part of the brewpubs' character since the Solana Beach original, where the beer list grew up alongside the pizza ovens. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer\u003c\/a\u003e range, compare it with the brewery's IPAs on this page, or visit the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Pizza%20Port%20Brewing\"\u003ePizza Port Brewing\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted malt and light caramel from the English specialty malts. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mellow and malty — biscuit, toffee edges, gentle Mt. Hood hop balance. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and easy; an amber that drinks like a lager-lover's ale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe cool in a pint glass. Chronic is a pizza beer by birth — it belongs next to a pepperoni pie, burgers, or anything with melted cheese and a charred edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Chronic Ale brewed with hemp?\u003c\/strong\u003e Older Pizza Port copy described hemp seeds in the recipe; the brewery's current official product page does not list hemp, naming Mt. Hood hops, English specialty malts and its La Cruda house yeast — so treat hemp as a historical recipe note, not a current ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.9% ABV per the brewery's official shop page — a session-strength amber ale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it bitter?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it is a malt-led amber ale; Pizza Port publishes no IBU for it, and the Mt. Hood hops are there for balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixteen ounces of Solana Beach mellow — order Pizza Port Chronic Ale online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pizza Port Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099683201067,"sku":"DM3354L","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Pizza-Chronic_b1bf9994-9f32-4fc3-a5e5-2defd264049d.jpg?v=1625864039"},{"product_id":"pizza-port-brewing-swamis","title":"Pizza Port Brewing Swami's","description":"\u003cp\u003ePizza Port Brewing Swami's is a 6.8% ABV West Coast IPA in a six-pack of 16oz cans, brewed in San Diego County, California. Per Pizza Port's official page, it is hopped with Chinook, CTZ, Cascade, Centennial, Citra and Simcoe for a timeless American profile of citrus and pine — and it was first brewed in 1992 to commemorate a favourite local surf break sitting below a spiritual-enlightenment temple on the cliffs above. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-pack, 16oz cans (confirmed official format)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e West Coast IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chinook, CTZ, Cascade, Centennial, Citra, Simcoe (official)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNamesake:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swami's surf break, Encinitas, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pizza Port Brewing, San Diego County, California (founded 1987, Solana Beach; first house beers 1992)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNamed for a Reef Break\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwami's is one of Southern California's legendary surf spots — an internationally known point break in Encinitas named for Swami Paramahansa Yogananda, whose Self-Realization Fellowship hermitage (built 1937) overlooks the reef. Pizza Port — born as a Solana Beach pizza shop in 1987, pouring its own beer from 1992 — made Swami's its first IPA, brewed to commemorate that break below the temple cliffs. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer\u003c\/a\u003e range alongside the brewery's session beers below, browse the wider beer shelf, or visit the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Pizza%20Port%20Brewing\"\u003ePizza Port Brewing\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus and pine — the official tasting shorthand. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic West Coast — minimal malt character, big American hop flavour. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp and balanced, the way San Diego IPAs are supposed to close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe cold, post-surf or otherwise. Sixteen-ounce cans are built for sharing at the beach (where legal) or the barbecue — pair with fish tacos, carnitas, and salty beach-day food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Swami's?\u003c\/strong\u003e A famous surf break in Encinitas, California, below the Self-Realization Fellowship hermitage — Pizza Port first brewed the IPA in 1992 to commemorate the break, per the brewery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat hops are in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Chinook, CTZ, Cascade, Centennial, Citra and Simcoe, per Pizza Port's official page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.8% ABV per the brewery, in 16oz cans sold as a six-pack — an official Pizza Port format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatch this wave while it's in — order Pizza Port Swami's online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pizza Port Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40007480180779,"sku":"DM9693L","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Pizza-Swami_9a6d21d0-694d-429a-a599-39871f383996.jpg?v=1625863571"},{"product_id":"avery-brewing-white-rascal","title":"Avery Brewing White Rascal","description":"\u003cp\u003eAvery Brewing White Rascal is a 5.6% ABV Belgian-style white ale in a six-pack of 12oz cans, brewed in Boulder, Colorado. Per Avery Brewing's official page, it is unfiltered and spiced with coriander and Curacao orange peel — the classic witbier pairing, brewed in tribute to the 15th-century Hoegaarden tradition — and it is the brewery's flagship, a Gold Medal winner at the 2023 Great American Beer Festival. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.6%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIBU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 (manufacturer-supplied retailer data; official page publishes none)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-pack, 12oz cans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belgian-style white ale (witbier), unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coriander, Curacao orange peel (official)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e GABF Gold 2023; World Beer Cup 2018\/2023 listings; GABF Silver 2012\/2015 — per Avery's official site\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avery Brewing, Boulder, Colorado (founded 1993)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eColorado's Belgian White\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvery Brewing has been brewing in Boulder since 1993, when Adam Avery and his father Larry founded it, and White Rascal is its flagship love letter to Belgium: a wheat-based white ale, unfiltered, hazed by its yeast and lifted by orange peel and coriander, its \"rascal\" a nod to Belgian folklore. It is also a decorated one — Avery's official site lists it as a Gold Medal winner at GABF 2023 and at the World Beer Cup in 2018 and 2023, with GABF silvers in 2012 and 2015. Find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer\u003c\/a\u003e range, browse the wider beer shelf, or visit the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Avery%20Brewing\"\u003eAvery Brewing\u003c\/a\u003e vendor page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coriander spice and orange peel over soft wheat — the official descriptors are Refreshing \/ Orange Peel \/ Coriander. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, bright and zesty, a refreshingly classic witbier. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp and clean — a warm-weather white ale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe cold in a tall glass; an orange slice garnish echoes the Curacao peel in the brew. It pairs beautifully with mussels, Thai food, and brunch dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is White Rascal brewed?\u003c\/strong\u003e Boulder, Colorado — Avery Brewing was founded there in 1993. (Older listings sometimes tag the brewery to California; the beer is a Colorado brew.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat spices are in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Coriander and Curacao orange peel — the two classic witbier spices, per Avery's official description; the beer is unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHas it won awards?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — per Avery's official site, Gold Medal winner at the 2023 Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup in 2018 and 2023, with GABF silvers in 2012 and 2015, all in Belgian Witbier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rascal worth catching — order Avery White Rascal online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avery Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099683463211,"sku":"DM3360L","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Avery-Rascal_d2cd308f-1d6b-44fc-aa19-a9b2ca167ff0.jpg?v=1626030827"},{"product_id":"topa-topa-brewing-spectro-hazy-ipa","title":"Topa Topa Brewing Spectro Hazy IPA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopa Topa Brewing Spectro Hazy IPA\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 6.3% ABV hazy IPA from Topa Topa Brewing Co. of Ventura, California, hopped with Ekuanot, Sabro and Mosaic for a tropical, dank, citrus profile — pineapple, peach and guava over a soft body. The haze comes from high-protein white wheat in the grist, not yeast, giving a juicy pour with real structure. A core year-round beer in Topa Topa's lineup alongside Chief Peak IPA and Dos Topas Lager. Buy craft beer online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.3%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4p - 16oz (store format; brewery sells 6-packs — confirm pack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ekuanot, Sabro, Mosaic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hazy IPA — haze from high-protein white wheat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Topa Topa Brewing Co., Ventura, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVentura's Hazy Core Beer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopa Topa, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025, built its reputation on hoppy beer with purpose — and Spectro is its hazy flagship. Rather than dosing yeast for turbidity, the brewery leans on white wheat for the haze, letting the Sabro-Mosaic-Ekuanot hop charge carry the tropical character. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Topa+Topa+Brewing\"\u003eTopa Topa Brewing beers\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/craft-beer\"\u003ecraft beer collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewery notes read tropical, dank, citrus; drinkers find pineapple, peach and guava. Soft, juicy palate with restrained bitterness and a clean, hoppy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe cold (38–42°F) in a tulip or IPA glass. Best fresh — drink now rather than cellaring. Pairs with fish tacos, Thai takeout and anything spicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat hops are in Spectro?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ekuanot, Sabro and Mosaic, per the brewery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it hazy?\u003c\/strong\u003e High-protein white wheat in the grain bill — the haze comes from wheat, not yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Topa Topa Brewing?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ventura, California (104 E Thompson Blvd), celebrating 10 years in 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVentura's hazy flagship, fresh on the shelf — order Topa Topa Spectro Hazy IPA online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Topa Topa Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33099683758123,"sku":"DM3367L","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/products\/Topa-Spectro_cd59e3c4-0310-4c91-b6d3-e6ccb66da4e4.jpg?v=1625794309"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/collections\/collection-174845198379.jpg?v=1791876552","url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/collections\/ales.oembed?page=2","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}