Sore Eye Files – March ’16

These posts are where we dig into my phone and reflect on some of the awesome times I had. Maybe you were there for some; maybe you should try to be there this upcoming year, I do tend to have fun! It’s December 29th and I’m looking back to March. There’s no way I’ll finish the year this year but let’s see how many months I can get through today.

I started my own beer group in Facebook on March 1st after leaving a butt-load of other groups that had devolved into chaos. I have been astonished at how supportive and awesome of a group it has turned into. Want in? Friend me in the Facebook land.
The same day I went to Societe, I do enjoy visiting this fine establishment. I had the Bachelor with Cascade and the Dandy, both were phenomenal.


On the 2nd, SD BeerTalk got a preview of Mikkeller, one of my favorite breweries to open this year.
Ate at S&M on the 5th. So bummed they’re closed now. This was our favorite table, the Cage section.
On the 6th I was honored to be a panel member of the SD Beer Forum. Here’s a shot of Giggles enjoying the situation.
On the 8th we recorded a show with Bitter Brothers, another of my favorite 2016 breweries.
This Hot Cuban from Havana Grill on the 10th was terrific, check them out if you get the chance!
Got a s7 on the 11th. First thing I did was take a picture of my s5 that was on life support.
First food pic with my s7, look, you can see the salt!
Fig, adding cuteness to everyday.
Pete is a great laundry inspector.
Pho Hut & Grill hit the spot on the 14th

 

Recorded a show at Off Beat Brewing on the 21st. Man, that’s a drive from Normal Heights.
Rudy celebrated 3 years of Craft Beerd, you’re damn right I bought the shirt and glass! Congrats again man!
MVCBFF happened on the 26th and was the best festival I attended last year. All you can drink and eat, yes eat! You better hit up http://www.mvcbf.com/ and get your tickets right now! Photo cred to Tim Stahl!

So, that’s what I did in March, coupled with school (Beer Styles I), it was a full and super fun month. What did you do in March that was awesome?

Sore Eye Files – February ’16

Member February? Ooh, I member. An entire season of South Park has been reduced to one amazing joke in my head, I can’t stop it, it took on a life of its own. These posts are where we dig into my phone and reflect on some of the awesome times I had. Maybe you were there for some; maybe you should try to be there this upcoming year, I do tend to have fun!

I had just started Beer Styles I in the SDSU Craft Beer program. This is the recipe for Pliny, bro!
I had a few beers at Fall Brewing, crazy right?! Nick had no idea he’d be having as crazy of a ’16 when this was taken.
On the 6th, I had breakfast at one of my favorite places in my hood, Small Bar.
Modern Times released this super crushable IPA
On the 16th SD BeerTalk Radio did a show at Monkey Paw with some heavy discussion about the following day’s 10 Barrel meeting.
Before the 10 Barrel meeting I took a few minutes to collect my thoughts regarding what I wanted to say. Speaking to the committee didn’t help my cause but I was glad I voiced my concerns publicly.
Finally got a new work computer after 5 years of using old ones. Size comparison pic.
Went to Idyllwild with my amazing wife and this 3 step plan!
Ate at Gastrognome while up in Idyllwild, always tasty.
Went to The Homebrewer on the 24th, no beer pic for you! Notice the subtle ways the Millennium Falcon accents the homey images surrounding it.
Ended the month on an amazing note. Went to this crazy EDSD sausage cook off and had a great time at Machete!






















































So there you have my February happenings! Did you do anything awesome in Feb? Let me know!

Sore Eye Sudsmas Returns December 10th!

soreeyessudsmasbannerCome celebrate the holidays! You have supported me all year and this is my chance to give back to you by throwing a great party at one of the most exceptional breweries in our city, Societe Brewing! Bring non-perishable food to donate to the food drive. Our food drive bolsters Societe Brewings’s Annual food drive. San Diego Food Bank will be the benefactor, so your help is staying right here in SD! RSVP here! Continue reading “Sore Eye Sudsmas Returns December 10th!”

Sore Eye Files – January ’16

It’s been a long time since I invented a new type of serial post, so now there’s the Sore Eye Files for you! Here’s the premise, I dig into my phone and find a bunch of pictures to reminisce with you about the awesome and charmed life I get to live. Member January? Oooh, I member. Let’s dig into my phone and see what happened:

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I started the year off right at Tiger! Tiger! on the 2nd!
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I followed that up with an awesome brunch at S&M on the 3rd.
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My first visit to Bitter Brothers happened on the 4th. Man, they are one of my favorite breweries to open this year.
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Got some holiday Disney in on the 9th
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Visited to the ’14 Sore Eye Cup on the 10th
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Had the world famous triple threat at Carnita’s Snack Shack on the 11th, I’m noticing I really started the year off pretty freaking well!
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Went to Murder Mystery Cafe with my beautiful wife, (not pictured) mom, and grandma on the 16th.
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Celebrated my 10th anniversary with K-Co Construction on the 22nd (actual date was the 5th) and this was my prize! They knew I would want this much more than a watch.
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I was interviewed by John Horn from 10 News on the 28th about my opposition to 10 Barrel getting a conditional use permit from our city to open a brewpub in East Village, my opposition still stands.
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I closed out the month strong with a Bruery brunch at Toronado. If you love beer and food you need to attend one of their monthly brunches, it’s that simple, go!


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First off, if you want to see the Channel 10 piece, click here. Did you like this post, should I continue marching through the months of this year? These are questions for you, the greatest humans on earth, let me know your thoughts, I’m a man on the people.

Sore Eye Sudsing

20160214_122153.jpgHey you, yes you, don’t look over your shoulder! I’ve been stuck in this #indiebeer conversation for some time and I’m here to say, no, that won’t be the focus of my blog; it did, however, consume all my time for a bit. This is the beginning of my blog returning to what it has always been about, drinking amazing, craft beer, and more importantly, fun!

img_20160211_202729.jpgI’ve had some awesome beerventures lately and I wanted to share some of them with you. First up, have I said publicly that I’m in the SDSU Business of Craft Beer certificate program? Well, if not, I just did! I’m coming to the end of my second class, Beer Styles 1, and have been having a blast so far. I’m in the program to deepen my knowledge of craft beer and the business surrounding this amazing community/industry. The picture you’re looking at is an example of the beers we sampled one night. If you’re interested in craft beer I can’t recommend the program enough, get enrolled today. Continue reading “Sore Eye Sudsing”