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By: William Brand

William Brand — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:01:06 +0000

About El Toro in Morgan Hill. If I lived down that way, I’d be a regular. The owner-brewer Geno Acevedo is one of the busiest brewers in America. He turns out an outstanding array of beer.I’m always amazed and impressed.

By: William Brand

William Brand — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 06:58:02 +0000

I wish Faultline all the best. I’m most familiar with the brewpub they had in Walnut Creek. Food was fairly fancy and expensive and the beer failed to impress me. When Pyramid bought the lease, they simplified the food and introduced a rotation of locally-made beers and seasonals and the place took off.

I’ve begun to hear good things about the original Faultline. Good news, I hope.

By: The Duke of Dunkel

The Duke of Dunkel — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 17:50:13 +0000

Brewnot: It’s been months (lots of them) since I’ve been to Faultline. I did try something dark and German last time–and I enjoyed it greatly–but I’ve forgotten what it was. Don’t think it was a Dunkelwiezen, though, as it’s not a style I would normally gravitate to. (my alias isn’t an indication of style preference; it’s a nod to Bob Newhart and bad punnery.)

By: Lynette

Lynette — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:18:43 +0000

Don’t forget El Toro Brewing Company down in Morgan Hill. It’s really south bay, but the brewery is a great place to hang out and have a beer in the warmer months. And with their brewpub a few miles away that’s open now, you can get great beer with some decent pub food.

By: brewnot

brewnot — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:36:31 +0000

Duke Of Dunkel

Did you try the Dunkelwiezen at Faultline?

Props to them for having it on the menu. I thought it was a good beer, faithful to the style.

Then I remembered I am not a fan of German style wheat beers. Do not know why ordered it in the first place. The guy behind the bar let change it for something else.

Beer and staff – great, gnats – yuck. Insects in a food serving establishment! And this is an old problem?

By: The Duke Of Dunkel

The Duke Of Dunkel — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:54:41 +0000

I too have dealt with the gnats at the Faultline when sitting at the bar. That’s not really new, but it does seem a little out of season right now. I do enjoy their beer selection though. Underrated as far as I’m concerned.

By: William Brand

William Brand — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:11:35 +0000

Bugweiser eeehh. I’ve heard they’ve gone through something of a renaissance. I’ll have to go in and check it out. I really like Firehose in Sunnyvale. The brewer, Steve Donahue does good work. He has to do four regulars, the pale ale, the stout etc. But his specials can be dynamite.

I also really like Los Gatos Brewing and of course, El Toro. I heard from a freind that there’s a new brewer at Tied House in downtown San Jose who is doing good things.

By: brewnot

brewnot — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:39:26 +0000

I have on more than one occasion sung the beer related praises of Faultline Brewing in Sunnyvale. (Beer = very good, selection = excellent, staff = excellent, food = meh)

I stopped by today to see what was up.

Everything brew-wise was up to par except the bar had an inexcusable number of insects flying around. (in late in December?!?!) These things were every where. Flying in my face, behind the bar, flying around the taps.

I was getting a case of the creepy-crawlies.

It got so bad before I took a sip, I examined my glass to see if anything had flown into my beer.

I do not like BUGweiser beer. (thanks to the daughter for that one)

It is a shame. This place is so close. They have a great brewing attitude. A brewer who seems to know his stuff. Food menus can be fixed and I go for the beer anyway. Now this. How can I trust this place?

brewnot

By: William Brand

William Brand — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:52:51 +0000

Wow Duke,…thanks for the update. Mission Liquors, huh? If they have Russian River they’re worth my Rtail Beer list.

By: The Duke Of Dunkel

The Duke Of Dunkel — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:31:47 +0000

Travis, I assume you’re speaking of Ernie’s. Padlock on the door and no sign of life for at least a couple of weeks now. But in Fremont, Mission Liquors (Mission & Las Palmas) has a similar selection, including RR.