Surf's Up
With the recent rain storms that had passed through southern California, I was itching to see the big waves that always follow. But there was a football playoff game going on, too.
What to do? Watch waves crashing into pylons or watch grown men crashing into one another?
I hopped in my car and headed for a pier. I chose carefully, selecting one that is mere steps away from a great pizza and beer joint.
After I’d had my fill of 10-foot surf, I settled into the pizza place with a slice of artichoke pesto and a pint of Hop 15.
Hop 15 is a Port Brewing ale that sports 15 different hop varieties, and you can taste them all in the bitter finish. The perfect way to wash down my savory slice.
And yep, the game was on the flat screen, too.
| The Beer Details Brewer: Port Brewing/Lost Abbey (San Marcos, CA) Style: Imperial IPA ABV: 10% Cost: ~$5/pint locally Goes with: pizza, meatball sandwiches, pesto, football, rainy days |
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Want this beer? It has broad distribution in a few select states. I had mine at Newport Pizza in Ocean Beach. But nothing beats a pint at the Solana Beach Pizza Port where it originated. Check out all the Pizza Port locations.
Erin Malone
is a Thursday Happy Hour contributing editor, providing the
what's-up of beer all over on Fridays. Where do you go for hoppy beers? Let me know in the comments below. Or chat with me on Facebook.
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