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20th Anniversary Celebration

2007-08-08T21:11:43Z

Several events this week celebrating the Toronado's 20th anniversary:

http://toronado.com/events.htm

--Tim

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Stone Brewing Night At Toronado

2007-05-23T05:09:33Z

May 23, 2007
Stone Brewing Night At Toronado
http://toronado.com/events.htm#185

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Speakeasy Ales and Lagers

2007-03-26T03:49:51Z

http://www.goodbeer.com/Pages/beers.htm
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/559
http://www.ratebeer.com/brewers/speakeasy-ales-and-lagers/35/

Big Daddy IPA
Double Daddy IPA

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Belgian Beer Dinner

2007-03-18T18:57:59Z

Tickets for the Toronado's Belgian Beer Dinner are now on sale. It will be held Sunday, April 1st. Price is $75.

If you have not been before, the "dinner" is an all day extravaganza of Belgian beer and food. It starts at 11:30 and lasts until 4pm or so. Usually includes 4 or 5 food courses and 12-14 beer courses.

--Tim

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Toronado South?

2007-03-15T19:32:28Z

"I was talking to Steve (I believe thats his name) @ Toronado and he told me that they are gonna be opening a Toronados in San Diego in 2008." - IPAfiend
http://beeradvocate.com/forum/read/960812

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Barleywine Festival @ Toronado

2007-03-01T19:45:08Z

Barleywine Festival starts February 17th at the Toronado. In theory it lasts a week, but they start running out of some of the selections on the first day. They usually have 40+ (one year, I believe they had 55) barleywines. One of the best/ugliest events at the Toronado.

In theory, they open at 11:30 on Saturday, but always open the doors a bit earlier (possibly as early as 10). It's best to get there early and stake out a spot and get out before you end up a sacrifice to the BW gods. It's crazy busy for the bartenders (busiest shifts of the year, especially since they serve three sizes of each beer and people will order 4, 5 even 10 at one time), so be patient, be prepared and tip well (per beer, not by cost).

The mayhem is much reduced by Sunday (as is the selection of barleywines), so if you want something a little more mellow, just wait a day. You probably won't get a chance to try the top three barleywines, but there will still be an excellent selection. But if you haven't been to the first day before, it is quite a sight.

I'll be judging Saturday morning (barleywine at 9AM...woo hoo) and hanging out to try some of the others. Stop by if you dare.

--Tim

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TShirts

2007-02-08T21:54:56Z

A huge shipment of Ts and hoodies are in ...

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North Coast

2007-02-03T21:31:00Z

http://www.northcoastbrewing.com/
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/112
http://ratebeer.com/Brewers/north-coast-brewing-company/108/

Old Stock 2005

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Anderson Valley

2007-02-03T19:47:31Z

http://www.avbc.com/
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/193
http://ratebeer.com/Brewers/anderson-valley-brewing-company/60/

Barney Flats
Boont Amber
Hi-Pockety Hop

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Stuper Bowl

2007-02-03T19:37:42Z

at the T brought to you by Nectar Ales and Firestore Walker Ales ...

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Strong Beer Month kick-off

2007-02-01T10:22:38Z

5th Annual Strong Beer Month kick-off event at the Toronado, Wednesday January 31st at 6PM.
http://www.ratebeer.com/Events-detail.asp?EventID=4856

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Anchor Brewing

2007-01-24T18:42:33Z

Anchor Brewing
http://www.anchorbrewing.com/
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/28
http://www.ratebeer.com/brewers/anchor-brewing-company/11/

Liberty Ale
Old Foghorn, Barley Wine
Steam, California Common

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El Toro

2007-01-23T17:27:37Z

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/640/
http://ratebeer.com/brewers/el-toro-brewing-co/867/

Deuce

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Russian River

2007-01-19T21:41:06Z

Russian River
http://www.russianriverbrewing.com/
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/863
http://www.ratebeer.com/brewers/russian-river-brewing/1480/

Blind Pig IPA
Pliny the Elder
Damnation

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Urthel Brewery Evening at Toronado (Monday, January 8, 2007)

2007-01-11T19:33:25Z

Urthel Brewery Evening at Toronado (Monday, January 8, 2007)
http://upcoming.org/event/138365
http://www.toronado.com/events.htm#183

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Christmas Party 12/20 wed

2006-12-19T05:04:57Z

December 20, 2006
Toronado Christmas Party
Beer specials and good cheer, see you there.
http://www.toronado.com/events.htm#166

And, bulletins often come out earlier at

http://www.myspace.com/toronadosf

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Drakes Jolly Roger Release Party

2006-11-15T19:13:29Z

Wednesday November 15th Drakes Jolly Roger Release Party At Toronado

There will be five different years of Jolly Roger on draught.

http://www.toronado.com/events.htm#182

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Firestone '10' Fest

2006-11-07T03:25:14Z

Firestone '10' Fest Nov 8 Wed

"10”—a limited-edition oak-aged strong ale that commemorates the brewery’s 10th anniversary"
http://www.firestonewalker.com/sections/news_more/news_releases/10th_anniversary_release.html

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Wet Hop Fest this Saturday the 28th

2006-11-04T01:29:26Z

This Saturday, October 28, 2006

Toronado Wet Hop Festival

Description:
A selection of wet hop beers made from hops that
have not been dried , which imparts a different
aroma and flavor profile than normal. The lineup of
beers is as follows:
1 Deschutes Hop Trip
2 Drakes Brewing Co. Harvest Ale
3 Farmhouse Farm Fresh
4 Full Sail Lupulin
5 Magnolia Hightime Harvest
6 Moonlight Brewing Co Greenbud
7 Moonlight Brewing Co Greenbud
8 Pizza Port/ Carlsbad Spring Tide
9 Pizza Port/ San Clemente Rip Tide
10 Pizza Port/ Solana Beach Low Tide
11 Rogue Hop Heaven
12 Russian River Hoptime Harvest
13 Sierra Nevada 20th Street Ale
14 Sierra Nevada Harvest Ale

Location: Toronado, 547 Haight, San Francisco, California
Time(s): 11:30 AM till closing
Admission: no charge
Contact Name: David Keene

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Pizza Port

2006-10-25T18:02:08Z

Pizza Port
http://www.pizzaport.com/
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/5318
http://ratebeer.com/brewers/pizza-port-(carlsbad)/1538/

Hop Suey!
Lost and Found

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Deschutes

2006-10-25T17:57:42Z

Deschutes Brewery
http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/default.aspx
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/63
http://ratebeer.com/Brewers/deschutes-brewery/233/

Hop Trip, Fresh Hop Pale Ale

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Moonlight

2006-10-18T03:53:03Z

http://www.moonlightbrewing.com/

St. Humulus Pale
Lunatic Lager
Death and Taxes, Black Lager
Bombay by Boat IPA

Twist of Fate Bitter , on the hand pump

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Oktoberfest

2006-10-05T17:02:56Z

Humm, still no notice, I could swear that it was this Thursday ...

http://www.toronado.com/events.htm

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Spaten

2006-10-01T22:28:25Z

Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu (InBev)
http://www.spatenusa.com/
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/142
http://www.ratebeer.com/brewers/spaten-franziskaner-br%C3%A4u-(inbev)/175/

Weissbier
Maibock

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Fundraiser For State Homebrew Competition

2006-09-12T04:37:22Z

September 16, 2006

Description:
Fundraiser For State Homebrew Competion At Toronado

The Toronado will host a fundraiser to help defray the
cost of renting Stern Grove for the State Homebrew
Competition this Saturday the 16th at 2:00 PM.
Admission
will be $20 to the back room and beer will be
inclusive.
Plastic cups will be
handed out , if you desire a glass drinking vessel
bring
your own.
The breweries and beers thus far involved are as
follows:
Russian River Depuration
Magnolia Saison
Sierra Nevada 20th Street Ale
Half Moon Bay Bourbon Barrel Strong Ale
New Belgian Saison
21st Amendment Double Trouble IPA
Speakeasy
and others.

Location: Toronado, 547 Haight, San Francisco,
California
Time(s): 2:00PM
Admission: $20.00
Contact Name: david keene
Contact Email: info@toronado.com

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New beers on tap

2006-08-30T02:06:02Z

As of yesterday (friday) we have Santa Barbara i.p.a., Iron Springs Casey Jones double i.p.a., and Drakes Imperial Stout. All worth trying.....get 'em while you can!!

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Magnolia

2006-08-22T06:11:51Z

http://www.magnoliapub.com/

Spud Boy IPA, hand pump

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Drake's

2006-08-22T06:10:57Z

http://www.drinkdrakes.com/home.html
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/3835
http://ratebeer.com/Brewers/drakes-brewing-company/1445/

Summit IPA

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Green Flash Brewing

2006-08-13T02:36:28Z

http://www.greenflashbrew.com/

West Coast I.P.A.

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19th Anniversary Celebration

2006-08-09T23:44:56Z

Wednesday, August 9, 2006
Time(s): 4:00PM

Come help us celebrate our 19th Anniversary, featured will be Speakeasy's Anniversary Lager.
http://www.toronado.com/events.htm#143

Whoa, most prior notice ever.

Humm, 18th Anniversary, was August 13, 2005

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Lagunitas Brewing

2006-08-09T21:16:33Z

Lagunitas Brewing
http://www.lagunitas.com/
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/220
http://www.ratebeer.com/brewers/lagunitas-brewing-company/1167/

#10

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Hair of the Dog

2006-08-09T21:12:42Z

http://www.hairofthedog.com/
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/173
http://ratebeer.com/Brewers/hair-of-the-dog-brewing-company,-inc/94/

Blue Dot

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Marin Brewing

2006-08-03T06:25:05Z

http://www.marinbrewing.com/
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/812
http://www.ratebeer.com/brewers/marin-brewing-company/222/

White Knuckle, American Double IPA

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Schneider-Weisse

2006-08-03T06:21:03Z

http://www.schneider-weisse.de/

Original (I'm guessin')
Edel-Weisse

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Firestone Walker

2006-07-29T08:45:37Z

Firestone Walker
http://www.firestonewalker.com/

Ruby

"Ruby is one of 10 special beers being made this year by head brewer Matt Brynildson and his crew with the help and using the recipe of Jim Cibak of Three Floyds, Hammond IN., to celebrate Firestone-Walker's 10th anniversary. The whole range apparently's going to be blended into a single beer and bottled this fall and released to the public.
"
http://extras.insidebayarea.com/blogs/beerblog/2006/07/taste-firestone-walker-ruby-tonight.html

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Hop Summit

2006-07-22T05:20:18Z

"It looks like 14 of the 15 breweries will have their beers on tap this coming Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at the Toronado, 547 Haight St. in San Francisco. Apparently from 6:30 p.m. onward. Rodger Davis, head brewer at Drake’s said only Sacramento Brewing will not be able to make it."
http://extras.insidebayarea.com/blogs/beerblog/2006/07/hoppy-night-at-toronado-in-sf.html

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The Wall

2006-07-18T23:36:18Z

"I f...ed your mother!"
"Go home dad, you're drunk."

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Da Wall

2006-07-10T04:04:38Z

Moonlight graces us with some oddities
http://www.moonlightbrewing.com/

St. Humulus Pale
Reality Czeck
Death and Taxes
Twist of Fate Bitter

Nice to have a selection of Anderson Valley brews again
http://www.avbc.com/

Summer Solstice
Barney Flats
Boont Amber
Double IPA

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Wall Eyed

2006-07-05T23:22:41Z

On tap yesterday ...

New Belgium
http://www.newbelgium.com/

1554 Brussels Style Black Ale
Abbey Grand Cru - a Belgian "Double" style ale, a richer version of Abbey

Russian River
http://www.russianriverbrewing.com/

Blind Pig IPA
Pliny the Elder
Redemption, a Belgian-style single

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Dave sees all

2006-06-30T10:33:36Z

Someone was going on about this great beer that he'd had that was quite rare that Bro. David had probably never even seen. Dave listened for a while and then said "Oh, one of these?", reaching down for a bottle. Of course, it was the very rare beer.

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AVBC Brother David’s Double Abbey Style Ale metals

2006-06-29T21:47:07Z

Anderson Valley Brewing is celebrating the fact that Brother David’s Double Abbey Style Ale won Best of Show at the 2006 California State Fair’s Commercial Craft Brewing Competition.

Brother David was first brewed in 2001 for David Keene to sell at his San Francisco landmark pub, the Toronado. The brewery began production in earnest in 2004 and Keene was on hand for brewing The Immaculate Concoction.
http://www.brewlikeamonk.com/2006/06/29/brother-davids-best-in-california/

The Brewing of Brother David's Belgian-style Double.
http://www.avbc.com/news/brodavid.html

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Belgian Beer Week

2006-04-09T07:39:05Z

Time to stop by and sample some excellent Belgians. I tried the Silly La Divine and really liked it. Also the San Bernard, Abt 12 was good....some even say it is excellent.

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2004 Old Stock Ale

2006-03-21T04:14:58Z

I must say wow! I am reallt surprised at how long the 'T' has had this on tap. It gets better and bettereach time I have it. Normally the bartenders serve it in snifter glasses but I had the blessing and curse of having it poured in a regular pint glass. That pretty much threw out my plans of which beers to drink and in what order.
Nonetheless I highly recommend trying it to anyone who has never tried it or has not had it in a long time.

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General Drinking

2006-03-08T01:34:53Z

Barndog and I are meeting Jrat tonight at the T about 8-ish.

If you are in the area, come by and see us!

*kisses*

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Toronado Barley Wine Festival 2006

2006-02-27T23:50:19Z

February 18 - 25, 2006

Toronado Barley Wine Festival 2006

We will have a large selection of Barley Wines on
draught ,with a judging and selection of the 1st ,
2nd, and third place finishers.

All of the barley wines will be on tap on the 18th,
as they run out the selection will be smaller each
day so if you want to try them all come on
Saturday.
Saturday is the single busiest day at the
Toronado, so there will be lines for beers, it will be
crowded, the beers are availble in three sizes, 3,
6, and 13 oz.The beers are listed by number, so
order by size and number only, the bartender will
not look for the beer by name.

Location: Toronado, 547 Haight, San Francisco,
California
Time(s): 11:30 AM to 2:00 AM Daily
Contact Name: David Keene
Contact Phone: 4158632276
Contact Email: info@toronado.com

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Green Flash

2006-02-16T00:27:15Z

Green Flash IPA is back on tap at the Toronado. It won't be there forever, so go soon.

These days they always have Blind Pig too, which is a welcome change to the usual Racer 5 I get there.

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Pliny the Younger

2006-02-14T20:13:06Z

Pliny the Younger is on! Along with his Uncle and their Pig ...
http://www.russianriverbrewing.com/beers/py/

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Anderson Valley Brewing Night

2006-02-05T03:22:40Z

feb 8 wed Anderson Valley Brewing Night at the Toronado

Looks like the usual suspects ...

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My T Space

2006-02-04T20:05:24Z

http://www.myspace.com/toronadosf

If you poke at friends, you'll find Speakeasy and some friendly neighborhood bars.

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Anyone seen?

2006-01-25T19:22:58Z

Any of the Poor Richard's Ales versions on tap? I am surprised that they have not offered that possibility. I know that it is hard to keep certain beers fresh but i am sure it would not be too much effort with the Cali beers.

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Toronado Christmas Party

2005-12-21T19:37:09Z

The Toronado Christmas Party is tomorrow, Wednesday, December 21, starting at 6:00pm. We're promised "beer specials and good cheer".

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Toronado New Belgium Brewing Night

2005-11-15T03:04:16Z

November 16, 2005

Toronado New Belgium Brewing Night

Showcasing four New Belgium beers on draught:

Le Terroir
2 Below Winter Ale
Trippel
La Folie

Le Terroir is a single-barrel, wood-aged, sour Belgian
ale from a single batch. This is the only keg in
Northern California.

Location: Toronado, 547 Haight, San Francisco,
California
Time(s): 6:00 PM
Admission: no charge
Contact Name: David Keene
Contact Email: info@toronado.com

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Wet Hop Festival

2005-11-04T01:24:04Z

November 5, 2005
Wet Hop Festival

Description:
A selection of wet hop beers made from hops that
have not been dried , which imparts a different
aroma and flavor profile than normal.

Location: Toronado, 547 Haight, San Francisco, California
Time(s): 11:30 AM till closing
Admission: no charge
Contact Name: David Keene
Contact Email: info@toronado.com

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Spaten Octoberfest Celebration

2005-10-01T07:17:16Z

oct 5 wed 6pm with Spaten Octoberfest, Optimator, Original, and Hefeweizen on draught.
http://www.toronado.com/events.htm#134

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Moonlight Green Bud

2005-09-12T19:34:36Z

Both Cascade and Chinook on hand-pump!

Homegrown/Greenbud Ale
Fresh hop beer
A fresh hop beer, brewed with our own homegrown fresh hops immediately after picking. Outrageous. Alcohol 6.2% vol
http://www.moonlightbrewing.com/types.html

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Anchor Liberty, Friday Sept. 9th

2005-09-06T19:11:54Z

Fresh Anchor Liberty Ale Night
Come taste Anchor Liberty Ale that was kegged
the morning of Friday the 9th of September.
http://www.toronado.com/events.htm#172

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Warrior Hop Experiment, aug 24 wed

2005-08-23T23:33:37Z

Six breweries decided to try an experiment. What would happen if each brewery were to use their own malt, yeast and water and set up guidelines to follow but use only one hop?

Show up Wednesday and find out!

http://www.toronado.com/events.htm#171

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Green Flash IPA

2005-08-20T07:54:30Z

Somebody mentioned it, but today, Friday, Aug 19th, it's gone.

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Rochefort Night

2005-08-19T03:55:33Z

Wednesday August 17, 2005

Rochefort Night

Description:
Rochefort 8 and 10 degree Trappist Ales are now being imported by Merchant Du Vin and we just recieved a fresh shipment.

Location: Toronado, 547 Haight, San Francisco, California
Time(s): 6:00PM
Admission: no Charge
Contact Email: info@toronado.com

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18th Anniversary, 0813 sat

2005-08-18T07:25:17Z

"Come help us celebrate our 18th Anniversary, August 13, 4:00PM"
http://www.toronado.com/events.htm#143

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Racer 5 has competition

2005-08-17T18:11:28Z

Green Flash IPA and Russian River's Blind Pig IPA are at the Toronado as of last night. They're both great IPAs!

I for one, am glad to have a change of pace from the usual Racer 5.

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18th Anniversary Party

2005-08-09T19:37:16Z

I can't make it, but...

----
Saturday August 13, 2005

Toronado 18th Anniversary Celebration

Description:
Come help us celebrate our 18th Anniversary, there will be beer specials and food. Rumor has it that the Younger will be paying a visit.

Location: Toronado, 547 Haight, San Francisco, California
Time(s): 4:00PM
Admission: no charge
Contact Phone: 4158632276
Contact Email: info@toronado.com

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Best of sfbg reader's poll

2005-08-03T18:20:44Z

"Our readers know that without a doubt the best selection of beers in San Francisco is available at the Toronado. "
http://www.bestofthebay.com/2005/read_food_list.php#link113

Huh, no snide remarks ... the place must be slipping.

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Writing on the Wall

2005-08-02T22:58:19Z

Drakes, Batch 1500
Russian River, Little White Lie
Bear Republic, Racer X
Speakeasy, Double Daddy
Moonlight, Double Vision (no singing! I can do without the bartender's serenade ...)

I want pix of the menu posted weekly. Or, perish the thought, the website updated
Toronado Draught Beer List, Updated 5/11/2000
http://www.toronado.com/draft.htm

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What is the Must Have Beer...

2005-08-02T18:45:57Z

at the 'T' ?

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Racer X

2005-08-01T20:22:42Z

I think that I might have left some in the keg ... (Not for lack of trying)

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Double Daddy Night - 7/13/05

2005-07-13T06:58:58Z

The boys from Speakeasy will be gathering tomorrow at the Torando to promote Double Daddy. They just recently bottled it. Yum yummy!!

Barney and I will be there about 6ish...so come on out and we'll see ya there!

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Drake's Anniversary Pilsner

2005-06-11T20:12:20Z

Whaaa! Pilsner? 11%!

I wanted something light to go with lunch. Sneaky Drakeses.

Just went on Friday afternoon ...

http://www.drinkdrakes.com/home.html

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Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Tasting and Book Signing

2005-06-10T05:51:11Z

Wednesday June 22, 2005 At 6:00 PM

Description:
Come and join Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
founder Sam Calagione in the release of his book
"Brewing Up A Business". There will be copies of
the book available and of course Sam will be
bringing kegs of the following beers :
1. Raison D'Etre
2. Immort Ale
3. 90 Minute IPA
4. 120 Minute IPA

Raison D'Etre
A deep mahogany ale brewed with beet sugar,
green raisins, and Belgian yeast.
As complex as a fine red wine.
8% ABV 36 IBU
approx. 258 calories and 27 carbs per 12 ounce
serving
available year round, 12 ounce bottles & draft
Voted 'American Beer Of The Year' in January
2000 by Malt Advocate Magazine.
Descriptors: Notes of pit fruit, decadent, winey,
raisiney, malty
Food pairing reccomendations: Steak, duck,
game, wine-reduction
sauces, Blue cheese, ham, mussels
Suggested serving glass:snifter
Comparable wine style: Amarone

Immort Ale
Vast in character, luscious and complex.
Brewed with peat-smoked barley, this strong
ale is brewed with organic juniper berry,
vanilla, and maple syrup. It is then aged on oak
and fermented with a blend
of English & Belgian yeasts.
11% ABV 40 IBU
available in 12-ounce bottles, 4-pack
approx. 348 calories and 34 carbs per bottle
Next release date: April, 2005
*Note beginning with the April 05 release, Immort
Ale is now an annual release.
Look for Immort Ale in it's new 4-packs every April
Dogfish Head Immort Ale was named 1997 beer
of the year by The Philadelphia Daily News.
Descriptors: Intense maple, vanial, smokey,
charred
Food pairing reccomendations: Goat cheese,
asparagus, creme brulee, a fine cigar
Suggested serving glass: snifter
Comparable wine style: Single Malt Scotch
This beer AGES WELL

90 Minute IPA
An Imperial I.P.A. brewed to be savored from a
snifter.
A big beer with a great malt backbone that stands
up to the extreme hopping rate.
9% ABV 90 IBU
approx. 290 calories and 29 carbs per bottle
available year round, 12 ounce/4-pack bottles &
draft
Esquire Magazine writes that this is "perhaps the
best IPA in America"
Thanks to all of you who helped to vote Dogfish
Head 90 Minute IPA
the 2003, 2004 and 2005 Champion in the
RealBeer.com Battle of the Beers!
Descriptors: Brandied fuitcake, raisiny, citrusy
Food pairing reccomendations: Pork chops, beef,
grilled fish, frites, focaccia,
split pea soup, Stilton cheese and escargot
Suggested serving glass: snifter
Comparable wine style: Sauvignon Blanc
This beer AGES WELL

120 Minute IPA
Too extreme to be called beer? Brewed to a
colossal 45-degree plato, boiled for a full 2 hours
while being continually hopped with high alpha
American hops, dry-hopped daily in the fermenter
for a month and aged for a month on whole leaf
hops, 120 Minute IPA is by far the biggest IPA
ever brewed! At 21% abv and 120 IBU's, you can
see why we call this the Holy Grail for Hopheads!
Released quarterly, very limited availabilty
12 ounce bottles
21% ABV 120 IBU
Descriptors: Marmalade, orange peel, woodsy,
minty
Food pairing reccomendations: Duck a l'orange,
crepes, fruit pies
Suggested serving glass: snifter
Comparable wine style: Grappa
This beer AGES WELL

Location: Toronado, 547 Haight, San Francisco,
California
Time(s): 6:00PM
Admission: no charge
Contact Email: info@toronado.com

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Meet for beers...

2005-05-20T22:14:10Z

I have not been to the toronado in about a month. Anyone up for meeting for a couple beers and maybe some food nearby?

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Stone Brewing Co.

2005-05-13T21:16:30Z

Spring Break in Mexico Featuring Stone Brewing Co.
Friday May 20th, 2005 @ Cathedral Hill Hotel

Please join us for a fun evening of beer, food, education and good times.

MENU:
6:30 P.M.
Reception
Chefs Hors d’Oeuvres
Arrogant Bastard Ale

7:30 P.M.
Dinner
First Course
Trio of Fresh Prawns featuring
Ceviche, Adobo and Cocktail
With Condimentos
Brewer’s Suprise

Second Course
Trio of Berkshire Pork preparations featuring
Carnitas, Pastor and Pozole with Black Bean Flan and Cilantro Rice with Condimentos
Ruination IPA

Third Course
Tasting of Chocolate Flans featuring Dark, Milk and White Chocolates
With Condimentos
Smoked Porter

PRICE:
$60 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity

For Reservations Contact Chef Bruce D. Paton
By May 17, 2005
415-647-3406 or email bpaton@cathedralhillhotel.com

Cheers
Bruce D. Paton CEC
Executive Chef
The Cathedral Hill Hotel

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Toronado Belgian Beer Month --Selection

2005-04-20T03:43:45Z

Has anyone been to the Toronado lately TBBM? I went for the first time last Saturday. I have to say I am liking the selction. I am getting to try Belgian brews I have not tried before. I had the Nostradamus which was warming with a hint of brown sugar after it sat for a bit.
As well I like that the prices deter a lot of the trendies as they do not want to buy a $8.50 beer when it is oh so hip to by a PBR for 89 cents at another bar.

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Toronado Belgian Beer Month

2005-03-16T08:30:43Z

The Toronado's Annual Belgian Beer Month, April 1-30, 2005: "We will have over thirty Belgian beers on draught and close to a hundred bottle slections for the whole month of April."

"The dinner wil be April 3rd this year tickets go on sale today, Friday the 11th, at the bar."

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Humulus Lupulus

2005-03-11T23:29:54Z

Anyone familiar with this Double IPA? I think, Firestone Walker puts it out. Tried it for the first time last night...wow, what a lot of fun. Also, curious what the alcohol percentage is like? Any information is helpful.

Thanks for your attention. See you at The Toronado.

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Anyone for barleywine tonite?

2005-02-26T01:57:07Z

i'm think i might go tonite. anyone care to join, or have you all done the full round of tasting already?

also, any suggestions on what i should focus on? what were everyone's favorites?

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Toronado Barley Wine Festival 2005--What will you have 1st?

2005-02-18T22:32:21Z

February 19 - 26, 2005

Toronado Barley Wine Festival 2005

The list of beers as it stands today 2/15/05

Brewery Barley Wine Name
21st Amendment Lower de Boom
Alaskan Brewing Co. Big Nugget 2003
Alpine Good
Anchor Brewing Co. Old Foghorn
Avery Hog Heaven
Ballast Point Three Sheets
Beermann's Bourbon Barrel 2004
Big Sky Big Sky Barleywine
Boulder Creek Dizzy Lizzy
Coronado Beach 'n Bay
Dempsey's Barleywine
Deschutes Super Jubel
Dogfish Head 120 minute IPA
Drake's Barleywine
El Toro Yo
Eldo's Croaking Toad
Elysian Old Cyclops
Full Sail Brewing Co. Old Boardhead
Glacier Brewhouse Old Woody
Hair Of The Dog Doggy Claws
Kona Old Blowhole 2002
Lagunitas Brewing Co. Gnarleywine 2003
Mad River John Barleycorn
Magnolia Old Thunderpussy
Marin Brewing Co. Old Dipsea
Midnight Sun Arctic Devil
Moylans Old Blarney
North Coast Old Stock
Oggi's Colossus
Oggi's Good Time
Pacific Coast Brewing Co. Code Blue
Pelican Pub Stormwatcher
Pizza Port Old Boneyards
Power House Brewing Barleywine 2003
Pyramid Barleywine
Real Ale Brewing Sisyphus Barleywine
Rogue Old Crustacean
Ross Valley Old Sobriety
Russian River Old Gubbillygotch 2001
Sacramento Babylon Barleywine
Schooner's Barleywine 2002
Seabright Leroy
Sierra Nevada Bigfoot 2003
Speakeasy Old Godfather
Stone Old Guardian
Third Street Aleworks Old Railroad Square
Thirsty Bear Brewing Co. Bearley Legal 2002
Uinta X
Valley Brewing Olde Inventory 2004
Widmer Old Embalmer
Young's Old Nick

All of the barley wines will be on tap on the 19th,
as they run out the
selection will be smaller each day so if you want to
try them all come
Saturday. Saturday is the single busiest day at the
Toronado, so there will
be lines for beers, it will be crowded, the beers are
availble in three
sizes, 3, 6, and 13 oz.The beers are listed by number,
so order by size and
number only, the bartender will not look for the beer
by name.

Location: Toronado, 547 Haight, San Francisco,
California
Time(s): 11:30 AM to 2:00 AM Daily
Contact Name: David Keene
Contact Phone: 4158632276
Contact Email: info@toronado.com

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Russian River Brewing "tion" Night At Toronado

2005-02-02T00:38:20Z

Wednesday , February 9, 2005

Russian River Brewery " tion" Night At The Toronado

Description:
Feeling shunned? Come relieve your tension at the Toronado, with Russian River's "tion" beers. We are featuring all ten of the beers whose names end in "tion" two of which have never been served before and one of which has only been available at the brewery.

The beers are :

1. Redemption:
O.G: 1.046
4.60% alc. by vol.
26 BU’S
This is the sister beer to our award-winning ale, Damnation. Fashioned after a Belgian-style “single”, this ale is rarely brewed in America, let alone Belgium. Typically, “singles” are brewed only at the Trappist Monasteries for the monks to enjoy with meals. They often drink only half of a bottle with lunch and the rest with supper, despite the beer’s low alcohol content. Redemption is modest in strength, robed in warm golden hues, and soft on the palate with a smooth dry finish.

2. Perdition:
O.G.: 1.052
5.50% alc. by vol.
27 BU’S
Copper in color this Belgian-style pale ale has aromas of spicy hop, cinnamon and pear. The flavor starts out with an initial bready, light toasted malt flavor and finishes spicy and slightly yeasty.

3. Damnation:
29 BU’S
In the great beer producing country of Belgium, some brewers have made it a tradition to give their beers an unusual name. Sometimes the name is curious, now and then it is diabolical and other times it is just plain silly. Damnation is our brew master's interpretation of a Belgian style Strong Golden Ale. It has extraordinary aromas of banana and pear with mouth filling flavors of sweet malt and earthy hops. The lingering finish is dry and slightly bitter but very, very smooth.

4. Salvation:
O.G.: 1.081
9.00% alc. by vol.
25 BU’S
This Belgian style Strong Dark Ale has a tawny brown color and aromas of banana and spice that dominate the initial bouquet of the beer. Lean malt flavors blend perfectly with fruit driven characteristics created by the classic Belgian yeast which fermented this ale. The alcohol content is deceptively smooth just like its sister beer Damnation.

5. Sanctification:
100 % BRETTANOMYCES fermentation

6. Desperation:
Blend of Temptation and Pizza Port’s Mother of All Beers the main component in their Cuvee de Tomme.

7. Rejection:
Dark Belgian Ale brewed for Valentines Day.

8. Temptation :
O.G. 1.070
8.50% alc. by vol.
24 BU’S
This Belgian Style Golden Ale was aged in 60 gallon 5 year old malolactic positive French oak white wine barrels. The beer was inoculated with BRETTANOMYCES after primary fermentation and aged in the barrels for 9 months. These barrels had previously been used to ferment Chardonnay, which eventually would complete malolactic fermentation.

9. Supplication:
Aged in a Pinot barrel and inoculated with BRETTANOMYCES and lactobacillus.

10. Depuration:
Aged in a Chardonnay barrel with white grapes and inoculated with BRETTANOMYCES and lactobacillus.

Location: Toronado, 547 Haight, San Francisco, California
Time(s): 6:00 PM
Admission: no charge
Contact Name: David Keene
Contact Email: info@toronado.com

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Toronado Christmas Party

2004-12-23T04:24:08Z

Tonite, Adelaide and I will be stopping by to have a few holiday beers and take part in the Christmas Party they will be having. Please feel free to join us.

Toronado Christmas Party
Description:
Toronado Christmas Party
Beer specials and good cheer, see you there.

Location: Toronado, 547 Haight, San Francisco, California
Time(s): 6:00 PM
Admission: no charge
Contact Name: David Keene
Contact Email: info@toronado.com

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Tonight 12/15

2004-12-16T02:03:55Z

Barney and I will be heading over tonight. Old Godfather is on tap now.

Hopefully we will see some of yous there.

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Speakeasy Old Godfather Release Party

2004-12-09T09:09:57Z

The Toronado is proud to present a cask version of this year's Old Godfather Barley Wine.

Location: Toronado, 547 Haight, San Francisco, California
Time(s): 6:00 PM
Admission: no charge
Contact Phone: 4158632276
Contact Email: info@toronado.com

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had my bday there

2004-12-02T07:52:18Z

last Saturday, i celebrated my birthday at Toronado's with my friends who were still in town for the holiday weekend.

nice to run into Aleman and Adelaide!

my friends and i had a blast enjoying the excellent beers and talking (and laughing) about the absolutely rude service and attitude that we got (and fortunately expected ahead of time!) from the bartenders and crew there.

i had the Chimay Triple, the St. Feullien Cuvee de Noel (thanks Adelaide!), the Hoegaarden, the New Belgium 1554 Black, and the Franziskaner Weisse.

woohoo!

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1st Night Back at the Toronado...

2004-11-13T23:25:12Z

in a couple weeks. As some of you know I was recovering from strep. Now that it is gone and I am healthy enough I am gonna go out for a couple pints. Anyone care to join me?

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Tonight @ 7ish

2004-11-06T02:39:21Z

Barney and I will be at the Torando tonight about 7ish to celebrate his birthday. If you're in the area, stop by and join us.

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Octoberfest

2004-10-15T00:17:11Z

Wednesday October 6th at 7:00

Spaten, Oompah, Snausages
Optimator on tap!
http://www.toronado.com/events.htm#134

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Firestone Walker night at the Toronado

2004-10-14T05:39:46Z

October 13, 2004

Firestone Walker night at the Toronado

featuring:

100% wood-aged Double Barrel Ale on cask
Walkers Reserve Porter
Hemp Nectar
Firestone Walker Pale Ale

There will be food.

Location: Toronado, 547 Haight, San Francisco,
California
Time(s): 6pm on
Admission: free
Contact Email: info@toronado.com

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Tonight 10/2/04 8:30PM

2004-10-08T05:34:02Z

Adelaide and I will be at the Toronado . If anyone wants to join us, please feel free. The more of you there, the better.

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Bear Republic Racer 10

2004-09-30T01:39:08Z

sippy cups and milder than expected ...

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Rogue Night at the Toronado

2004-09-22T04:21:51Z

September 24, 2004

Rogue Night at the Toronado

Description:
Four beers will be featured:

Rogue Hop Heaven (fresh hops) on gravity cask
Roguetoberfest
Rogue I-squared PA
Rogue Black Soba

Food provided by the Rogue Ale House

All beers are $3.50 which includes a Rogue glass
Refills are $2.50

Meet the brewer, John Maier.

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Ommegang night

2004-09-18T00:49:33Z

0915 Wednesday, glassware, cheap refills, drunken louts.
http://www.ommegang.com/

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FANTOMES - Pissenlit

2004-09-10T18:55:31Z

Is this a barley wine, or does this brew actually fall into the beer category? If someone could shed some light on this for me, it would be much appreciated. Cheers!

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Moonlight Bitter Twist of Fate

2004-08-28T21:46:22Z

new keg! Get it while it's, uhhh, warm.

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Quarter

2004-08-28T00:03:01Z

Looks like prices are creeping up a quarter. A $3.75 used to mean a 12oz glass ...

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Samuel Adams Triple Bock

2004-08-28T00:01:24Z

Yet another novelty beer from Sam Adams, but this time in a novelty blue bottle, just to make it even more obvious. Why do people fall for this crap? $200 for a tiny bottle of syrup? Don't make me laugh...

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Ross Valley Hoppin' Around

2004-08-22T09:08:13Z

Yet Another Double IPA.

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El Toro Deuce

2004-08-22T08:04:25Z

just came on tap. I've heard very mixxed reviews. (I've gotta get my head out of the Sudwerks Doppelbock.)

Drakes IPA is now on tap too, but that's just returning after getting bumped by xmess beers ...

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Deschutes Lavanator Bock

2004-08-22T07:58:53Z

'salright.

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Russian River Damnation

2004-08-22T06:43:36Z

Well, it's not Perdition, but, I'll do!

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Sudwerk Dopplebock

2004-08-16T19:22:58Z

is back! So much for me drinking the top of the Moonlight Twist of Fate Bitter ...

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Toronado 17th Anniversary Celebration

2004-08-10T20:44:51Z

Saturday August 14, 2004

Toronado 17th Anniversary Celebration

Description:
Come help us celebrate our 17th
Anniversary, the Black Betty band will be
performing around 5:00 PM. There will be beer
specials and food.

Location: Toronado, 547 Haight, San Francisco,
California
Time(s): 4:00PM
Admission: no charge
Contact Phone: 4158632276
Contact Email: info@toronado.com

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Guardian nod

2004-08-03T01:30:37Z

Best Selection of Imported Beers; Best Selection of Draft Beers
http://www.bestofthebay.com/2004/readers.html

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