Tuesday, September 10, 2024

SD IPA Meets ABQ Market

I could be way late to the party on this one, but I just noticed Coronado Brewing Company beers in local stores. Coronado has been a San Diego area staple since opening in 1996. Back in the day, I remember seeking out their Islander IPA when visiting the area. Coincidentally, I also receltly unearthed a 22 oz. bottle of their Blue Bridge Coffee Stout circa 2011, which is probably drinking pretty bad right now. Both that and Islander are long gone as Coronado brands, but you can still get the San Diego IPA flavor from Weekend Vibes, a WCIPA that took a bronze at the 2019 Great American Beer Festival. Also available locally is Big Weekend, an 8.8% DIPA. For whatever reason, both are priced the same, at $14.99, at Jubilation. Coronado beers are also available at Sprouts, Quarters, and El Rey Liquors.

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