One of the newer breweries in town, Fort Point Beer Company in the Presidio, has teamed up with the Danish brewery Mikkeller to produce an experimental IPA. Lobos Double IPA, named for the creek in the Presidio where Font Point gets its water, combines five different types of hops (Columbus, Northern Brewer, Motueka, Centennial, and dry-hopped with Japan's Sorachi Ace) to create a beer that Fort Point head brewer Mike Schnebeck describes as grassy and piney with a little citrus and maybe some lemongrass. You can judge for yourself at its release party tonight (Tuesday, 6 p.m.) at Mikkeller Bar near Union Square.
The James Beard Foundation Award finalists came out this morning, and the Bay Area has a strong showing in several categories. State Bird Provisions chefs Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski got a nod for regional Best Chef along with Corey Lee from Benu and Daniel Patterson for Coi; A16 got recognized for Shelley Lindgren's excellent wine program; David Kinch of Manresa is on the short list for Outstanding Chef; Slanted Door is up for Outstanding Restaurant; Belinda Leong was nominated as Best Pastry Chef for b. patisserie; and more.
Check out the whole list of winners on the JBF website, all local winners are highlighted after the jump. Awards will be held in NYC in May. Congratulations to all the nominees!
