The Greek God of Hops

[Harry Hooper]

The San Francisco Chronicle has a feature on the Kevin Youkilis craft brewing venture:

Kevin Youkilis, an infielder who won two World Series rings with the Boston Red Sox during a 10-year Major League Baseball career, wants to become known as much for his IPA as his OBP (on-base percentage).

With several partners, including former Oakland A’s infielder Nick Punto, Youkilis bought, refurbished and reopened the iconic Los Gatos Brewing Co. as the Loma Brewing Co. He is realizing a dream he had while playing ball to create and sell beers that are more tasty and creative than the offerings from Budweiser, Miller and Coors sold at ballparks in which he played.

So far, so good.

One year after Loma opened, it won 2017 California Commercial Beer Brewery of the Year at the state fair by virtue of two gold medals and a silver for three beers that it entered in competition.

“I’m not going to lie to you,” Youkilis said. “It was up there with winning the World Series, just the high we had from that.”

 

[Manramsclan]

He has help. His brother Scott is an amazing chef and great guy. He has a few different restaurants in San Francisco, all great.

 

[CoffeeNerdness]

No doubt Punto is lobbying to get a Headfirst Into First unfiltered Pale Ale added to their lineup preferably in the lead off spot where it can show its true grit.

Anyone had a Loma brew?

 

[John Marzano Olympic Hero]

No doubt Punto is lobbying to get a Headfirst Into First unfiltered Pale Ale added to their lineup preferably in the lead off spot where it can show its true grit.

Anyone had a Loma brew?

I had it a few years ago, I went to his restaurant/brew pub while on a business trip, and it was pretty good. I told the waiter that I was from Boston and wanted to know if Youkilis was around, blah, blah, blah. He replied that Youkilis wasn't there that night, but I had just missed Tom Brady by a few hours.

Other than that, the food was good and the beer was good too. It's a good place to stop off and have a few.

 

[shaggydog2000]

This is the brewer:

So it's probably pretty good beer.

 

[RustyKuntzwasnotastripper]

Wow, Ron Howard meets ZZ Top

 

[SumnerH]

Wow, Ron Howard meets ZZ Top

I get a "Jim Gaffigan meets Patrick Rothfuss" vibe.

 

[InsideTheParker]

So, is this kind of beer by definition "local?"
In other words, I have to go to the West coast to try their lager?

 

[Red(s)HawksFan]

So, is this kind of beer by definition "local?"
In other words, I have to go to the West coast to try their lager?

Yes. It doesn't appear they distribute the beer outside of their pub.

https://www.lomabrew.com

 

[nighthob]

Is the Punto Brewing Company publicly traded?

 

[Lose Remerswaal]

Is the Punto Brewing Company publicly traded?

Yes! And you can get James Loney Brewing Company in exchange!

 

[Doug Beerabelli]

Is the Punto Brewing Company publicly traded?

It's part of a mutual fund that includes such companies as the Beckett's Chicken and Beer, Crawford's Neck Tats, and the My Backpain's AGon, a nationwide franchise of chiropractors (they apparently are opening a new location in Queens).

 

[Savin Hillbilly]

Don't forget Jacoby's Tender Ribs. Slow-cured for months at some place in Arizona.

 

[Sprowl]

Don't forget Jacoby's Tender Ribs. Slow-cured for months at some place in Arizona.

The Beltre-tenderized ones are the best. They just fall apart in the BBQ sauce.

 

[Rovin Romine]

Yes! And you can get James Loney Brewing Company in exchange!

Bravo! And kiddos to nighthob for the bird like dish.

 

[Red Right Ankle]

Bravo all.

The Beltre-tenderized ones are the best. They just fall apart in the BBQ sauce.

Don't touch Adrian's headcheese though. Packs a punch.

 

[Rudi Fingers]

I had it a few years ago, I went to his restaurant/brew pub while on a business trip, and it was pretty good. I told the waiter that I was from Boston and wanted to know if Youkilis was around, blah, blah, blah. He replied that Youkilis wasn't there that night, but I had just missed Tom Brady by a few hours.

Other than that, the food was good and the beer was good too. It's a good place to stop off and have a few.

I was there last year for a work event - beer, appetizers (onion dip and sliders were memorably good), and food were all very good. And yes, they did have a "Greek God of Hops" IPA

 

[Ale Xander]

I really can't take a brewery serious without any distribution.

 

[CarolinaBeerGuy]

I really can't take a brewery serious without any distribution.

Why is that? The trend is moving toward small local breweries. A lot of the big craft brands are struggling. Hell, Green Flash just pulled out of most states and Smuttynose is going to be auctioned off.

 

[Ted Cox 4 president]

I was in Salida, Colorado, a couple of summers ago and discovered a number of microbreweries, including one with its own pizzeria. Or was it a pizzeria with its own microbrewery? Whichever it was, it served excellent pizza and very good beer. And there was another similar establishment a few blocks away. They both seemed to be doing well, but I doubt they distributed.

 

[Reverend]

I was in Salida, Colorado, a couple of summers ago and discovered a number of microbreweries, including one with its own pizzeria. Or was it a pizzeria with its own microbrewery? Whichever it was, it served excellent pizza and very good beer. And there was another similar establishment a few blocks away. They both seemed to be doing well, but I doubt they distributed.

But did you take them seriously?

 

[Ted Cox 4 president]

No doubt too seriously. BTW: Salida also has its own distillery. All in all, an awesome town.

http://woodsdistillery.com/