Nope. Green Cheek is excellent – no doubt – but they’re a step or two behind Monkish.
Plenty of breweries will put out a hazy from time to time that is Monkish’s equal, but nobody is consistently as good as what Monkish puts-out on the regular. The two breweries that come the closest have been (1) Arrow Lodge and (2) Pariah. Sadly, Pariah either doesn’t exist anymore, or they’re now located out east somewhere (Maryland, iirc) — they used to be in San Diego, but closed-up shop during or shortly after the pandemic.
I didn’t know Arrow Lodge was that good, will have to check out.I think, because of the name similarity with ‘Campsite brewery’ (also in Covina area), that I had negative associations
Yeah, I had the exact same feelings about Arrow Lodge. Until I tried their beers. Flippin’ awesome. They also have a new(er) spot in the Arts District in DTLA. A four pack of their “Arrowmatic” IPA is what first raised my eyebrows (iirc, it clocks-in at 8%, so it might be a weaker DIPA) — although it’s not a hazy, it’s more of an unfiltered nu school west coast brew. Try it if they have it when you go. But, across the board, their IPAs are generally excellent, often hitting what I would deem 9.5/10 and 10/10.
As a pale lager aficionado, our Tap Room is a great place to hang out. Pils, Helles, and Pils de Pils are all fantastic, and a least two of the three are always on tap.
One of the interesting styles of beer I have had. Notes of chocolate, cherry, and vanilla. This was intentionally not carbonated, and is such almost liqueur like with its alcohol level and sweetness.
Had to travel to a few places to catch Duke v Houston last night as Monterrey was facing off against Guadalajara and that took up all the screens.
Landed at new taphouse, Bardo, which let me set dining room screen to NCAA as everyone was in bar. Later on, as dining room filled, patrons pissed hoops was on!
Upside was Santa Sabina on draught. The Ft. George of Guadalajara making nation’s best stouts. Additionally, upside was dining room frigid with a/c. All nipples could cut glass.
Stout de Olla, had 1000 ml with that epic comeback!
