Not sure I'll be getting any brewery tours this time unfortunately - certainly not for Green Flash, and unlikely I'll have time for Russian River. Best bet will be a few brew pubs around SF, and some liquor stores. Will buy a couple of 6 packs on arrival for hotel room of course.
I'm glad I could be of assistance. It is one of the best, isn't it.
Wait until something decent comes into Beerstore... you'll be even more delighted. I'm hoping Crouch Vale is on the agenda.
After brewing an APA yesterday I fancied something American, so I pulled out a bottle of Alesmith X. A lighter style APA, but still very tasty. Lots of classic citrussy hops, with a little bit of my favourite orange marmalade. Much lighter body than some of the big APAs though, so much more drinkable.