It’s a long way to San Francisco from Manchester, at least British Airways took us here on schedule and our luggage came too. Today is Day 1 of Dr. Stan’s Big Birthday Tour – USA, but actually Day 4 since we left Glasgow (Scotland) for Manchester and Huddersfield (England). It was around 20.00 local time when left Adante Hotel in search of Bier. The hotel was chosen for its location in the heart of the Peninsula, that it appears to be surrounded by Curry Cafes cannot be coincidental. Curry-Morgen.
We had spotted Bartlett Hall as we walked up Powell Street beside the Cable Car towards Union Square. It was not our the list of Microbreweries, it was a logical starting point. We were led to a table for two in the furthest corner of the dining area, past the brewing plant.
We would be happier at the Bar – I suggested. No problem, back we went, now we were part of the Bartlett Hall. The Bier List was provided plus a folder with Guest Bier. The House Bier is why we were here. 
First up was Goofy Boots (5.9%) which features Mosaic and Enigma Hops. This was a fine start to the Trip. Now we have to get used to 14oz glasses and the American pricing and tipping system.
Pocket Sand IPA (6.7%) was up next and served in a smaller glass. This had Citra and Waimea Hops, and did not have the impact of Bier #1. Had we been out for longer, then more Goofy Boots would have been the norm, however, our Barman had informed us of the nearby Mikkeller Bar, this we had to try.
Passing even more Curry Houses, Hector was in his element, though the flight had taken its toll on the appetite. I hadn’t eaten in twelve hours, I also blame a stupid late night Pizza in Manchester many hours before.
Mikkeller, I have been to one in Barcelona, Dr. Stan informed me are Danish, a – Gypsy Brewery – who have their recipes brewed around the World. Seating was free, we were not asked for ID as every other customer was. There were no seats in the Bar area so we took the window bench seats, no table either.
Our first choice was Altamont Maui Waui (6.5%) but this was not on. Mikkeller SD Staff Magician (5.5%) was sensible. A New England style Pale Ale, this was another unfiltered offering. On delivering the Bier, our Waiter asked for a card to guarantee payment. Even though we were cash customers, my card had to be swiped. 
This was 50cl?
There was nothing – Magic – about the Staff Magician, it was time for our last Bier-Today, Dr. Stan made his own choice, something with Coffee, for Hector – Mikkeller Mr. Burgundy – (7.5%). This was an IPA brewed with Blackcurrants, something – Sour – was hoped for. Our Waiter sporting the Cantillon Logo on the rear of his t shirt had told us that the Bar downstairs sells Sour Bier.
Mr. Burgundy was not Cassis, drinkable, no more. Still, way better than Kaffestout (6.0%) which was Dr. Stan’s selection.
Shattered, hungry, I cannot get though to Marg on the phone, no outgoing calls. EE were useless, and I had to wait up an extra hour until they were open UK time. Marg managed to get though to me, strange.
Tomorrow will start with Curry, then we might go and see some of San Francisco and the Microbreweries we already have mapped.
The Hotel, Bar and Microbrewery visited today:
Adante Hotel – 610 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Bartlett Hall / Bartlett Brewing Co. – 242 O’Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Mikkeller Bar – 34 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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