New Healthy Spirits in the Inner Richmond [San Francisco]

[pane]

Was happy to see that Healthy Spirits had a healthy expansion, taking on a new location on Clement near 11th. The new spot is larger than the Divis/15th location, which had led to nice upgrades: much larger assortment of liquors, liqueurs and bitters; about 1/3 more refrigerator space, with a more expansive selection of ciders--I've already tried and disliked Crispin and Tieton (both too sweet) and am curious about West County and the three Normandie brands they carry. I was excited to see the entire Mikkeller yeast line-up 2.0 (they made 6 beers from the same malt, hops & recipe, but used a different yeast in each one). Good homework in advance of the Mikkeller bar opening.

Same selection of Middle Eastern dips & spreads made by the owners mom (I like the red pepper/eggplant one), ice creams and a few packaged goods.

[hyperbowler]

Great news! Any idea if they have "mystery boxes" of random beers like at their original location?

[pane]

By mystery box, do you mean their monthly subscription series? Not sure--I subscribe at the original location, so didn't inquire at HSmark2.

[hyperbowler]

I don't think so. A friend was telling me about it. She said she's seen it vary from $30 to $45.

[pane]

Hm, not sure then. The subscription series is a "mystery box" in a way, but a little more expensive (about $50 per month). You get a mixed box of booze, sometimes with a theme, and always with exceptionally well written PDF tasting notes from the beer manager. It's one of my favorite gifts to give beer lovers in SF.