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Brew & You
This week in Brew & You: We spend a weekend in El Segundo, drink some Australian Pale Ale from Mountain Goat and share another craft beer homework assignment to complete in a post titled Mountain Goat, a Blue House and Rocktoberfest.
Interview with Inland Empire brewer Paul Murphy
Inland Empire Brewing brewer Paul Murphy was in town from Riverside to pour at the recent Brews at the Zoo event. Afterwards, we connected through the magic of e-mail and Murphy better explained his background and approach. Click Here to Learn More
B.A.M. Fest will feature 20+ breweries, 4 bands, 3 galleries and food trucks to benefit the 18th Street Arts Center. Tickets and more information can be found here
From Echo Park bar owner Elizabeth Fischbach, “Here is what I have on tap this week: AleSmith Speedway Stout, Eagle Rock Populist, Telegraph White and Grand Teton Bitch Creek.”
Beachwood chef-owner Gabe Gordon currently features The Bruery Berazzled, Beachwood BBQ Foam Top Cream ale, Victory Fest Beer, Jolly Pumpkin Calabaza Blanca and Stone 2009 Double Bastard in Seal Beach. And in Long Beach, Inland Empire Sour Blond, Sierra Nevada Tumbler Brown, Dogfish Head Punkin, New Belgium Le Terroir and Bear Republic Sour Black Mamba are on tap. Track changes to Beachwood BBQ’s 24-tap menu via Hop Cam.
On tap at Jimmy and Yume Han’s Koreatown establishment: “El Segundo Blue House Pale, Black Market Anglo-American Brown, Eagle Rock Revolution XPA, Eagle Rock Solidarity on Nitro-tap, Craftsman Poppyfields Pale, Telegraph Reserve Wheat, Cismontane Coulter IPA, Ballast Point Sculpin IPA, Eagle Rock Populist IPA, Brouwerij West Tripel, Cismontane Black’s Dawn, Cismontane Antigua Caturra Coffee Citizen.”
Blue Palms taps are pouring Coronado Bugger Brown, Beachwood BBQ Warrior Black IPA, Surf Brewing South Swell, Napa Smith Barley Wine and Deschutes Black Butte Porter among many others. Track changes to Blue Palms Brewhouse’s 24-tap menu Here
The latest from Rory Snipes at Boneyard, “New on draft Bear Republic Red Rocket, Eagle Rock Solidarity on Nitro, Cismontane Black’s Dawn, Victory Festbier, Firestone Oaktoberfest, Black Market 2nd Anniversary Black DIPA, Telegraph Rhinoceros Barleywine, Bruery Autumn Maple and Coronado Scrapper’s Irish Red. Also during Beer Week on 10/18 we’re doing a 3 year vertical of Oskar Blues Ten-Fidy on tap, gonna be awesome!”
BottleRock
Here are the new drafts at each BottleRock locations: “This week BottleRock L.A. (downtown) will be tapping the Stone Brewery 15th Year Anniversary Double Black IPA (10.8%) and kick off the Season with Spaten Octoberfest among our 23 craft taps… ”
The Bottle Room
On tap recently in Whittier are Inland Empire Victoria, Victory Braumeister Pils, Craftsman Smoked Black Lager and Bruery Mischief.
The latest from Wen Yeh at BruHaus: “Kicking off Oktoberfest with: Paulaner Marzen, Ayinger Marzen, Hofbrau Oktoberfest, Schneider Hopfenweiss, Weihenstephan Kristal Weiss and Fest Bier all on draft. Bottle: Augustiner Brau, Pitch Black IPA, Nelson Imperial IPA, Hop Stoopid.”
Cabo Taco Baja Grill will be hosting a Hangar 24 dinner tonight from 6pm to 10pm with the following menu for $20: Grilled Fish Taco topped with roasted pasilla, avocado relish paired with Helles Lager; Brie Quesadilla with green apple and sautéed onions paired with 3rd Anniversary Blond Tart; Braised Pork Chile Verde Taco topped with red cabbage slaw paired with Columbus IPA; and Vanilla Cup Cake topped with maple butter cream and candied bacon sprinkles paired with Chocolate Porter.
“City Tavern is teaming up with one of SoCal’s hottest craft beer breweries, Ladyface Ale Companie tonigh, to bring you a special 4-course beer-pairing dinner for an end of summer picnic and of course, ale-tasting. Cost: $46 per person. Call to reserve a spot.
Germany invades City Tavern’s Table Taps from September 16th thru October 2nd. For the first time a beer made outside of California will grace a handle at City Tavern. During the two week period of Oktoberfest City Tavern will be showcasing traditional Marzen beers from Munich on our Table Tap tables only! People that reserve a table tap table will be able to drink these classic German Marzen beers and compare them to some of the best Marzen beers that California has to offer. The final day of Oktoberfest is normally the biggest day of celebration during the festival, so on October 2nd we will be giving away a commemorative City Tavern growler bottle to all the guests that sit down at our Table Taps. (While supplies last)
This next week on September 22nd we also have our first pint night with Sierra Nevada. Right now Sierra Nevada has told us that they will be bringing 5 different styles. Of these there should be one from their Ovila project as well as one or two that normally are only available in their tasting room at the brewery. With Sierra Nevada’s recent focus on craft beer, some really interesting styles have been produced by the brewery. Stop on in to try some really unique beers and get your takeaway Sierra Nevada/City Tavern glass.
Coming up on draft: Ballast Point Sculpin Red, Bear Republic Mach 10, The Bruery Autumn Maple, Cismontane Double Rainbow, Lost Abbey Road to Helles, Sierra Nevada Life and Limb 2 and Telegraph Petite Obscura.”
Coney Dog LA
Here is the list from this new dogs and beer spot on Sunset, Eagle Rock Revolution, Ballast Point Sculpin and Alesmith Speedway Stout. New are cans of Maui CoCoNut Porter and Dale’s Pale Ale from Oskar Blues.
From Eli at Congregation, “Looking forward to a fun-filled Oktoberfest at Congregation in the coming weeks! Remember, Azusa Chapter now open for Mass!”
Since last Thursday, Phil McGovern’s iconic Santa Monica bar has added Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron, Russian River Blind Pig and Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous with Simcoe hops.
On tap beer wise are Manifesto Wit, Revolution XPA and the new Dortmunder Export. On the Food truck front, Friday brings Grilled Cheese Truck and the Grill ‘em All Truck rolls in on Saturday night.
And, “It’s nearly here! Time for the next Women’s Forum at the brewery! Come join me next Wednesday, 9/21/2011, for a Taste of Germany! In true German-style, we’re going to celebrate Oktoberfest in late September! I’ve got an amazing line-up of beers for you to try… and in standard fashion for the Women’s Forum, they’re not the typical German beers that you’ve all seen and tried. You’ll be trying all German microbrews, that are much more unique and complex in flavor. It’s another really exciting flight of beers and of course we’ve got a female-owned food truck coming out that night as well. Let’s Be Frank will be out to the brewery serving up the best snacks to have with a good German beer, franks and sausages of course! So be sure to arrive both hungry and thirsty! The forum will start at 7p. The cost will be $15 and will include a flight sheet, the flight of amazing German microbrews, and another great evening with the ladies. Looking forward to seeing you all soon!”
From Jimmy Smith at the Little Tokyo bar, “On tap at Far Bar this week: Dogfish 90 Minute, Uinta Dubhe, Uinta Barleywine, Cismontane Antigua Caturra Citizen, Firestone Velvet Merlin ’10, Great Divide Oak Aged Yeti, Eagle Rock Manifesto Ballast Point Sculpin, Lost Abbey 10 Commandments Avery 18, Bruery Mischief, Drakes Denogginizer.
It is also Ladyface Ale Companie Month at Far Bar. We’re currently pouring Chapparal Saison, Palo Comado XPA, Red Rye, Unfiltered Chesebro IPA and Picture City Porter on Nitro
On Deck: New Belgium Lips of Faith Clutch, Kern River Brewing Company Class V Stout on Nitro, Strand 2nd Anniversary Braggot, Eagle Rock Solidarity, Stone Sublimely Self Rightous, Alesmith Speedway Stout, Surf Brewery Mondo’s Cream Ale and Drakes Aroma Coma.”
Draught beers on Fairfax according to Jason Bernstein include Craftsman 1903, Old Rasputin, Uinta Hoodoo Kolsch, Port Hot Rocks lager, Ballast Point Sculpin, New Belgium Super Cru and Kick, Bear Republic Mach 10 and North Coast Red Seal. On deck are Craftsman Sour Grape, New Belgium Abbey Grand Cru and Firestone-Walker unfiltered DBA.
According to Ladyface rep Robyn Britton, “Cask of the Week is “Last Mango in Paris” featuring Ladyface IPA infused with mango. Joining the lineup of Ladyface ales are Sierra Nevada Torpedo, Ballast Point Sculpin, Bear Republic Mach 10, Oskar Blues Mama’s Little Yella Pils, AndersonValley Hop Ottin, La Chouffe Houblon, North Coast Grand Cru, and Heretic Tafelbully. Flight of the Week features 5 oz tasters of Sierra Nevada Torpedo, La Chouffe Houblon, Anderson Valley Hop Ottin and Heretic Tafelbully.
Join us this Saturday for an All Day Jazz Fest on the lovely Ladyface patio from noon until well after dark, featuring five terrific groups. No cover, just music. Come enjoy!”
Here is the latest from Alex Davis at the Library Alehouse, “We hosted new local brewery Enegren Brewing of Moorpark last night and all three of their beers (Imperial IPA, Alt and Blonde) miraculously survived the night, so hurry in to make sure you get a chance to taste them before they’re gone.
Right now, we have those three on along with AleSmith IPA, Blind Pig IPA, Drake’s Denogginizer, Karl Strauss Boardwalk Black Rye IPA, New Belgium Abbey Grand Cru, New Belgium La Folie, Ladyface Palo Comado XPA and Dogfish Head Punkin.
On deck are Jolly Pumpkin Maracaibo Especial, New Belgium Clutch, Heretic Evil Cousin Double IPA, El Segundo Blue House IPA, Sierra Nevada Juniper Black Ale and Stillwater Debutante.” Check the Library Alehouse Facebook page for updates.
“Join us for our annual Oktoberfest at any of our 3 locations. We will be serving Oktoberfest beers from Germany and USA in special Oktoberfest glassware! Don’t miss the good beer and good fun at Lucky Baldwins!” Starting September 17th and running until October 2nd.
Lucky Devils
Lucky Devils just tapped Craftsman Triple White Sage, Stone 15th Anniversary Black IPA, and Laguintas Lucky 13 plus we’ve also got Weihenstephaner Original Lager, Sierra Nevada Kellerweis, Craftsman 1903, Weihenstephaner Kristall, Racer 5, Firestone Double Barrel Ale, Anglo-American Style Brown Ale, Schonramer Saphir Bock, SoCal Red Carpet, Firestone Double Jack IPA and Stone Belgo Anise Imperial Russian Stout. Have that with a Lucky Diablo Burger and you’ve got a great night!
Mediterraneo
Adam Aro reports these new brews on tap: “I currently have these up: Reissdorf kolsch, Weihenstephaner hef, Craftsman 1903 lager & Triple White Sage, Abbot Ale (nitro), North Coast Le Merle, Flying Dog Double Dog dbl pale and Ballast Point Sextant oatmeal stout on nitro, Port Shark Attack red and Mongo IPA, Brewdog Tokyo, Wandering Aengus Apple Anthem cider, Strand 24th st. pale, La Chouffe, New Belgium Dunkelweiss, Abbey Grand Cru, Kick, Clutch, and Belgo, Ommegang Witte, St. Bernardus tripel, Avery Joe’s pils, Maredsous 8, Lagunitas Lucky 13alt, Stone SSR, Dogfish Festina peche, palo santo, olde school barley wine, Cismontane 1st anniversary Blk Lager, and Avery Collaboration not Litigation. Cask is Stone Vanillla Smoked Porter. Coming soon- Cismontane Dos Cone Es IIpa, North Coast Grand Cru, Lost Abbey Angel’s Share (brandy), Strand 2nd anniversary braggot. Casks coming from Stone, Strand, Telegraph and Ballast Point.”
Pouring at Mohawk Bend are Lagunitas Lil’ Sumpin Wild, Brouwerij West Tripel, Ladyface Picture City Porter and on cask is Cismontane Citizen with Nelson Sauvin dry hops. Also, many Grand Teton beers are on tap.
The latest update from assistant manager Josh Salinas, “This weekend we are pouring Bootleggers Rustic Rye IPA, Black Market Hefe, Doggie Style Pale Ale, North Coast PranQster, Telegraph Stock Porter, Craftsman 1903 Lager. On deck we have Eagle Rock Manifesto and Unita Wyld Extra Pale Ale.”
P.S. 612
Recently tapped at PS 612 downtown, Bear Republic – Mach 10 – double IPA, Stone Brewing – 15th anniversary double black IPA, Telegraph – reserve wheat, Craftsman – Fireworks and Great Divide – Hades.
From Justin Blake at Dave Furano and Michael Zislis’ El Segundo biergarten, “This week we are pouring Heretic Brewing Evil Twin, Sierra Nevada Hopsichord, Sierra Nevada Foam Pilsner, Brasserie Dupont Avril, Dogfish Head 90 Minute, Cismontane Coulter IPA, Port Brewing Mongo, Bear Republic Mach 10, Drakes 1500, Ommegang Aphrodite, Alesmith Speedway Stout, Cismontane Antigua Caturra Infused Citizen, Stone 15th Anniversary Black IPA, and Sierra Nevada Allocation Ale among many others. We also have bottles of Mountain Goat Pale Ale, Mountain Goat Hightail Ale, Orval, Russian River Consecration and Russian River Pliny the Elder. On deck, we have Moylan’s Hopsickle, Grand Teton Wake Up Call Imperial Coffee Porter, Drakes Zatec Pilsner, Heretic Evil Cousin, New Belgium Lips of Faith Kick, and Oskar Blues Gubna. Also, next Wednesday, September 21st, we are a having a pint night with Firestone Walker.”
The latest from general manager Micah Schiesel, “The summer wind down calls for some special brews: We got only one of the extremely rare kegs of Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPA, Pliny the Elder has shown up again, Avery DuganA is back as well. More for the hop lovers, a keg of the Hopsickle from Moylan’s was magically left on our doorstep and also another keg of Grand Teton Lost Continent Imperial IPA has arrived too. Also we will be tapping Strand Brewing 2ns Anniversary ale in the very near future. Drink well our friends!!!” Track changes to Simmzy’s tap list Here
For the month of September, Marlene Samaniego and husband Sam announced, “It’s Stone Brewing Days at the Stuffed Sandwich! We have the 15th Anniversary T-shirts and Glassware, the 22oz and 3 Lt bottles of beer now in stock. And, as in previous years we have brought in cases of older Anniversary, Vertical (a few 03-03-30 ,04-04-04, and 05-05-05’s), Double Bastard and Old Guardian beers for you to add to your collections. We even found a 3 Lt of the 10th Anniversary IPA!”
Also available are the Stone Japanese Green Tea IPA, Double Dry Hopped Ruination, Oaked Arrogant Bastard, 15th Anniversary Escondidian Black IPA, Cherry Chocolate Stout collaboration, Sublimely Self-Righteous, Lucky Bastard ale, Double Bastard and 2010 Old Guardian barley wine.
Some of the tap choices in West Hollywood from Andrew Kelley, “This week’s surly update on tap: North Coast Grand Cru (Bourbon Barrel Aged Strong Ale), Kick – New Belgium (Sour Pumpkin Ale), The Stoic – Deschutes (Belgian Quad) and Cask: Unfiltered DBA – Firestone Walker (English Pale Ale).
On deck: Oaktoberfest – Firestone Walker (Marzen), Smoked Black Lager – Craftsman (Schwarzbier) and Chateau Jiahu – Dogfish Head (Experimental Ale).” To get the latest tap news, check out the Surly Goat Tap List
Recently tapped in Alhambra, Moylan’s Tipperary Ale on Nitro as well as The Bruery Autumn Maple.
Today’s update from Burbank, pouring Green Flash Hop Head Red, Coronado’s Scrappers Irish Red, Black Diamond Saison, Alesmith Lil’ Devil and Stone Green Tea DIPA collaboration.
Vendome Toluca Lake’s weekly Beer Tasting is from 2-5 pm on Saturday and Sunday. This week’s theme is Best in Style. “For this weekend’s tasting I decided to pick a bunch of highly rated offerings encompassing more than 10 different beer styles. The purpose of this is two-fold. First, I chose these beers so the tasting would be delicious, but most importantly I chose ‘style benchmarks’ so that if you have never tasted a particular style before, you will have a good reference point.
Some of the ‘style benchmarks’ being poured include: Struise Pannepot 2010, Ballast Point Sculpin, Russian River Consecration and Alesmith Speedway Stout”
The Yard
Here is what is on tap at The Yard from Sean Norris, “Strand 2nd anniversary ale, Bear Republic Mach 10, Sierra Nevada Kellerweis, Craftsman Sour Lavender, Ballast Point Sculpin, Strand’s Atticus IPA and North Coast Scrimshaw pilsner”
L.A. Beer Blast compiled by Food GPS Beer Editor Sean Inman
Blog Comments
Lorraine
September 15, 2011 at 10:09 PM
Sean,
You shared a wealth of information.
Thanks, Lorraine