L.A. BEER BLAST A11

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The Golden State reflects L.A.'s vibrant craft beer scene in Fairfax Village.

The L.A. BEER BLAST is a weekly newsletter designed to let Food GPS readers know about what’s new at select L.A. bars and restaurants with great beer selections. Expect a new L.A. BEER BLAST every Thursday evening, in time for the weekend rush. SUBSCRIBE to Food GPS and you’ll receive the L.A. BEER BLAST by e-mail.

BLUE PALMS BREWHOUSE
6124 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, 323 464 2337

ON TAP

  • Firestone Lil Opan – Belgian Farmhouse! French Oak
  • Brouwerij Bramboise – Lambic – Fruit – Raspberries (2.8% ABV)
  • Ommegang White – Belgian Wheat Ale (5.1% ABV)
  • Einhorn Spezial Pilsner – German Pilsener (5% ABV)
  • Mission Imperial Alt – Altbier (8.3% ABV)
  • Ballast Poing Abandon Ship – Smoked Lager
  • The Bruery Black Orchard – Belgian Dark Ale (5.7% ABV)
  • Paulaner Hefe – Hefeweizen (5.5% ABV)
  • Ballast Point Black Marlin – American Porter (6.6% ABV)
  • Port Brewing Midnight Sessions – Schwarzbier (Black) Lager (5.7% ABV)
  • Guinness Irish Dry Stout (5.5% ABV)
  • Sierra Nevada ESB – Extra Special Strong Bitter (6.6% ABV)
  • AleSmith X – American Pale Ale (5% ABV)
  • Stone Cali-Belgique (6.9% ABV)
  • Rogue Imperial Porter – Baltic Porter
  • Craftsman IPA – American IPA (6.2% ABV)
  • Avery White Rascal – Witbier (5.5% ABV)
  • Pizza Port Hot Rocks – Euro Dark Lager (6.5% ABV)
  • Sam Adams Seasonal Release – Double Boc (8.8% ABV)
  • Angel City Belgian IPA (6.8% ABV)
  • Hennepin – Saison – Farmhouse Ale (7.7% ABV)
  • Bear Republic Big Bear – Russian Imperial Stout (8.1% ABV)
  • Speakeasy Untouchable – American Pale Ale (5.5% ABV)
  • Smithwicks – Irish Red Ale (4.5% ABV)
  • CORKBAR
    403 West 12th Street, Downtown, 213 746 0050

    Here are this week’s tasting notes courtesy of Corkbar co-owner Caleb Wines:

    NEW ON TAP

    Stone Smoked Porter: Previously this was available in a bottle. We put this in place of the Anchor Steam. “A deep mahogany color. This porter is rich, full bodied and robust. It is also smooth with chocolate and coffee-like flavors complimented by a smoky character (specialty peat smoked malt).”

    IN THE BOTTLE

    Eel River Brewing (Humboldt) Certified Organic Amber Ale: “A rich copper color. Clean and crisp with a caramel like sweetness balanced with a liberal dose of the finest hops”

    DAILY PINT
    2310 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, 310 450 7631

    NEW ON TAP

  • Oskar Blues Gordon
  • Alaskan Brewing Company Porter
  • Victory Brewing Co. HopDevil
  • Stone Cali-Belgique
  • Lost Abbey Surf and Stout
  • Moylan’s Hopsickle
  • Tomorrow: Port Brewing Old Viscosity

    NEW ON CASK

    Stone Arrogant Bastard Ale with American Oak

    THE GOLDEN STATE
    426 North Fairfax Avenue, Downtown, 323 782 8331

    Here’s today’s report from The Golden State co-owner Jason Bernstein:

    “I just put on Stone Cali-Belgique, Stone’s IPA brewed with a Belgian yeast strain.”

    “Craftsman La Luz, Mark’s version of a Belgian golden ale, 6.9% but really easy to drink. I recommend it to someone who’s looking for a hefeweizen. It’s really light and refreshing and goes great with food.”

    “I just put on AleSmith Grand Cru, a strong golden ale, raisiny, goes well with out sweet potato fries.”

    “In a couple of days, I’m hoping to put on Allagash Four, a blend of four hops and four malts. We should be getting more Curieux next week.”

    LUCKY BALDWIN’S
    17 South Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, 626 795 0652

    NEW ON TAP

  • Saison Dupont
  • Bosteels Tripel Karmeliet
  • Brasserie de silly Scotch Silly
  • Lagunitas Olde Gnarly Wine
  • Lucky Baldwin’s Delirium Cafe
    21 Kersting Court, Sierra Madre, 626 355 1140

    NEW ON TAP

  • Grotten Brown
  • Ayinger Oktober Fest -Märzen
  • THE YORK
    5018 York Boulevard, Highland Park, 323 255 9675

    NEW ON TAP

    Last night, The York owner Ryan Ballinger delivered an update:

    “Same old, same old this week. Just damn fine beer all around. The Hop Rod Rye is performing well. We will be bringing in two new kegs.”

    “A chocolate porter from Coronado Brewing Company will be coming on line any … day… now.”

    “Two five gallon kegs of the craftsman real ale due in on Thursday. Not sure of its varietal yet.”

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    Joshua Lurie

    Joshua Lurie founded FoodGPS in 2005. Read about him here.

    Blog Comments

    I love this newsletter. It would be great to see updates on El Prado and their ever-changing selection of beers!

    El Prado participated at first. That’s a great bar, but I’m constantly including new bars. They could easily appear again.

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