Why should San Diego County have all the high-quality beer in Southern California? For years, that’s the question that Jeremy Raub and father Steve couldn’t shake. Two years ago, after “lamenting the fact that L.A. doesn’t have a great beer scene,” Jeremy and Dad decided to do something about it, outlining their vision for Eagle Rock Brewery. On April 13, Jeremy led a tour of the warehouse and outlined his expectations. Health Department willing, Eagle Rock Brewery could open by June. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY.

Now, back to your regularly scheduled beer blast, featuring more photos and links. 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.

This week’s bars: BLUE PALMS BREWHOUSE, BoHo, THE GOLDEN STATE, LUCKY BALDWIN’S, LUCKY BALDWIN’S DELIRIUM CAFÉ, VERDUGO

BLUE PALMS BREWHOUSE
6124 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood
323 464 2337

Tonight, owner Brian Lenzo is hosting a “Beer Wars” after-party. Expect 11 different taps devoted to San Diego’s Coronado Brewing Co. You’ll also find Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA on tap for one of the only times in Southern California history, since Sam Calagione’s esteemed Delaware brewery has no West Coast distribution. Tonight’s festivities will start tonight at around 8:30 PM. Lenzo promises “amazing beer, beer, beer, and great people.” Calagione will likely swing by after participating in the “Beer Wars” panel discussion.

NEW ON TAP

Coronado Golden Ale – American Blonde Ale (5.2% ABV)
Skipper’s Best Bitters (5.2% ABV)
Coronado Red Devil – Barrel Aged (8.3% ABV)
Coronado Orange Ave. – American Pale Ale (5.8% ABV)
Coronado Neptune’s Nectar (8.5% ABV)
Coronado Nutter Brown (6% ABV)
Coronado Irish Stout (5.1% ABV)
Coronado Mermaid’s Red (5.7% ABV)
Pizza Port Porter – Nitro Porter – Carlsbad
Coronado Pale Ale – American Pale Ale (5.6% ABV)
Alpine McIlhenney’s Red – Irish Red Ale (6% ABV)
Coronado Beach Bunny – Cream Ale (5% ABV)
Firestone Union Jack – American IPA (7.5% ABV)
Firestone Abacus – American Barleywine (11% ABV)
Dogfish Head 90 Min – American Double – Imperial IPA (9% ABV)
Coronado Islanders IPA (7.2% ABV)
Stone RIS 2009 – Russian Imperial Stout (10.8% ABV)
Lost Abbey Angel Share 08 – Brandy Barrel – American Strong (12% ABV)
Stone RIS 2007 – Russian Imperial Stout (8.1% ABV)
Stone RIS 2008 – American Pale Ale (5.5% ABV)
Coronado Admiral’s IPA – English India Pale Ale (7% ABV)

BoHo
6372 West Sunset Boulevard
Hollywood
323 465 8500

Verdugo’s Ryan Sweeney curates BoHo’s beer list and updated me about what’s new on tap in Hollywood:

NEW ON TAP

Oskar Blue’s Ten Fidy
Rogue Chocolate stout
Ballast Point Big Eye
Lagunitas Undercover Investigation Shut-down Ale
Avery Maharaja

THE GOLDEN STATE
426 North Fairfax Avenue
Fairfax
323 782 8331

Here’s today’s report from The Golden State co-owner James Starr:

NEW ON TAP

AleSmith Horny Devil
Craftsman La Luz
Stone Cali-Belgique IPA

NEW IN BOTTLES

Stone Russian Imperial Stout
Port Brewing Second Anniversary IPA
Hitachino X – aged in sake casks

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

NEW ON TAP

Kasteel Triple
Stone Russian Imperial Stout
Lost Coast Chocolate Porter

LUCKY BALDWIN’S DELIRIUM CAFÉ
21 Kersting Court
Sierra Madre
626 355 1140

NEW ON TAP

Brewery Ommegang Three Philosohpers
Craftsman Burly Barleywine
Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye
Russian River Brewing Co. Pliny The Elder
Avery Maharaja
Sam Adams Double Bock
Victory Hop Wallop

VERDUGO

3408 Verdugo Road
Glassell Park
323 257 3408
NEW ON CASK

April 17: Craftsman Dry Hopped IPA

Also, Verdugo is now open at 6 PM with $1 off draft from 6 - 7:30 PM.

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