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The mission was simple: invade Orange County and San Diego on August 30 and try as many great beers as possible over the course of four stops. The 6-person crew included Brew & You columnist Sean Inman, e*starLA, beer-mad prof Gev Kazanchyan and other adventurous hopheads. CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT OUR STOPS AT THE BRUERY, BEACHWOOD BBQ SOUR FEST, PIZZA PORT CARLSBAD, STONE WORLD BISTRO & GARDENS.

This week, Brew & You columnist Sean Inman suggests his favorite fall beers: pumpkin ales, brown ales and English bitters. CLICK HERE TO DISCOVER INMAN’S FAVORITE FALL BEERS.

BEACHWOOD BBQ
131 Main Street, Seal Beach, 562 493 4500

New draught options at Gabriel Gordon’s noted Seal Beach beer bar include Bear Republic Nor Cal, Lost Abbey Devotion, Eel River Amber, Stone Vertical Epic 09-09-09, Valley Brew Luna Blanca, Bear Republic Double Rocket and Scrimshaw Pilsner. Track changes to Gordon’s 24-tap blackboard menu via HOP CAM.

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

Since last Thursday, Blue Palms proprietor Brian Lenzo added kegs of St. Bernardus Tripel, an 8% ABV Belgian Tripel; Ballast Point Fathom Lager, a 6.8% ABV American double Imperial Pilsner; Port Brewing Shark Attack, a 9% ABV red ale, BrewDog Paradox, a 10% ABV American double Imperial Stout; Sac Independence IPA, a 9.5% ABV double IPA; and Ballast Point Sculpin, a 7% ABV American IPA. He also announced Hollywood BrewFest, featuring 30+ Regional Breweries, 20+ Buzzworthy Bands and Tasty Food. The event takes place on October 10 at Music Box @ The Fonda and costs $45 per person.

BONEYARD BISTRO
15359 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, 818 906 7427

Here’s last night’s update from Boneyard Bistro chef-owner Aaron Robins:

“New beers coming in this week on Friday, Delirium Tremens on Draft, Caracole Nostradamus on Draft and Oud Beerse Geueze. The drafts should jump on sometime over the weekend.”

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

Here’s today’s update from owner Phil McGovern:

“On tap: Stone Vertical Epic 09.09.09, Stone Russian Imperial Stout, Stone Arrogant Bastard, Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale, Smoke Smoked Porter with Vanilla Bean, Moose Drool Brown Ale and Black Butte XXI, their anniversary beer. On cask: Ruination with Amarillo with Columbus and Pale Ale with Coriander.

ESSEX PUBLIC HOUSE
6683 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, 323 460 6608

Essex Public House is adding two beer floats to the menu this weekend: a “Blueberry Bomber” with Seadog Wild Blueberry and Chocolate Ice Cream and “Espresso Bi-ru,” Hitachino Nest Espresso Stout with Vanilla Ice Cream and Crushed Oreo Cookies.

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

The Golden State co-owner Jason Bernstein just tapped Firestone Walker Double Jack, a double IPA with an “oak quality” and lingering sweetness. He also scored bottles of Lost Abbey Devotion and both La Roja and Luciernaga (“The Firefly”) from Jolly Pumpkin.

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

New beers on draught include Foret, St. Feuillien Saison, Chouffe Houblon, Maresous 8 and Cuvee de Jacobins Rouge, and the Old Town pub is supposed to add a slew of new beers tomorrow.

SIMMZY’S
229 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, 310 546 1201

Here’s today’s update from Simmzy’s Manager Chris Garza:

“Stone Vertical Epic is tapped! It’s a Belgian style Imperial Porter. The beer is dark and rich with intense roasted malt flavors of chocolate and coffee. It is extra smooth and a true delight to drink. We also have the Ballast Point Calico Amber ready to tap. It’s a true amber ale with great balance and wonderful taste. A great beer from one of San Diego’s best microbreweries.”

For L.A. Beer Week, we will be offering a discounted price on three eight ounce beers to give people an opportunity to sample a few of our beers. In addition, we may be hosting an event sometime during the week.”< STUFFED SANDWICH
1145 East Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel, 626 285 9161

According to co-owner Marlene Samaniego:

“IT’S ‘STONE BREWING DAYS’ again!!!”

“Congratulations to Greg, Steve, Mitch and the Stone Brewing Crew. Our hats off to you for 13 years of extreme brewing! Here’s the line-up for this year” –

38 Degrees
100 West Main Street, Alhambra, 626 282 2038

Here’s last night’s update from 38 Degrees co-owner Clay Harding, who oversees the beer program:

“09/09/09 Vertical Epic, a Belgian Porter with spices is here on tap at 38 and were still rockin’ A Little Summpin Extra. Some new bottles added including Russian River Damnation, Black Butte XXI, West Malle Tripel bombers and Blue Dot IPA. Magic Hat #9 will be tapped this weekend.”

VERDUGO BAR
3408 Verdugo Road, Glassell Park, 323 257 3408

L.A. Beer Geek David Stickel organized a pairing of Let’s Be Frank all-beef hot dogs with rare Stone beers. The first one took place last night at The Daily Pint. On September 16, Sue Moore’s truck swings by Verdugo Bar. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

THE YORK
5018 York Boulevard, Highland Park, 323 255 9675

Here’s today’s update from The York manager Mary Drenthe:

“This week’s cask ale is Craftsman Point Five, a half india pale ale, more like a session beer, at 4.5% ABV. Also, Ryan ordered a long swan neck for the hand-pump, so I’ll be sure and let everyone know when that comes in!”