LA/OC area thread

[SoCalBeerIdiot]

Pride of cHops IPA Brewed & bottled by Beachwood Brewing in Long Beach, CA 7.1% ABV 99+ IBUs Retail Price: $8/22oz bottle.

Looking forward to another great IPA from BW. Does anyone know or can anyone explain why all their IPAs clock in at 7.1% abv? I'm not complaining--that's right in my wheelhouse--just wondering is all.

 

[wuntrikpony]

Looking forward to another great IPA from BW. Does anyone know or can anyone explain why all their IPAs clock in at 7.1% abv? I'm not complaining--that's right in my wheelhouse--just wondering is all.

Probably because he is using the same recipe(except for the hops).

 

[user 304985]

Looking forward to another great IPA from BW. Does anyone know or can anyone explain why all their IPAs clock in at 7.1% abv? I'm not complaining--that's right in my wheelhouse--just wondering is all.

I'm more curious as to why they ost so ******* much in a bottle. I'd much rather go down there for a couple pints and growler fill. But I had the same thought as you as well.

 

[VaTechHopHead]

What bottle shops do you all recommend around the OC?

 

[SourBrewer]

What bottle shops do you all recommend around the OC?

I usually go to Hacienda Beverage in Brea and Mr K's in Placenta.

 

[Usofar]

Wholefoods and total wine in Tustin are close to you. The two mention above are great. Vendome in Fullerton is solid. Mr. Kegs in HB is a good if you're in the area.

 

[gregkoko]

Anything worthwhile beer-wise in Santa Barbara? Gonna be there for two days for Phish. Yes, I could ask this in October...I'm aware

 

[Usofar]

Anything worthwhile beer-wise in Santa Barbara? Gonna be there for two days for Phish. Yes, I could ask this in October...I'm aware

Barrelworks is open 12-7 on Sat and Sun and 2-7 on Monday. Closed the rest of the week. In the same building is Firestone Buelton Tap Room is open from 11-9 seven days a week. This is about 40 minutes north of Santa Barbara. It's also where Sideways was filmed if you're into wine.

Telegraph Brewing Company is in Santa Barbara and is absolutely worth a visit.

Hollister Brewing is also worth checking out in the area. It's about 10 minutes north of Santa Barbara in Goleta

Institution Ale in Camarillo is pretty good as you're heading to LA.

Ladyface is also right off the 101 on your way to LA and is a great place for food and beer.

 

[gregkoko]

Barrelworks is open 12-7 on Sat and Sun and 2-7 on Monday. Closed the rest of the week. In the same building is Firestone Buelton Tap Room is open from 11-9 seven days a week. This is about 40 minutes north of Santa Barbara. It's also where Sideways was filmed if you're into wine.

Telegraph Brewing Company is in Santa Barbara and is absolutely worth a visit.

Hollister Brewing is also worth checking out in the area. It's about 10 minutes north of Santa Barbara in Goleta

Institution Ale in Camarillo is pretty good as you're heading to LA.

Ladyface is also right off the 101 on your way to LA and is a great place for food and beer.

thanks friend!

 

[EliotRosewater]

What bottle shops do you all recommend around the OC?

There's also Bradley's in Tustin, Hollingsheads and Provisions both in Orange. Some decent places in South County (Amazing Grapes, O'Sheas, Pacific Park). The Newport WF is the best but all have decent selection.

 

[walterfredo]

Anything worthwhile beer-wise in Santa Barbara? Gonna be there for two days for Phish. Yes, I could ask this in October...I'm aware

American ale downtown usually has a great tap list, pricey though. Can't wait for the shows, should be good times.

 

[beerbaron666]

New batch of tongue tickles is delicious. I hated the first batch but this one is great

 

[wuntrikpony]

New batch of tongue tickles is delicious. I hated the first batch but this one is great

Seen it in liquor stores or just at the brewery?

 

[beerbaron666]

Seen it in liquor stores or just at the brewery?

Just the brewery so far

 

[FBIinformant]

Noble's releasing a 375ml bottle of that fig beer - Fig Poppa today. $20

Very steep price, even if it's just a 200 bottle count on it. No thanks.

 

[GregorySingh]

Noble's releasing a 375ml bottle of that fig beer - Fig Poppa today. $20

Very steep price, even if it's just a 200 bottle count on it. No thanks.

whoa, how is that beer? is it barrel aged? i wonder what justifies that price point...

 

[FBIinformant]

It's a stronge ale with figs added or some ****. Either way it's way the **** over priced.

 

[SourBrewer]

It's a stronge ale with figs added or some ****. Either way it's way the **** over priced.

It's not like figs grow on trees. Oh wait, they do and in large quantities. Nevermind.

 

[VaTechHopHead]

Anyone else going to Brew Ha Ha this Saturday?

 

[Lovepea1]

I am going to the Brew Ha Ha. It's always been a fun event for me.

 

[arren]

Uh, can somebody from OC explain this? Because if this is a recent thing, ISO.

 

[wuntrikpony]

Uh, can somebody from OC explain this? Because if this is a recent thing, ISO.

Who's instagram was that on?

 

[arren]

I found it posted in a random beer group on Facebook this morning. Asked about release/distro details, and got silence in return.

 

[EliotRosewater]

I could be wrong, but that looks like Mr. K's. I seem to remember Mike posting something about Hoparazzi a while ago but not really in a "these bottles are for sale" kind of way.

 

[EliotRosewater]

Yup, this was Mr. K's from last year.

"New brewery is in town soon. Here is a glipse whats about to come. This bottle is not for sale. Just a teaser #hoparazzi Mission Impechable #sour #beer #microbrew #craftbeer #craftbeerporn #craftbeergeek #beeergeek #instabeer #beerpulse #mrksliquor #placentia"

 

[SoCalBeerIdiot]

Beer release news out of El Segundo Brewing Co.:

Melon Collie, this Friday, 9/12
There is a LOT Coming up this month, as the new tanks have afforded us space to play!

Melon Collie is a version of White Dog IPA fermented with green flesh heirloom melons of the Galia type, called Carava and Ogen. These highly aromatic fruits lend an interesting note and texture to our White Dog, and we hope you will join us at the release.

You may remember we made about 30 gallons of this beer last year, which evaporated in just a few hours.. but this year we made 300! Our new 15bbl tanks will be used to make such specialties that will still be almost exclusive to the taproom.. but will also make them available in GROWLERS!

Starting Friday evening.. come on down for a taste of Melon Collie, grab a pint, or take some home.
New Beers and Release Dates:

Two 5 Left - not new, but coming back next Tuesday 9/16!

Wallet Dropper DIPA - Sunday 9/21
(draft and growler only)

Power Plant - Saturday 9/27
(draft, bottles, and 32oz growler only)
** will also feature the release of our Simcoe Wet Hop IPA **

Excited to see Power Plant coming back and in bottles this time!

 

[SoCalBeerIdiot]

Taplist for LA Beer Week Opening Gala on Saturday (from The Full Pint's website):

Absolution Brewing Co.
Purgatory Hefe
Crimson Angel Red
Trespasser Saison


Alosta Brewing Co.
Sally (Blonde Ale),
Elias (ESB),
Calaveras (American Pale Ale)


Angel City Brewing Co.
Angeleno IPA,
Gold Line Pilsner
Dark Rye Lager
Mexican Cola Ale


Beachwood BBQ & Brewing
Foam Top Cream Ale
Vulcanizer IPA


Brävery Brewing
Allegiance IPA
Old Rat
Meritorious
Mocharova


Craftsman Brewing Co.
1903
Mesa Verde
Ursa Minor
Oktoberfest


Dudes Brewing
IPA
Double Trunk DIPA
Grandma’s Pecan


Eagle Rock Brewery
Solidarity
Revolution
Longevity (Falcons Brew)


El Segundo Brewing Co
Wallet Dropper DIPA
Mosaic Pale Ale
Melon Collie
Station No. 1


Golden Road Brewing
Wolf Among Weeds
Oktoberfest
Might As Well IPL


Highland Park Brewing
Beer Spaceship
Oktoberfest
Vacation with Brett


Kinetic Brewing Co.
Potential Blonde Kolsch
After Burner DIPA


King Harbor Brewing Co.
The Quest Pale
Pale & Oats Saison
Abel Brown


Ladyface Ale Companie
La Grisette
Ladyface Red Rye
Ladyface Weizenbock (cask)


MacLeod Ale Brewing Co.
Nutty Broon Brown Ale
Session Gap – Ordinary Bitter


Monkish Brewing Co.
Draft- Rosa’s Hips
Feminist
Bottle- Saison de Lilah
Hem and Haw


Ohana Brewing Co
Pacific Blonde Ale
TBD


Progress Brewing Co
Calvary Double IPA


Smog City Brewing Co.
TBD
California Love Imperial Red


Strand Brewing Co.
Expression Session IPA
24th Street Pale
Harvest Ball Orange Wheat


The Brewery at Abigaile
Altered State IPA
Illuminati Pils
Barrel Aged Sugar Daddy


Timeless Pints
Wicked White IPA
Hefeweizen


Wolf Creek Restaurant & Brewing Co.
Desperado IPA,
Punkelweizen,
Tomber Wolf Red (bbl-aged)


Pac City
TBD


Pacific Plate Brewing Co
Copa de Oro
Horchata Stout
Anniversary Ale
English Mild Ale


Guest Breweries Confirmed
3 Weavers
TBD


Noble Ale Works
Naughty Sauce
Galaxy Showers


Taps Fish House & Brewery
Irish Red Ale
TBD


Alpine Beer Company
Duet IPA


Telegraph Brewing
California Ale
Reserve Wheat


Ballast Point Brewing
Sculpin
Grunion


Browerij West
My First Rodeo
Brilliant But Lazy


Congregation
Praise On! Saison
Communion Red


Drakes Brewing
TBD


Enegren Foliage
Pale Ale
Protector Imperial IPA
Enegren Kolsch


Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.
TBD


Firestone Walker Brewing
Union Jack
Opal
Stickee Monkee


Green Flash Brewing
West Coast DIPA
GREEN BULLET Triple IPA


Hangar 24 Craft Brewery
Betty IPA
TBD


Ritual Brewing Company
Extra Red
Hop-O-Matic IPA
Fat Hog Barleywine in High West bbls


Port Brewing/Lost Abbey
Avant Gourde
Framboise de Amorosa
Carnevale


Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider
Hopricot & Ginger Tonic
ENVY 10.2 imperial hopped cider


Sierra Nevada Brewing
Kellerweis
Flipside Red IPA
Ovila Tripel


Saint Archer Brewing
Saint Archer & Girl Skateboards Collaboration – Hoppy Pilsner
Saint Archer Double India Pale Ale


Stone Brewing Co.
Stone 18th Anniversary Ale
Stone Passion Project – Reason Be Damned Belgian-Style Abbey Ale Aged in Red Wine & Rose Barrels W/ Stone Farms Passion Fruit
Stone Bang Bang – Red Ale aged in Bourbon Barrels
Stone Arbalest – Belgian Pale Ale aged in Bourbon Barrels
Stone Go To IPA w/ Lemon Peel and Vanilla Bean


The Bruery
Saison Rue
Oude Tart w/ Cherries
Rye Barrel Sucre


Bootlegger’s Brewery
Knuckle Sandwich
Palamino Pale
Rocco Red
Pumpkin Ale


North Coast Brewing
La Merle
PranQster
Brother Thelonius


New Belgium Brewing
Le Terroir
La Folie
Pumpkick


Avery Brewing
Lilikoi Kepolo
Hog Heaven
21st Anniversary

At first glance, nothing terribly exciting. Lots of stuff I haven't tried yet, but nothing I want to stand in line for more than 30 seconds.

 

[BeerHatesRob]

Taplist for LA Beer Week Opening Gala on Saturday (from The Full Pint's website):
At first glance, nothing terribly exciting. Lots of stuff I haven't tried yet, but nothing I want to stand in line for more than 30 seconds.

Lots of double & triple IPAs on that list. I'll be cool waiting a full minute or two on a line to try some new things while I attempt to stay relatively sober during a 7hr festival!

 

[SoCalBeerIdiot]

HALLELUJAH!

Vendome Beverly Hills is FINALLY open for business again (again, but for real this time--apparently)!!!

 

[Beerontwowheels]

Quick question - Is there a preferred Beachwood BBQ location? A few friends and I will be out there in November for The Festival, and we are curious if one is better than the other (Seal vs Long Beach)?