LA/OC area thread

[SoCalBeerIdiot]

Hey, LA & OC. Why shouldn't we have our own thread? (don't answer that)

• Events
• Releases
• New breweries, brewpubs, etc.
• Bottle shops, sales, etc.
• Whatever else

Cheers!

 

[FBIinformant]

First up - Beachwood's Mocha Machine gets cranked out in bottles on the 27th. **** be off the chain in their typical 5pm release format.

 

[SoCalBeerIdiot]

First up - Beachwood's Mocha Machine gets cranked out in bottles on the 27th. **** be off the chain in their typical 5pm release format.

Yeah, good call! That's a great beer and the artwork on the label is up there with some of their best.

 

[ficklenicholas]

Hey, LA & OC. Why shouldn't we have our own thread? (don't answer that)

• Events
• Releases
• New breweries, brewpubs, etc.
• Bottle shops, sales, etc.
• Whatever else

Cheers!

Welcome to TB.

Careful, those asstrom ******* will ban you if they see you over here.

 

[StonedRaider]

Hey, LA & OC. Why shouldn't we have our own thread? (don't answer that)

• Events
• Releases
• New breweries, brewpubs, etc.
• Bottle shops, sales, etc.
• Whatever else

Cheers!

Thread should be deleted for having too many different topics. I'll go ahead and report it.

But in all seriousness, it's about time we have an LA/OC thread. I get so jealous reading the San Diego thread. Let's see if we can keep this one nearly as active.

 

[GhettoFabulous]

Hopefully the demand for Beachwood bottles has died down a bit, if the continued availability of SOAS is any indication. Or perhaps everyone else was as overwhelmed by the coffee as I was.

 

[SoCalBeerIdiot]

Just posted on Instagram:



TWO bottles, SAME date, SAME time. We’re updating the Udder Love release time from 11:30am to 5pm to coincide with Mocha Machine. Both available at 5pm on 7/29/14. Both Beachwood locations. #LongBeachCraftBeer

 

[SoCalBeerIdiot]

Goddamit!!! Vendome BH is closed again.



WTF is wrong with the city of Beverly Hills...do they hate small businesses or something???

 

[ficklenicholas]

Goddamit!!! Vendome BH is closed again.



WTF is wrong with the city of Beverly Hills...do they hate small businesses or something???

They have had 7 bottles of beer I already paid for for like 8 months. I'm tired of waiting for them to open again.

 

[SoCalBeerIdiot]

They have had 7 bottles of beer I already paid for for like 8 months. I'm tired of waiting for them to open again.

Bummer, you missed your window! They'd been open for a couple weeks until this note went up today. I went there twice--once right after they re-opened (everything was old & dusty but they still had some good stuff) and again after they had a chance to clean up and restock (picked up some Melrose and Enjoy By).

 

[ficklenicholas]

Bummer, you missed your window! They'd been open for a couple weeks until this note went up today. I went there twice--once right after they re-opened (everything was old & dusty but they still had some good stuff) and again after they had a chance to clean up and restock (picked up some Melrose and Enjoy By).

I know. I live in Sherman Oaks though ands its not always easy to make it over there.

 

[drewone1]

Just posted on Instagram:



TWO bottles, SAME date, SAME time. We’re updating the Udder Love release time from 11:30am to 5pm to coincide with Mocha Machine. Both available at 5pm on 7/29/14. Both Beachwood locations. #LongBeachCraftBeer

The 29th is a Tuesday.

 

[BeerHatesRob]

The 29th is a Tuesday.

Pretty sure they do all their releases at 5pm mid-week. No clue why, but its the #1 reason that I don't get their harder-to-find stuff. Who can make it to LB at 5pm on a work day???

 

[SoCalBeerIdiot]

Pretty sure they do all their releases at 5pm mid-week. No clue why, but its the #1 reason that I don't get their harder-to-find stuff. Who can make it to LB at 5pm on a work day???

I usually just go there around lunchtime the next day to grab a bite, a flight, and a couple bottles. No lines.

 

[SoCalBeerIdiot]

Anyone going to this event? It's at the Queen Mary in LB on Sat. 8/2. The brewery line-up doesn't do anything for me, but the pictures of the food (from the SD event, maybe?) look AMAZING!!!

http://bigbiteevents.com/

 

[SoCalBeerIdiot]

...I don't even know what this is in the pic below, ffs, but I know I want to eat it--lots of it. With a beer on the side.

 

[StonedRaider]

...I don't even know what this is in the pic below, ffs, but I know I want to eat it--lots of it. With a beer on the side.

I checked out the website. The beer will probably be lackluster for the most part but Beachwood and bacon should make it a winner regardless.

 

[Spoonsock]

Hopefully the demand for Beachwood bottles has died down a bit, if the continued availability of SOAS is any indication. Or perhaps everyone else was as overwhelmed by the coffee as I was.

I thought they blended the SoaS pretty well... the flavors all merged nicely.

 

[FBIinformant]

I think they had it for sale for so long because they didn't kick more than a few cases into distribution. So limited area to get it from and people are still not hip to how amazing it is.

 

[janky]

Hey LA/OC crew... anyone know whats up with that Bruery Mash & Coconut? I saw it on a site I follow, but they just posted the label and I haven't been able to find any info on release date/availability/etc

 

[voldemortadella]

Smog City Brewing will be doing growler fills of their Black Currant Saison this Saturday. It's damn good, imo.

From their newsletter:

Black Currant Saison for Growlers!

We've been making Fruit Saisons pretty religiously over the last few months and been listening to your opinions and requests…one has been the constant hum for "growler fill" and as small batch releases, this has been difficult…until this weekend that is!

Black Currant Saison which made its debut and was a big hit at our Anniversary Event in May will be returning this Saturday (7/26) for growler fills and on tap for full pours and tastings.

Refreshingly tart this beer reminds us of a sour but without the wild yeast. Full fruit flavor without the sweet, this incredible fruit Saison will satisfy your summer cravings!

Limited quantity available, we'll be offering growler fills until we get down to 1 keg.

Fill'er up for $22 a Fill.

 

[SoCalBeerIdiot]

Smog City Brewing will be doing growler fills of their Black Currant Saison this Saturday. It's damn good, imo.

From their newsletter:

Black Currant Saison for Growlers!

We've been making Fruit Saisons pretty religiously over the last few months and been listening to your opinions and requests…one has been the constant hum for "growler fill" and as small batch releases, this has been difficult…until this weekend that is!

Black Currant Saison which made its debut and was a big hit at our Anniversary Event in May will be returning this Saturday (7/26) for growler fills and on tap for full pours and tastings.

Refreshingly tart this beer reminds us of a sour but without the wild yeast. Full fruit flavor without the sweet, this incredible fruit Saison will satisfy your summer cravings!

Limited quantity available, we'll be offering growler fills until we get down to 1 keg.

Fill'er up for $22 a Fill.

This hurts to say, but I have yet to visit their tasting room. Their hours of operation during the week are no good for me, unfortunately (unless they've recently changed).

 

[ficklenicholas]

Hey LA/OC crew... anyone know whats up with that Bruery Mash & Coconut? I saw it on a site I follow, but they just posted the label and I haven't been able to find any info on release date/availability/etc

It hasn't been announced when allocations for that will go on sale. It might be next month though as info keeps popping up. Looking forward to trying this. Enjoyed both the mash beers last year.

 

[SoCalBeerIdiot]

From BeerPaperLA:

Region's Most Decorated Brewer to Join LA's Largest Craft Brewery in September

After several days of rumors and speculation, Tony Yanow has announced in an open letter that TAPS Fish House and Brewery Brewmaster, Victor Novak, will be joining the Golden Road Brewing team beginning on September 2nd in a move that will no doubt create shockwaves in the Greater Los Angeles craft beer community.

Initially, Novak will serve as Head Brewer working with Brewmaster Jesse Houck (who last year joined Golden Road from Drake’s Brewing).

But, according to Yanow, long term plans call for Golden Road to open a new, smaller facility where Novak will serve as Brewmaster.

See the full article

 

[voldemortadella]

From BeerPaperLA:

Region's Most Decorated Brewer to Join LA's Largest Craft Brewery in September

After several days of rumors and speculation, Tony Yanow has announced in an open letter that TAPS Fish House and Brewery Brewmaster, Victor Novak, will be joining the Golden Road Brewing team beginning on September 2nd in a move that will no doubt create shockwaves in the Greater Los Angeles craft beer community.

Initially, Novak will serve as Head Brewer working with Brewmaster Jesse Houck (who last year joined Golden Road from Drake’s Brewing).

But, according to Yanow, long term plans call for Golden Road to open a new, smaller facility where Novak will serve as Brewmaster.

See the full article

Interesting. I wonder if this will affect the Remy release.

 

[FBIinformant]

I'm pretty sure this just means that getting Remy this next release will be ******* bonkers with the notion of that's it.

 

[BeerHatesRob]

I'm pretty sure this just means that getting Remy this next release will be ******* bonkers with the notion of that's it.

That...or Novak has the rights to Remy (ala Tod Mott & KtG) and will use Golden Road's deep pockets to release Remy on a larger scale creating an EVEN BIGGER CLUSTERFUCK of a release.

 

[StonedRaider]

That...or Novak has the rights to Remy (ala Tod Mott & KtG) and will use Golden Road's deep pockets to release Remy on a larger scale creating an EVEN BIGGER CLUSTERFUCK of a release.

16oz cans of Pappy's Remy. Can't wait!

 

[ficklenicholas]

From BeerPaperLA:

Region's Most Decorated Brewer to Join LA's Largest Craft Brewery in September

After several days of rumors and speculation, Tony Yanow has announced in an open letter that TAPS Fish House and Brewery Brewmaster, Victor Novak, will be joining the Golden Road Brewing team beginning on September 2nd in a move that will no doubt create shockwaves in the Greater Los Angeles craft beer community.

Initially, Novak will serve as Head Brewer working with Brewmaster Jesse Houck (who last year joined Golden Road from Drake’s Brewing).

But, according to Yanow, long term plans call for Golden Road to open a new, smaller facility where Novak will serve as Brewmaster.

See the full article

My first thought is that Golden Road is starting a Barreling program. Golden Road seems hell bent on being successful.

 

[StonedRaider]

My first thought is that Golden Road is starting a Barreling program. Golden Road seems hell bent on being successful.

I hope they succeed. The more great breweries out here the better.