LA/OC area thread

[rcubed1]

Any notable breweries, cheap eats, new coffee places, etc. in OC worth checking out? Heading up there for a family outing. Gonna be hitting GBC for my final allocations and wondering if there's anything else between there and SD worth giving a look.

PPSC and Artifex.

 

[GhettoFabulous]

Any notable breweries, cheap eats, new coffee places, etc. in OC worth checking out? Heading up there for a family outing. Gonna be hitting GBC for my final allocations and wondering if there's anything else between there and SD worth giving a look.

Docent in San Juan is decent and a chill, family-friendly spot.

 

[realmz]

Any notable breweries, cheap eats, new coffee places, etc. in OC worth checking out? Heading up there for a family outing. Gonna be hitting GBC for my final allocations and wondering if there's anything else between there and SD worth giving a look.

Burritos La Palma is a quick drive from GBC and transcendental. Beer talk below is secondary.

Really digging the new stuff at Riip, but probably out of your way in HB (also: Beachwood & American Dream). Green Cheek doing good stuff if you haven't been yet. Taps Irvine or Tustin Brew Co, while not new, are solid, kid friendly, and on the way.

 

[nothingisreal]

swivelhips went to LASA while waiting in line for howlin rays, **** was awesome!

 

[swivelhips1]

swivelhips went to LASA while waiting in line for howlin rays, **** was awesome!

SO GOOD

 

[arren]

Burritos La Palma is a quick drive from GBC and transcendental. Beer talk below is secondary.

Really digging the new stuff at Riip, but probably out of your way in HB (also: Beachwood & American Dream). Green Cheek doing good stuff if you haven't been yet. Taps Irvine or Tustin Brew Co, while not new, are solid, kid friendly, and on the way.

That was actually on my list already, and the only stop we made before the little one decided she didn't want any part of the adventure. Probably the most impressive burritos I've had in a while. Does anyone know if there's any place in San Diego that does something similar? I feel like there has to be.

 

[BigFrank]

Liberation Brewing in Long Beach opened up. I had their stout and their pale. Pretty average stuff.

 

[swivelhips1]

All my friends bailed on climbing today but Lodge bread and Monkish beer at the beach was a pretty good consolation prize.

 

[swivelhips1]

Also, I still think I am in the Bread Lounge > Lodge camp.

 

[chemman141]

Also, I still think I am in the Bread Lounge > Lodge camp.

Yeah but DTLA sucks.

 

[More Betterness]

Stopped by HPBs new digs for the first time yesterday. Beer was great per usual and I really like the new space!

 

[chemman141]

Stopped by HPBs new digs for the first time yesterday. Beer was great per usual and I really like the new space!

It's crazy how much busier the new space is. The last two times I have been there, there has been more people there then could have physically fit at the herm.

 

[arren]

All my friends bailed on climbing today but Lodge bread and Monkish beer at the beach was a pretty good consolation prize.

If I spotted someone like you doming a growler and eating a loaf of bread at the beach, I don't know what I'd think.

 

[More Betterness]

Anyone else Cellador members? Getting some Lost Abbey PTSD from the Fleur release today.

 

[BeerHatesRob]

Anyone else Cellador members? Getting some Lost Abbey PTSD from the Fleur release today.

Yup. Just got their follow up email with the issues. I feel for them though. It's literally JUST Sara and Kevin running everything there. I can't imagine how stressed out they must have been. They take care of their members better than any club I've ever been in.

Just finally snagged a Fleur 375. Missed out on the Cuvee because of the crash. It's all good though, its just beer!

 

[More Betterness]

Yup. Just got their follow up email with the issues. I feel for them though. It's literally JUST Sara and Kevin running everything there. I can't imagine how stressed out they must have been. They take care of their members better than any club I've ever been in.

Just finally snagged a Fleur 375. Missed out on the Cuvee because of the crash. It's all good though, its just beer!

I agree, I’ve had nothing but incredible experiences with both of them! Hope they avoid the vitriol that the beer community typically has for situations like this, they definitely don’t deserve it. I got both bottles, and will be there Saturday as well!

 

[chemman141]

I know Thousand Oaks is far from LA/OC but figured I would post here anyway. Having a maple beer themed share next month. Thread and details are here:
https://www.talkbeer.com/community/threads/newbury-park-maple-may-share.41276/

 

[BigFrank]

Monkish RIS is solid.

 

[swivelhips1]

New west coast IPA! New dry hopped pilsner! Looks like its time to make a trip to the Herm. I wonder how Eddie is different from Danbo. Must be different base pils.

 

[chemman141]

New west coast IPA! New dry hopped pilsner! Looks like its time to make a trip to the Herm. I wonder how Eddie is different from Danbo. Must be different base pils.

You may want to wait until Friday if you can only go one day

Edit: Durr just realized you said herm and not chinatown. Carry on!

 

[golden1]

Ill be at HPB Chinatown in 15min for 45 min. Find the dude with cervezw buena gear.

 

[swivelhips1]

This pils is SSSSOOO good.

 

[golden1]

This pils is SSSSOOO good.

Did I miss you? It was packed in there

 

[swivelhips1]

Did I miss you? It was packed in there

I was there briefly ay ~4.

 

[golden1]

I was there briefly ay ~4.

The real winner was the pork belly tacos

 

[swivelhips1]

The real winner was the pork belly tacos

I'm still missing the patty melt. The one time I saw it on the menu I wasn't eating meat. I heard rumors it was weekend only.

 

[golden1]

I'm still missing the patty melt. The one time I saw it on the menu I wasn't eating meat. I heard rumors it was weekend only.

Ill keep my eyes open

 

[chemman141]

The real winner was the pork belly tacos

Those pork belly tacos were pure fire. I could eat at least a dozen of those.

 

[FATSH1TTY]

Anything going on week of 18th-22nd. Will be in Ontario area for work that week. Will have car, willing to drive within reason.

 

[swivelhips1]

Anything going on week of 18th-22nd. Will be in Ontario area for work that week. Will have car, willing to drive within reason.

From Ontario, definitely check out Homage in Pomona.