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an afternoon of colLAborating

The logo is cool but the idea behind it is even better.

Last Saturday, I got to spend a lovely spring LA day drinking beer. Great craft beer at the ColLAboration pop-up Beer Garden. I partook of Stone Vanilla Bean, Bear Republic Double Rocket. Red Poppy from Lost Abbey but my surprise favorite was the habanero Sculpin from Ballast Point. So balanced that I imagine the technical skill it took to pull that trick off. I probably can’t do a pint of it because of my low scovill tolerance but the few sips I had were great. 2nd place went to Brouwerij West’s Blonde. Perfect on a summer day. I love both of their beers.

Brian from Blue Palms talks the beer list.
Volunteer Alex with the pour.
A blonde ale from Brouwerij West to start the day.
Me with Brian Lethcoe from Nibble Bit Tabby.
vanilla bean porter and triple exultation. Guess the brewers!

More analysis to come on FoodGPS on Thursday morning.

2 Replies to “an afternoon of colLAborating”

  1. This event was great! While I missed the habanero sculpin I did have some amazing beers that day like the Ballast Point Bourbon Barrel Aged Victory at Sea, Ladyface’s Anniversary Ale and of course Supplication was awesome! I wish I’d had a crack at the Marron Acidife on draught but I guess I’ll have to wait until I open the bottle I have at home. Looking forward to your coverage on Thursday…mine for Beers In Paradise will be up tomorrow. Cheers!

  2. Thanks Jason. I will look forward to your viewpoint. I missed the Marron as well. Did you go to OC to get your bottle?

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