Category: LA Craft Beer Events

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Comfortable in LA

In the photo above are Creature Comforts Brewing founder David, Chris, and Adam who are bringing a bit of Georgia to Los Angeles with a new brewery and taproom next summer!

The answer as to why a a Georgia brewery would open in the gritty part of DTLA can be found in an Avengers movie. Thor was seen drinking a Creature Comforts canned beer in Endgame. Joe Russo half of the Russo Brothers directing team is a fan of the beer from filming Marvel spectaculars in the state. He has also has been in the foodie scene in LA. in the nearby Arts District.

Add it all up and it means that means we lucky LA beer fans will get some of their excellent beers fresh.

Once that blush of excitement wears off, there will be some questions. Can Creature Comforts re-create the same magic away from the home base of operations? Will L.A. breweries weakened by Covid19 be battered further by a Hollywood backed outsider?

I know that I want some Tropicalia for sure.

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Help Needed

It is not hard to notice that this year has been hard. But imagine having to fight cancer in 2020. So please read the below message, and if you can, buy a beer or two from Brewjeria….

“This year has been tough not only as a pandemic grips the world and we fight to dismantle institutional racism, but this year has been tough on our family as well. Our sister, and part-owner, Evelyn Ruelas Bond is fighting breast cancer and currently going through chemo. While we continue to show her love and appreciation, we want to take it a step further. We are excited to announce that for the entire month of July we will be donating net proceeds of all sales to Evelyn’s GoFundMe campaign to help cover costs of cancer treatment. This means anything you purchase with us this month will help in her fight against breast cancer.”

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Pilsner8

Usually anniversary beers are either A) and IPA or B) something Barrel-aged. Nothing wrong with either choice but I like it when summer anniversary beers acknowledge the SoCal heat and serve up a Pils. And that is what Claremont Craft Ales has done. So pre-order and take an AC drive out to Claremont when this beer is ready.

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Smog #9

Smog City has rolled with the punches when it comes to their 9th Anniversary and have decided to go big and celebrate over multiple days! Below is the week plans per the brewery…
– The release of Kumquat Saison, our beer brewed in partnership with Food Forward The beer will be available in 4-pack cans for pick-up at all taproom locations, delivery, and shipping in California starting 5/14. $22/4-pack.

– Awesome Smog City anniversary party packs will be given out while supplies last with any purchase of a 4-pack of Kumquat Saison. That packs include: (2) Smog City cookies from Torrance Bakery, Smog City coloring pages, Smog City sticker, Coffee Porter compost, and a special anniversary card from Laurie and Porter! (1 per customer and while supplies last)

– A special Thursday night happy hour Zoom call hosted by Laurie & Porter call featuring Kumquat Saison, Food Forward, a beer cocktail making lesson, and lots of old photos! The call will be on 5/14 and starts at 6pm. Come join us for a good time and to learn about what makes Kumquat Saison such a special beer.

– Kumquat Saison Margarita beer cocktail kits for sale at the Torrance Brewery & Taproom + online for delivery

– 3941 Tamales onsite at the Torrance Brewery & Taproom Friday, 5/15 from 3pm – 8pm selling delicious pre-made food to go that complements the Kumquat Saison margs perfectly. You will be able to order food ahead of time online for quick pick-up or order onsite. Menu and ordering link coming soon!

– Anarchy Seafood onsite at the Torrance Brewery & Taproom Saturday from 2pm – 6pm selling her amazing seafood focused dishes to-go. We’ve missed this food so much! Menu coming soon!

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Beer Paper LA and David Walker

I admit it. I am an unabashed fan boy of Firestone Walker. I have the latest Luponic Distortion in my ‘fridge right now. So yeah, I will be tuning in to hear David Walker chat. As substitutes for an anniversary party goes, this is a good one.

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Guild Appreciation Day – Assist the Guild

It can feel, at times, that everyone is asking for help. And they are. When oil companies are feeling the pinch and park freighters off the coast of California, you know that economics have been upended.

But this is even more important than the price of gas. The L.A. County Brewers Guild normally makes their year off one big event plus a few other smaller endeavors throughout the year. But there ain’t gonna be a big bash to celebrate the Beer of Los Angeles which leaves a tanker sized hole in the budget.

So, you have four ways to help. Shirt, hoodie, membership or putting some change in the tip jar. Click HERE to pick which one you can.

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Save the Bus

It is growing increasingly scary for the beverage and food industry here in Los Angeles but if we band together, we can help bridge the gap for those people who are so important to beer fans here.

One of those is L.A. Beer Hop that basically saw their service halted. If you can, I fully understand that cash is tight, please help out. Click HERE to read about what swag and deals you can buy with your donation.

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1% Party

I am reduced to talking about events far, far later in the year, knowing that those are probably OK, and here is a really good one…

It may be a small invite list but those are some fine outside if Los Angeles breweries, so I recommend marking this Smog City event down on your Aftermath calendar.