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If you do not look at the above list (get past the mustard colored background) and want to head to San Pedro, well then you truly have worse festival fatigue than me.
Brouwerij West has gathered quite the assortment including two breweries with creature in the name. They will also be releasing a brand new beer the day of for fest goers. The location is fantastic and you can get your tickets right HERE.
Two things to know for next year’s big 10th anniversary party.
Head over to the Eagle Rock website for ticket information.
If you have been around since the Partridge in A Pear Tree dropped lo those many years ago, then you will have to scan your memory or check your tasting notes because 12 years worth of Bruery holiday ales is coming. Tomorrow you can buy a full set and on the 13th there will be a selection from the years at Naja’s Place. Who knows what other shoppes and bars have full ranges stashed away.
OK the theme is not Christmas but for sour fans Beachwood Blendery and their Seal Beach locations will be filled with spontaneous only beers from December 12th through the 14th.
If you missed the Cellador Sour Fest earlier this year, this is a chance to redeem your beer cred.
Casks were out in force in the parking lot and interior of Yorkshire Square in Torrance for the 2019 edition of the Cask’s Not Dead Festival.
All of the royals were in attendance along with beer fans from as far away as Portland to taste Traditional and “Abnormal” cask beers. Just a touch over 30 casks were available and I tasted through a 1/3. Given a second day, I could have hit up some more.
Standouts included El Segundo’s collaboration with Yorkshire Square on Burton’s Pilgrimage an English styled IPA that I think is somewhat similar to this year’s Sierra Nevada Celebration. Thick on malt but with a big hop hit and a touch of spice note to it. Green Cheek Beer Co. brought in a Yorkshire Pale Ale take named Now Then, How Are We? which was delightful and filled with hoppy fruit aroma all in a 4% ABV body. Beachwood brought hops as well with a West Coast DIPA, By Hops Be Driven that was hugely floral and did not taste at all like 9%.
The only real downside to the occasion was that it was way too hot. How can a festival scheduled in November be over 90 degrees? But the crowds were happy, there were practically no lines except for the inside bar at times as people escaped the sun, and the beer was a lovely change of pace from the usual. If I were you, I would mark next November down for some cask ale.
That date sees a pile-up of anniversaries to choose from…
Highpoint Brewing in San Dimas turns
Lincoln Beer Co. in Burbank and Brewery Draconum in Newhall achieve the 2 year mark.
And the longest runner is Alosta Brewing out in Covina who celebrate # 6.
Can you believe it? Sunset Beer Company is close to their Eighth Anniversary! On Saturday, October 19th, they will unveil a very special tap list. Snacks and Masa Pizza will be available when night rolls in. Raise a glass to a classy independent beer shop.
Autumn with a little snap in the air is a great time to check out the DTLA United Fest that pops up next week. Here are the details….
$45 includes unlimited tastings and a commemorative glass.
Featuring limited edition “Legends of the Fall” beers from DTLA Breweries and other local libations. 100% of the proceeds will benefit CF Foundation.
From 1-4 PM, Sunday, October 13th – space is limited so get your tickets now!
Benefiting: CF Foundation
Breweries: Mumford, Arts District, Boomtown, Indie, Dry River, Highland Park, Angel City, 101 Cider House & Imperial Western
Food: Yes! We will have food on site provided by A’s BBQ!.
Yorkshire Square is bring their ode to the cask back in 2019. Cask’s Not Dead Fest, will have real ale from over 30 of your favorite California breweries on November 9th.
Early Bird VIP Admission: $45 (VIP ONLY session from 12pm-1pm)
Early Bird General Admission: $35 (Session from 1pm-5pm)
Confirmed breweries
Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill
Arts District Brewing Co.
Bagby Beer
Brewery X
Cellador Ales
Eagle Rock Brewery
El Segundo Brewing Co.
Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
Freewheel Brewing Company
Green Cheek Beer Co.
HopSaint Brewing Company
Imperial Western Beer Company
Project Barley Brewery
Riip Beer Company
Sierra Nevada
Simmzy’s
Smog City Brewing
The Stalking Horse
State Brewing Co.
Stereo Brewing Company
Yorkshire Square Brewery
Need a reason other than cask + the brewery list? Well proceeds go to the Los Angeles County Brewers Guild.
Going in order this month…
