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For the 40th Anniversary of the Maltose Falcons Home Brew Club they will be conducting a Baltic Porter Tasteoff! Love that a semi-obscure style like that is getting love. According to their website, “We’ll be tasting everyone’s Baltic Porter creations to determine a recipe to take to Eagle Rock for brewing! If you have a Baltic Porter, bring it!”
I for one, am looking forward to tasting this at Eagle Rock later this year!
2014 is off with a bang for the L.A. Beer Bloggers. Last month we got a sneak peek at where Ohana Brewing will be setting up a taproom while also going a little behind the scenes of 38 Degrees and the Full Pint.
And this month, we tackle the topic of beer photography. From the perspective of the great Bernie Wire, from a brewery owner standpoint and from a marketing rep view. Should be interesting, plus it will be at Smog City which has a few good beers, to say the least.
If you write about beer, Instagram, Facebook or Tweet about it then come on down…..
Recently, Golden Road Brewing unveiled another IPA from their Custom IPA series. And this, like Heal the Bay, has a watery challenge behind it. This hoppy offering is brewed to bring attention to the L.A. River Greenway 2020 project.
To help you order the right beer and donate to the cause with your purchase, here are the tap handle and the can packaging:
Maybe one day we will have a thriving culture alongside the river that we were so scared of that we had to box it up in a concrete canyon.
At this point this is now “old” news but considering the 4th anniversary of Ladyface concluded yesterday, I thought I should keep the focus on the Agoura Hills brewery for another day….
Cyrena Nouzille is on the board of the Brewer’s Association!
Cyrena and Ladyface has been a big part of the craft beer resurgence / catching up to other cities and it is great to see her representing the SoCal area. It also shows that others recognize what is going on in the Southland.
On Tuesday, January 14from 5-10pm Mohawk Bend will have a special menu based on an 11 year-old cookbook author! And that is not the end of the story, that author, Tyler Cordova was battling non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
So “Executive Chef Erick Simmons will be taking some of Tyler’s recipes from his cookbook “Savoring Life,” and creating a three-course meal as we celebrate Tyler’s journey and the book that exposes his relentless heart and soul. Proceeds from book sales and a portion of proceeds from the dinner will raise money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Greater Los Angeles Chapter. For more about Tyler’s story head HERE!” according to the beery folks at Mohawk.
Time to celebrate 4th anniversaries….
First is the one day event for Eagle Rock Brewery
“...lots of special beers on tap, including ALL of our previous anniversary releases and some super special casks. Aaaaand, of course, it wouldn’t be a proper celebration without having another beer to add to the family of anniversary beers (while they last). Come on out and taste White Rabbit! It’s our 4-year anniversary release so be here for it’s debut!
The deets? Admission is $20 and includes 4 beers (additional drink tickets will be available for purchase), an amazing time with some special beers, and a commemorative anniversary glass for you to take home, and a raffle ticket to get some Eagle Rock Brewery or Keep A Breast shwag. **A portion of the proceeds from the day will be donated to the Los Angeles Brewers Guild and Keep A Breast Foundation.
We’ll also have some GREAT food trucks at the brewery that day!”
…and don’t forget to spend one day, or how about a week! at Ladyface. They have their 4th as well!
Today, I will be talking craft beer events in Los Angeles in my posts. So break out your Calendar app and start typing.
On Thursday, the second to last day of January you can sample from a Cigar City Collab Flight Night at the Congregation Ale House in Pasadena
Being such Cigar City fanatics we had to find a way to have an event! Five beer flight includes: NNB Cigar City Ale, De Proef Tropical Tripel, Coronado Last Spike and all Widmer Collabs. CC beer starts flown’ at 7PM.
Agoura Hills (and L.A.) favorite, Ladyface will be celebrating their 4th year this month with a week’s worth of festivities.
January 20-25, 2014
4th Anniversary Ale & Glassware Release
MON, JAN 20 @ 11:30AM
Our regulars wait all year for this day. Sales of 4th Anniversary glasses begin at 11:30am. For $30, you get a very limited edition Flores et Fructus glass; bring it in any day for one year to receive special pricing on all Ladyface ales. Limit two per person.
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MON, JAN 20 @ 6PM
The Ladies at Ladyface, our women-only beer and social club, will be doing a beer and cheese pairing. New members always welcome! (Usually meets the 3rd Monday of the month. Let by Proprietor Cyrena Nouzille and founding members. More on the Ladies Facebook page.)
Brewmaster’s Dinner
WED, JAN 23 @ 6pm
Taking inspiration from our 4th Anniversary theme of fruit and flowers, Chef Adrian is pulling out all the stops to prepare 5 worthy courses to be paired with 5 delicious ales by Brewer Dave. $75/pp (includes tax & gratuity). Tickets are available online only.
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Brewery Hangout
THURS, JAN 23 6-7:30 PM
We’re setting up tables in the brewery. Come hang out with Brewer Dave. He’d love to answer any of your brewing and beer questions and may have some special stuff for you to sample.
Barrel-Aged Beer Night
FRI, JAN 24
Barrel-aged beer fan or just curious about all the fuss? Be sure and drop by to enjoy a number of Ladyface barrel-aged beers, some new, some coming out of the vault.
Birthday Party Finale
SAT, JAN 25 @ 9pm
Join us for birthday cake and the music of Other Mother Brother Band from 9pm to midnight.
BUT, the highlight will be the new celebratory beer! Flores et Fructus – A Belgian Quadrupel
The L.A. Beer Bloggers are hitting the ground running in 2014 with an event featuring a triumvirate of sources. From the web, will be The Full Pint, from the bar is 38 Degrees and from the brewery is Ohana. BE THERE…..to get three different perspectives on the world of craft beer here in Los Angeles
Now, readers of this blog will know that I do not prefer (to put it mildly) to go out on New Year’s Eve. Much like I avoid going out on St. Patricks or Cinco de Mayo or the other “party” holidays. But far be it for me to dissuade those who DO enjoy it. If you count yourself as one of these “wrong” people then you have three solid options from the Golden Road group/collective:
For the foodie, beer enthusiast and neighborhood bar goer
OPTION # 1
Mohawk Bend: Best of Mohawk Bend, NYE for the foodie
When: Dec. 31, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Dinner: Most popular items of 2013, served family-style for each table
Buffalo Cauliflower (V)
Mohawk Burger Sliders (NV)
Bacon-wrapped Dates (NV)
Veggie Sliders (V)
Peel & Eat Shrimp (NV)
Soba Noodle Salad (V)
Chopped Salad (V)
Breaded Zucchini Spears (V)
Sweet Potato & French Fries (V)
Assorted Pizzas (V & NV)
Dessert: Dessert platter for each table with house-made sweets like brownies, cakes and cookies
Toast: Beer by Golden Road
Price: $40 per person includes food, beer toast and NYE party favors
Reservations: reservations@mohawk.la or online at Mohawk.la and list Best of Mohawk in comments
Walk-ins welcome to enjoy a la carte menu items in bar area at regular price, not including toast
OPTION # 2
Tony’s Darts Away: NYE for Neighborhood Pub Goer
Dinner: Reliable Tony’s Darts Away favorites + specials (served in app size)
Pyntch’s Mad Sweet-Potato Fries tossed in maple-chipotle glaze and crushed almonds
Becky’s bad ass potatoes: russet wedges tossed in buffalo sauce, “blue cheese”, celery & carrots
Golden state salad: field greens, beets, sprouts, avocado, almonds, Point reyes blue cheese (optional), house vinaigrette
Fried brussel sprouts, caramelized onions, apples
Vegan meatloaf sliders, ketchup, tomato, lettuce & onions
Vegan & non vegan sausage platters: a selection of our best sausages served with mustard, grilled onions & pepper and French bread
and more
Toast: Beer by Golden Road
Price: $75 for food, unlimited beer, custom beer glass and raffle tickets until Dec. 20, $85 thereafter
Reservations: buy in-person, call 818.253.1710 or email reservations@tonys.la
OPTION # 3
Pub @ Golden Road: For the Beer Enthusiast
Celebrate NYE at your favorite pub with beer pairing tasting menu + local live music
Food: Below a la carte served as tasting menu with beer flights ($30) or a la carte…
A la carte options include
Fuyu Persimmon Salad
Truffled Potato and Leek Puree
Braised Short Ribs
Vegan a la carte:
Fuyu Persimmon Salad
Truffled Potato and Leek Puree
Sundried Tomato Polenta
*regular menu also available
no reservations required
Music: Skin & Bones, LA-based duo performing blues/folk
