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One of my must attend events for L.A. Beer Week is the Beer Float showdown. Not only because I write for FoodGPS who is the presenter of the event but because I think it is a cool way to showcase beer and dessert.
If you are on the fence about attending, check out this POST detailing last years showdown.
….at my local, Eagle Rock Brewery!
It starts tonight and goes through the 25th. Looks similar to the Session Beer Festival they had earlier this year.
Can’t wait to see what the ERB crew has come up with this time.
One week from today:
“Belgian Cheese and Beer
with Kendra, The Bruery Cheesemonger @ The Bruery Provisions, $30
Wednesday, September 21st 2011 8pm-9:30pm
Do you love Belgian cheese and beer? If you do, or just want to learn more about the two, then stop what you’re doing and let us pour you some beer and cut you pieces of the perfect cheeses! During the Middle Ages in Belgium, monasteries were known for their exceptional beers and cheeses – a staple of their daily diets and form of income. You will get an overview of Belgian cheese and beer styles as well as discuss with you the fundamentals of pairing the two, all the while eating and drinking the syllabus.
Class will include:
Overview of basic Belgian cheese and beer styles
History of the Belgian Beer and Cheese world
5 Cheeses and Beer Parings
Fundamentals of Beer and Cheese pairing
Print out of Basic pairings and tasting notes
Additional accompaniments chosen”
Call (714) 997-2337 to see if there are any spots left.
…NOW!
In 1 month the festivities start. If you haven’t gotten your ticket to the Union Station finale, what are you waiting for? Go to the WEBSITE and do it now!
And once you are there, check out the events. I will be giving my best of the fest recommendations later this month.
at Far Bar in Little Tokyo:
“We welcome our friends from the beautiful Agoura Hills of North LA County for a eclectic Five Course and Beer Dinner and Meet the Brewer night.Ladyface is currently brewing some of the finest Craft and Belgian-Inspired style ales in Southern Ca and they’re still in their infancy mind you! (Under 2 years old). Come out and meet Co Founder/Brewmaster Dave Griffith and Co-Founder Cyrena Nouzelle for a night of great company, delicious food and outstanding beer!”
at the Library Alehouse in Santa Monica
“Put down your pencils and put on your drinking hats! Over here at the Library Alehouse we’ve been quietly building up a serious archive of Dogfish Head beer and with our recent receipt of a certain continuously-hopped, extremely high-ABV IPA, we thought we’d throw a party and put them all on at once!”
Last Friday, I found myself at the….
…for Brews at the Zoo.
For a first year event run by a zoo, this was well done. The first sign that this was going to be good was that they reached out to the local breweries. It would have been easy to go with “name” beers. I.E. The Highly Marketed Ones. But they made a great effort. Bringing in breweries that I hadn’t seen in LA county at all like Noble from Anaheim (I suggest the Alpha Red) and Inland Empire from, well, the Inland Empire. (I recommend the Pepin the Short)
The second positive sign was the fact that each brewery brought two beers. Nothing rare or earth shattering but it certainly wasn’t one of those festivals where one flagship was pouring and that’s it. I got to taste the El Segundo IPA for the first time as well as a nice saison from Left Coast.
Plus the location is really great. How often do you get to drink with ‘gators….
…and giraffes….
I am going to watch for any future versions of this fest and if you are in L.A. you should too.
Two weeks from today you can head to Long Beach and help out The Long Beach Marine Institute by drinking beer!
“Southern California’s premier beer-tasting festival features dozens of seasonal, craft and micro-brews paired alongside “traditional” libations from top breweries. A refreshing new approach to beer tasting, Taste of Brews pays homage to the passion and excitement that today’s full-flavored craft beers are generating among consumers while providing an exciting platform to introduce new styles. More than 50 of today’s hottest brands will sample pilsners, ales, lagers, bocks, seasonal and specialty brews.”
It will be held at the Lighthouse Park near the Shoreline Aquatic Park. For more information and tickets go HERE/strong>
One week from today…..
Not only does your ticket to Brew at the Zoo benefit a worthy educational experience in the LA Zoo. You will get the chance to try a bunch of local breweries. It is a who’s-who of LA beer. I am interested in Noble Aleworks and Inland Empire Brewing since I have not sampled their wares yet.
what is going down tomorrow night, Thursday, July 21 at 6pm.
The Surly Goat in West Hollywood welcomes one of the great big shining stars of the world renowned SD beer scene ~ Coronado Brewing Co.!
Special guests from the brewery include: Head Brewer – Sean Ferrell, Owner – Rick Chapman & Local Rep – Clinton Smith.
Special Tappings include:
Blue Bridge Coffee Stout – Irish style stout, 6% with Calabria coffee beans & cold brewed coffee added
Saison by the Sea – 7 % with chamomile, ginger, spearmint & grains of paradise
Frog’s Breath IPA – 6.5% with citrus peel added
Idiot Imperial IPA 8.5%
Islander IPA 7.5%
On Cask:
Orange Ave Wit with Habanero & Cilantro
Saison by the Sea is one of my new favorites and the cask selections at Surly Goat always surprise. So check it out.
A great chance to help one of my favorite charities and one that I have volunteered for in the past and will volunteer for again in the future…
Here are the details from the e-mail press release:
“The First Annual Harvest Beer Fest, sponsored in part by Spaceland Productions, along with Anderson Valley Brewing Co., El Prado & Malo Restaurant, will be held at the Echoplex & Echo bringing together the best in LA-based food trucks, entertainment and over 50 West Coast and national brews. Local favorite bands such as Vaud & the Villains, Shannon & the Clams, Blasting Company, and Last Round Down will provide live entertainment throughout the day, and ticket sale proceeds will benefit 826LA.
The Harvest Beer Fest is 21+ for entry; attendees must bring a valid ID for entry into the event.
General Admission: $30/person; includes unlimited sample sized pours. Food is available for purchase from food trucks at the event.”
Go to Ticketweb.com to purchase