Follow Sean Inman to the best in craft beer
Craft Beer Time seems to march faster and faster. It is hard to believe that Southland Beer, the corner shop on Western Avenue in Koreatown, is now a year old.
The taproom with bottle shop has pulled in some gems on tap over the past 12 months so expect an eclectic tap list on the 22nd. Also, expect to find a bottle to go too.
For once the weather in SoCal was helpful to beer drinkers. A nice, cold layer of June Gloom settled in on the weekend of Mumford Brewing Co.’s 1st Anniversary party. Good because the 1st Anniversary beer was a Russian Imperial Stout by the name of Great Uncle George. In three different versions, no less. You could taste the Barrel-Aged version, the Irish version and the George Brett version (for you KC Royals fans).
Of the three, the Irish version seemed the most fully realized. The Barrel-Aged was fine but I would have liked to have seen it sit in the barrels longer. Seemed unready to me, as did the Brett version which tilted more RIS and much less farmhouse funky. My winner for the day was another politically inspired IPA, this time “Make Hops Great Again.” the latest IPA in their stable which would pair well with the Unpresidential NE Style IPA.
It has been great to see the growth of the brewery from first visit until now. They are becoming a great place to get a crowler of an IPA and also find a rotating set of beers. It will be fun to chart their progress in year 2!
And they were recently approved by the City of Torrance and will be moving into new digs as well. But first, here is the scoop on where to celebrate Smog City beers…
Oct 3rd-Library Ale House- Launch of our anniversary celebrations
Oct 6th– BAM fest
Oct 7th– Fig -Sausagefest
Oct 17th– Beer Belly -One Night Stand
Oct 24th-Cinco (tbd)
Oct 28th– Tender Greens -Octoberfest/Whole Animal
Oct 30th– Tony’s Darts Away -Costume party!!
As you can see, they are going to have a busy month moving kegs all across the southland. Make sure to check out one or more of their stops.
Beachwood BBQ and Brewing is being very helpful to those with aversions to sitting in traffic. Now anywhere you are, they will be too! So help Gabe and Julian celebrate 1 year of brewing at these fine establishments…
July 10 @ Blue Palms
July 11 @ Library Alehouse
July 12 @ Toronado SD
July 14 @ 38 Degrees
July 15 @ Barbara’s at the Brewery
July 17 @ Playground
July 18 @ The Bruery Provisions
July 20 @ City Tavern
July 22 @ Beer Belly
The craft beer events just don’t stop here in SoCal and here is another for your July list.
Beachwood BBQ & Brewing Tribute to Southern California Breweries 1st Anniversary Party on Saturday July 7th 2012 – 11:30am to Close
Here is the scoop from Beachwood:
“Beer is a regional specialty, a craft that reflects our tastes, philosophies, traditions and aspirations. It’s a temporal experience that takes weeks, months or even years of attention leading up to the moment that it’s savored, gulped down, revered or just plain forgotten. We are all lucky enough to live in a region full of craft
beers that will not be forgotten. In fact they will continue to be duly noted on cell phones, laptops, paper scraps or just by a series of baffled expressions that signify beer geek transcendence. Southern California is a special place for beer and we at Beachwood BBQ & Brewing are privileged to be a part of an innovative, eclectic,
uncompromising and truly exceptional community of breweries. As a tribute to all of their inspiration over the years, we’ve decided to celebrate our anniversary with a festival of Southern California breweries.”
The Tripel and The Bruery Team Up for Birthday Brews and Bites on Monday, April 16th from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.. Cost is $65.00.
“In celebration of their one year anniversary, The Tripel invites beer lovers down to the beach for an evening of sumptuous suds & a delectable dinner. The Bruery’s own Ben Weiss will be on hand, guiding a tasting of some of their most hard-to-find brews. To complement the beer, Brooke & Nick have created a sublime four-course birthday tasting menu. This special evening on April 16th begins at 6:30 p.m. for a “cocktail beer” gathering, with dinner and tasting starting at 7 p.m. Act fast though, because there are only 30 seats available! For those unable to make the ticketed event, The Tripel will offer their new menu along with the limited selection of Bruery beers from 9pm to close.”
Check out the best of what The Tripel and The Bruery have planned, below:
Selection of Hors Oeuvres
Mother Funker
Over-The-Top Sour Blonde Ale Aged in Chardonnay Barrels
Coconut and Lime Leaf Bouillabaisse with Bourbon Shrimp Toast
White Oak
Blend of a Bourbon Barrel Aged Wheat Wine with a Belgian Golden Strong Ale
Duck Breast with Black Soybean and Black Trumpet Mushroom Sauce, Duck Leg Confit and Beet Taro Cakes, Wilted Bacon Infused Greens
Smoking Wood
Rye Barrel Aged Imperial Smoked Rye Porter
Selection of House Made Sweets
Sans Pagaie
Wine Barrel Aged Sour Blonde Ale Fermented with Cherries
Saison De Lente, 2010 Vintage
Earthy, Dry Belgian-Style Farmhouse Ale
