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The long in the works, twist and turns journey to a brewpub is now reality for 8one8 Brewing.
Their new pizza restaurant is called the Osborne Pizza Kitchen and is located right next door to the brewery taproom. They had a soft launch on July 10th.
All the more reason to re-visit this corner of the Los Angeles beer scene.
Throwing some numbers at you. The event calendar for 8one8 Brewing which is headlined, in my mind, the Anniversary. Busy times in the Valley starting tomorrow!
(818) DAY: 8-18-22
7 Year Anniversary Party: 8-20-22
(818) Oktoberfest: 9-17-22 – 9-18-22
We drive through the valley, staying in the same area code to review a San Fernando meets Belgium winter ale from 8One8 Brewing.
The label proclaims “aged with cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom and cloves” none of which really stride into frame. This has a St. Bernardus Christmas Ale vibe but it seems to be missing something. The aftertaste isn’t as rounded. A little too sharp. Maybe the 2022 batch will amp the spice up.
On a recent warm Sunday afternoon, I took a little drive on the Reagan freeway to check out the recently opened 8one8 Brewing taproom which just recently opened.
I ordered up a flight and had it delivered to me at my table along with a water! Here are my quick hit reviews:
Bodie’z Pale Ale – rye and mosaic. More rye than hops to me little bit green too
1st Stage IPA – smells light. More session. Grain forward to me.
Good Day DIPA – bronze color. Way too much caramel. No hops at all. Not great.
Gravity Hill Belgian – big banana esters. Little overboard on it. Doesn’t grow on me.
There is a lot in front and I like part of the decor. It has a flight freight Indiana Jones decor going on but then that is a bit diminished by a Staples open sign, some “art” 2 and two TVs tuned to the Dodgers.
There is a nice amount of space inside with 22oz bottles to go. I was given a shade more than the taster fill line which was probably the opening week hospitality in effect.
They have some room to grow but a decent start for this brewery.
It took a lot longer than expected but with perseverance comes a taproom. 8one8 Brewing is finally open! Now Canoga Park is added to the list of SoCal cities that have a brewery open.
Tasting Room Hours
THURSDAY 5-3-18 from 5pm-10pm
FRIDAY 5-4-18 from 5pm-10pm
SATURDAY 5-5-18 from Noon-10pm
SUNDAY 5-6-18 from Noon-8pm