Glendale’s Brewyard Beer has a great early Christmas present for beer fans…
That is a nice representation of L.A. breweries all in one place and a barrel-aged quad is another incentive too.
Anniversary Time at the ‘Yard
Yasuke
Glendale’s Brewyard Beer Co. has been putting out some interesting lagers of late with Asian ingredients, add to that list a black lager with Matcha.
I do not know how that potent green tea flavor will pair with a dark malt profile but I am down to try a pint. Plus the brooding label is cool.
Sureally
Label design is tough and I can be a harsh judge. Paperback Brewing has a bold dime store novel cover with super bright colors look that I don’t vibe with but they have a winner with their Surrealist beer…
…and it doesn’t hurt that the style of beer is one that I, personally, would like to see more of, the Belgian Blonde ale.
Totally Glendale
Looks like a Total Wine & More will be coming to my adopted town of Glendale. And within a five minute walk to me.
I really like that they do single can sales but they do not refrigerate the majority of their beers. I am tempted to mark some cans with dates to see how long some beers, especially IPAs, last on the shelf.
Unless their inventory process changes, you will need to be super careful as to what you buy here. Keep it to stouts and spirits.
1st Visit – Glenwood Smokehouse
I took a walk through Glendale over to Brand Boulevard to the recently added Glenwood Smokehouse yesterday to eat some BBQ and check out their curated craft beer list.
1st off the BBQ aromas are great when you walk in and even better when the food hits the table. This is really good brisket, pork ribs as well as chicken (roasted or fried or winged). The sides and appetizers are elevated and tasty. The fried pickles were great and that is not something that I usually would order.
Now that the quality of the food is settled, let’s dig into the beer list. 24 taps on the wall leading to a cooler with the tell-tale red tubing that means that care and expense were taken to have the beer at proper temperature.
There were five Beachwood taps, three Radiant Beer Co. taps and a pair for Riip Beer as well. Right there is a big time savings for me. No need to travel to Orange County. I can walk.
The style mix is good and there is a good balance of rotating taps to fixed beers including three house beers. With nods to seltzer, cider and kombucha too. There is a cocktail program as well.
Plus, if you sit out front, you get a view of the people streaming in and out of the Americana Mall.
Wise Indeed
Brewyard Beer Co. in my ‘hood of Glendale has a new Belgian treat that would unwise to pass up…
Paperback Celebration
Lookee here, a beer event, on this blog. These have been few and far between haven’t they?
Anyway, Paperback Brewing in Glendale will use three days to celebrate what has been a year for sure. So pick your day and check out their beers and their space if you are like me and haven’t actually been inside.
Cold As Azacca
I think the boomlet of Cold IPA may melt away but here is another take on the sub-style from Glendale’s Brewyard Beer Co. Pro Tip – Find the Wayfinder originator of the style and try side by side.
New Beginnings
Shoots of beer growth are starting to happen again! First up is a name I have been talking about for some time, Paperback Brewing in Glendale which is right near The Glendale Tap. They teased on Instagram the date of 7/3.
Second, it appears that the Glendora location of Smog City is on track to be open sooner rather than later as well.
Make sure to look for any instructions either place will be needing you to follow and be super nice to these people who have been through a ringer already.
Paperback Update
Apologies in advance. I have been teasing Paperback Brewing for quite some time now but this maybe the cruelest one. Now doesn’t the above look pretty? Now all we need is for this damn virus to vamoose so we can all safely enjoy their Glendale beer.