Tag: Pasadena

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Sunday Supper with the Brewmaster

HAVEN GASTROPUB + BREWERY INTRODUCES “DINNERS WITH DAVE” where you can talk shop and break bread with Resident Brewmaster Dave Larsen

“Every month beginning in September, Brewmaster Dave Larsen invites fellow beer aficionados to join him for an evening of good food, brews and beer-centric conversation. The kickoff menu features Whole Roasted Mary’s Chicken with Dave’s secret marinade, garlic mashed potatoes & roasted seasonal vegetables in addition to tastes of Haven Brewing beers as well as other craft brews from around the country. Dave will discuss the beers served and answer any and all questions about beers and brewing.”

The first of this monthly series is Sunday, September 9th at 7:00 pm but there are only 12 seats available per dinner available at $25 per person.

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Long Beach, Azusa & Pasadena and David Walker


Not only did Firestone-Walker put on a great show (from all eyewitness accounts) at their 1st beerfest. Not only are they expanding tanks but they are on the road and bringing their beer to L.A. Last week I mentioned an event at the Federal Bar in North Hollywood and now more traffic to wend their way through….

“Sir David Walker starring in The TRILOGY

Join us Thursday, June 28th at All Congregation Alehouse Chapters as we celebrate the latest release of Firestone Walker Parabola.

Sir David Walker will be the first to host a Chapter neer event at all 3 Chapters in one evening.
Join us at 6PM in Azusa, 8PM in Pasadena and 10PM in Long Beach!”

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1 to Try – Kings Row Gastropub

I have not been to many of the new L.A. area craft beer locales that I have been meaning to check out. I am speaking of Kings Row Pub in Pasadena as well as Certified Market which was mentioned earlier this month….

If anyone out on the interwebs can give me a review of either place, I would heartily appreciate it! Kings Row seems to be doing a heckuva lot of events with good people like Firestone-Walker and Eagle Rock Brewery.

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Kings Row

Firestone Walker Backyard BBQ with (8) Firestone Taps + Surprise Keg!

BBQ gets fired up at 5pm!!! and featuring:
Wookey Jack
Double Jack
Unfiltered Double Barrel Ale
Union Jack
Solace Summer Ale
Walker’s Reserve Porter
Pale 31
Double Barrel Ale.

There will also be a SURPRISE CASK ALE flowing from a hand pump that Firestone Walker is bringing especially for this momentous night.

BBQ Menu
We’ll be serving a Firestone Walker inspired BBQ menu, including the

“Juicy Dolan” – named For Firestone’s own Cathy Dolan – This Port Salut Stuffed Ribeye Burger is topped with all the fixin’s including a proprietary Firestone Walker Double Barrel Ale BBQ Sauce!!!

Summer Solace Salad – which is a stone fruit salad topped with a Solace Vinaigrette.

The Sloppiest Beef Po Boy that You’ve Ever Eaten rounds out the menu for the night with Slaw and Grapefruit Union Jack Reduction Sauce.

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TAPS @ Congregation Alehouse in Pasadena

On Thursday night, I ventured two towns over to Pasadena to the bustling Congregation Alehouse in Pasadena. (The newest chapter of the three strong alehouses) for TAPS night with brewmaster Victor Novak in the house.

Here are some photos of the night…..

Travis from Congregation with Victor

My favorite beer of the night. Crystal Pils.

My second favorite of the night was the coffee aromatic Mocha Stout.

The TAPS barleywine.

Me with Travis.

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Lucky Baldwin’s 3

Before the beer revolution struck Los Angeles, One of the few places that served good beer was Lucky Baldwin’s in Pasadena. Truth be told between them and Crown City and Craftsman. Pasadena was the place to be for beer.

Now Lucky is in three spots. Old Town, Sierra Madre and now the Trappiste Pub near Pasadena City College. The last being my favorite of the trio.

So to whet your appetite before you visit, here are a couple of arty brew shots from the third Baldwin……

a few of the 65 newly installed taps
a hoppy Belgian blonde
Belgian keg label