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Drinks

Craft Beer Los Angeles

People’s Republic of South Central, Crowns & Hops + Love Fights Back

The initial impetus for craft beer was as an antidote to uniform and bland American light beers. It was about using the entire palette of malt, hops, yeast and water to create not just...
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Craft Beer Los Angeles

BOS in the Way, Party Beer Co. + Avocados

Imagine that your favorite sports team is in an important playoff game. Kinda easy with the NBA playoffs on, right? Now imagine that midway through the 1st quarter, the referees change the rules, but...
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Beer Sign

How to Beer Shop During the COVID-19 Crisis

How beer fans shop for beer has dramatically shifted in 2020. Sampler flights: Out. Curbside pick-up: In. In store browsing: Out. Shipped fresh from the brewery: In. Opening hours have shifted, how you order...
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Craft Beer Los Angeles

Look for the Helpers

I have yet to run across a kind word for the year 2020. Even graphics are not nice, images such as “Rated 1 Star – Do not recommend” or the commemorative candle for the...
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Craft Beer Oregon

When Taprooms Re-Open

In times past, early June is a magical time here in Los Angeles. Beer lovers are coming down from the intense high of the Firestone Walker Invitational and preparing themselves for the fun in...
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Brewery Pasadena

Wrong Time to Open, Unsung Heroes, Stir Crazy + Other Beer News

Imagine making the decision to open a brewery. You raise cash and ambitions. You hack your way through red tape and construction. You order up ingredients and get ready to brew. You set an...
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