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THE GOLDEN STATE/SCOOPS vs. BOTTLEROCK LA/MILK IN L.A. BEER FLOAT SHOWDOWN

On July 26 at 3:30 PM, come to Blue Palms Brewhouse and help to choose a champion in the first L.A. Beer Float Showdown. Everybody who attends is allowed to vote on two beer floats from each competitor. Four total. 8 ounces each. A score sheet will allow every attendee to judge the beer floats according to flavor, originality and presentation. Tickets cost $23 if you RSVP to [email protected] by July 25. Day-of admission is $28. Pay at the door. Proceeds benefit 826LA.

THE BENDER WITH EAGLE ROCK BREWERY OWNER JEREMY RAUB

Jeremy Raub and father Steve should open Eagle Rock Brewery (in Glassell Park) by mid-September. While Jeremy still has spare time, it seemed like a good idea to take him on a tour of the San Gabriel Valley’s best beer bars to get his impressions on particular beers and the bars themselves. The longtime beer judge also had some tips for evaluating beer. Read the full report at www.foodgps.com.

38 DEGREES ALE HOUSE & GRILL

100 West Main Street, Alhambra, 626 282 2038

38 Degrees co-owner Clay Harding, who oversees the beer program, promises new kegs of Hitachino While Ale from Japan’s Kiuchi Brewery and Hop 15 IPA from San Diego’s Port Brewing.

BEACHWOOD BBQ

131 Main Street, Seal Beach, 562 493 4500

Beachwood BBQ owner Gabriel Gordon streams his 24-tap blackboard menu via HOP CAM. Some of Gordon’s latest brews include Speakeasy Barrel Aged Hunters Point Porter, Alaskan Smoked Porter, Amigo Lager Unfiltered, Victory Whirlwind Wit and Avery Ellis Brown Ale.

BLUE PALMS BREWHOUSE

6124 Hollywood Bivd, Hollywood, 323 464 2337

On Tuesday night, proprietor Brian Lenzo said all of the beers on his “On Deck” board would be online by this weekend, including Stone 13 Anniversary Ale, Brother Thelonious, Grand Teton IPA, Shipyard XXXX IPA and two beers from St. Feuillien: Saison and La Blance. Lenzo said he’ll have Speakeasy night the last week of July, featuring a red carpet and 12-14 options on tap, including barrel aged beers. The one-year anniversary will be on August 8.

BOTTLEROCK LA

1050 South Flower Street, Downtown, 213 747 1100

According to resident beer expert Alex Macy, Port Hop 15 and AleSmith IPA should be on tap soon.

THE DAILY PINT

2310 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, 310 450 7631

According to LA Beer Geek David Stickel: Daily Pint is tapping Stone 13th Anniversary tomorrow at 6 PM. Also received some Hobgoblin, and in bottles they got in some St. Peter Sorghum Ale especially for people with Gluten allergies. Just tapped Victory Golden Monkey and finishing Weihenstephan Vitus Wheat Bock and Alaskan Smoked Porter.

THE GOLDEN STATE

426 North Fairfax Avenue, Fairfax, 323 782 8331

Co-owner Jason Bernstein just picked up a case of 12-year Old Rasputin. He says, “Old Rasputin + Bourbon = Smoother. It’s almost devoid of bitterness.” He also scored bottles of Lost Abbey Carnaval, their saison. He should tap a keg of Stone 13 Anniversary over the weekend.

LUCKY BALDWIN’S

17 South Raymond Ave, Pasadena, 626 795 0652

Lucky Baldwin’s Xmas in July Festival lasts from July 11-19, featuring over 50 Christmas Belgians, including Gouden Carolus Noel, Affligem Noel and St. Bernardus Noel. For now, they have Russian River Consecration, Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale, St. Feuillien Saison, Koningshoezen Quad, a Belgian quadrupel “buried in malts and fruitiness.

LUCKY BALDWIN’S DELIRIUM CAFE

21 Kersting Court, Sierra Madre, 626 355 1140

Lucky Baldwin’s eastern outpost also hosts Xmas in July beginning on July 11, featuring Christmas Belgians like St. Bernardus Noel, Affligem Noel and Delirium Noel.

SIMMZY’S

229 Manhattan Beach Boulevard

Manhattan Beach, 310 546 1201

Here’s today’s tap update from Simmzy’s Manager Chris Garza: Port Old Viscosity, Brewery Ommegang Hennepin, Deschutes Black Butte Porter. Coming up in the next couple days: Avery White Rascal and Port Wipeout IPA.

STUFFED SANDWICH

1145 E Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel, 626 285 9161

Every month, Sam Samaniego and wife Marlene feature a different brewery on their nine taps. For July, it’s Coronado Brewing Co., including Four Brothers Pale Ale, Lime Light Wit, Mermaid Red Ale, Islandweizen Hefeweizen, Orange Avenue Ale, Golden Ale, Islander IPA, Idiot Double IPA and Bourbon Barrel Red Devil Imperial Red Ale.