The L.A. BEER BLAST is designed to let Food GPS readers know about what’s new at select L.A. bars and restaurants with great beer selections. You’ll also discover beer-related events in the area and learn about industry leaders. Expect a new L.A. BEER BLAST every Thursday evening, in time for the weekend rush. Look in the left sidebar, SUBSCRIBE to Food GPS and you’ll receive the L.A. BEER BLAST by e-mail.

Experimental Samuel Adams brewer Bert Boyce was in town from Boston to promote the release of Utopias, a monster barrel-aged beer that’s built in intensity since 2002. Utopias currently clocks 27% ABV, making it one of the most powerful beers ever produced. We met at The Golden State prior to an exclusive Samuel Adams dinner at Animal. Boyce discussed his extreme beer, which has a seriously limited release and sells for well over $150, if you can find it. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT UTOPIAS, and CLICK HERE FOR A Q&A WITH BERT BOYCE.

This week, Brew & You columnist Sean Inman reviews Stout and The Fifth Amendment Alehouse in a post he titled “From Hollywood to the Sea.”

BEACHWOOD BBQ
131 Main Street, Seal Beach, 562 493 4500

New draught options at Gabriel Gordon’s noted Seal Beach beer bar include Deschutes Hop Trip, BrewDog Bashah Black IPA, Lucifer, Black Cauldron Grand Teton, The Bruery White Oak, Wostyntje Regenboog and Stone Arrogant Bastard on cask. Track changes to Gordon’s 24-tap blackboard menu via HOP CAM.

BOHO
6372 West Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, 323 465 8500

Verdugo Bar co-owner Ryan Sweeney curates the beer program at Boho. Yesterday, he said Christmas beers are going online, including Goudon Carolus, and Delirium Noel. They just blew out of 2 Turtle Doves, but Double Bastard is live.

BOTTLEROCK LA
1050 South Flower Street, Downtown, 213 747 1100

Last night, resident beer expert Alex Macy announced two new beers on tap: Dupont Avec Les Bons Voeux and Craftsman Edgar’s Ale.

THE DAILY PINT
2310 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, 310 450 7631

The Daily Pint’s latest additions on draught include Bitch Creek ESB, Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA, Stone Double Bastard, Kona Pipeline Porter and Double Jack. On cask you’ll now find Stone Levitation and Ruination.

THE GOLDEN STATE
426 North Fairfax Avenue, Fairfax, 323 782 8331

According to The Golden State co-owner Jason Bernstein, “We’re about as stout heavy as we’ve ever been. You’ll currently find four stouts in-house: North Coast Old Rasputin, Craftsman Edgar’s Ale, The Bruery 2 Turtle Doves and The Gentleman Scholar’s Requiem Espresso Stout, which has as much caffeine as an eight-ounce cup of coffee.

LIBRARY ALEHOUSE
2911 Main Street, Santa Monica, 310 314 4855

According to yesterday’s update from Library Alehouse Sustainability Manager Thomas Kelley, new beers include Nor’Cal and Heritage from Bear Republic. “We had Racer X last night but it blew in four hours! Also we have Blind Pig IPA on and Rubicon ESB on nitro as well as Anchor Christmas. In bottle we have Two Turtle Doves from the Bruery and Allagash Odyssey.”

LUCKY BALDWIN’S
17 South Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, 626 795 0652

New beers on tap at Lucky Baldwin’s include Stone 12th Anniversary, a oatmeal chocolate stout; the Rogue Love and Hoppiness, a German-style Pilsner; Craftsman Burly Barleywine; Avery Czar, a Russian stout; and Bashah – a BrewDog/Stone collaboration. Also, Lucky Baldwin’s has extended their anniversary celebration through the end of 2009. $22 gets you a commemorative T-shirt and glass, plus a choice of draught beer.

Lucky Baldwin’s
21 Kersting Court, Sierra Madre, 626 355 1140

According to Jamie, a staffer at Lucky Baldwin’s eastern outpost, new beers on draught include Lucifer, Kwak, Duvel Green, Port Brewing Hop 15, Oskar Blues Gordon’s Ale and Stone Vertical Epic 09.09.09. They’ve also extended their anniversary special. Through December 31, $22 gets you a commemorative T-shirt and glass, plus a choice of draught beer. They’re also honoring glasses bought during this year’s prior promotions.

NAJA’S PLACE
154 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, 310 376 9951

According to Assistant GM Martin Svab, new beers include Dogfish Chicory, Sierra Estate Harvest, Avery Dugana, Ballast Point Sculpin, The Bruery 2 Turtle Doves, Lucifer, Sierra Nevada Blonde, Telegraph Golden Wheat, Coronado Orange Ave and Lagunitas Little Sumpin’ Extra.

SIMMZY’S
229 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, 310 546 1201

According to last night’s update from Assistant Manager Chris Garza, “Now Pouring: Stone Double Bastard, Lost Coast Downtown Brown, Sierra Nevada Estate Harvest, Tripel Karmeliet, Sierra Nevada Celebration ale, Black Xantus (special release by Red Nectar). On Deck: Basha (the Stone and Brewdog), Stone Cali Belgique and Yakima by Avery. Special release party on Wednesday Nov. 18 for Firestone 13. Limited supply, get it while you can!”

38 Degrees
100 West Main Street, Alhambra, 626 282 2038

According to 38 Degrees co-owner Clay Harding, you’ll now find Straffe Hendrik Tripel, La Trappe Isid’or, Panzer Pilsner, Ommegang Witte, 2 Turtle Doves, Ten Fidy, Old Jubilation and Double Bastard among others).

VERDUGO BAR
3408 Verdugo Road, Glassell Park, 323 257 3408

According to co-owner Ryan Sweeney, Verdugo Bar is getting Deschutes Abyss and Firestone Walker 13th Anniversary in bottles. Either later this week or early next week. New on draught: Craftsman Summer’s End, a sour. On deck: St. Louis Gueuze Fond Tradition, Ballast Point Victory at Sea and several Christmas beers. Think Goudon Carolus, St. Feuillien Noel and Delirium Noel.