Ficklewood Ciderworks, Crosbo Pils + Virtual Beer Meetups
It would be easy to dedicate my monthly Brew & You column to the viral elephant in the room and how it is affecting the Los Angeles brewing industry. But I do believe that...
Benny Boy Brewing, Still Beer + Cider in San Gabriel
I don’t normally write about breweries to be. The plan is almost always different from the reality of running a business, but (you knew that “but” was coming) Benny Boy Brewing has the potential...
Transplants Brewing Turns 2, Ceremony + Anna’s Cider
I finally made a second visit north to Palmdale to join in festivities for the Transplants Brewing second anniversary bash. I was surprised at the variety of beers on offer (32 all told) as...
Summer Bear Gear, Insomnia + Ciders
Dope & Dank glass – A pint glass emblazoned with a brewery logo is cool and all, but when you pour that hazy IPA into a glass that proclaims Dope & Dank. Well, that...
Two New Spots, Buffalo Trace Barrels + BBQ on Ventura
This week Brew & You covers two new additions to L.A.’s craft beer drinking scene. Both spots are entering parts of town that have recently exploded with choices. First up is Cosmic Brewery which...
Pressed for Cider Time
L.A. has a wealth of choices for beer festivals. Heck, the 2nd weekend in August had five festivals! Known as a land of sequels and re-boots, Hollywood can be faulted for a general lack...
