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 Beer Gear, Insomnia + Ciders
Some of the new summer beer gear ranges from T-shirts to books and glassware. Dope & Dank glass – A pint glass emblazoned with a brewery logo is cool and all, but when you...
Hidden Star Orchards Pink Lady Apple Cider
It had been several years since I last visited the Tuesday Ferry Building Farmers Market. I was happy to see stalwarts like Frog Hollow Farm and discover newer vendors like Hidden Star Orchards on...
Cosmic Brewery, Great Society, 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. Cosmic Brewery “soft opened” in Torrance,...
