FMBs, RTDs and Smoothies + Homage in Chinatown
In the beginning there were lagers and ales and it was good. Styles begat sub-styles. Sours and smoke beers. Aged hops and dry hops several generations of begats later we have glitter beer leading...
Whittier Brewing Co., Flowers + Infinite Wishes
It is a romantic name with Valentine’s Day around the corner. Poet Gardens is the dining/food hall where Whittier Brewing Co. set up shop. I mentioned this brand new brewery in my new and...
Best L.A. Beers of 2019, Lavabeer + 12 Days of Christmas
This year, you will probably see a lot of Top 19 Beers of 2019 lists. Next year will bring the inevitable 20/20 lists, but for my Best L.A. Beers of 2019, I want to...
L.A. Beer Week, Strawberries + Three Anniversaries
We are now just over two weeks out from the 11th Los Angeles Beer Week. I do not expect you to attend something each night between June 15 – 23, but two key festivals...
Top 10 Beers of 2016
Each year we either bid fond farewell to the previous 12 months or kick them to the curb. 2016 will probably inspire more people to do the latter. Despite the election, losing Bowie and...
New Pomona Breweries, Sencha IPAs + Hoppy Cookbook
With the 210 freeway undergoing periodic road repairs in addition to the normal jam-packed-ness, a trip out to Pasadena seems daunting, let alone Pomona. Finally I set aside a Saturday to visit a duo...
