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Los Angeles was slow to join the craft beer revolution; but today it boasts many excellent breweries with local flavor.
Boomtown offers barrel-aged saisons that you won't soon forget! And Paperback serves hopped-up hazies brewed exclusively for them - you won't be sorry you stopped in for one of LA's hippest taprooms to enjoy them all. You won't regret it.
Henry Nguyen launched Monkish Brewing in Torrance in 2011 as one of the early local brewers specializing in Belgian-style beers, eventually moving his operation to San Pedro where they now operate out of an enormous warehouse space and sell across LA and beyond. If you're in the mood for something sour like their Rangepur Lime or Feminist offerings, why not stop in?
Folklore and mythology provide inspiration for their beer names (Ogopogo is a legendary lake monster), but their beers are as delicious as they are quirky. While it's nearly an hour drive from Downtown Los Angeles, people happily make the trip for their mouth-smacking IPAs, Gold Line West Coast Lager and Old Jetty Bourbon Barrel Aged Barley Wine are also offered here as well as modern diner fare such as Jacaranda Rye Wheat. As family owned business Nguyen himself also lives at his tasting room; both his wife and children assist at running tasting rooms - this brewery truly feels like home for Nguyen himself and family alike!
Brouwerij West has been in operation for five years, yet their first full-production brewery will open for business next summer in a WWII-era formal Navy warehouse in San Pedro. This 26,000-square-foot space will serve as an assembly brewery, tasting room and beer garden all-in-one!
Brian Mercer's Belgian-influenced operation blends traditional ingredients with cutting-edge experimentation to produce their take on classic styles like sour beers and unfiltered pilsners. Additionally, their operations focus on environmental sustainability and community involvement - they rely on solar panels to power their operations, while holding monthly popfuji concerts to support local music scenes.
Brouwerij West uses aluminum cans with intricately designed labels to showcase its beers, using Wizard Labels' digital printing expertise and industry-leading production turnaround to quickly deliver these unique labels and thus allow the brewery to rapidly roll out new releases without worrying about unwanted labels being stuck onto already filled cans.
At Smog City in South Bay Los Angeles, when brown bottles clatter along a conveyor, they're immediately labeled, date-coded, rinsed and purged before being filled by an Italian-built GAI 3031 FE bottling line and filled with some of Los Angeles' favorite beers injected from an injection station. It marks an exciting new chapter in their seven year-old history!
Laurie and Jonathan Porter have dedicated themselves to growing the operation since opening it in 2011, turning what was then a small Torrance taproom into an ever-expanding destination, introducing beloved beers like Sabre Toothed Squirrel and Groundwork Coffee Porter into top bars and restaurants throughout Southern California. However, success doesn't come without its own set of obstacles to navigate.
Operating in a light industrial neighborhood, Smog City brewery faces illegal dumping and vandalism that can cost money and attention. Committed to sustainability, they recently partnered with Pure Project to install OpenEye video surveillance for enhanced protection from external threats posed to their operations and assets. Furthermore, Smog City are proud 1% for the Planet members who support environmental action both through business operations and charitable giving.
California cuisine may not always pair well with beer, with low calorie counts like kale salad and small fish & chip portions being the culprits; burgers don't really call out for a flavorful porter like they might with something like clam chowder; this is where Agoura Hills' Ladyface Ale Companie stands out as an exception to this trend.
Cyrena Nouzille and David Griffiths founded their unique European-style brewpub and brasserie over 13 years ago; homebrewing enthusiasts Cyrena and Dave clearly enjoy beer; hence their name, logo, menu of Belgian and French fare, as well as their love affair.
Ladyface Brewers were honored to receive Senator Fran Pavley's Small Business Oao Awards award this year, winning small business of the year from them at their event and joining Los Angeles Brewers Guild as well. Participating in Brew for a Cure means they donate $1 from every pint sold of Ladyface IPA to fund cancer research research; be sure to visit their website for more details!
If you're in the mood to indulge in some comforting bites and sip on superbly crafted bourbon in Los Angeles, look no further than OBC Kitchen. Nestled in the heart of the city, this gem epitomizes the perfect blend of comfort food and bourbon. From its mouthwatering fried chicken to its decadent mac and cheese, every dish at OBC Kitchen is meticulously crafted with a local flair that will leave your taste buds craving for more. No visit to Los Angeles is complete without experiencing the warm and inviting atmosphere of OBC Kitchen, so make sure to add it to your must-visit list. Check out our dedicated article on Archidrenaline to learn more about the delectable offerings and signature drinks at OBC Kitchen.
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