LA/OC area: Restaurants/Bars/Pubs (2017)

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  1. Jfa82

    Jfa82 Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2016 California

    Yeah thats what it was. Took me a minute to figure it out.
     
    #141 Jfa82, Jun 14, 2017
  2. ayearetee

    ayearetee Initiate (0) Nov 23, 2016 California

    Any good taprooms or restaurants with good taplists in the Culver City/Santa Monica area?

    aside from the usually suspects
     
    #142 ayearetee, Jun 24, 2017
  3. Tdizzle

    Tdizzle Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2006 California

    So my wife and I went to Karl Strauss Anaheim for dinner last night. I was really, really impressed by everything. First of all, Aurora Hoppyalis and Big Barrel DIPA are both utterly fantastic. Talk about "sleepers." I echo someone's sentiment earlier in this thread that if Aurora (and IMO, Big Barrel) were brewed by someone else that they would be clamored over. Also, the food was outstanding. We shared their duck fat pretzel bites and both agreed that we would come back just for those damn things. I had the turkey burger and my wife had a mesquite grilled chicken sandwich. Both were awesome. I highly recommend that place.
     
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  4. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    That mesquite chicken is killer good. Great choice.
     
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  5. nicholasofcusa

    nicholasofcusa Initiate (0) Jan 14, 2006 Florida

    Chiming in to vouch for Aurora Hoppyalis...

    I've spent 1-2 months in San Diego for each of the past 3 years and (as far as I can recall ) had never tried a Karl Strauss beer until earlier this June. Hoppyalis is definitely legit.
    Bought a single bottle at Trader Joe's then had a couple draft pints a few days later...tasted better than Melvin IPA, Racer 5, Modern Times Booming Rollers during the same session.
     
    #145 nicholasofcusa, Jun 25, 2017
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  6. elemenohpee1

    elemenohpee1 Pundit (965) Oct 29, 2014 California

    Aurora Hoppyalis is great, but I always worry about buying a six pack because I'm unsure of the freshness. There's no date i can see on the box or bottle.
     
    #146 elemenohpee1, Jun 25, 2017
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  7. Tdizzle

    Tdizzle Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2006 California

    Question on the growler fills: Does the Anaheim location have a 32oz growler option? I know that they will fill unmarked or covered 32oz growlers, but I don't own one. Would rather purchase one from them, and 64oz is too much for me to finish in one sitting, obviously.
     
    #147 Tdizzle, Jun 30, 2017
  8. Tdizzle

    Tdizzle Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2006 California

    Question on the growler fills: Does the Anaheim location have a 32oz growler option? I know that they will fill unmarked or covered 32oz growlers, but I don't own one. Would rather purchase one from them, and 64oz is too much for me to finish in one sitting, obviously.
     
    #148 Tdizzle, Jun 30, 2017
  9. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    Not sure on the 32oz fills. Maybe someone else here might know. Or you can always call them.
     
    #149 dcgunman, Jun 30, 2017
  10. Marquizzle

    Marquizzle Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2015 California

    First Class Pizza in Irvine has a mini Abnormal tap takeover with 4 IPAs on, looks like Citra Showers newly added as well
     
    #150 Marquizzle, Jun 30, 2017
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  11. SDReaper

    SDReaper Pooh-Bah (2,174) Aug 15, 2013 California
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    If one of them is OldMoney, I recommend getting it. Tastes pretty damn good.
     
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  12. Marquizzle

    Marquizzle Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2015 California

    looks like old money, crushability w/ passion, turbidity b2, and yeast mode. i've had turbidity before and really enjoyed boss pour so i'll definitely check these out
     
    #152 Marquizzle, Jun 30, 2017
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  13. j47paco

    j47paco Zealot (740) Dec 19, 2010 California
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    Was just there earlier for a fill. Took a 32oz and a 64oz growler. Turns out that the Friday growler special is only on 64oz fills. $8 for 64oz, but $9 for 32oz of the same beer. Additionally, they only sell 64oz growlers there.
     
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  14. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    Went to Heroes & Legends Bar and Grill in Lake Forest yesterday. Why? I'm still asking myself that. Oh yes, because it was a last minute get together with my bro-in-law and his family who lives not far from there. So this place was packed > 530-6pm. Maybe happy hour? While waiting for them to show up I asked for a couple of tasters of some IPAs I haven't had before. No. You have to go to the bar and ask for them there and it was 2 taster limit. I wanted to try 3. So I had to make the missus go up and ask for the 3rd. Actually since it was 2 limit per person I added another taster > 4 total now. Why did I asked for a taster of the Boot 9th anniversary? It reminded me of KnuckleSandwich. Crap. Sweet crap. After ordering a Mikkeler Windy Hill Ne IPA the bro-in-laws fam showed up. They order a large curly fries whatever it's called and also nachos crap. And both were beyond terrible. I didn't see anything on the menu I felt like eating so I just ordered a freakin' patty melt. Terrible. Ate half of a half. Had another pint > Drakes Red Denog. That was okay. Maybe a little bit better than the Mikkeller. Both were $9 a pour. Funk me. I felt like I was in a bad Twilight Zone episode. I need me a BTs fix after that.
     
    #154 dcgunman, Jul 8, 2017
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  15. Marquizzle

    Marquizzle Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2015 California

    For those who frequented/still frequent the UCI Anthill Pub, their last day is 7/26. Unfortunately the university isn't renewing their contract, a shame since you could always count on them having PtE, Blind pig, and other solid offerings at a reasonable prices. You can check their FB for more info since they have shortened summer hours, but i think they keep taphunter pretty accurate, for those who want to pay their respects this month
     
    #155 Marquizzle, Jul 10, 2017
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  16. pinballplayer

    pinballplayer Maven (1,487) Jul 2, 2014 California
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    One of the original great craft beer bars in Orange County. I sincerely hope it's not replaced with a Golden Road or St. Archer pub.
     
    #156 pinballplayer, Jul 10, 2017
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  17. Goldrush

    Goldrush Devotee (372) Jun 22, 2008 California
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    I'd like to add Ballast Point to your list.
     
    #157 Goldrush, Jul 10, 2017
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  18. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    #drinkindependent
     
    #158 dcgunman, Jul 10, 2017
  19. AlexM

    AlexM Pooh-Bah (1,868) Jun 9, 2011 California
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    #159 AlexM, Jul 21, 2017
  20. AlexM

    AlexM Pooh-Bah (1,868) Jun 9, 2011 California
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    Speaking of ... what is OC's "original beer bar"??? I'm going with Goathill - I remember drinking pitchers of Anchor Porter back in 1990 at the Goat - still LOVE that place for sentimental reasons :slight_smile:
     
    #160 AlexM, Jul 21, 2017
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