North Long Beach question

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  1. guinness77

    guinness77 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,554) Jan 6, 2014 New York
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    Hey all. I'm about 99% sure I'm going to be in that area (a little south of the artesia freeway) come Friday and I'm just looking to see if there is a decent enough shop in that area where I can find beer I'll like. It's not a pleasure trip, it's for a funeral, and I haven't been in the area in 25 years, so I'm just looking for something super-local and just for while I'm there (just a carry-on).

    I noticed a place called Emilio's that looks like it's just over the border in Lakewood, was hoping to get feedback and that there's a Total Wine not far, although I'm not a huge fan of TW.

    Last, was hoping for some local recommendations that I could find in a place like Emilio's. I'm mostly an IPA, pils, lager, stout guy. I know I have a lot of questions, haha, so thanks in advance.
     
    #1 guinness77, Sep 20, 2017
  2. OTB

    OTB Pooh-Bah (1,803) Sep 2, 2011 California
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    Beachwood Long Beach is your answer, they'll have everything you'll want and bottles to go.

    Cheers,
     
    #2 OTB, Sep 20, 2017
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  3. guinness77

    guinness77 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,554) Jan 6, 2014 New York
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    I appreciate the input but that seems more like a restaurant and is pretty far away from where I'm staying. I'm looking more along the lines of 2 6-packs and maybe a bomber to throw in the fridge. I'd drink anything handed to me, but if I can get somewhere in 10 minutes and get something decent and no one cares, that would be immensely better
     
    #3 guinness77, Sep 20, 2017
  4. JayORear

    JayORear Grand Pooh-Bah (3,058) Feb 22, 2012 California
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    Corked (used to be Stearn's).
     
    #4 JayORear, Sep 20, 2017
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  5. OTB

    OTB Pooh-Bah (1,803) Sep 2, 2011 California
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    Its their brewery and restaurant, well worth the extra 15 minutes for world class beer.

    Cheers,
     
    #5 OTB, Sep 20, 2017
  6. OTB

    OTB Pooh-Bah (1,803) Sep 2, 2011 California
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    This too, but if your going to Corked why not Beachwood ?

    Cheers,
     
    #6 OTB, Sep 20, 2017
  7. OTB

    OTB Pooh-Bah (1,803) Sep 2, 2011 California
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    Your not going to find anything worthwhile where your staying unless you venture out a bit.

    Cheers,
     
    #7 OTB, Sep 20, 2017
  8. guinness77

    guinness77 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,554) Jan 6, 2014 New York
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    I know that neighborhood is kinda rough, I used to go there every summer back in the late 80s-early 90s, that Emilio's place is that bad? Like I said, this is for a funeral, not for fun. I would just like to find an alternative to the bmc shit and maybe, even, something local. I appreciate the input.
     
    #8 guinness77, Sep 20, 2017
  9. UnknownKoger

    UnknownKoger Pooh-Bah (1,895) Jul 9, 2010 California
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    Beachwood has bottles (22oz and 6packs) to go. Long Beach Beer Lab and Ten Mile Brewing are both now open and are located on Willow. If you're heading towards Bixby, you can swing by Steelcraft and hit up Smog City (they'll have bottles to go as well)
     
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  10. darkmoon66

    darkmoon66 Initiate (0) Oct 8, 2011 California
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    Sorry for your loss. I don't know about local beer spots, but here is some other local stuff :beers::
     
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  11. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    Are you flying into Long Beach airport or LAX? If LAX hit yur (rental car?) and drive to Whole Foods El Segundo (2 miles). Otherwise go to Toral Wine in LB. if your against going to TW there is US_Liquor nearby that has a decent selection of cans/bottles. I prefer Stearns (Cork'd). But US is closer. You don't have time for a Beachwood LB or SB visit. But it is worth a stop, if you have the time.
     
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  12. RobH

    RobH Pundit (908) Sep 23, 2006 Maryland

    There is a TW relatively nearby in Long Beach:
    https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/43456/?view=ratings
     
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  13. ScottWoerner

    ScottWoerner Devotee (368) Jan 5, 2017 California
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    Trader Joe's: 4210 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90807

    Stateside Crafts: 4242 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807

    Corked: 4110 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807

    California Heights Market: 3766 Orange Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807 (be careful of the pricing on the "rare" bottles)

    Beverage Warehouse, hit or miss: 17251 Lakewood Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706

    Listed in order of my preference, although I am not sure how far each is from where you are anchored.
     
    #13 ScottWoerner, Sep 20, 2017
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  14. UnknownKoger

    UnknownKoger Pooh-Bah (1,895) Jul 9, 2010 California
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    Trader Joe's? Really?
     
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  15. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    Maybe they gots a cellar we don't know bout?
     
    #15 dcgunman, Sep 21, 2017
  16. Lostmango

    Lostmango Initiate (0) Jun 29, 2013 California

    If it's anything like the one in Costa mesa, yes. Can typically find swamies or other port cans, most recent modern times release, lost Abbey or stone (if you are into that stuff). Plenty to get through a rough weekend
     
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  17. guinness77

    guinness77 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,554) Jan 6, 2014 New York
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    Thanks for all the information everyone. My somewhat exact location (I'm fairly sure, I'm staying with family) is east of LB Blvd. off South St. just south of 91.

    I really appreciate the help. I would love to just go around and try a lot of the places mentioned but I'm really just rolling with the punches while I'm there. Plus, I don't really have a car. I'll throw my .02 in if I can with the Beechwood recommendation but I'll definitely be stopping at one of the shops mentioned when I first get there tomorrow. Cheers.
     
    #17 guinness77, Sep 21, 2017
  18. ScottWoerner

    ScottWoerner Devotee (368) Jan 5, 2017 California
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    Did you even read what the OP was looking for? TJ's fits the bill, perfectly.
     
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  19. UnknownKoger

    UnknownKoger Pooh-Bah (1,895) Jul 9, 2010 California
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    I did read. I'm aware Trader Joe's sells things --- that they even sell beer. However, it wouldn't necessarily have been in my list of top bottleshops. I've always found their selection to be decently priced but limited and unrefrigerated. I'd personally go with the other mentions in your list
     
    #19 UnknownKoger, Sep 21, 2017
  20. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    Unrefrigerated....yes. Price is a bit lower than other places. But the IPA's sitting out on the shelves? Not cool.
     
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