LA Beer Week 2014

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  1. johnInLA

    johnInLA Pooh-Bah (2,350) Jun 12, 2005 California
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    Here a link that gives us a preview of this year's LA Beer Week.

    http://www.latimes.com/food/dailydish/la-dd-la-beer-week-new-organizers-format-20140708-story.html

    I'm sad to see that they won't be repeating the Union Station event this year. I really enjoyed having the
    classic ticket lobby room reserved for us with the breweries setup behind the ticket windows, unlimited pours, lots of great beers on tap, and easy access to people from the breweries. Not to mention the many public transportation options.

    Hopefully the Chinatown event will be a good replacement.
     
    #1 johnInLA, Jul 8, 2014
  2. JohnCassillo

    JohnCassillo Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2013 California

    Was already annoyed with my wife's friend for scheduling her wedding on a fall Saturday (Sept. 27). Now I find out it's cutting me out of the last three days of L.A. Beer Week too. Her friend is making it very difficult to like her...
     
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  3. SoCalBeerIdiot

    SoCalBeerIdiot Pooh-Bah (2,191) Mar 10, 2013 California
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    This is where I would convince my wife that, not ONLY would she have more fun WITHOUT me there, but the bride would NEVER NOTICE me missing anyway so she should totally take one of her "fun" friends instead and have a great time. LMK if it works and we can hang out at LA Beer Week.
     
    #3 SoCalBeerIdiot, Jul 8, 2014
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  4. JohnCassillo

    JohnCassillo Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2013 California

    I've considered it, believe me. I'm a big college football fan and have a very strict rule against fall Saturday weddings (going so far as to convince my wife that my own wedding would not occur during football season).

    Hoping I can still make the most of the 20th through the 25th, and that there are a few more events closer to Santa Monica/Venice/MDR this year.
     
    #4 JohnCassillo, Jul 9, 2014
  5. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    I hope the price for the festival is better than last year. I attended a boycott LA Beer Week bottleshare that day instead.
     
    #5 UCLABrewN84, Jul 9, 2014
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  6. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    Most everybody is trying to cash in on the craft movement.
     
    #6 dcgunman, Jul 9, 2014
  7. johnInLA

    johnInLA Pooh-Bah (2,350) Jun 12, 2005 California
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    I know a number of people were unhappy with the $70 price tag, but I thought it was worth it. The venue was great. It was the first and only time I’ve been in the Union Station ticket office room, which is usually not available to the public. I guess I just like these old train stations. The limited number of tickets kept it from being too crowded. The brewery representation was very good with many breweries bringing one time beers brewed specifically for the event. Unlimited pours meant you could taste everything you wanted to. My only complaint was the use of plastic tasting cups. At $70 per ticket, glass would have been nice. Although, I suspect the use of plastic cups may be due to some city ordinance or regulation.

    As for this year, who knows? Hopefully the move to Chinatown will mean lower ticket prices. We will just have to wait and see.
     
    #7 johnInLA, Jul 9, 2014
  8. funbutt88

    funbutt88 Initiate (0) May 22, 2006 California

    Last years event sucked...$70(or $75 i can't remember) for nothing very rare or that interesting. I had been to the previous two years which were cheaper and had the same(if not better) selection. Food was also advertised as being part of the event and not only was there no food included with that price, but there were practically no food options to buy. Shitty soft pretzels anyone? Mmmmm....

    I'll never go to another LA beer week gala until they step up their beer selection or lower the price significantly. Food was a serious problem that needs to be addressed this year in Chinatown.
     
    #8 funbutt88, Jul 9, 2014
  9. johnInLA

    johnInLA Pooh-Bah (2,350) Jun 12, 2005 California
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  10. johnInLA

    johnInLA Pooh-Bah (2,350) Jun 12, 2005 California
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    Tickets went on sale the LABW kick off event today.

    http://labeerweek.com/2014/2014/08/12/la-beer-week-2014-tickets/

    Chinatown Plaza | 950 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA, 90012

    Saturday, September 20, 2014 | 3pm-7pm (2pm for VIP ticket-holders)

    $45 General Admission (includes unlimited beer, commemorative glassware) | $65 VIP Admission (includes unlimited beer, commemorative glassware, and an extra VIP hour)

    Confirmed so far…| Absolution Brewing | Alosta Brewing | Alpine Beer Co. | Angel City Brewing | Beachwood BBQ & Brewing | Bravery Brewing | Craftsman Brewing | The Dudes’ Brewing | Eagle Rock Brewery | El Segundo Brewing Co., | Enegren Brewing | Firestone Walker | Golden Road Brewing | Highland Park Brewery | Kinetic Brewing | King Harbor Brewing | Ladyface Ale Companie | MacLeod Ale | Monkish Brewing | Noble Ale Works | Ohana Brewing | Sierra Nevada | Smog City Brewing | Strand Brewing | Taps Fish House & Brewery | Telegraph Brewing | The Brewery at Abigaile | The Bruery | Timeless Pints | Wolf CreekBrewery + more TBA!
     
    #10 johnInLA, Aug 12, 2014
  11. ubiq3000

    ubiq3000 Initiate (0) Dec 6, 2013 California

    Too bad it won't be at Union Station this year. Last year, we went straight to Philippe's down the street right after the fest. So good.
     
    #11 ubiq3000, Aug 13, 2014
  12. Earlycsquid

    Earlycsquid Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2013 California

    You do realize that it's about the same distance to Philippe's from the Chinatown Plaza... in fact, I think it's even closer.
     
    #12 Earlycsquid, Aug 13, 2014
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  13. epic1856

    epic1856 Initiate (0) Aug 11, 2006 California

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  14. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    Why the big drop in price?
     
    #14 dcgunman, Aug 13, 2014
  15. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    Maybe backlash from last year's price? The LA Beer Guild is taking over LA Beer Week, so that may also have something to do with it. Just for those unaware, the only beers pouring at this festival from what I understand will be from LA County breweries.
     
    #15 UCLABrewN84, Aug 13, 2014
  16. SeanerMang

    SeanerMang Aspirant (271) Jan 29, 2008 Oregon

    Ah no...
    "Confirmed so far…| Absolution Brewing | Alosta Brewing | Alpine Beer Co. | Angel City Brewing | Beachwood BBQ & Brewing | Bravery Brewing | Craftsman Brewing | The Dudes’ Brewing | Eagle Rock Brewery | El Segundo Brewing Co., | Enegren Brewing | Firestone Walker | Golden Road Brewing | Highland Park Brewery | Kinetic Brewing | King Harbor Brewing | Ladyface Ale Companie | MacLeod Ale | Monkish Brewing | Noble Ale Works | Ohana Brewing | Sierra Nevada | Smog City Brewing | Strand Brewing | Taps Fish House & Brewery | Telegraph Brewing | The Brewery at Abigaile | The Bruery | Timeless Pints | Wolf CreekBrewery + more"
     
    #16 SeanerMang, Aug 13, 2014
  17. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    If this is confirmed, so far it's a good list. Surprised to see Alpine in there. Or is it Alpine/Green Flash? Big Dog Beachwood is a must. Bonus would be Kern and Societe added to this list.
     
    #17 dcgunman, Aug 13, 2014
  18. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    Hmm, maybe it was California only then.
     
    #18 UCLABrewN84, Aug 13, 2014
  19. johnInLA

    johnInLA Pooh-Bah (2,350) Jun 12, 2005 California
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    #19 johnInLA, Aug 13, 2014
  20. Curb71

    Curb71 Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2012 California

    I've never been but thought LA beer week was, a week. Is it really only on one day? That's the same day for the California Beer Festival in Ventura, the next Barrelworks release AND Zwanze Day!?
     
    #20 Curb71, Aug 16, 2014
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