LA Beer Week

38 Degrees Flight Night IV...but it's all the way in Alhambra, ugh!

 

Citra?

 

I'd say there's no chance of that. But I did have the Winter DIPA at the brewery yesterday and it's absolutely fantastic. If they're pouring that it will be well worth the visit.

 

Not complaining one bit. It's the closest bar to me.

 

Recommendations gladly accepted!

 

If you like authentic Japanese ramen, there's Daikokuya in Monterey Park in the building located at the corner of Atlantic and Garvey.

For gourmet hot dogs/sausages, there's Dog Haus about a 1/4 mile east on Main. Not the best, but they're solid.

 

I haven't been to an event thus far. I am probably going to hit up the Smog City event at Tony's tomorrow.

This year seems a bit less exciting in terms of events than last year.

 

Great suggestions for restaurants near 38 Degrees. I've got one to add - Hui Tou Xiang, just down Main street across from golden deli. Their Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings) are very nearly as good as legendary din tai fung, and theyre cheaper and there's never a line. The Hui Tou are also damn good.

As for other events, I'm considering the Modern Times night at Verdugo and the Carnival at Eagle Rock Brewery (no idea what that will be like...) on Friday, and I'm definitely planning on hitting up Smog City on Saturday.

 

I'm planning to go to Modern Times night at Verdugo Bar, since I never had any of their beers before and it saves me a trip to go to San Diego.

 

Am definitely going to the 38 Degrees event tonight. Anyone else going?

 

went to the Stone event at Verdugo. 2003 RIS was interesting

went to the Beachwood event at Tony's on Tuesday. Mind Melder is incredible.

every time i go to Tony's i realize how I am not really a fan of that place. great beer selection. not the greatest bartenders


hoping to check out Smog City on Saturday

 

Smog City night at Tony's tonight was pretty chill. Bourbon O.E. is no joke.

 

Here's what I had at 38 Degrees' Flight Night:

Beachwood Mocha Machine
Beachwood Denver Jackhammer
Beachwood/Drake's Mind Melder (get it while you have a chance!!!)
Beachwood Foam Top
Stone Ruination Grapefruit Slam
Stone IPA Ruined (on cask with blood orange zest)
Stone/Evil Twin/Stillwater "The Perfect Crime" Black Smoked Saison
Stone 08.08.08 Vertical Epic Ale
FW Double Jack
FW Velvet Merkin
FW Parabajava (I NEVER thought I'd get to try this)
FW Double DBA (goblet comped for me by Mr. Walker himself; probably cuz we have the same super-awesome hair*--my profile pic is a couple yrs old):


(that's not me on the left)

Ironfire A Girl And Her Cucumber Ale (delicious!)
Ironfire Six Killer Barrel Aged
Ironfire 51/50 IPA
Ironfire Nühell IPL
Kern River Class V Stout (on nitro)
Kern River 5th Anniversary
Kern River 5th Anniversary (on cask and so good)
Kern River Dirty Hippie
Kern River Just Outstanding IPA
Bruery Praecocia
Bruery Oude Tart w/Cherries
Bruery Windowsill
Bruery Bottleworks XII

...and a GREAT time! No way I'm missing this next year. Cheers!

*NOTE: This was posted immediately after getting home from the event so please excuse any drunken douchiness that may come across. Thank you.