Entries by Kelly

Recap: LA Vegan Beer Festival 2014

It was quite a warm day on May 17, the day of the Los Angeles Vegan Beer Fest. Just a couple of days prior we hit triple digits, so 85 degrees was quite manageable to say the least! Apart from the weather, there are a few things that makes this beer festival quite special: Not […]

Beer blogging adventures with Firestone Walker: Part 1

About a year ago, the Los Angeles Beer Bloggers received an invitation to tour Firestone Brewery in Paso Robles and the new Barrelworks in Beullton, in what ended up being an epic experience. For this year’s LA Beer Bloggers trip, Firestone showed off its latest expansion project in Venice Beach, where we had a peak at […]

Recap: Women & Beer Luncheon + Fundraiser

 Craft beer is more than about the beer – it’s family. We are so lucky to have a family that supports us, especially when it’s for a good cause! Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our fundraiser for the Downtown Women’s Center at Sunset Beer Company on Sunday. We are so proud to […]

Los Angeles Vegan Beer Fest 2014

We were gearing up to write an article called something like “Get your tickets now before they sell out!” But before we knew it, the Los Angeles Vegan Beer Festival Facebook page announced the news… We sort of saw this coming. The event is wildly popular, and even had to expand last year – doubling […]

Beer bloggers summit: Tips on beer photography

Yesterday we attended the Los Angeles Beer Bloggers summit at the wonderful Smog City Brewing in Torrance. A panel discussion, led by Beer of Tomorrow/LA Times writer John Verive, focused on one of our favorite subjects of all time: Beer photography! The panel included Tyler Graham of Stone Brewing, professional photography Joshua Liberman, Laurie Porter […]

Holiday gift guide for craft beer lovers

Whether you’re a girl who likes beer, shopping for a girl who likes beer, or shopping for other fans, we all share one thing – the love for craft beer. Supporting local breweries is always important, which is why we’re heading to our spots in Los Angeles for a few gifts, as well as hitting […]

On tap for Atwater Village Oktoberfest

We are looking forward to the weekend and relaxing with a nice, cool glass of Fall seasonal beer despite the very unseasonably 80 degree weather. But, hey, that’s Los Angeles for you – so whip out those age-appropriate (and hot weather appropriate) dirndls for a foray into Okberfest-inspired brews at the first annual Link N Hops […]

Celebrate Oktoberfest in Los Angeles

Break out the sweaters, it’s finally Fall! Although the days in Los Angeles are sunny and temps are still slightly on the high side, fall beer releases and Okterbfest celebrations will not wait for the Fall weather to catch up. Check out these great events around Los Angeles (updates made as they come), most of […]

What does your beer horoscope say about you?

Are you aggressive but with a heart of gold? You must drink dark ales. Do you embrace change well? Perhaps your akin to the hoppy IPAs. A bitter beer drinker? You are a positive person but you complain about your ex – a lot. This according to below clever and facetious graphic, What Your Style of […]

Celebrate LA Beer Week in Northeast Los Angeles

It’s like Christmas in September for craft beer lovers around Los Angeles. The fifth annual Los Angeles Beer Week officially kicks off today and will tantalize your beer-loving palate for ELEVEN days! LA Beer Week is essentially a celebration of craft beer through Los Angeles via ticketed events like the Opening Gala on Sunday, September […]

Beer of the Week: Mikkeller’s Sort Gul (Black IPA)

Recently we picked up one of those beers that is so delicious it makes you regret not buying a dozen more. Sort Gul is a 2013 Black IPA by Mikkeller – roughly translated as “Black Yellow.” It’s 7.3%, has a nice tan head, and pours dark with visible but little chunks of yeast. Smells just like […]