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…
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Not to miss breweries at the 2014 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival

Good god we are excited to hit the road on Friday with some fellow beer bloggers for the 3rd annual Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival. Last year I had a fun case of bronchitis in 104 degree weather - this year I'm in full health…

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…

Don’t miss these outstanding brews at the LA Vegan Beer Fest

Saturday's 5th Annual L.A. Vegan Beer & Food Festival is sold out – but if you snagged some tickets early on you’re probably wondering how to navigate the over 40 craft breweries (that’s about 110 types of beer), not to mention the…

Atwater Village Beer Festival returns for a second year

The second annual Atwater Village Beer, Food & Wine Festival is this weekend - and we are EXCITED! The fest is taking place in just a few short days on Sunday, April 27 from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the parking lot of hosts Link N Hops…

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…

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…

Women & Beer Luncheon + fundraiser for Downtown Women’s Center

We are so excited to be hosting our very first event! Benefiting Downtown Women's Center, the Women & Beer Luncheon is an informal gathering of women who have a common love for craft beer. We will be raffling off items donated by local…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…