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It was a massive week for the LA scene at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) in Denver. Huge shoutouts to Firestone Walker (3 medals), Beachwood Brewing (2 medals + Amalgamator final table), and Ogopogo (Gold for their Schwarzbier), and Hermosa Brewing (Bronze for Czech Your Head Pilsner). Locally, the focus is shifting to football and early Halloween haunts.

Here is your digest for the week of October 19th – October 25th.

New Releases

• Ogopogo Brewing — Nachtkrapp (5.5%): Their GABF Gold Medal-winning Schwarzbier is now available on draft (post).
• Pocock Brewing Company — Checkerboard Slip-Ons: This West Coast IPA makes its return to the draft list in Valencia (post).
• Campsite Brewing Company — Sangre Para Vampiro: A seasonal staple returning alongside three exclusive house-seltzer cocktails for their "Haunted Speakeasy" (post).
• Pocock Brewing Company — Hard Seltzer Bloody Mary: A new savory, bold addition to their weekend lineup (post).

Notable Posts

• Brewjeria Company is expanding their hours. Starting today (10/19), they will open at 12 PM every day (note: they are closed on Wednesdays) (post). They also teased their 7th Anniversary coming up next month (post).
• Common Space Brewery dropped new Dodgers-themed chainstitched hats and LA sweatshirts just in time for the NLCS (post).
• Firestone Walker brought back their classic Merlin tee for those looking for some vintage brewery merch (post).
• Dilly’s Sandwiches (LB) announced their 2-year anniversary celebration running from November 3–8 (post).

Events: 2026-10-19 to 2026-10-25

• Beachwood Brewing — Sips From the Crypt Halloween Pop-Up — Mon Oct 19 (post)
• Brewjeria Company — Taco Tuesday with u/irietaco — Tue Oct 20 (post)
• Burning Bridge Brewing — Weekly Trivia & Tournament Kickoff — Tue Oct 20 (post)
• Five Point Five Brewing Co — October Filipino Mahjong Night — Wed Oct 21 (post)
• La Jara Brewing Company — Wednesday Night Trivia & $4 Burgers — Wed Oct 21 (post)
• Highpoint Brew Co. — Trivia with Budds — Wed Oct 21 (post)
• RT Rogers Brewing Company — BLK Crust Pizza — Thu Oct 22 (post)
• SoCal Cerveceros — SoCal Cerveceros Club Meeting (at Audiograph) — Thu Oct 22 (post)
• Lawless Brewing Co. — Weekly Bingo — Thu Oct 22 (post)
• Burning Bridge Brewing — Pumpkin Carving — Fri Oct 23 (post)
• RT Rogers Brewing Company — Burger Insanity Food Truck — Fri Oct 23 (post)
• Brewjeria Company — 4th Annual Whittier Brew-levard 5k — Sat Oct 24 (post)
• Highpoint Brew Co. — Beer & Pilates — Sat Oct 24 (post)
• Benny Boy Brewing & Cider House — Community Crush at Applefest 2026 — Sat Oct 24 (post)
• San Fernando Brewing Company — 1920s Halloween Party & Costume Contest — Sat Oct 24 (post)
• Hand-Brewed Beer — Free Bingo & Dinner Popup — Sat Oct 24 (post)
• Arts District Brewing Company — NFL Sunday Football — Sun Oct 25 (post)
• Beachwood Brewing & Distilling — Halloween Grown-Up Book Fair — Sun Oct 25 (post)
• Lawless Brewing Co. — Howl-O-Ween & Dog Costume Parade — Sun Oct 25 (post)
• Manila Sound — 4 Year Anniversary Celebration (Filipino American History Month) — Sun Oct 25 (post)
• Watsons Pizza — Sunday Funday: Pizza and Beer Special (at La Jara) — Sun Oct 25 (post)

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Anybody know where the real dive bars are at ? I’m talking the bar that has $6 well drink where you might get stabbed and get a blowjob ?

It’s officially NLCS week, and the LA beer scene is bleeding blue. Between the Dodgers’ deep run and a literal gold rush at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF), there is plenty to celebrate.

Here is what’s tapping and happening in LA beer for the week of October 12th.

New Releases

• Common Space Brewery — Go Blue Seltzer (post): The playoff favorite returns. It’s a 5.0% ABV seltzer inspired by blue raspberry slushies—tart, bubbly, and neon blue.
• Lawless Brewing Co. — Ballpark Blue (post): A blue raspberry sour beer brewed specifically to match your Dodger gear.
• Altar Society Brewing Co. — Coastal Oats (post): A smooth oatmeal stout, perfect for the slight dip in evening temperatures.
• Frogtown Brewery — Hard Seltzer Slushees (post): Two new rotating flavors available now on draft.
• Red Car Brewery — Pumpkinhead Ale (post): The seasonal classic is back alongside a fall-inspired Figgy Brie Bacon pizza.

Notable Posts

• GABF Gold for Ogopogo: A massive shoutout to Ogopogo Brewing for taking home a Gold Medal at the Great American Beer Festival for Nachtkrapp (post). ISM Brewing was also spotted holding their breath for the results in Denver—keep an eye out for their medal announcements (post).
• Audio Graph Takes the Title: Congrats to Audio Graph Beer Co for winning the "Thursday Thursday Championship" smackdown against Native Son and 3rd Strike (post).
• Hop Harvest Recaps: Both Common Space (post) and Three Weavers (post) shared behind-the-scenes looks at their recent pilgrimage to Yakima for the annual hop harvest. Expect some very fresh, hop-forward releases to hit tanks soon.
• Altar Society Spotlight: This Downtown Long Beach spot is getting buzz for its "hidden" coffee shop operating inside the 1903 historic building (post).
• ISM's Burger of the Month: The Frankenbergher is live—a 1/3-lb patty with sauerkraut, curry ketchup, and mini bratwurst links spilling out of a pretzel bun (post).

Events: 2026-10-12 to 2026-10-18

• Arts District Brewing Company — Howl-O-Ween Pop Up Market & Pup Costume Contest — 2026-10-12 (post)
• Santa Monica Brew Works — Monday Gameday Draft Deals — 2026-10-12 (post)
• Hand-Brewed Beer — Dodgers Game 2 Watch Party — 2026-10-12 (post)
• Brown Soul Brewing Co. — Dodgers vs Brewers NLCS Game 2 — 2026-10-12 (post)
• San Fernando Brewing Company — Dodgers vs. Brewers Watch Party — 2026-10-12 (post)
• Common Space Brewery — Dodgers vs. Brewers Game 1 Watch Party — 2026-10-12 (post)
• San Fernando Brewing Company — Rams vs. Bills Watch Party — 2026-10-12 (post)
• Common Space Brewery — Dodgers Postseason Watch Party — 2026-10-12 (post)
• Arts District Brewing Company — NLCS Dodgers Watch Party — 2026-10-12 (post)
• Highpoint Brew Co. — Monday Night Football — 2026-10-12 (post)
• Hand-Brewed Comedy — Hand-Brewed Comedy Night — 2026-10-12 (post)
• Highpoint Brew Co. — Beer & Guacamole King Happy Hour — 2026-10-13 (post)
• Moonlight Mash Long Beach — Pedal to the Metal: Halloween Edition — 2026-10-13 (post)
• Claremont Craft Ales — Weekly Karaoke — 2026-10-13 (post)
• Pocock Brewing Company — Trivia Night with Fredertainment — 2026-10-14 (post)
• Hand-Brewed Beer — Wednesday Night Trivia — 2026-10-14 (post)
• Highpoint Brew Co. — SPOOKY Trivia with Budds — 2026-10-14 (post)
• Innovation Brew Works — Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night — 2026-10-15 (post)
• San Fernando Brewing Company — Final Line Dancing Night of the Year — 2026-10-15 (post)
• Ogopogo Brewing — Thursday Bingo — 2026-10-15 (post)
• Beachwood Brewing | OFFICIAL — HOWL-O-WEEN — 2026-10-17 (post)
• Malibu Brewing Company — Football Sunday — 2026-10-18 (post)
• Arts District Brewing Company — NFL Sunday Football & Raffle Winner Announcement — 2026-10-18 (post)
• Arts District Brewing Company — Football Sunday — 2026-10-18 (post)
• The Record Scratch — Vinyl Circus Collective at All Season Brewing — 2026-10-18 (post)
• Big Fish Little Fish USA — The OG Family Rave: Halloween Edition — 2026-10-18 (post)
• Santa Monica Brew Works — Sunday Night Draft Deals — 2026-10-18 (post)
• Lawless Brewing Co. — Sunday Michies & Phillies on the Block — 2026-10-18 (post)
• Watsons Pizza — Sunday Funday Special — 2026-10-18 (post)

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Here is your LA beer digest for the week of October 5th – October 11th, 2026.

New Releases

• Beachwood Brewing — Intervals IPA (7% ABV). A collaboration with Downtown Runners Long Beach featuring NZ Cascade, Peacharine, Tropical Fusion, and Mosaic Dynaboost. Releasing Wednesday 10/7 (post).
• Benny Boy Brewing — La Catrina (7% ABV). A fall cider elixir made with dried hibiscus leaves, agave, and California heritage apple juice (post).
• Innovation Brew Works — PSL Beer. A pumpkin spice latte-inspired brew using coffee beans from Java Madre Roasting Co (post).
• Highland Park Brewery — Timbo Pils (5.8% ABV). A fresh batch of their flagship West Coast Pilsner hopped with Citra and Mosaic (post).
• Santa Monica Brew Works — Hang 12. Their 12th-anniversary hazy Double IPA, this time juiced with real pineapple purée (post).
• Frogtown Brewery — Beachcomber’s Gold. A re-release of their collaboration beer for The Donn of Tiki Blu-ray launch (post).

Notable Posts

• Dodger Postseason Fever: The taprooms are bleeding blue this week. Common Space, Lawless, Santa Monica Brew Works, and Brown Soul Brewing have all pivoted to "Playoff HQ" mode with giant projectors and sound-on viewing for the NLDS games (post).
• Beachwood Kitchen Revamp: If you haven’t been to the Long Beach location lately, the menu got a serious upgrade. New items include a grilled halloumi sandwich, barbacoa poutine, and oak-smoked wings (post).
• Whittier Brew-levard 5K: Heads up for the cardio-inclined: registration is open for the 4th annual 5K on October 24th, which involves running down Whittier Blvd and stopping at breweries. It’s essentially a bar crawl with high-intensity intervals (post).
• Halloween Spirit: Beachwood Distilling has officially transformed into "Sips from the Crypt," a month-long spooky pop-up with themed cocktails and late-night weekend hours (post).

Events: 2026-10-05 to 2026-10-11

• Beachwood Brewing | OFFICIAL — Sips from the Crypt Halloween Pop-up — Mon Oct 05 (post)
• Manny Burrola — Sips from the Crypt — Mon Oct 05 (post)
• Kiwini | Content Creator — Ramón Ayala Tribute Night — Mon Oct 05 (post)
• Comic Bros Comic Book Store — Magic: The Gathering Play Session — Mon Oct 05 (post)
• Comic Bros Comic Book Store — Magic Mondays — Mon Oct 05 (post)
• San Fernando Brewing Company — Dodgers Viewing Party — Tue Oct 06 (post)
• Campsite Brewing Company — Wednesday Movie Nights — Wed Oct 07 (post)
• Burning Bridge Brewing — Trivia Night — Wed Oct 07 (post)
• Beachwood Brewing | OFFICIAL — Survivor Watch Party — Wed Oct 07 (post)
• Cinéma Bierité — I Remember Halloween III: Giallo Films — Wed Oct 07 (post)
• RT Rogers Brewing Company — Pizza at the Brewery: BLK CRUST — Thu Oct 08 (post)
• Campsite Brewing Company — Thursday Swap Meet Bingo — Thu Oct 08 (post)
• Whittier Public Library Foundation — BOOKTOBERFEST — Thu Oct 08 (post)
• Lawless Brewing Co. — Afterglow Maker’s Market — Fri Oct 09 (post)
• Los Angeles Handmade Makers Market — Afterglow 5th Anniversary Makers Market — Fri Oct 09 (post)
• Los Angeles Handmade Makers Market — Afterglow Makers Market 5 Year Anniversary — Fri Oct 09 (post)
• RT Rogers Brewing Company — Pizza at the Brewery: BLK CRUST — Fri Oct 09 (post)
• Lucky Luke Brewing Co — Tour de Luke — Sat Oct 10 (post)
• Formerly: Green saturday LA — Vegan Market at Three Weavers — Sat Oct 10 (post)
• Santa Monica Brew Works — 12 Years of Santa Monica Brew Works Anniversary & Live Karaoke — Sat Oct 10 (post)
• Santa Monica Brew Works — 12th Anniversary Celebration — Sat Oct 10 (post)
• Common Space Brewery — Weekly Football Sunday — Sun Oct 11 (post)
• 🌱Seanna🌱 — Hand Brewed Beer Gravel Gorn — Sun Oct 11 (post)
• soulfulkidz — Hispanic Heritage Pop-Up — Sun Oct 11 (post)
• Absolution Brewing Company 🍻 — LA Galaxy vs St. Louis Watch Party — Sun Oct 11 (post)
• Santa Monica Brew Works — Sunday Night Draft Deals — Sun Oct 11 (post)
• RT Rogers Brewing Company — Pizza at the Brewery: BLK CRUST — Sun Oct 11 (post)
• Watsons Pizza — Sunday Funday Special with La Jara Brewing — Sun Oct 11 (post)
• All Season Brewing — Sunsets & Vinyl Spinnin — Sun Oct 11 (post)

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Happy Tuesday, LA. We are officially in the thick of stein season. Whether you're chasing the "Wurst" race in the Arts District or looking for a pickle-flavored Kölsch in Santa Monica, there is zero excuse for a dry glass this week.

Here is what’s brewing in LA for the week of September 28 – October 4.

New Releases

• Absolution Brewing Company — Schwarzbier Black Fin Lager: A crisp, dry German-style black lager featuring subtle notes of chocolate and coffee. (post)
• Audio Graph Beer Co — Brainstorm: A 5.0% ABV Czech Amber Lager released just in time for their Oktoberfest festivities. (post)
• Brewjeria Company — Las Homegirls: The return of their popular Raspberry Blonde Ale, a collaboration with For My Homegirls. (post)
• Burning Bridge Brewing — Goes Black: A 6.9% Black IPA featuring Chinook and Columbus hops, finished with Citra for a resinous, citrusy punch. (post)
• Highland Park Brewery — DDH Pillow: Their award-winning 8% Hazy DIPA is back on shelves, packed with Citra and Mosaic hops. (post)
• Innovation Brew Works — Pumpkinfest Ale: A seasonal ale for those embracing the fall vibes. (post)
• Innovation Brew Works — Office Hours: A new 5.9% Hazy IPA double dry-hopped with Citra, El Dorado, and Idaho 7. (post)
• Ogopogo Brewing — Raijū: A 6.9% West Coast IPA brewed with Fall Brewing, triple dry-hopped with Superdelic Cryo, Citra, and Nectaron. (post)
• Santa Monica Brew Works — Pickle Power: A 4.6% Kölsch-style ale infused with authentic Pickle Juice® for a tangy, dill-forward finish. (post)

Notable Posts

• Beachwood Brewing & Distilling is going all-in on spooky season starting October 1st, launching a full Halloween cocktail menu with ghost and witch glassware. (post)
• Highland Park Brewery just restocked their popular Sad Cat Bar Mats and dropped a new series of Sad Cat stickers at the merch kiosk. (post)
• LA Bodega Brewing Company shared a heartfelt tribute to a beloved team member, Don Luis, who passed away last week. Rest in peace to a staple of the Bodega family. (post)
• Lawless Brewing Co. released a guide to the "3 S's" of Stein Holding (Straight, Sealed, Still) for those looking to compete in upcoming contests. (post)

Events: 2026-09-28 to 2026-10-04

• Beachwood Brewing | OFFICIAL — Survivor & Cocktails Night — 2026-09-30 (post)
• Cinéma Bierité — I Remember Halloween III - Film Screening — 2026-09-30 (post)
• La Jara Brewing Company — Trivia Night & $4 Burger Wednesday — 2026-09-30 (post)
• LBC Vibe | Long Beach CA — Halloween Cocktail Menu Launch — 2026-10-01 (post)
• Beachwood Brewing | OFFICIAL — Sips from the Crypt: Halloween Pop-up — 2026-10-01 (post)
• La Verne Brewing Co. — Music Bingo with Shelly — 2026-10-01 (post)
• Campsite Brewing Company — Oktoberfest Weekend — 2026-10-02 (post)
• Belmont Brewing Company — Weekend Breakfast — 2026-10-03 (post)
• Five Point Five Brewing Co — OktoberPHest — 2026-10-03 (post)
• Misfits & Matcha — Plant Bingo (Session 1) — 2026-10-03 (post)
• Santa Monica Brew Works — 12th Anniversary Celebration — 2026-10-03 (post)
• Santa Monica Brew Works — Rock Live Karaoke — 2026-10-03 (post)
• Santa Monica Brew Works — Pickleball in the Beer Garden — 2026-10-03 (post)
• Misfits & Matcha — Plant Bingo (Session 2) — 2026-10-03 (post)
• Brewjeria Company — Octubrefest — 2026-10-03 (post)
• Absolution Brewing Company 🍻 — Oktoberfest Party & Stein Holding Contest — 2026-10-03 (post)
• Common Space Brewery — Mexico vs. USA Soccer Match & Dodgers NLDS Game 1 — 2026-10-03 (post)
• Belmont Brewing Company — Weekend Breakfast — 2026-10-04 (post)
• Common Space Brewery — NFL Sunday Watch Party — 2026-10-04 (post)
• Burnin Daylight Brewing — NFL Football Season Sunday Brunch — 2026-10-04 (post)
• Catalina Island Conservancy — Foxy by Nature IPA Launch & Conservancy Event — 2026-10-04 (post)
• VENDORVERSE — Shrek Themed Event at Shadow Grove — 2026-10-04 (post)
• VENDORVERSE — Shrek’s Fairy-tale Realm w/ Ramtop Morris — 2026-10-04 (post)
• RockLIVE Karaoke — RockLIVE Karaoke: Santa Monica Brew Works 12th Anniversary — 2026-10-04 (post)
• Watsons Pizza — Sunday Funday Pizza & Beer Deal — 2026-10-04 (post)

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I usually only drink one a year, but would love for it to be local, and not just Shipyard or PumpKing. Anybody know of any local breweries doing a brew for spooky season?

Craftoberfest at the Rose Bowl was my favorite beer-related event each year. It hasn't happened in 2 years now. Does anyone know what happened? Is it gone for good?

And are there any other good craft beer events going on soon?

Happy Tuesday, LA. We’re officially hitting that transition from late-summer heat into the heart of Oktoberfest season. Whether you're looking for a clean blonde ale to beat the sun or a place to scream at a TV during the NFL slate, here is what’s happening in the local scene this week.

New Releases

• Altar Society Brewing Co. — Shoreline Society (post): A blonde ale described as having subtle hop notes and a clean finish. Aimed at being a "sipper" for the lingering Long Beach heat.

Events: 2026-09-21 to 2026-09-27

• Brewjeria Company — Taco Tuesday with u/irietaco — Tue Sep 22 (post)
• Pocock Brewing Company — $5 Pint Night — Tue Sep 22 (post)
• Burning Bridge Brewing — Table Top Tuesday — Tue Sep 22 (post)
• Burning Bridge Brewing — Wednesday Football Viewing — Wed Sep 23 (post)
• Beachwood Brewing | OFFICIAL — Survivor Season Premiere Watch Party — Wed Sep 23 (post)
• La Jara Brewing Company — Trivia Night & $4 Burger Wednesday — Wed Sep 23 (post)
• Pocock Brewing Company — Trivia Night — Wed Sep 23 (post)
• Burning Bridge Brewing — Trivia Wednesday — Wed Sep 23 (post)
• Burnin Daylight Brewing — Comedy Show — Thu Sep 24 (post)
• Pocock Brewing Company — Bingo Night — Thu Sep 24 (post)
• Pocock Brewing Company — Karaoke Night — Fri Sep 25 (post)
• Ogopogo Brewing — 8th Anniversary Block Party — Sat Sep 26 (post)
• Lawless Brewing Co. — Oktoberfest Fest-Lympics (Day 1) — Sat Sep 26 (post)
• Lucky Luke Brewing Co — Music Bingo — Sat Sep 26 (post)
• Carp Tarp — Carp Tarp Comedy Show 4-Year Anniversary — Sat Sep 26 (post)
• Burnin Daylight Brewing — NFL Football Sunday Brunch — Sun Sep 27 (post)
• Common Space Brewery — NFL Sunday Watch Party — Sun Sep 27 (post)
• Lawless Brewing Co. — Oktoberfest Fest-Lympics (Day 2) — Sun Sep 27 (post)
• Watsons Pizza — Sunday Funday Pizza & Beer Deal — Sun Sep 27 (post)

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This is a little off topic. I have a lot of white sapotes. Are there any brewers in the area who would be interested in doing something with them?

Having a real Michelada at La Joya Sports bar, no pre made stuff

Earlier this year they closed “temporarily” for construction https://www.instagram.com/twocoastbrewing/reel/DWWuu-ljym4

Now it looks like a hard seltzer maker is opening up in their place https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdCdmBSh-IC

Two Coast has been silent on Instagram. I tried direct messaging their account but they never responded. This was one of my favorite breweries in LA county so I’m pretty bummed.

It’s officially "Fest" season in Los Angeles. Whether you’re looking for a traditional Märzen, a vegan bratwurst, or a place to park it for NFL Sunday, the local scene is ramping up for a busy fall.

Here is what’s happening in LA beer this week:

New Releases

• Beachwood Brewing — Kiwi Krusher (post): A new small-batch West Coast IPA coming in at 6.5% ABV and a crisp 78 IBUs.
• Common Space Brewery — FEST (post): Their signature Oktoberfest Lager is back on tap and in 4-packs.
• Common Space Brewery — Rules As Written (post): A smooth, dark Dunkel (6% ABV) with hints of sweetness.
• Common Space Brewery — Smoke On The Lager (post): A Rauchbier (6.1% ABV) featuring notes of honey, dates, and smoke.
• Brewjeria Company — Galactic Defender (post): A fresh Hazy IPA currently pouring in Pico Rivera.

Notable Posts

• Malibu Brewing Co. is now officially open in Agoura Hills. They’re boasting 22 taps and a full food menu (the Pink Lady salad is already getting rave reviews) (post).
• Altar Society in Long Beach has a "hidden" cafe inside the brewery open Wednesday–Sunday for those who need a pumpkin latte before their first pint (post).
• Oktoberfest Season is officially kicking off. Keep an eye on Campsite Brewing (Oct 2-4), Arts District (hosting "The Wurst Race Ever" wiener dog races), and Long Beach Beer Lab (Tikitoberfest scheduled for Oct 11).
• Football is back. Common Space, Burnin' Daylight, and Hand-Brewed Beer have all shifted to early 10:00 AM openings on Sundays to accommodate the NFL slate (post).

Events: 2026-09-14 to 2026-09-20

• Campsite Brewing Company — Mitchis and Mimosas Brunch — 2026-09-14 (post)
• Hand-Brewed Comedy — Hand-Brewed Comedy Show — 2026-09-14 (post)
• karaokewithselma — Karaoke with Selma — 2026-09-14 (post)
• Hand-Brewed Comedy — Comedy at Hand-Brewed — 2026-09-14 (post)
• Pocock Brewing Company — $5 Pint Night — 2026-09-15 (post)
• Burning Bridge Brewing — Table Top Tuesday — 2026-09-15 (post)
• Brewjeria Company — Taco Tuesday — 2026-09-15 (post)
• siegel.jodi — Jimmy Z & The Z-Tribe Blues Night — 2026-09-15 (post)
• La Jara Brewing Company — Trivia Night & Burger Wednesday — 2026-09-16 (post)
• Pocock Brewing Company — Trivia Night — 2026-09-16 (post)
• Burning Bridge Brewing — Trivia Wednesday — 2026-09-16 (post)
• Blaec Elite DJs — Summer Thursday Journal — 2026-09-17 (post)
• The Connection Strategist™ — The Connection Social for Singles — 2026-09-17 (post)
• Pocock Brewing Company — Bingo Night — 2026-09-17 (post)
• Ogopogo Brewing — Friday Trivia with Budds — 2026-09-18 (post)
• Common Space Brewery — NOCHE DE PERREO with I Love Micheladas — 2026-09-18 (post)
• Southern California, Conejo — Weekend Brunch at Malibu Brewing Co. — 2026-09-19 (post)
• Common Space Brewery — Oktoberfest — 2026-09-19 (post)
• Lucky Luke Brewing Co — Vendor Pop Up Market — 2026-09-19 (post)
• Burnin Daylight Brewing — NFL Sunday Brunch — 2026-09-20 (post)
• Common Space Brewery — Oktoberfest & NFL Watch Party — 2026-09-20 (post)
• Watsons Pizza — Sunday Funday Deal (at La Jara) — 2026-09-20 (post)

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Happy Monday, LA. We’re kicking off September with some heavy news for the Valley, a stack of Labor Day plans, and a collaboration release to help beat this heat.

New Releases

• Ogopogo Brewing — Squeegeed (post): A 6.8% Hazy IPA collaboration with Audiograph Beer Co. Double dry-hopped with Super Sauvin, Southern Cross, Phantasm, and Citra.
• Antelope Valley Brewery — Rum Cake (post): The return of this Dopplebock brewed with vanilla and rum barrel-aged coffee beans.
• Brewjeria Company — Tomo la Flor & Fulanita (post): Two fan-favorites are back on tap in Pico Rivera.

Notable Posts

• MacLeod Ale Brewing Co. Closing: The biggest news of the week is a tough one. MacLeod announced they are closing their doors on September 30. The pizza kitchen is already finished, but the taps will remain open until the end of the month. Go show them some love in Van Nuys before they're gone (post).
• Slushie Season: If you're looking for something frozen, LA Times Food named Benny Boy Brewing’s Raspberry Lemonade Slushie one of the best in the city for the heatwave (post).
• Anniversary Alert: Mark your calendars for Ogopogo Brewing’s 8th Anniversary Party on Saturday, September 26, featuring 15+ guest breweries and flash tattoos (post).
• Merch Drop: Ambitious Ales released new lightweight nylon hats at their First Friday event—perfect for the 100-degree days (post).

Events: 2026-09-07 to 2026-09-13

• Project Barley Brewery & Pizzeria — Labor Day Opening — Mon Sep 07 (post)
• Ten Mile Brewing Co. — Labor Day: Pizza Kitchen at Signal Hill — Mon Sep 07 (post)
• Hand-Brewed Comedy — Monday Night Comedy — Mon Sep 07 (post)
• karaokewithselma — Karaoke with Selma — Mon Sep 07 (post)
• Metal_Mando — Metal Monday: The Sounds of Muse — Mon Sep 07 (post)
• ISM Brewing & Kitchen — Trivia Night with Epic Pub Quiz — Mon Sep 07 (post)
• La Jara Brewing Company — Gordita Tuesday — Tue Sep 08 (post)
• Brewjeria Company — Taco Tuesday — Tue Sep 08 (post)
• Donna’s Pickin Parlor — Bluegrass Jam — Tue Sep 08 (post)
• La Verne Brewing Co. — Weekly Cornhole Tournament — Tue Sep 08 (post)
• SoCalDartScene — Blind Draw Darts Tournament — Tue Sep 08 (post)
• Love In LA — Speed Dating and Matchmaking at Benny Boy Brewing — Wed Sep 09 (post)
• Ambitious Ales — 9/9/9 Challenge Dodger Watch Party — Wed Sep 09 (post)
• La Jara Brewing Company — Trivia Night — Wed Sep 09 (post)
• Hand-Brewed Beer — Trivia Night — Wed Sep 09 (post)
• La Verne Brewing Co. — Trivia Night — Wed Sep 09 (post)
• Burning Bridge Brewing — Trivia Night — Wed Sep 09 (post)
• RamsHouse_DTLA — Season Opener: Rams vs. 49ers Watch Party — Thu Sep 10 (post)
• RamsHouse_NELA — Rams vs 49ers Season Opener Watch Party — Thu Sep 10 (post)
• Brewjeria Company — Mariscos Thursday — Thu Sep 10 (post)
• 818 Card Show — Packs & Pints — Fri Sep 11 (post)
• Ogopogo Brewing — Trivia with Budds — Fri Sep 11 (post)
• Ogopogo Brewing — Bingo Night — Fri Sep 11 (post)
• Campsite Brewing Company — Live Music Friday — Fri Sep 11 (post)
• Project Barley Brewery & Pizzeria — Banger of a Show: 5 Bands Live — Sat Sep 12 (post)
• Emmer Effer — Emmer Effer Live at Project Barley Brewery — Sat Sep 12 (post)
• Campsite Brewing Company — Live Music Saturday — Sat Sep 12 (post)
• Casara Sterner — Paint n Sip at ISM Brewing — Sun Sep 13 (post)
• EXPOSURE THERAPY — Verano Sin Fin — Sun Sep 13 (post)
• Watsons Pizza — Sunday Funday — Sun Sep 13 (post)

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My wife and I used to be really big into craft beer, but lately, she's been sticking more to hard seltzers. The problem: she HATES a lot of the mass produced ones (Truly, High Noon, etc). We'd found Untitled Art's Florida Seltzer line and she was a big fan of that, but apparently that brewery ceased operations recently. (Or at least have stopped shipping to the LA area.)

She's loved craft seltzers from LA-area breweries like Radiant, Everywhere, and Harland, but those aren't always easy to find in stores for home consumption.

I regularly hit up Handy Market in Burbank, but lately it's been hit and miss on the seltzer front.

Does anyone have an recommendations on where to reliably find good craft seltzers? Bonus points if it's in the eastern part of the Valley, near Studio City/Burbank/Glendale.

It’s a hot one out there, LA. If you aren't forklift certified to move kegs into your living room, your best bet is hitting the taprooms to hide in the AC. Between fresh hop season kicking off and a major anniversary in Montebello, here is what’s happening in LA beer.

New Releases

• Highland Park Brewery — The team just dropped Pappy (6.5%), a West Coast IPA featuring Mosaic and Nelson Sauvin with notes of kiwi and passion fruit (post). Also dropping this week: Dunkel (a collab with Schilling Beer Co.), Competition, Timbo Pils, and DDH Pillow (post).
• Highland Park Brewery — The first fresh hop beer of the season is in the works. The crew flew in Fresh Hop Strata from Oregon's Westwood Farms and put them straight into the brew the same day (post).
• Ambitious Ales — Pitch Invader (5.5%) is back. This West Coast Pilsner uses Mosaic Hyperboost, Mosaic, and Mosaic Cryo for big blueberry pie notes and a hint of dankness (post).
• Shadow Grove Brewing — A new Belgian Saison collab with Goleta Farmhouse. It’s dry-hopped and steeped with two pounds of Osmanthus tea flowers (post).
• Firestone Walker — Diesel Thunder has arrived, a small-batch "innovation" brew described as all gas, no brakes (post).
• Hand-Brewed Beer — Isotope IPA has made its return to the taplist (post).
• Full Circle Brewing — Peachy Vibes Wheat Ale is now hitting distribution for the late summer heat (post).

Notable Posts

• Angry Horse Brewing celebrated 9 years in Montebello this past weekend. A massive shoutout to one of the OGs of the SE LA scene (post).
• Burning Bridge Brewing marked their 4th anniversary in San Dimas. They’ve also officially expanded their "Rams House" ramily to a new watch party location at Haven City Market in West Covina (post).
• La Verne Brewing Co. cleaned up at the "Best of La Verne" awards, taking home first place for Best Draft Beer (4 years running), Best Dog-Friendly Patio, Best Event Venue, and Best Local Employer (post).
• Cervecería Del Pueblo teased an upcoming "Oktoberfiesta" collaboration with Gladi8or Brews & Billiards (post).

Events: 2026-08-31 to 2026-09-06

• Santa Monica Brew Works — All-Day Happy Hour — 2026-08-31 (post)
• La Verne Brewing Co. — All-Day Happy Hour — 2026-08-31 (post)
• Brown Soul Brewing Co. — Hot Wing Challenge — 2026-08-31 (post)
• Hand-Brewed Comedy — Monday Night Comedy Show — 2026-08-31 (post)
• Campsite Brewing Company — Bright Announcement Event — 2026-08-31 (post)
• Campsite Brewing Company — Double Loyalty Points Event — 2026-08-31 (post)
• Metal_Mando — Monday Music: Muse & Friends — 2026-08-31 (post)
• ISM Brewing & Kitchen — Trivia Night with Epic Pub Quiz — 2026-08-31 (post)
• Brewjeria Company — Taco Tuesday — 2026-09-01 (post)
• Benny Boy Brewing & Cider House — Female Founders’ Night — 2026-09-01 (post)
• Bravery Brewing — Cigar Night — 2026-09-01 (post)
• La Verne Brewing Co. — Weekly Cornhole Tournament — 2026-09-01 (post)
• SoCalDartScene — Blind Draw Dart Tournament — 2026-09-01 (post)
• La Verne Brewing Co. — Trivia Night — 2026-09-02 (post)
• Hand-Brewed Beer — Trivia Night — 2026-09-02 (post)
• Bravery Brewing — Trivia Night — 2026-09-02 (post)
• Burning Bridge Brewing — Trivia Night — 2026-09-02 (post)
• Brewjeria Company — Juebebes with Shrimp and Tacos Top Official — 2026-09-03 (post)
• Shadow Grove Brewing — Darts & Drinks — 2026-09-03 (post)
• La Verne Brewing Co. — Music Bingo — 2026-09-03 (post)
• Burning Bridge Brewing — Trivia Night with Nestor — 2026-09-03 (post)
• 818 Card Show — Packs & Pints — 2026-09-04 (post)
• Malibu Chili Cook-Off® — Labor Day Weekend — 2026-09-04 (post)
• Campsite Brewing Company — Live Music — 2026-09-04 (post)
• Bootleg Linedance — Out-Lawless Line Dancing — 2026-09-04 (post)
• La Verne Brewing Co. — Yoga at the Brewery — 2026-09-05 (post)
• Benny Boy Brewing & Cider House — Annual Stein Holding Competition - Oktoberfest Weekend 2 — 2026-09-05 (post)
• Shadow Grove Brewing — Karaoke: Open Playlist — 2026-09-05 (post)
• The Detroit Nights — Live at Brewjeria Company — 2026-09-06 (post)
• Watsons Pizza — Sunday Funday Collab: Watsons Pizza & La Jara Brewing — 2026-09-06 (post)

I wanna take my boyfriend somewhere real yummy for our one year anniversary in November but I need help picking out a brewery!! He really likes lagers and dark beer. We’ve already been to Benny Boy Brewing so I wanna take him somewhere else

It’s a massive week for the LA beer scene, highlighted by a major opening in Agoura Hills and several breweries already leaning hard into the "Summerween" and Oktoberfest vibes.

New Releases

• Benny Boy Brewing & Cider House — The Watermelon Fest lineup is live, featuring a Watermelon Slushie, Watermelon Sour Beer, Water Yer Melon Cider, and Watermelon Micheladas (post).
• Brewjeria Company — Californio (Mexican Lager) is back with new labels, alongside the return of Grapes of Wrath (IPA) (post).
• Hop Secret Brewing Company — Starhazer (7% ABV), a Hazy IPA loaded with Citra, Amarillo, and El Dorado (post).
• Long Beach Beer Lab — Hops IPA (7.5% ABV), a New Zealand IPA featuring Rakau, Nectaron, and Nelson hops (post).
• Long Beach Beer Lab — A Middle-earth themed flight for LOTR weekend featuring The Beacons Are Lit (6.5% NZ IPA) and Orc Juice (7.9% Hazy NZ IPA) (post).
• Malibu Brewing Company — Oktoberfest Festbier, a crisp, bready lager brewed with Hersbrucker hops (post).

Notable Posts

• Malibu Brewing Company officially opens its new Agoura Hills location this week (Tuesday, Aug 25) after a successful friends and family preview over the weekend (post).
• Benny Boy Brewing is hiring a full-time Taproom Manager and a part-time Onsite Events Manager (post).
• Burning Bridge Brewing is already filling the mash tun with fall favorites, including Deadly Rhythm Marzen, Bonita Amber Mexican Lager, and Hell Yes Helles (post).
• Santa Monica Brew Works dropped new cream and black colorway hats in the Richardson style, available exclusively at their tasting room (post).

Events: 2026-08-24 to 2026-08-30

• Long Beach Beer Lab — LOTR Weekend: Beer & Dessert Pairing & Marathon — 2026-08-24 (post)
• Brown Soul Brewing Co. — Hot Wing Challenge — 2026-08-24 (post)
• Five Point Five Brewing Co — Comedy Night — 2026-08-24 (post)
• ISM Brewing & Kitchen — Trivia Night with Epic Pub Quiz — 2026-08-24 (post)
• JESS & ZURI — Student Drawing Contest Winners Announcement — 2026-08-24 (post)
• Highpoint Brew Co. — Beer & Guacamole King Happy Hour — 2026-08-25 (post)
• Brewjeria Company — Taco Tuesday — 2026-08-25 (post)
• Malibu Brewing Company — Grand Opening Agoura Hills — 2026-08-25 (post)
• Sketchparty LA — Sketchparty at Benny Boy Brewing — 2026-08-25 (post)
• Highpoint Brew Co. — Karaoke Night — 2026-08-25 (post)
• La Verne Brewing Co. — Comedy Night — 2026-08-26 (post)
• La Verne Brewing Co. — Trivia Night — 2026-08-26 (post)
• Highpoint Brew Co. — Trivia with Budds — 2026-08-26 (post)
• Burning Bridge Brewing — Trivia Wednesday — 2026-08-26 (post)
• Brewjeria Company — Mariscos Thursday — 2026-08-27 (post)
• La Jara Brewing Company — LOTERÍA NIGHT — 2026-08-27 (post)
• La Verne Brewing Co. — Music Bingo — 2026-08-27 (post)
• Lawless Brewing Co. — Pulp Fiction Outdoor Movie & Wallflower Market — 2026-08-28 (post)
• La Verne Brewing Co. — Karaoke with djm4rc3l0 — 2026-08-28 (post)
• La Verne Brewing Co. — Country Night with DJ Buckin Dave — 2026-08-28 (post)
• Benny Boy Brewing & Cider House — Pokémon Night — 2026-08-28 (post)
• La Verne Brewing Co. — Morning Yoga — 2026-08-29 (post)
• Angry Horse Brewing — Angry Horse 9-Year Anniversary Celebration — 2026-08-29 (post)
• La Verne Brewing Co. — Live Music: Rockstars of Tomorrow — 2026-08-29 (post)
• Benny Boy Brewing & Cider House — Annual Stein Holding Competition - Oktoberfest Weekend 1 — 2026-08-29 (post)
• La Verne Brewing Co. — Karaoke with DJ Marcelo — 2026-08-29 (post)
• Queen Immortal — Rust & Reverb: Live Music at Shadow Grove Brewing — 2026-08-29 (post)
• Carp Tarp — Carp Tarp Comedy Show — 2026-08-29 (post)
• Queen Immortal — Live Music: Bipolarte, XOM, and The Ionics — 2026-08-29 (post)
• Shadow Grove Brewing — Karaoke: Open Playlist — 2026-08-29 (post)
• Watsons Pizza — Sunday Funday Collab: Watsons Pizza x La Jara Brewing — 2026-08-30 (post)
• Watsons Pizza — Sunday Funday Special — 2026-08-30 (post)
• La Verne Brewing Co. — Live Music with Bobby Lynn Compton — 2026-08-30 (post)

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Here is your Monday digest for the LA beer scene.

New Releases

• Ambitious Ales — Calico Cut (6.8% ABV): A new West Coast IPA featuring Simcoe, Simcoe Cryo, Mosaic, and Dolcita hops. Packs dank and tropical notes (post).
• Long Beach Beer Lab — Eye of Souron (5.0% ABV): A Raspberry and Blueberry fruited sour brewed for their LOTR-themed weekend (post).
• Long Beach Beer Lab — Orc Juice: A Hazy IPA deep-diving into the peak flavor profiles of New Zealand hops (post).
• Ambitious Ales — Central Perk: A fresh batch of their award-winning coffee and vanilla blonde ale that drinks light and crispy (post).
• Firestone Walker — Electric Eagle: The World Beer Cup Bronze winner (West Coast IPA) is now circulating in their latest IPA Mixed Pack (post).
• Burning Bridge Brewing — Mandarin Hot Honey Crisp Wings: Not a beer, but a new food release in West Covina featuring mandarin marmalade and chili crisp (post).

Notable Posts

• Anniversary Season: Angry Horse Brewing in Montebello is turning 9 on August 29th with live music, food, and custom merch (post). Meanwhile, Five Point Five Brewing just celebrated their 3rd anniversary this past weekend in El Segundo (post).
• Dachshund Racing: Benny Boy Brewing is calling all "weenies" for their Oktoberfest Weenie Dog Races on September 20th and 27th. Registration is open now (post).
• Cicerone Education: Innovation Brew Works is launching "Beer Studies" with Advanced Cicerone James Bruner, covering beer history, science, and tasting techniques (post).
• Hiring: Benny Boy Brewing is looking for a full-time Taproom Manager. The deadline to apply is Friday, Aug 21 (post).

Events: 2026-08-18 to 2026-08-24

• Highpoint Brew Co. — Beer & Guacamole King Happy Hour — 2026-08-18 (post)
• La Verne Brewing Co. — MTownBaggers Cornhole Tournament — 2026-08-18 (post)
• Highpoint Brew Co. — White Elephant Bingo — 2026-08-18 (post)
• siegel.jodi — Rock Rhythm & Rhyme Live Music — 2026-08-18 (post)
• SoCalDartScene — Darts Blind Draw Tournament — 2026-08-18 (post)
• Shadow Grove Brewing — Tuesday Karaoke & Magic Night — 2026-08-18 (post)
• Five Point Five Brewing Co — August Filipino Mahjong Night — 2026-08-19 (post)
• La Verne Brewing Co. — Trivia Night with Michael’s Oak Grill — 2026-08-19 (post)
• Highpoint Brew Co. — Marvel Trivia & Vendors Night — 2026-08-19 (post)
• Hand-Brewed Beer — Trivia Night — 2026-08-19 (post)
• La Verne Brewing Co. — Trivia Night with People’s Trivia Co. — 2026-08-19 (post)
• Highpoint Brew Co. — Trivia with Budds — 2026-08-19 (post)
• Burning Bridge Brewing — Trivia in West Covina — 2026-08-19 (post)
• DTLB Design District — DTLB Design District Speed Meeting — 2026-08-20 (post)
• RT Rogers Brewing Company — Pizza at the Brewery: BLK Crust — 2026-08-20 (post)
• Ogopogo Brewing — Bingo with the Mayor — 2026-08-20 (post)
• La Verne Brewing Co. — Music Bingo: 90s Night — 2026-08-20 (post)
• Long Beach Beer Lab — LOTR Weekend: Eye of Souron Release — 2026-08-21 (post)
• Damien High School Car Show — Car Show Beer Garden (feat. La Verne Brewing) — 2026-08-22 (post)
• Long Beach Beer Lab — Lord of the Rings: 2nd Breakfast Stout Release — 2026-08-22 (post)
• La Verne Brewing Co. — Yoga at La Verne Brewing — 2026-08-22 (post)
• Benny Boy Brewing & Cider House — WATERMELON FEST — 2026-08-22 (post)
• Downtown Long Beach — Taste of Downtown meets KCRW Summer Nights — 2026-08-22 (post)
• RT Rogers Brewing Company — Blk Crust Pizza Pop-up — 2026-08-22 (post)
• Hand-Brewed Beer — Saturday Night Bingo — 2026-08-22 (post)
• La Verne Brewing Co. — Rockstar Karaoke — 2026-08-22 (post)
• Shadow Grove Brewing — Karaoke: Open Playlist — 2026-08-22 [(post)](https://www.instagram.com/p/DcEe1-DINP-/
• Claremont Craft Ales — Yoga On Tap — 2026-08-23 (post)
• La Verne Brewing Co. — Boardgames & Beer — 2026-08-23 (post)
• Project Barley Brewery & Pizzeria — 7th Anniversary Party & Beer Release — 2026-08-23 (post)
• Five Point Five Brewing Co — Sunday Funday with Live Music — 2026-08-23 (post)
• Five Point Five Brewing Co — Comedy Night — 2026-08-24 (post)

Monday in LA beer—here is your weekly recap and a look at what's coming up.

New Releases

• Absolution Brewing Company — Bonita Manilita (post): A 6.5% Hazy IPA described as having notes of peach, tangerine, mango, and pineapple with a hint of watermelon gummy.
• Long Beach Beer Lab — Beacons (post): A new collaboration brew with Ten Mile Brewing.
• Buzzrock Brewing Co. — Ghost Note (post): A 6.2% West Coast IPA, currently featured as their Beer of the Month.
• Burning Bridge Brewing — Dill-inger Pour (post): Their signature pickle lager is back on tap at both West Covina and San Dimas locations.
• Claremont Craft Ales — 14th Anniversary IPA (post): Fresh off a silver medal win at the Best of the West Coast IPA Competition, this is currently available in the taproom and in 4-packs.

Notable Posts

• Benny Boy Brewing has announced the dates for their 5th Annual Oktoberfest. They are expanding to two full weekends this year, though specific dates for the festivities were not listed in the announcement post (post). They also teased the return of Water Yer Melon cider for their Watermelon Fest on August 22nd (post).
• Hermosa Brewing Company was featured in the 20th Anniversary Issue of South Bay Magazine (post).
• Santa Cruz Brewing Company thanked the community for helping raise funds for the Child & Family Center during their recent anniversary celebration (post).
• Project Barley teased their upcoming 7th Anniversary (August 23rd) which will feature the release of an anniversary IPA brewed with Vera hops (post).

Events: 2026-08-10 to 2026-08-16

• Hand-Brewed Beer — Wrap 'n Roll Shawerma at Hand-Brewed Beer — Mon Aug 10 (post)
• Burning Bridge Brewing — Wing Monday — Mon Aug 10 (post)
• Hand-Brewed Comedy — Hand-Brewed Comedy Night — Mon Aug 10 (post)
• Hand-Brewed Comedy — Hand-Brewed Comedy — Mon Aug 10 (post)
• Trivia Tycoon — Brain Play Weekly Trivia — Tue Aug 11 (post)
• All Season Brewing — Taco Tuesday at All Season Brewing — Tue Aug 11 (post)
• SoCalDartScene — Blind Draw Darts Tournament — Tue Aug 11 (post)
• Casara Sterner — Paint n Sip at Belmont Brewing Company — Wed Aug 12 (post)
• Real Gamers Club — Wednesday at Five Point Five Brewing — Wed Aug 12 (post)
• Hand-Brewed Beer — Weekly Trivia — Wed Aug 12 (post)
• Ogopogo Brewing — Bingo with the Mayor — Thu Aug 13 (post)
• Burning Bridge Brewing — Weekly Trivia — Thu Aug 13 (post)
• Burning Bridge Brewing — Trivia Night — Thu Aug 13 (post)
• LA Bodega Brewing Company — Weekend Brunch — Sat Aug 15 (post)
• Five Point Five Brewing Co — 3 Year Anniversary Celebration — Sat Aug 15 (post)
• La Verne Brewing Co. — Rockstar Karaoke — Sat Aug 15 (post)
• Benny Boy Brewing & Cider House — Las Fiestas De Agosto — Sat Aug 15 (post)
• Hand-Brewed Beer — Saturday Night Bingo — Sat Aug 15 (post)
• LA Bodega Brewing Company — Weekend Brunch — Sun Aug 16 (post)
• Claremont Craft Ales — Yoga on Tap — Sun Aug 16 (post)
• Rocksteady Design + Print — Riddim 'N Brews: Birthday Edition! — Sun Aug 16 (post)
• Bravery Brewing — Zumba Night with Instructor Zetta — Sun Aug 16 (post)
• Five Point Five Brewing Co — Sunday Funday with Live Music — Sun Aug 16 (post)
• Love In LA — Singles Trivia Night — Sun Aug 16 (post)
• Watsons Pizza — Sunday Funday Special — Sun Aug 16 (post)