Craft Beer & Brewery Jobs in Los Angeles
Craft Beer & Brewery Jobs in Los Angeles
Looking to start a new career or continue your existing one in craft beer? …
LIVE TASTING: The Return of the Black IPA
LIVE TASTING: The Return of the Black IPA
This week we’re throwing it back to a style that has basically gone extinct …
Brew’d Up!: #HoppedLA
Brew’d Up!: #HoppedLA
This week Laurie and Tyler had the pleasure to speak with Gary from Hopped …
Highland Park Brewery Is All Together Again
Highland Park Brewery Is All Together Again
If you didn’t get enough of last year’s massive All Together collab, you’re in …
Rose to Cicerone: #SaturdayStout Adventures
Rose to Cicerone: #SaturdayStout Adventures
I was feeling adventurous one Saturday night and, since we still can’t go anywhere, …
Behind the Can: Illustrator Jacqui C. Smith Brings Brewyard’s Beautiful Skin Lager to Life
Behind the Can: Illustrator Jacqui C. Smith Brings Brewyard’s Beautiful Skin Lager to Life
One of our favorite things to do at Hopped LA is to bring you …
LIVE TASTING: Pliny the Elder vs Heady Topper – a legendary IPA tasting
LIVE TASTING: Pliny the Elder vs Heady Topper – a legendary IPA tasting
This week we’re tasting some of the most legendary IPAs from two of the …
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Bad Dad Beer Review: Super Bloom Hoppy Ale by Eureka Brewing Co
Bad Dad Beer Review: Super Bloom Hoppy Ale by Eureka Brewing Co
On this episode, @BadDadBeerReview is cracking open “Super Bloom” by Eureka Brewing Company in Gardena, CA. …
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LIVE TASTING: 7 LA-Brewed Sour Beers from the Cellar
LIVE TASTING: 7 LA-Brewed Sour Beers from the Cellar
It’s Friday and we’re doing a special New Year’s Day tasting of Los Angeles …
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#RANKED: The Best LA Beers We Drank in 2020 with Russell from The Beer Travel Guide [PART 2]
#RANKED: The Best LA Beers We Drank in 2020 with Russell from The Beer Travel Guide [PART 2]
End of the year means it’s time to rank our best beers! We kicked …
LIVE TASTING: 7 Special LA-Brewed Dark Beers [Christmas Edition]
LIVE TASTING: 7 Special LA-Brewed Dark Beers [Christmas Edition]
It’s Friday and we’re doing a special Christmas Day tasting of Los Angeles brewed …
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#RANKED: The Best LA Beers We Drank in 2020 with Russell from The Beer Travel Guide [PART 1]
#RANKED: The Best LA Beers We Drank in 2020 with Russell from The Beer Travel Guide [PART 1]
As work and general busy-ness starts winding down for the end of the year, …
Protected: Holiday Hop Box Beer Tasting
Protected: Holiday Hop Box Beer Tasting
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BREW’D UP!: Stoutmas
BREW’D UP!: Stoutmas
This week Laurie and Tyler celebrate “Stoutmas” with some delicious local homebrew and commercial …
LIVE TASTING: 4 Beers from Eureka Brewing Co
LIVE TASTING: 4 Beers from Eureka Brewing Co
It’s Friday and we’re doing a special tasting of the first beers from LA’s …
Bad Dad Beer Review: Tasty’s Tiki McDole Whip Sour DIPA by Long Beach Beer Lab
Bad Dad Beer Review: Tasty’s Tiki McDole Whip Sour DIPA by Long Beach Beer Lab
On this episode, @BadDadBeerReview is cracking open “Tasty’s Tiki” by Long Beach Beer Lab …
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Closing Note: Eagle Rock Public House Rocks Its Last Meal
Closing Note: Eagle Rock Public House Rocks Its Last Meal
The coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on another one of Los Angeles’ beloved …
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Support Your Local Brewery: How Anderson Brothers Turned a Catchphrase Into a Mission Statement
Support Your Local Brewery: How Anderson Brothers Turned a Catchphrase Into a Mission Statement
Past the stacks of t-shirts in their modest storefront on Main Street in Seal …
Beers of the Month: The 5 Best New LA Beers We Drank in October 2020
Beers of the Month: The 5 Best New LA Beers We Drank in October 2020
So technically the fall season hits in late September, but in LA it always …
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Czeching Out Lagers & Hops with Nic Bortolin of 14 Cannons
Czeching Out Lagers & Hops with Nic Bortolin of 14 Cannons
In this episode of The Hop Show, Javi chats with Nic Bortolin, Co-Founder & …
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The Los Angeles Brewery Medal Winners from the 2020 Great American Beer Festival Awards
The Los Angeles Brewery Medal Winners from the 2020 Great American Beer Festival Awards
The winners of the 2019 Great American Beer Festival‘s annual beer competition were announced …
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Meet the Hopped LA Team: Conrad Ytuarte
Meet the Hopped LA Team: Conrad Ytuarte
In this new series, we’re meeting the members of the Hopped LA team that …
The Los Angeles Brewery Medal Winners from the 2020 San Diego International Beer Competition
The Los Angeles Brewery Medal Winners from the 2020 San Diego International Beer Competition
The 2020 San Diego International Beer Competition awards ceremony was held on Tuesday, October …
Beers of the Month: The 5 Best New LA Beers We Drank in September 2020
Beers of the Month: The 5 Best New LA Beers We Drank in September 2020
It’s October. We made it. It’s officially the fall season, but honestly, it doesn’t …
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Rose to Cicerone: Appreciating American Lagers
Rose to Cicerone: Appreciating American Lagers
As I sit here with my fan at full speed, drinking a cold Kolsch-style …
HOPTALK with Ray Ricky Rivera of Norwalk Brew House
HOPTALK with Ray Ricky Rivera of Norwalk Brew House
In this episode of HOPTALK, Noey chats with Ray Ricky Rivera of Norwalk Brew …
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Beer Recipes & Authenticity with Josie Becker of Common Space Brewing
Beer Recipes & Authenticity with Josie Becker of Common Space Brewing
In this episode of The Hop Show, Javi chats with Josie Becker, Assistant Brewer …
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Closing Note: 6th and La Brea and Whittier’s Bottle Room Both Quietly Shutter
Closing Note: 6th and La Brea and Whittier’s Bottle Room Both Quietly Shutter
Two more Southland beer spaces have bit the dust amid the coronavirus pandemic. 6th …
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HOPTALK with Kirk & Sherwin of Brewyard Beer Company
HOPTALK with Kirk & Sherwin of Brewyard Beer Company
In this episode of HOPTALK, Emily chats with Kirk Nishikawa and Sherwin Antonio, co-owners …
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A Beginner’s Guide to Los Angeles Craft Beers
A Beginner’s Guide to Los Angeles Craft Beers
This is a guest post by Gabe Callahan. Gabe is a native Californian who …
Beers of the Month: The 5 Best New LA Beers We Drank in August 2020
Beers of the Month: The 5 Best New LA Beers We Drank in August 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has been rough for everyone, but as far as breweries are …
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Best Los Angeles Beer Names of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Best Los Angeles Beer Names of the Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is nothing to laugh about. We all know this, and we …
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The Session: 6 Questions With Ogopogo Brewing’s Jason De La Torre
The Session: 6 Questions With Ogopogo Brewing’s Jason De La Torre
I never wondered what it might be like to have a beer with the …
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Day One, Broken Skull & The 105 IPA with Tom Kelley of El Segundo Brewing Co
Day One, Broken Skull & The 105 IPA with Tom Kelley of El Segundo Brewing Co
In this episode of Beer Breakdown, we chat with El Segundo Brewing Co’s Tom …
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Party Beer Company Is Ready to, Well, Party With Their First Brewery Releases
Party Beer Company Is Ready to, Well, Party With Their First Brewery Releases
The idea of Party Beer Company began when Jason Eisner was partying like it …
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Closing Note: Simmzy’s Shuts Down Operations in Burbank and Venice
Closing Note: Simmzy’s Shuts Down Operations in Burbank and Venice
Two of Simmzy’s locations are closing up shop. The brewpub, which originated in Manhattan …
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Examining Diversity in Beer with Teo Hunter of Crowns & Hops
Examining Diversity in Beer with Teo Hunter of Crowns & Hops
In this episode of The Hop Show with Javi, he chats with Teo Hunter, …
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Beers of the Month: The 5 Best New LA Beers We Drank in July 2020
Beers of the Month: The 5 Best New LA Beers We Drank in July 2020
I’m back, y’all! After taking June from drinking to do Whole 30 (what a …
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The Session: 6 Questions With Highland Park Brewery’s Bob Kunz
The Session: 6 Questions With Highland Park Brewery’s Bob Kunz
As far as a local beer scene is concerned, it took a while for …
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Rose to Cicerone: The Pursuit of Beer Knowledge
Rose to Cicerone: The Pursuit of Beer Knowledge
Hello, Hopped LA! My name is Rose. As I sit at home enjoying Sierra …
#RANKED: Our Top 10 West Coast IPA Breweries in Los Angeles
#RANKED: Our Top 10 West Coast IPA Breweries in Los Angeles
Welcome to a brand new episode of Ranked, where Gary is joined by special …
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Closing Note: Crazy Harry’s Is the Latest L.A. Bar to Fall Victim to the Coronavirus Pandemic
Closing Note: Crazy Harry’s Is the Latest L.A. Bar to Fall Victim to the Coronavirus Pandemic
Los Angeles is certainly a resilient city, but even a town as strong and …
The 6 Best L.A. Beers To Drink While Watching the Dodgers at Home
The 6 Best L.A. Beers To Drink While Watching the Dodgers at Home
After 266 long, harrowing days, Major League Baseball is finally back. We missed it, …
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DOING GOOD: Santa Monica Brew Works Collabs with Artists to Spread Love to Meals on Wheels West
DOING GOOD: Santa Monica Brew Works Collabs with Artists to Spread Love to Meals on Wheels West
“Doing Good” is more than just a phrase, it’s a mindset that the beer …
Brewing Beer & Making Cheese with Brian Herbertson of Simmzy’s Brewery
Brewing Beer & Making Cheese with Brian Herbertson of Simmzy’s Brewery
In this episode of The Hop Show with Javi, he chats with Brian Herbertson, …
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The Story Behind “Mas” Blend 3 by Cellador Ales
The Story Behind “Mas” Blend 3 by Cellador Ales
In this episode of Beer Breakdown, we dive into the story behind “Mas” Farmhouse …
The Session: 6 Questions With Long Beach Beer Lab’s Levi Fried
The Session: 6 Questions With Long Beach Beer Lab’s Levi Fried
Levi Fried is a mad scientist of craft beer. When the Long Beach native …
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Combining Comedy & Craft Beer with Ryan Demarest of Wingwalker Brewing
Combining Comedy & Craft Beer with Ryan Demarest of Wingwalker Brewing
In this episode of The Hop Show with Javi, he chats with Ryan Demarest, …
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Beers of the Month: The 5 Best New LA Beers We Drank in June 2020
Beers of the Month: The 5 Best New LA Beers We Drank in June 2020
What a wild June! Coming into the month, breweries and beer bars were operating …
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DOING GOOD: Maltose Falcons Homebrew Club Launches Weekly Happy Hour to Support Local Breweries
DOING GOOD: Maltose Falcons Homebrew Club Launches Weekly Happy Hour to Support Local Breweries
“Doing Good” is more than just a phrase, it’s a mindset that the beer …
The Story Behind Tyrannicide IPA by 14 Cannons Brewing
The Story Behind Tyrannicide IPA by 14 Cannons Brewing
In this episode of Beer Breakdown, we dive into the story behind Tyrannicide IPA …
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Crowns & Hops’ Teo Hunter and Beny Ashburn Know Black People Love Beer and It’s Time We All Listen to Them
Crowns & Hops’ Teo Hunter and Beny Ashburn Know Black People Love Beer and It’s Time We All Listen to Them
The craft beer industry is known for its community, forged both by the breweries …
The Session: 6 Questions With Feathered Serpent Brewery’s Aurelio Ramirez
The Session: 6 Questions With Feathered Serpent Brewery’s Aurelio Ramirez
When it comes to a beer scene, Los Angeles is a toddler. In terms …
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BEER BREAKDOWN: Amarilla Gorilla with Jonathan Porter of Smog City Brewing
BEER BREAKDOWN: Amarilla Gorilla with Jonathan Porter of Smog City Brewing
In this episode of Beer Breakdown, we dive into the story behind Amarilla Gorilla …
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DOING GOOD: Beachwood Brewing Releasing a New Beer to Raise Money for California Conference for Equality & Justice
DOING GOOD: Beachwood Brewing Releasing a New Beer to Raise Money for California Conference for Equality & Justice
“Doing Good” is more than just a phrase, it’s a mindset that the beer …
Beers of the Month: The 5 Best New LA Beers We Drank in May 2020
Beers of the Month: The 5 Best New LA Beers We Drank in May 2020
The summer season officially kicked off last weekend, and with it came bluer skies, …
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Bonding Over Beverages with Megan Paige of Pacific Plate Brewing
Bonding Over Beverages with Megan Paige of Pacific Plate Brewing
In this episode of The Hop Show with Javi, he chats with Megan Paige, …
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The Session: 6 Questions with Los Angeles Ale Works’ Kristofor “Kip” Barnes
The Session: 6 Questions with Los Angeles Ale Works’ Kristofor “Kip” Barnes
Much like Cal State and University of California campuses, when a major brand is …
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Los Angeles Breweries Are Responding to the Coronavirus Pandemic With Creativity, Tenacity, and a Lot of Four-Packs
Los Angeles Breweries Are Responding to the Coronavirus Pandemic With Creativity, Tenacity, and a Lot of Four-Packs
Much like sneakerheads and Raiders fans, craft beer aficionados are a select, specific bunch: …
BEER BREAKDOWN: Hidden Hollow Kentucky Common with Jesse & Dan Sundstrom of Ten Mile Brewing
BEER BREAKDOWN: Hidden Hollow Kentucky Common with Jesse & Dan Sundstrom of Ten Mile Brewing
In this episode of Beer Breakdown, we dive into the story behind Hidden Hollow …
DOING GOOD: Ambitious Ales Donates to Meals on Wheels Long Beach
DOING GOOD: Ambitious Ales Donates to Meals on Wheels Long Beach
“Doing Good” is more than just a phrase, it’s a mindset that the beer …
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The Session: 6 Questions With Ten Mile Brewing’s Dan and Jesse Sundstrom
The Session: 6 Questions With Ten Mile Brewing’s Dan and Jesse Sundstrom
Ten Mile Brewing is the epitome of a family-run business. Situated in an industrial …
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Catching up on LA Beer During Coronavirus with Javi & Gary
Catching up on LA Beer During Coronavirus with Javi & Gary
In this episode of The Hop Show with Javi, he sits down (virtually) with …
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Beers of the Month: The 5 Best New LA Beers We Drank in April 2020
Beers of the Month: The 5 Best New LA Beers We Drank in April 2020
How’s not leaving your house/apartment/condo/pillow fort treating you? Good? Us, too. Except, to be …
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BEER BREAKDOWN: Yay! Sayer IPA with Kushal Hall of Common Space Brewery
BEER BREAKDOWN: Yay! Sayer IPA with Kushal Hall of Common Space Brewery
In this episode of Beer Breakdown, we dive into the story behind Yay! Sayer …
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DOING GOOD: Santa Monica Brew Works Releases a Special Beer to Benefit COVID-19 Healthcare Workers
DOING GOOD: Santa Monica Brew Works Releases a Special Beer to Benefit COVID-19 Healthcare Workers
“Doing Good” is more than just a phrase, it’s a mindset that the beer …
The Session: 6 Questions with 6th & La Brea’s Ignacio “Nacho” Cervantes
The Session: 6 Questions with 6th & La Brea’s Ignacio “Nacho” Cervantes
Ignacio “Nacho” Cervantes was the guest of honor at a recent 6th & La …
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Eatin’ Bananas & Buildin’ a Brewery with Jason De La Torre of Ogopogo Brewing
Eatin’ Bananas & Buildin’ a Brewery with Jason De La Torre of Ogopogo Brewing
In this episode of The Hop Show with Javi, he sits down with Jason …
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The Session: 6 Questions With Modern Times’ Kolaan Busbice
The Session: 6 Questions With Modern Times’ Kolaan Busbice
Asking people about beer right now can seem, well, weird. We’re living in unprecedented, …
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DOING GOOD: Frogtown Brewery Partners with Dead of Night Distillery to Produce Free Hand Sanitizer for Local Medical Centers
DOING GOOD: Frogtown Brewery Partners with Dead of Night Distillery to Produce Free Hand Sanitizer for Local Medical Centers
“Doing Good” is more than just a phrase, it’s a mindset that the beer …
From The AV to Gardena (part 2) with Rob Scott of State Brewing Co
From The AV to Gardena (part 2) with Rob Scott of State Brewing Co
In this episode of The Hop Show with Javi, we return to his conversation …
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DOING GOOD: Common Space Brewery Hosting Blood Drive for the American Red Cross in April
DOING GOOD: Common Space Brewery Hosting Blood Drive for the American Red Cross in April
“Doing Good” is more than just a phrase, it’s a mindset that the beer …
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Beers of the Month: The 5 Best New LA Beers We Drank in March 2020
Beers of the Month: The 5 Best New LA Beers We Drank in March 2020
Times are weird, beer fam. Is this the apocalypse? End of times? A cruel …
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From The AV to Gardena (part 1) with Rob Scott of State Brewing Co
From The AV to Gardena (part 1) with Rob Scott of State Brewing Co
In this episode of The Hop Show with Javi, he sits down with Rob …
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Truly California: How Tony Yanow Dreamed Up the Los Angeles IPA Fest
Truly California: How Tony Yanow Dreamed Up the Los Angeles IPA Fest
Tony Yanow knows how to throw a party. If you didn’t make it to …
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The Session: 6 Questions With Smog City Brewing’s Laurie Porter
The Session: 6 Questions With Smog City Brewing’s Laurie Porter
Long before Torrance was known as the go-to South Bay town for quality craft …
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#PlinyWatch: Your 2020 Guide to Finding Pliny the Younger in LA
#PlinyWatch: Your 2020 Guide to Finding Pliny the Younger in LA
It’s February once again and the time has come for the elusive Pliny the …
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Beers of the Month: The 5 Best New LA Beers We Drank in February 2020
Beers of the Month: The 5 Best New LA Beers We Drank in February 2020
Thank goodness for a Leap Year! Not only did this February bring us an …
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Curating Craft Beer in 2020 with Andrew Phillipp of Tony’s Darts Away
Curating Craft Beer in 2020 with Andrew Phillipp of Tony’s Darts Away
In this episode of The Hop Show with Javi, he sits down with Andrew …
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Assistant Brewer Therapy with Daniella Lopez of Evans Brewing Co
Assistant Brewer Therapy with Daniella Lopez of Evans Brewing Co
In this episode of Javi Gonzalez’s Hopped LA podcast show, he sits down with …
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THE PREVIEW: The IPAs We’re Ordering at Los Angeles IPA Festival
THE PREVIEW: The IPAs We’re Ordering at Los Angeles IPA Festival
The 7th Annual Los Angeles IPA Festival is coming up this Saturday, February 29th …
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The Session: 6 Questions With Double Nickel Brewing Company’s JT Melvin
The Session: 6 Questions With Double Nickel Brewing Company’s JT Melvin
Expanding your craft beer footprint in your own state isn’t easy, but trying to …
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Homebrewer to Head Brewer with Zach Johnson of Trustworthy Brewing Co.
Homebrewer to Head Brewer with Zach Johnson of Trustworthy Brewing Co.
In this episode of Javi Gonzalez’s new Hopped LA podcast show, he sits down …
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Drinking With… Allagash Founder Rob Tod
Drinking With… Allagash Founder Rob Tod
Allagash White is often a gateway into the craft beer world. For many hop …
The Recap: Burnin Daylight’s 1-Year Anniversary Party
The Recap: Burnin Daylight’s 1-Year Anniversary Party
When you’re at Burnin Daylight, you’re with family. That’s not the Lomita brewery’s motto, …
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Beers of the Month: The 5 Best New LA Beers We Drank in January 2020
Beers of the Month: The 5 Best New LA Beers We Drank in January 2020
The fun thing about being part of Hopped LA is that we get to …
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The Recap: Juicy Brews Beach Party Beer Festival
The Recap: Juicy Brews Beach Party Beer Festival
Juicy Brews was this past Saturday, January 25th, and man did this fest live …
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Juicy Brews with Vito Trautz
Juicy Brews with Vito Trautz
In this teaser episode of Javi Gonzalez’s brand new Hopped LA podcast show, he …
The Meltdown: Everything You Need to Know About El Segundo Brewing’s Power Plant Triple IPA
The Meltdown: Everything You Need to Know About El Segundo Brewing’s Power Plant Triple IPA
It’s the start of a new year, resolutions are being made (and broken), Dry …
Now Open: Father’s Office Begins Pouring in the Arts District
Now Open: Father’s Office Begins Pouring in the Arts District
This Tuesday, January 14th at 5pm, Father’s Office will open their doors to their …
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The Session: 6 Questions With Eagle Rock Brewery’s Ting Su
The Session: 6 Questions With Eagle Rock Brewery’s Ting Su
Eagle Rock Brewery has plenty to boast about. As far as the current craft …
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Everything You Need to Know About Juicy Brews Beach Party by Hop Culture
Everything You Need to Know About Juicy Brews Beach Party by Hop Culture
On January 25th, Hop Culture is bringing its series of unique, intimate, and highly-curated …
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The Best LA Beers We Drank in 2019
The Best LA Beers We Drank in 2019
2019 was an amazing year for beer in Los Angeles. We saw a bunch …
The 2019 LA Beer Holiday Gift Guide
The 2019 LA Beer Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are here and now you’re scrambling to get that beer lover in …
#RANKED: Our Top 10 Beer + Food Spots in Los Angeles
#RANKED: Our Top 10 Beer + Food Spots in Los Angeles
In this episode of #RANKED, we dive into our top 10 food + beer …
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The Los Angeles Brewery Medal Winners from the 2019 Great American Beer Festival Awards
The Los Angeles Brewery Medal Winners from the 2019 Great American Beer Festival Awards
The winners of the 2019 Great American Beer Festival‘s annual beer competition were announced …
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#RANKED: Our Top 10 Sour Breweries in Los Angeles
#RANKED: Our Top 10 Sour Breweries in Los Angeles
In this episode of #RANKED, we dive into our top 10 sour breweries in …
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The Los Angeles Brewery Medal Winners from the 2019 California Craft Brewers Cup
The Los Angeles Brewery Medal Winners from the 2019 California Craft Brewers Cup
The first annual California Craft Brewers Cup was held on Thursday, September 12th and …
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Your Guide to Craft Beer Oktoberfests in Los Angeles 2019
Your Guide to Craft Beer Oktoberfests in Los Angeles 2019
The full Oktoberfest Guide is out there, but we figured we might as well …
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Your Guide to Craft Beer Oktoberfests in Los Angeles 2019
Your Guide to Craft Beer Oktoberfests in Los Angeles 2019
Oktoberfest 2019 season is upon us! And while we we love the more traditional …
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#RANKED: Our Top 10 Craft Beer Spots in Long Beach
#RANKED: Our Top 10 Craft Beer Spots in Long Beach
In the fifth episode of #RANKED, we dive into our top 10 craft beer …
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#RANKED: Our Top 10 Craft Beer Spots on the Westside
#RANKED: Our Top 10 Craft Beer Spots on the Westside
In the fourth episode of #RANKED, we dive into our top 10 craft beer …
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#RANKED: Our Top 10 Craft Beer Spots in the San Fernando Valley
#RANKED: Our Top 10 Craft Beer Spots in the San Fernando Valley
In this third episode of #RANKED, we dive into our top 10 craft beer …
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#RANKED: Our Top 10 Hazy IPA Breweries in Los Angeles
#RANKED: Our Top 10 Hazy IPA Breweries in Los Angeles
Welcome to episode two of Ranked, our new podcast where we put together our …
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#RANKED: Our Top 10 Craft Beer Spots in Downtown LA
#RANKED: Our Top 10 Craft Beer Spots in Downtown LA
Welcome to the first episode of Ranked, our new podcast where we put together …
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The Best Beer Fridge for Your LA Beer Hauls: NewAir AB-1200B
The Best Beer Fridge for Your LA Beer Hauls: NewAir AB-1200B
Recently, the NewAir team sent over one of their newest beer fridges for us …
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LA Beer Week 2019: Your Guide to the Best Events for #LABW11
LA Beer Week 2019: Your Guide to the Best Events for #LABW11
LA Beer Week is back for 2019 and it’s bigger than ever! From Saturday, …
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HOPTALK Ep 2: Josh McCombs from The Brewery at Abigaile
HOPTALK Ep 2: Josh McCombs from The Brewery at Abigaile
Welcome to episode TWO of the HOPTALK podcast by Hopped LA. HOPTALK is our …
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HOPTALK Episode 1: Jimmy Han from Beer Belly & Frances Lopez from the Los Angeles Brewers Guild
HOPTALK Episode 1: Jimmy Han from Beer Belly & Frances Lopez from the Los Angeles Brewers Guild
Welcome to episode one of the brand new HOPTALK podcast by Hopped LA. HOPTALK …
The Best LA Beers We Drank in 2018
The Best LA Beers We Drank in 2018
2018 was an amazing year for beer in Los Angeles. We saw lots of …
The Los Angeles Brewery Medal Winners from the 2018 Great American Beer Festival Awards
The Los Angeles Brewery Medal Winners from the 2018 Great American Beer Festival Awards
The winners of the 2018Â Great American Beer Festival‘s annual beer competition were announced this …
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Divided By Style: Saying “Hell Yes!” or “Hell No!” to Novelty Beer
Divided By Style: Saying “Hell Yes!” or “Hell No!” to Novelty Beer
@DontDrinkBeer recently tweeted in very Thanos fashion that, “Half of all beer styles, must …
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The Best LA Craft Beer Blogs & Instagram Accounts You Need to Follow in 2018
The Best LA Craft Beer Blogs & Instagram Accounts You Need to Follow in 2018
We originally compiled this list of LA beer blogs back in 2015 when there …
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Hopped LApricot: A 2018 LA Beer Week Collab with Indie Brewing Company
Hopped LApricot: A 2018 LA Beer Week Collab with Indie Brewing Company
Starting June 16th and going through June 24th, LA Beer Week is back with …
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Don’t Judge a Brewery by Its First Beer: When to Give a Brewery Another Chance
Don’t Judge a Brewery by Its First Beer: When to Give a Brewery Another Chance
This article is written by Hopped LA contributor and seasoned craft beer drinker, Sean …
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Now on Sale: The 2017 Hopped LA Brewery Shirt!
Now on Sale: The 2017 Hopped LA Brewery Shirt!
We’re excited to announce that the latest version of our LA Brewery Shirt is …
The Los Angeles Brewery Medal Winners from the 2017 GABF Awards
The Los Angeles Brewery Medal Winners from the 2017 GABF Awards
The winners of the 2017 Great American Beer Festival‘s annual beer competition were announced …
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The Art of Pairing Beer and Cheese with Cellador Ales & Vagabond Cheese Co.
The Art of Pairing Beer and Cheese with Cellador Ales & Vagabond Cheese Co.
Historically, the act of pairing cheese with a beverage has been dominated by the …
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The 2017 Return of Hoppywood & Bine IPL: An LA Beer Week Collab with Karl Strauss
The 2017 Return of Hoppywood & Bine IPL: An LA Beer Week Collab with Karl Strauss
Back in 2015, we got the call from Karl Strauss Brewing Company that they …
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Now On Sale: 2016 Hopped LA Brewery Shirt
Now On Sale: 2016 Hopped LA Brewery Shirt
Our primary mission at Hopped LA has been largely focused on helping Angelenos discover …
Two Years, Three Weavers & Six Thousand Barrels
Two Years, Three Weavers & Six Thousand Barrels
When we first visited Three Weavers Brewing Company back in December of 2014, we …
The Return of Hoppywood & Bine: A LA Beer Week Collaboration with Karl Strauss
The Return of Hoppywood & Bine: A LA Beer Week Collaboration with Karl Strauss
LA Beer Week is back and with it comes the return of our special …
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Brewing Hoppywood: An LA Beer Week Collaboration with Karl Strauss
Brewing Hoppywood: An LA Beer Week Collaboration with Karl Strauss
Chances are, when you think of all the LA breweries pumping out awesome beer, …
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Hopped LA Beerventure #1: Not Your Average Brewery Tour
Hopped LA Beerventure #1: Not Your Average Brewery Tour
Going on epic beer adventures in the sprawling expanse of Los Angeles isn’t exactly …
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The Wait is Over! First Craft Breweries Launch in the Valley
The Wait is Over! First Craft Breweries Launch in the Valley
It’s been a long, hard road. We’ve been hot. We’ve been tired. And we’ve …
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