Here is a roundup of events happening in May of 2012 in the greater Los Angeles area. Of note, there are a couple of Samuel Adams events (including a Utopias tasting at Surly Goat) and The Bruery is celebrating its fourth anniversary with several LA events.
Hangar 24 Night featuring Barrel Roll # 4 Hammerhead
Far Bar in Little Tokyo
Wednesday 5/30/12 @ 7pm
“Join us as we welcome the Hangar 24 crew into the house for a tapping of Barrel Roll Series #4 Hammerhead! On tap this night: Barrel Roll #4 Hammerhead, Palmero (Belgian Style Dubbel brewed w/Coachella Valley Dates), Orange Wheat, Amarillo Pale Ale, & Columbus IPA. Individual pours and a Hangar 24 Flight of all 5 will be available as well. Also, our Weds night house band Jambo Ningus will be here to rock the patio as well!”
Dogfish Head Surly Invasion
Surly Goat in West Hollywood
Thursday 5/31/12 @ 6pm
“The Dogfish Gang is flying into LA and gracing us with their presence and their presents (Beer!) Come rub elbows and clink glasses with the super stars and this stellar lineup of their finest…”
THINGS THAT ALREADY HAPPENED
Naja’s Place IPA Festival
Naja’s Place in Redondo Beach
Thursday 5/3/12 @ 2pm running till Thursday 5/10/12
Great bar, great IPAs. Check out the link above for more info. ***I do know, from inside sources, that they will be pouring Firestone Walker Wookey Jack and Double Jack.***
Bay Area Brewery Fresh Beer Tasting
Buzz Wine Beer Shop in Downtown LA
Friday 5/4/12 @ 5pm – 9pm
“BUZZ’s own Jamil Williams & Cicerone Sayre Piotrkowski who is best known for spending the last three and a half years as the ‘face’ of San Francisco’s most ambitious beer-centric restaurant, “The Monk’s Kettle” will be bringing six beers from three of the best and the brightest young Bay Area Brewers to take over the six eager taps at Buzz Wine Beer Shop. Kel Acala – owner/brewmaster at Dying Vines and Andrew Ritter – lead brewer at Linden Street will be on hand for a few hours to talk about their beers and answer questions. There will be food from DTLA’s own MF Gourmet. The price for this event will be $20 per person.”
Cinco de Moustache
The Pub at Golden Road in Glendale
Saturday 5/5/12 @ 11am
“For Cinco de Mayo were having a poquito celebration with food specials & the return of EL HEFE ANEJO! El Hefe Añejo will be tapped twice — once at 11 AM and once again at 5 PM. We have a very limited amount of this beer and we don’t know when we will run out, but The Pub staff will tap it twice during the day.”
Ode to Lambic
Beachwood BBQ & Brewing in Downtown Long Beach
Sunday 5/6/12 @ 4pm – 11:30pm
“Come join us for a celebration of these legendary wild ales and the amazing beers that they have continued to inspire. Gain some insight into the world of Lambic through guest speakers from The Bruery, Artisanal Imports and more… True to Beachwood style, we’ll have some unique food pairings available as well.”
Tuesdays @ Tony’s: Hangar 24 Night
Tony’s Darts Away in Burbank
Tuesday 5/8/12 @ 6pm – 9pm
“It’s Hangar 24 Flight Night starring HAMMERHEAD!! We will also have Winter Warmer, Hangar 24 Spring Beer, and a couple other stunners to round out the evening. If you haven’t had the glory of Hammerhead yet, you should be here. Even if you have had it, you should come hang out anyway!”
The Bruery/Eagle Rock Go Team Release Party
Far Bar in Little Tokyo
Wednesday 5/9/12 @ 6pm – 10pm
“It’s back on! We’re proud to be hosting the release party for the Bruery’s brand new collaboration beer with Eagle Rock Brewery “Go Team!“. This is a Belgian Style Red Mild Ale at 4.7% ABV. With knowing the great beer, passion and genius that comes from our friends at both of these breweries, we’re guessing that this beer will be superb. The crews from both breweries will be here to join all of in tasting and unveiling this very special release We’ll also have a few other goodies on from both breweries as well as some food specials.”
ACBW Pre-Party with Drakes & Triple Rock
Blue Palms Brewhouse in Hollywood
Thursday 5/10/12 @ 6pm
“American Craft Beer Week doesn’t *technically* start till May 14th, but since we’ve got a couple other big events planned, we wanted to squeeze in one more! As such, we’re calling this a pre-party and featuring some KILLER beers from our Bay Area pals in Drakes and Triple Rock.”
Samuel Adams Barrel Room Pint Night
Steingarten LA in West LA
Thursday 5/10/12 @ 6pm – 10pm
“Please join us for a special night featuring five amazing beers: SUMMER ALE, EAST-WEST KOLSCH, GRIFFIN’S BOW BARLEYWINE, NEW WORLD TRIPEL (BARREL AGED TRIPEL), & VERLOREN GOSE (EVENT SPECIAL). On hand will be brewer Andrew Lamont from Samuel Adams to talk about the brewing process and share in some of the exciting new projects happening at the brewery. A limited amount of Samuel Adams Perfect Pint Glasses will be included with the purchase of a beer. **while supplies last**”
Eagle Rock Brewery Taste Of The Nation
Surly Goat in West Hollywood
Thursday 5/10/12 @ 6pm
“$1 of each beer goes to charity! Meet the brewers!”
So-Cal Launch for Crazy Mountain Brewing
Steingarten LA in West LA
Friday 5/11/12 @ 6pm – 9pm
“Please join us for the So-Cal launch of Crazy Mountain Brewing. We will have three of their amazing beers on tap: CRAZY MOUNTAIN AMBER ALE, LAVA LAKE WITT, & MOUNTAIN LIVIN AMERICAN PALE ALE. On hand will be a representative from the distributor to talk about the beers. Come check out Vail’s only craft brewery and sample some of their newest offerings.”
1st Class Flight Night Celebrating The Bruery 4th Anniversary
38º Degrees in Alhambra
Saturday 5/12/12 @ 5pm to 2am
“We are proud to host the team from The Bruery May 12th as we celebrate this brilliant, Classy brewery’s 4th Anniversary of making beautiful beer in a First Class setting here at 38 Degrees. This evening we will feature many rare Bruery gems on draught and serve multiple flights of 4 at a time. Yes, the new 4th Anniversary brew Fruet will be on tap as well. Stay tuned for the complete line up. If you have not been to a major flight event at 38 Degrees ask a friend. You wont want to miss the excitment of hundreds of flights on every table! We are asking all guests to dress up a bit and celebrate in true Anniversary “night on the town atire” This event is open to all beer lovers! First come first serve. As always you will receive 1st class service. Cheers”
Los Angeles Vegan Beer & Food Festival
The Roxy in West Hollywood
Saturday 5/12/12 @ 1pm – 5pm
Admission includes unlimited craft beer, vegan bands, food for sale from local vegan businesses and vegan food trucks. GA $45, VIP $55, and DD $20. Proceeds benefit the California Wildlife Center. More info here.
ACBW Kickoff with Firestone Walker
Blue Palms Brewhouse in Hollywood
Monday 5/14/12 @ 6pm
“American Craft Beer Week begins on May 14th, and we are hosting a kick-ass event with Firestone Walker beers and some of the brewery staff to celebrate! Event will start @ 6pm, but some of the larger kegs may make their way on tap before then. Rest assured, everything will be pouring at 6pm monday.” They will be pouring ALMOST EVERY Firestone Walker beer currently available.
American Craft Beer Week Kickoff with Hangar 24
Library Alehouse in Santa Monica
Monday 5/14/12 @ 6pm – 10pm
“American Craft Beer Week 2012 begins May 14th and we’re going to kick it off local style at the Library Alehouse. Join Hangar 24’s Head Brewer Joe Savage at 6pm for the release of the fourth beer in Hangar 24’s Barrel Roll Series: Hammerhead Barleywine. Hammerhead was aged in Rye and Bourbon barrels and tips the scales at 13.8% ABV. In addition to Hammerhead, we’ll also have the debut of Local Fields: Palmero, a Belgian-style Dubbel brewed with local dates and raisin syrup. Rounding out the tap list for the evening are Double IPA, Alt-Bier and Orange Wheat.”
Tuesdays @ Tony’s: HUGE Firestone Walker Night
Tony’s Darts Away in Burbank
Tuesday 5/15/12 @ 6pm – 9pm
“For our night of HUGEness, we will have on tap: Union Jack, Pale 31, DBA, & Hemp Ale. AND these big bosses: Abacus 2011, Parabola 2010, Back Xantus 2011, & Wookey Jack. AND if that wasn’t enough, we’ll have even more coming from the vaults of Firestone. Do not miss this. It will be hard to find these brews all on tap anywhere else!”
The Bruery Anniversary Celebration @ Beer Belly
Beer Belly in Korea Town
Wednesday 5/16/12 @ 5pm – 8pm
“Join us at Beer Belly in Korea Town as we not only celebrate our fourth anniversary, but raise money for Share Our Strength at the same time. $1 for each pint will be donated to this fantastic charity and in June you’ll see The Bruery & Beer Belly teaming up at the annual Taste of the Nation event in Hollywood. Sans Pagaie, Carmen with Cranberries and of course Fruet, will all be on tap along with another 9 beers for this tap takeover. Put on your finest clothes and come out for good times with The Bruery staff.”
Whole Foods Venice Tap takeover: Surf Brewery
Whole Foods Venice
Friday 5/18/12 @ 6pm
Surf Brewery will be coming down to Venice to take over the taps. Expect to see some County Line Rye and Surf black IPA.
Farmers Market FestivALE!!!
Blue Palms Brewhouse in Hollywood
Saturday 5/19/12 @ 2pm
“You can expect 12-16 (or more?!) Tasty & seasonally themed brews available to order individually or in flights, ALL of which will include a Fruit, Vegetable, Herb, or Spice. No need to buy tickets, simply show up, order what you’d like to enjoy, & MOST importantly, have a GREAT time!” Check the link for tap list info.
The Bruery Anniversary Celebration @ Spice Table
Spice Table in Little Tokyo
Wednesday 5/23/12 @ 5:30pm – 8:30pm
“Join us at downtown LA’s The Spice Table as we celebrate with a unique take on a bbq dinner paired with Bourbon Barrel Aged Smoking Wood, Fruet and others. Chef Bryant Ng, recent winner of Food & Wine’s best new chef award, will be preparing a unique evening of asian inspired cuisine for our celebration of four years together. Reservations are a must for this event so make them soon and don’t forget to dress to impress!”
Samuel Adams Night
Surly Goat in West Hollywood
Thursday 5/24/12 @ 6pm
“Special beers and glassware. ***THERE WILL BE UTOPIA!***”
Firestone Backyard BBQ
Kings Row Gastropub in Pasadena
Thursday 5/24/12 @ 5pm
“Firestone Walker Backyard BBQ featuring Wookie Jack, Double Jack, Unfiltered Double Barrel Ale, Union Jack, Solace Summer Ale, Walker’s Reserve Porter, Pale 31, and Double Barrel Ale. There will also be a surprise cask ale on a hand pump that Firestone/Walker is bringing down special for the night. We’ll be serving a Firestone Walker inspired BBQ menu, including the “Juicy Dolan” – Named For Firestone’s own Cathy Dolan – This Port Salut Stuffed Ribeye Burger is topped with all the fixin’s including a proprietary Firestone Walker Double Barrel Ale BBQ Sauce!!! Also on the menu is the Summer Solace Salad – which is a stone fruit salad topped with a Solace Vinaigrette. The Sloppiest Beef Po Boy that You’ve Ever Eaten rounds out the menu for the night with Slaw and Grapefruit Union Jack Reduction Sauce.”
Figueroa Mountain Brewery & Cousin’s Maine Lobster!
Sunset Beer Co in Echo Park
Friday 5/25/12 @ 7pm
“One of our new favorite breweries will be taking-over our taps and we’ll be eating from one of our new favorite trucks! This is some seriously amazing lobster that gets flown in fresh from Maine!!”
Beer O’clock: Sour Tasting
Buzz Wine Beer Shop in Downtown LA
Friday 5/25/12 @ 5pm – 9pm
This weeks installment of Beer O’clock will feature a killer lineup of sours, possibly including Cantillon. You can check out the line up using the link above.
Cheers
Beer Guy LA