Save This List of 17 Breweries in LA to Get Hoppy This Weekend Locale Magazine Editors March 12, 2018 Spread the loveGrab a Cold one With Your Friends at These Local Hot Spots Written By: Gabriela Mungarro and Leah Hoffhines Best Breweries in LA Photographed By: Joe Nardello, Matthew Misisco, Ryan Hensley Best Breweries in LA Over the years, Los Angeles has captivated the attention of the masses for its great food, diverse culture and, until recently, its amazing craft beer! No need to drive yourself crazy looking for LA’s best breweries, because we’ve got you covered. So grab a cold one and cheers to that! What’s In a Name? Drink This: Pop Fuji The authentic production methods used for this unfiltered pilsner deliver well-rounded hoppy and fruity notes that are refreshing and crisp. It’s complex and robust flavor can be credited to the 100 percent Mecca Grade Pelton Malt. Brouwerij West 110 E 22nd St San Pedro, CA 90731 310.833.9330 Hop, Skip and a Jump A post shared by HopSaint Brewing Company (@hopsaintbrewco) on Jan 23, 2018 at 7:03am PST Drink This: Ten Ton Hammer Native Knowledge: Aside from their awesome beer selection, this brewery’s mouthwatering dinner options will have you thinking it’s an upscale restaurant. Word to the wise; they also have a brunch menu! You’re welcome! HopSaint Brewing Company 5160 W 190th St Torrance, CA 90503 310.214.4677 Smooth Brew View this post on Instagram Cerveza Fresca with Passionfruit is coming out just in time for St. Patrick’s Day and it is looking and tasting mighty fine! We’re doing crowlers again, but they are presale ONLY. So Preorder your crowlers now through Wednesday on the site in our bio. #cervezafresca #pinata A post shared by El Segundo Brewing (@esbcbrews) on Mar 12, 2018 at 9:53am PDT Drink This: Nitro Hyperion Vanilla Stout Native Knowledge: If you can’t venture to El Segundo, you can find their beers at the Venice Ale House, packed with boho beach vibes and a great reverse happy hour, everyday from 8-10 p.m. Wings or a quesadilla, anyone? El Segundo Brewing Company 140 Main St El Segundo, CA 90245 310.529.3882 Angelic Brews Drink This: Angel City LAger A beer for every occasion is the LAger, complete with well balanced hints of honey and grapefruit. The variation of flavors translate body and depth throughout the lager without compromising its lightness and crispness. Angel City Brewery 216 Alameda St Los Angeles, CA 90012 213.622.1261 Three’s Company View this post on Instagram Cheers to the weekend! Which in our view starts on Thursday. Possibly Wednesday. And now that we’re thinking about it, Tuesday is even a better idea. #weekend #cheers #tulipglass #craftbeer #labeer A post shared by Three Weavers Brewing Company (@threeweavers) on Jan 25, 2018 at 4:26pm PST Drink This: Deep Roots Native Knowledge: An ice-cold brewski will taste even better with the company of your furry friend! Bring your pup and your favorite board game. Three Weavers Brewing Company 1031 W Manchester Blvd, Ste A-B Inglewood, CA 90301 310.400.5830 Beer With Me… Drink This: Tiki Hut IPA Packed with Citra and Mosaic aromas, the Tiki Hut IPA features an epic hop taste focused on a heavy specialty malt, adding a nice twist to the typical West Coast IPA. The vibrant tropical flavors will awaken your taste buds and have you thinking you’re on a beautiful island on a summer day. King Harbor Brewing Company 2907 182nd St Redondo Beach, CA 90278 310.542.8657 Yeehaw! View this post on Instagram BLOCKCHAIN Milkshake IPA sitting pretty on center stage before the start of Art Night. Art, Music, @kogibbq, @churrogarage and of course tons of fresh 🍺 🍺! @eclipseclothing designed these super limited edition glasses, get one before they are gone. . . . #blockchain #milkshakeipa #hazyipa #localart #localmusic #localfood #localbeer #buylocal #artnight #saturdaynight #limitededition #labeer #labrewers #independentbeer A post shared by Los Angeles Ale Works (@laaleworks) on Feb 24, 2018 at 2:32pm PST Drink This: California Cowboy Los Angeles Ale Works 12918 Cerise Ave Hawthorne, CA 90250 424.456.4191 Wish You Were Beer View this post on Instagram Scholb in the wild! Where is your favorite place to grab one of our brews? #DrinkScholb #BeerSocial #IndependentBeer A post shared by Scholb Brewery (@scholbcraftbeer) on Mar 8, 2018 at 10:47am PST Drink This: Endless Kisses Saison Native Knowledge: Looking to change up your day? Check Scholb’s Facebook page for awesome events! Scholb Premium Ales 2964 Columbia St Torrance, CA 90503 424.350.7303 What’s Your Flavor? Photography By: Joe Nardello Photography By: Joe Nardello Photography By: Joe Nardello Drink This: Submission Belgian Golden Strong Brewed with classic Belgian ingredients, star jasmine flower and carrot blossom honey, a single sip of this original ale will allow you to taste the deep rooted inspiration modeled after early brewing methods—before hops were the main spice. With rich notes of cedar and blended aromas from Belgian yeast and jasmine, the Submission Belgian Golden Strong becomes a captivating blend of tastes and aromas that are light and carry with it a dry, clean flavor. Boomtown Brewery 700 Jackson St Los Angeles, CA 90012 213.617.8497 In the Eyes of the Beer Holder View this post on Instagram ☠️☠️☠️All glassware is SOLD OUT and LAX 2 JFK is out also! ☠️☠️☠️ GLASSWARE ON SALE today at 12pm! MONKISH Tasting Room only! We have black and gold of the LAX 2 JFK collaboration glasses! There are about 500 of the black print (limit 2pp), only 💯 of the gold (limit 1pp)! Line will begin at the roll up for glassware and we will be scanning and wristbanding if necessary. ⠀ ⠀ We also have a limited amount of LAX 2 JFK on draft for pours only! Get it before it’s gone! ⠀ ⠀ @felicecatering7 will be slangin’ pizzas and wings today too! ⠀ ⠀ #monkish #monkishbrewing #beer #craftbeer #sourbeer #beerrelease #ipa #dipa #tipa #hops #hopheads #la #labeer #beerhopelove A post shared by Monkish Brewing (@monkishbrewing) on Feb 24, 2018 at 10:01am PST Drink This: Dream Within a Dream Monkish Brewery 20311 S Western Ave Torrance, CA 90501 310.295.2157 Double Trouble View this post on Instagram ✌️SIMCOE SESH✌️ We dry-hopped an American Mild with a bunch of #simcoehops. Like, get in here and check it out, man. #labeer #southbaybeer #torrancebeercity A post shared by Strand Brewing Co (@strandbrewingco) on Feb 6, 2018 at 5:58pm PST Drink This: White Sand IIPA Native Knowledge: Although the brewery doesn’t serve food, guests are welcome to bring their own bites. FYI, this place is known to host crowded peak hours. Strand Brewing Company 2201 Dominguez St Torrance, CA 90501 310.517.0900 California Love Drink This: CalifornIPA As the Dudes’ say, the CalifornIPA is “distinct and diverse just like the Golden State.” This IPA created a name for itself for its assortment of West Coast malts and California yeast mixed together to produce perfection in a can. Made by Californians for Californians, this IPA is dedicated to all the dudes and dudettes who enjoy a cold one. The Dudes’ Brewing Co. 1840 W 280th St Torrance, CA 90501 424.271.2915 Fan Favorite View this post on Instagram Pint time is our favorite time. A post shared by Ballast Point Brewing Co. (@ballastpointbrewing) on Jan 18, 2018 at 6:53pm PST Drink This: Pineapple Sculpin Native Knowledge: Their upstairs, indoor and outdoor seating serves a vast menu with everything from a carnitas quesadilla to fried Brussels sprouts and nachos. Did we mention the epic views of the marina? Ballast Point 110 N Marina Dr Long Beach, CA 90803 562.296.4470 Java+Beer=Greatness Drink This: Coffee Porter Is it coffee? Is it beer? Why not both! The Coffee Porter treats all coffee-beer-loving devotees to the flavor of rich chocolate-covered espresso beans, carefully added to savory beer. By pairing up with local coffee roasters, Smog City created a truly refined brew. Smog City Brewing Company 1901 Del Amo Blvd, Ste B Torrance, CA 90501 310.320.7664 Wickedly Tasty View this post on Instagram It's Friday folks… we've got a handful of rare guest beers leftover (in limited quantities) from last night's Sour Beer Bash. Check our website for our most updated tap list. A post shared by Phantom Carriage Brewery (@phantomcarriage) on Jun 23, 2017 at 5:08pm PDT Drink This: The Devil to Pay Phantom Carriage Brewery 18525 S Main St Gardena, CA 90248 310.538.5834 Here for the Beer Drink This: Amalgamator This West Coast-style IPA features a blend of light aromas that make it a bright standout in their lineup of brews. The use of Mosaic hops provides for a unique aroma, and sippers will catch notes of passion fruit, blueberry, dank resin and citrus. Beachwood BBQ 210 E 3rd St Long Beach, CA 90802 562.436.4020 I Fear No Beer View this post on Instagram Carpet Walkers DIPA 8.5% ABV Hops: Citra + Enigma Get a Thursday pour of Carpet Walkers, a staff fav. Open today, 4-9pm! 🍺 CURRENT TAP LIST: ACCELERATED TIMELINE* – (NE IPA) ATTACK OF PANIC* – (NE DIPA) BORROWED AGAIN** – (SOUR IPA) CARPET WALKERS* – (DIPA) MASTERMIND SOLUTIONS* – (NE IPA) MEDIUM DIFFICULTY* – (AMERICAN STOUT) MORNING NOON* – (MILK STOUT W/ CHOCOLATE) [also on NITRO] VERY EXPLICIT* – (IPA) COLD BEER SERVED* – (LAGER) LACES IN* – (IPA) – *Beer available for growler/crowler fills. **Beer available only for crowler fills. #dipa #thursdaybeer #mumfordbrewing A post shared by Mumford Brewing (@mumfordbrewing) on Mar 1, 2018 at 4:05pm PST Drink This: Bier Beer Mumford Brewing 416 Boyd St Los Angeles, CA 90013
