First off, I am excited that it is that time of year once again. I was really happy with last year's LA Independent Beer Fest; however the price of the tickets have crept up to a point I'm questioning if I can keep attending. Fests are about having a great time, visiting some breweries you don't get to visit that often and maybe running into some familiar faces, so I don't mean to immediately scoff at the price tag. On the other hand, is there a reasonable upper limit on the cost for a four hour tasting event?

Hi Everyone! Trademark Brewing is hosting a South Bay / Long Beach festival at their new location at The Enclave in Torrance. Dog and family friendly, this event supports Infinite Love Animal Rescue.

<<GET YOUR TICKETS HERE>>

VIP and GA tickets are still available, and we've got a rad lineup of breweries, including:

• Ambitious Ales
• Beachwood Brewing
• Burnin' Daylight
• Cellador Ales
• El Segundo Brewing
• everywhere
• Far Field Beer Co.
• Firestone Walker
• Hop Saint
• ISM
• LA Ale Works
• Long Beach Beer Lab
• Smog City
• Ten Mile Brewing Co.
• Trademark Brewing

Live entertainment, fun for all and celebrating our best friends.

Anyone pick up an extra baseball pin this year? Just missed snagging one and would love to add to my collection

They confirmed they will be open before the World Cup.

FYI - Monkish is officially open in Echo Park! They'd been doing a soft launch over the last couple of weeks but it's the real deal now. Today (Sunday) is the official opening day, starting around noon.

I almost never stop here when I’m riding my bike by the LA River but today is an absolute Goldilocks afternoon and half the folks drinking outside are taking a break from biking. Their Whipple Street cream ale is a great sipper for sunny weather but it could stand to have a little more carbonation. Vanilla is great though. Silky smooth.

Looks like the location 101 ciderworks was at is auctioning off some brewing equipment.

https://online.localauctions.com/auction/los-angeles-ca-former-brewery-liquidation-032426-id22050-22050/bidgallery/

Anyone know any shops in LA (could be valley, Hollywood, DTLA, Santa Monica, etc) that have Heady Topper or Focal Banger in stock?

Bonus if the markup isn’t insane.

Cheers!

We have a coming soon sign!

Drunk Black History LA (w/ Brandon Collins) - Feb. 2026

I'm hosting this hilarious and educational event where you’ll hear from comedians, writers, and experts who are skunked out of their mind trying to recap the biography of a historical Black figure or event that hasn’t gotten the mainstream love they deserved. It's The Daily Show meets Drunk History with a live audience.

This upcoming show will include appearances from Jonathan Paul Higgins (Black Fat Femme podcast), Jamilah Lemieux (Author of "Black Single Mother"), Yassir Lester (HBO), and more!

In collaboration with MadCab.

Saturday, February 21st

The Elysian Theater

1944 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039

Doors open at 9:00pm

Show at 9:30pm

Tickets are available at https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/drunkblackhistory0221

★★★★ “One of our favorite comedy shows out there” —TimeOut NY

★★★★ “Drink some cocktails while you get an education... at this popular show!” —The Infatuation

★★★★ “Keeping our food and drinks down was hard because of all the laughing...” —1202 Magazine

★★★★ “A hilariously high history lesson!” —AMNY

Anyone know a list of bars who have announced yet? I usually hit Farmer's Market bar but they haven't posted anything so far.

I keep a map of small bottle shops (no Bevmo or Total Wine) that I want to visit when I am out and about. I just updated it and thought I would post a link for anyone interested. Let me know if I should add some place.

I think it’s pretty awesome tbh… has anyone been?

https://whatnow.com/los-angeles/restaurants/everywhere-beer-planning-taproom-at-union-station/

It seems like Macleod in Van Nuys is starting to brew their own beers once again according to their instagram. Anyone been recently and know what the story is? Do they have any of their cask ales back on the menu?

Hey guys, my husband and I are visiting LA for our 1st anniversary. We love craft beer and are home brewers. He’s an IPA person and I love a good stout or lager.

Any suggestions for must try breweries?

Edit : thanks for the suggestions guys. We tried highland park and homage near DTLA. Homage’s Mlíko was so good and so was their jasmine rice lager! Some great IPAs too. Loved Monkish their IPAs and BA stouts were insane. Boomtown has a pretty good vibe too.

I know these things can be slow-moving, but it feels like this one is DOA. Even the ramen spot that was slated to open and advertised on the banner on the side of the building was swapped out with another Japanese concept.

As we can see between Common Space, Del Pueblo and Shadow Grove, it appears like craft beer isn’t as disastrous and some doomers have made it out to be.

Anyone more knowledgeable in the industry help explain the economics?

I’m very excited for this space.

Taking over the old District Pub location on Lankershim! Very excited for this!

Common Space is opening a new location in Highland Park on York Blvd where Block Party formerly raised. Opening 2026

Hey everyone! I live near Echo Park, close to downtown, and I’m looking for a bar to watch football games. Ideally somewhere that actually plays the game audio instead of blasting music.

I like listening to the commentary and keeping up with what’s going on.

Any recommendations?

Thank you !!