We know it’s early, but the idea of a 14 day celebration of beer spread all throughout Los Angeles is making us feel like a kid in a candy store. Even though not all the events are completely ironed out and placed on the official LA Beer Week calendar, we’ve handpicked five events you won’t want to miss during LA Beer Week for beer lovers living in Southern California.

Dionicess IX

Beer & booze pairing created by Food Writer Gev Kazanchyan, Matt Biancaniello of Library Bar at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Dave Watrous of Beachwood BBQ & Brewing and Randy Clemens, Author of “The Sriracha Cookbook.”

Cost?
$65 (all-inclusive)

When?
Friday, October 21, 2011 at 7 PM

Where?
Steingarten LA, 10543 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064
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Stone Brewing Co. Kickoff of LA Beer Week

Start out the week with a party at Naja’s Place in Redondo Beach featuring 40+ Stone Brewing Co. beers including vintage and special releases. This year they are planning two sessions to accommodate the crowds. The event will also feature Q&A session with team Stone Brewing Co. and a book signing.

Cost?
$45

When?
Monday, October 10
Session A: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Session B: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Where?
Naja’s Place, 154 International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
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Firestone Walker Brewing Co. Presents Deconstructed LA

Firestone Walker Brewing Co. is teaming up with the “Homebrew Chef” Sean Z. Paxton for a food journey of Firestone Walker’s 15th anniversary ale. Attendees will get a first taste of the “XV” plus a taste of the individual eight beers that were blended to create the “XV”. Each beer will be paired with a small dish created by Chef Sean Z. Paxton. The evening will be hosted by Brewmaster Matt Brynildson and Co-founder David Walker.

Cost?
$75

When?
Wednesday, October 12 at 7 PM

Where?
Avalon Theatre, 1735 Vine St., Hollywood, CA 90028
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Golden Road Brewing Public Opening

Join Brewmaster Jon Carpenter, Co-founders Meg Gill and Tony Yanow in Atwater Village for the public revealing of L.A.’s newest craft brewery. Visitors will be able to taste Golden Road beer, plus guest taps from Firestone Walker, Oskar Blues, Hangar 24 Sierra Nevada, Eagle Rock Brewery, Dogfish Head and more!
Cost?
$20

When?
Sunday, October 16 at 12 PM

Where?
Golden Road Brewing, 5430 West San Fernando Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90039
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3rd Annual LA Beer Week Festival

The ending festival to LA Beer Week will feature 70 different craft breweries including special beers only available during LA Beer Week. Event-goers will have four hours to try out different beers, talk to people from the brewery and learn about beer from some of the best in the business.

Cost?
$45 (unlimited 4 oz. pours)

When?
Sunday, October 23 at 12 PM

Where?
Los Angeles Union Station, 800 North Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Additional Information
Keep up with our complete coverage of LA Beer Week 2011 here.
LA Beer Week, Come Together Now [VIDEO]
http://www.labeerweek.com