Drink
How About an Opportunity to Own a European Brewery?
Jul 13th
The world famous U.K. based craft brewery BrewDog is looking for their second round of funding. For the first time since 2009, founders James Watt and Martin Dickie are allowing people to invest in their company at 95 British Pound for four “B” shares, which is about 151 in US dollars. More >
LA Beer Week Returns This October to Celebrate Local Beer Culture
Jul 9th
Mark your calendars! LA Beer Week is back for its 3rd year celebrating beer culture in Los Angeles and Orange County. The week kicks off on October 10 and ends with a big festival on October 23 at the historic Union Station. More >
Ten Obvious Reasons to Support L.A.’s Eagle Rock Brewery
Jul 8th
As posted this week on their blog, Eagle Rock Brewery (ERB) has to go back to city hall for a public hearing in order to continue serving beer. We learned about how hard it was to open a brewery in Los Angeles when we interviewed founders Jeremy and Steve Raub a year ago. It’s a little upsetting to learn they have to go back to for a hearing again, but with the support of patrons and locals we’re hoping this will be as painless as possible. Here’s how you can help them, and ten reasons why you should! More >
5 Places to Drink and Eat During San Diego Comic-Con
Jul 7th
After expending all your energy “geeking out” to the new “Captain America” flick or the cast of “Twilight” at San Diego Comic-Con, you’re going to want to satisfy your appetite. We handpicked five hip eateries within walking distance of the San Diego Convention Center where you can make your stomach happy. More >
Specialty Cocktails to Celebrate July 4th
Jul 1st
If you are looking for a way to add your own fireworks to a July 4th celebration, we’ve got you covered. Celebrate Independence Day with a specialty cocktail! Sweet, spicy, fruity or bubbly — we have a recipe for all tastes! More >
Katie Lee’s Favorite Summer Cocktails and Eats
Jun 29th
Chef and food critic Katie Lee celebrated the release of her new book “Groundswell” at the W Los Angeles – Westwood with Gilt City and Downtown L.A.’s The Edison on Tuesday night. We chatted with Katie about drinking and eating in the summertime! More >
5 Things We Learned at the 33rd Annual AHA National Homebrewers Conference
Jun 21st
Thanks to President Jimmy Carter homebrewing was made legal in the U.S. in 1979 (but in 2011 it’s illegal in only Alabama and Mississippi). The American Homebrewers Association was formed by Charlie Papazian in 1978. As of 2009, there are over 750,000 homebrewers, 300 homebrew competitions and over 800 homebrew clubs in the U.S. We attended the 33rd Annual AHA National Homebrewers Conference in San Diego last weekend — here is what we learned about these passionate hobbyists. More >
Internet’s Most (In)famous Vegan Talks about Her Vegan Beer Fest
Jun 21st
Everyone knows someone vegetarian or vegan. Even the majority of the DrinkEatTravel.com staff does not eat meat. It’s as if they are taking over the world. Quarrygirl is one of those people. Her popular website highlights vegan restaurants, dishes and drinks while occasionally exposing vegan no-no’s. We chatted with Ms. Quarrygirl about the return of her LA Vegan Beer Fest, organized by Tony’s Darts Away, Quarrygirl.com and The Roxy — what makes a beer vegan anyway? More >
Golden Road Brewing Coming to Los Angeles from Tony Yanow, Meg Gill and Jon Carpenter
Jun 18th
Today in Atwater Village, Tony Yanow, Meg Gill and Jon Carpenter invited dedicated beer writers and supporters to an small press conference to discuss and tour Tony’s new, giant, massively-massive brewery, said to open September/October.
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Four to Pour: Saisons
Jun 17th
The farmhouse ale is a perfect beverage to enjoy as spring turns into summer. For this weekend’s suggested four to pour, author and saison-fanatic Drew Beechum expands on four soft, spicy, hazy recommendations. More >
Dogfish Head and The Bruery to Create Collaboration Beer
Jun 10th
Delaware’s Dogfish Head and Orange County’s The Bruery are getting together to create a collaboration brew! They’ll be celebrating at The Surly Goat in West Hollywood on June 14. What will Sam Calagione and Patrick Rue come up with? More >
Rock and Brews El Segundo Craft Beer Festival [PHOTOS]
Jun 10th
El Segundo’s Rock and Brews bar is about three things: good beer, delicious New York-style pizza, and music. Oh, and hanging out on a patio, right across the street from El Segundo Brewing Company, Home of the Blue House Pales. More >
33rd Annual National Homebrewers Conference — Don’t Miss These Seminars
Jun 8th
If you were lucky enough to get your hands on tickets to the sold out 33rd Annual National Homebrewers Conference in San Diego, you’re in for a beer-education like no other. The three day conference on June 16 to 18 will feature beer industry veterans, professional brewers and authors. Once the education is over, the beers come out, each night with a beer festival. Here are the seminars you do not want to miss! More >
Meet the Homebrewers of Los Angeles – Skipp Shelly
Jun 7th
Did you know the American Homebrewer’s Association National Homebrewers Conference is coming up in only two weeks? Last year’s festival in was in Minneapolis, MN with 1,200 homebrewers, professional craft brewers and beer enthusiasts in attendance. This year the conference will take place in San Diego, and L.A.’s homebrewers are readying their beer (and liver) for the three-day event.
For our fourth spotlight on L.A.-area homebrewers we were in for a treat when Skipp Shelly shared an abundance of his homebrewed goodness with us — including homemade mead and cheese — out of his quaint homebrewery and garden in Echo Park, CA. More >
