As the craft industry grows, so does the varieties of IPAs. Los Angeles craft beer scene is ever growing with many styles of beer to offer, but IPAs (Indian Pale Ale) is dominating with its hoppy richness. Hops are the key in craft brewing and no one knows that better than the west coast. Hoppy IPAs have become a defining style of West Coast beer, and continue to give us hoppy deliciousness.
There is an ever-expanding line of amazing IPAs offered, and the number of places growing to them. This festival is going to spoil all the craft beer lovers around, featuring over 60+ IPAs and breweries. Each entering their own IPAs in competition, and will be also available to drink at the festival. If you're a craft beer enthusiast, homebrewer, hop head lover, then head down this weekend and get your hop fix.
The Festival
The beer pouring will start at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday while the competitions will be going on throughout the day. Each brewery participating in the IPA competition will enter on Saturday and the results of the winners will be on announced on Sunday. The public can also vote on the beers because they will be also giving "People Choice" award.
This is the first year for the L.A. IPA Festival and it's expected to have a big turn-out. They offer to make reservations if you don't feel like dealing with all the people surrounding the bar. The bar is open to the festival guests through out the day, but the restaurant will also be taking reservations in the dining room for tables. Due to the high demand, there is an hour and a half limit on each table with a $30 purchase per a person minimum. If you are interested in booking reservations, email res@laipafestival.com. Please include your name, phone number, total number of guests, and time you're wanting to reserve. For any delays, or cancellations please call the restaurant at (213) 483-2337 to let them know. They will only hold your reservation no more than 10-minutes past your booked time.List of Brews Available for Tasting (list is still growing):
- Alesmith IPA
- Almanac IPA
- Angeleno IPA
- Atticus IPA
- Big Daddy
- Camel Corps
- Death and Glory IPA
- Delta Force
- Desperado India Pale Ale
- Drake's IPA
- Flying Ace IPA
- Grand Hill
- Grape Ape IPA
- Hop Ottin' IPA
- Hop Riot
- Hop Stooped
- Humulus Speciale
- Hurricane Deck
- Indica IPA
- IPAX
- Islander
- Jamacia Sunset
- Just Outstanding
- Ladyface IPA
- Liberty
- Mango IPA
- Melrose IPA
- Merry Taj IPA
- Mission IPA
- Organic IPA
- Pliny the Elder
- Populist
- Propulsion
- Protector
- Pupil
- Racer 5
- Rubicon IPA
- Sculpin
- St. Archer IPA
- Stone IPA
- Tap It IPA
- Taps IPA
- Three Flowers
- Tongue Tickles
- Torpedo
- Union Jack
- West Coast IPA
- Wet Hop IPA
- Wet Hop Dreams 3
- Wet Hop Harvest IPA
- Winter IPA
- Wolf Among Weeds
- XXV Anniversary Session Ale
Check out the L.A. IPA Festival's website for more details. "Like" them on Facebook to get updated information on all breweries that will be there and brews that will be offered.
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