Thread: The recommend-a-beer thread

I just went to a BBQ for the LAist in Echo Park hills and besides all the amazing foods and tasty dips and some bartender sent by a booze company to make some Brazilian drinks, they had a keg of Craftsman beer from Pasadena. I've never heard of it but it was a quality dark golden brew with a nice taste and just enough bite. I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed a few cups.

I wonder if they sell it in stores? Anyone seen it?

http://craftsmanbrewing.com/

Steel Reserve

Originally Posted by Michael Zampelli

I just went to a BBQ for the LAist in Echo Park hills and besides all the amazing foods and tasty dips and some bartender sent by a booze company to make some Brazilian drinks, they had a keg of Craftsman beer from Pasadena. I've never heard of it but it was a quality dark golden brew with a nice taste and just enough bite. I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed a few cups.

I wonder if they sell it in stores? Anyone seen it?

Craftsman Brewing Company, Pasadena California Micro Brewery

their beers are ok. it's just a pub brewery.

edit: actually, Luck Baldwins would be the name of the pub that exclusively serves Craftsman beers, as far as I know. http://www.luckybaldwins.com/

Fooferah would have more info about them.

Just picked up a 6er of Road Dog Porter yesterday. Good stuff.

Originally Posted by Azagthoth

Samuel Smith Nut Brown Ale

This stuff friggin rules! I just buy random beers sometimes to see how I like them. I've tasted a lot of crappy stuff in my day but Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale is wonderful!

This week I tried Red Rocket Ale and it sucked. My roommate bought Anderson Valley Brewing Boont ESB and that was actually really good.

Originally Posted by drivelikejoewho

This week I tried Red Rocket Ale and it sucked. My roommate bought Anderson Valley Brewing Boont ESB and that was actually really good.

you should try their Hop Ottin IPA

Mad River Jamaican Red Ale

Originally Posted by BeerMan

you should try their Hoppin IPA

I second the Hop Ottin IPA. You can guzzle a 6 of those easily. One of my fav IPAs out there.

After reading this thread, I've decided to brew another beer. I have a Mr. Beer home brewing kit. The beer is good, and the alcohol content is high. I've brewed about 12-16 different types of beer. Ales, Hefs, Porters, Stouts..... I highly recommend purchasing the kit. It simple and fun. It may take a try or two to get your beer tasting right, but when you do it is very rewarding. Nothing like getting hammered by your own creation.