Saturday may not have been the best day for the beach, but that did not keep hundreds of thirsty Angelenos from coming down to 3rd Street Pier and partaking in the 2nd Annual Septemberfest.  Created as L.A's answer to Oktoberfest, the event featured over 150 micorbrews, eight food trucks, and entertainment by Petty Cash and Black Crystal Wolf Kids, a cover band of all things Coachella.  Armed with a 4oz mug, beer lovers had four hours to enjoy brews from California, Oregon, and Asia while snacking on Balls on Tires and using some of the cleanest port-a-potties west of the 405.

Here’ s a run down of some of the beers tasted at Septemberfest that you may have never heard of but should try next time you’re ready to branch out!

 

Abita Purple Haze Raspberry Wheat Ale

Hometown: Abita Springs, LA

Taste: Crisp and fizzy 

Drink it at: West 4th and Jane, Santa Monica

Buy it at: Whole Foods, BevMo

Perfect For: Your girlfriend, who doesn’t like the way beer tastes 

Check out West 4th and Jane's 24 Craft Rotating Beers

Hornsby’s Crisp Apple Cider

Hometown: Modesto, CA

Taste: Refreshing with a kick

Buy it At: BevMo, Gelson's 

Perfect For: Hayrides trough the pumpkin patch

Recipes for Cider Based Drinks

Hollywood Blonde

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Taste: Rich and smooth

Drink it At: Sofitel Hotel, Beverly Hills

Buy it At: Whole Foods, BevMo

Perfect For: Day drinking poolside with your entourage, checking out    other kind of blondes

What Makes a Good Blonde?

 

 

Lhasa Beer Dortmunder Lager

Hometown: Lhasa, Tibet

Taste: Hoppy and full

Drink it At: Libertine, West Hollywood

Buy it At: Whole Foods, BevMo, Bristol Farms

Perfect For: The socially conscious drinker – 10% of net profit is used for philanthropy in Tibet.

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Evans Premium Lager

Hometown: Tecate, Mexico

Taste: Mellow and simple

Drink it At: Mickey’s, Hermosa Beach

Buy it At: Download the Evans App for iPhone to find out

Perfect For: Long day of bar hopping and/or skateboarding around South Bay

 

 

 

Ladyface Abbey Ale

Hometown: Agoura Hills, CA

Taste: Clean and sweet

Drink it At: Ladyface Alehouse, Agoura Hills, CA

Buy it At: Not currently for sale outside of Ladyface alehouse

Perfect For: The accompaniment to the Fruit Wood-Grilled Salmon at Ladyface Alehouse

Other Pairings

 

Bootlegger’s  Black Phoenix

Hometown: Fullerton, CA

Taste: Bold and warm

Drink it At: Good Microbrew & Grill, Silver Lake

Buy it At: Whole Foods

Perfect For: When you’re craving a good brew with an espresso kick 

More Booty

 

 

BierBitzch Golden

  

Hometown: El Monte, CA

Taste: Sweet and grassy

Buy it at: BevMo

Perfect For: Anyone who values a gimmicky name over quality product

Watch the Commercial Here, Bitzch!

 

 

SoCal Seismic IPA

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Taste: Hoppy and Strong

Drink it At: Spring Street BBQ, Los Angeles

Buy it At: Whole Foods

Perfect For: A proud Angeleno with a love of craft beer, giving back to the community and dressing sharp

SoCal Beer 101

 

 

Cold Spring Olde Johnnie 

Hometown: Cold Spring, MN

Taste: Creamy and malty

Buy it At: Whole Foods, BevMo, Total

Perfect For: Any event where a 32 ounce can is acceptable 

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