Author Archives: The Beerista
The Beerbarian: A 2012 Grilled Cheese Invitational Champion
I’m not a competitive person when it comes to sports. I was not one of those kids that racked up a whole room full of trophies or medals. But, when it comes to grilled cheese, it’s a whole other story. As I mentioned in my last post, I competed in …
The Makings of an Award Winning Grilled Cheese: The Beer Baron
One year ago, I was getting ready for what would be one of the greatest moments of my life- competing in and winning a trophy at the Grilled Cheese Invitational (GCI). GCI is an amazing event that takes place one a year in Los Angeles where amateur and professional grilled …
Strand Brewing Company Tap Room Visit + Grand Opening
Strand Brewing Company brewed their first batch of beer in September of 2009 out of Torrance, CA and they have been growing a strong fan-base ever since. They (meaning Rich and Joel, the two guys that started and run the brewery) recently opened a tap room as a way to …
A Conversation with the Owner of Telegraph Brewing Company, Brian Thompson: Part 2
Here is the continuation of my conversation with Brian from Telegraph Brewing Company (Part 1 can be found here). A conversation with Brian Thompson: Owner of Telegraph Brewing Company. March 9th, 2012 Aften: Let’s move on to my favorite subject: food and beer. You mention on the website that your …
A Conversation with the Owner of Telegraph Brewing Company, Brian Thompson: Part 1
I made my first visit to Telegraph Brewing Company in Santa Barbara, CA in January of 2009, which is three years after their doors opened in 2006, and I have been a big fan ever since. They create unique, but very approachable beers out of their small brewery tucked away …
The Brewery Arts Complex Art Walk
Yesterday I was craving something new, something I had never seen before, a different experience. I found what I was looking for in the form of the Brewery Art Walk at the Brewery Arts Complex in downtown LA. The name of the complex and event are deceiving. While there was …
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.
Living in L.A. is great, but every now and then you have to escape or you will go insane. Thankfully, one of the the many things that makes L.A. so great is all the wonderful weekend destinations that are just a few hours drive away. Last weekend was one of …
Firestone Walker Velvet Merlin Cupakes with Raspberry Lambic Filling & Frosting
Last week one of my good friends announced to me that she was planning on celebrating her birthday that weekend in a low key fashion at a local dive bar by her house. Nothing special, just whoever is around that wants to stop by for a beer is welcome. That …