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December 19, 2008
12:22
LA Grand Crew Rides Again
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

It’s that time again. The Second Annual L.A. Grand Crew! If you missed it last year, now’s the time to clear your Saturday and pump up your bike tires. The ride starts at 11AM in front...

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December 17, 2008
17:41
Friday 12/19: IPA Tasting At The Daily Pint
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This one almost slipped my mind, but I’m glad it didn’t, cause this is too good to miss! This Friday at 8pm, The Daily Pint is holding an IPA tasting, complete with a whole spread of...

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November 17, 2008
18:54
Whole Foods is Looking to Hire Beer Specialists
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

Do you love beer? Do you live in Westwood or Tustin? Does the idea of a lifetime supply of granola really turn you on*? Well if you’re looking for a beer job, boy have I got something for...

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November 14, 2008
15:50
A Four Cask Salute at the Daily Pint
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Have you ever had one of those times when you do something, and then you think to yourself, “Wow, that was a total Forrest Gump moment” ? Maybe it was a time you brought a friend ice...

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15:20
I’ve Been Holding Out on You
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OK, I’ll admit it. I’ve known about tonight’s Firestone tasting at the Blue Palms Brewhouse for a couple weeks now. I caught wind of it a couple weeks ago at Brian Yaeger’s...

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November 11, 2008
16:58
Rustic Canyon Fall Beer Bash
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

Coming up next week, on Monday, November 17th, another awesome beer dinner at Rustic Canyon, hosted by Beer Chick Christina Perozzi. Hit the jump for a look at what’s on the menu, with my...

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16:20
New website design
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

I’ve been screwing around with the site a little bit recently. Upgrading to the latest version of Wordpress and trying out a new template. What do you think about the new look? The white...

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November 05, 2008
19:10
21st Amendment to Obama: Yes, We Can
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21st Amendment, a great brewpub and restaurant in San Francisco, recently announced they are expanding production. They are joining the ranks of craft brew superstars Oskar Blues and Surly Brewing...

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October 23, 2008
17:47
Wet Hop Festival at O’Brien’s
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Wish I was down in San Diego for O’brien’s Wet Hop Festival, which is going on right now as I type. From Tom Nickel: I am expecting 24 different wet hop beers from San Diego, Northern...

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September 11, 2008
9:44
OKTOBERFEST this Saturday at Verdugo
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JUST ANNOUNCED This Saturday, September 13th, Verdugo Bar is hosting their 1st annual Oktoberfest. In addition to their usual biergarten, they will also be converting their parking lot for the...

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September 10, 2008
17:48
Things Are Looking Good for Stone
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12 years in business and no signs of slowing down. Just three years ago they moved into their new building, and already, they are outgrowing it. Along with a lolcatted picture of their current...

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August 13, 2008
16:59
First Look: Blue Palms Brewhouse
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It’s not quite official, but the Blue Palms Brewhouse opened its doors for business last Friday night. Word of a new craft beer bar in the heart of Hollywood has been spreading like wildfire...

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July 21, 2008
18:05
New Beer Site: California Beerzine
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Perhaps you’ve noticed, “Hmm, there hasn’t been too much going on on the ol’ Hair of the Dog Blog. I wonder what happened to Dave?” Well, I’ve been busy with...

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June 06, 2008
14:58
Pizza Port 11th Annual Real Ale Festival
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[UPDATE: Check out my recap of the event at California Beerzine] Southern California is going cask crazy! Next Friday and Saturday, June 13th and 14th, Pizza Port Carlsbad is hosting an all firkin...

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June 05, 2008
16:52
Firkin Friday x2 at the Daily Pint
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

I have great news. Phil brought back 2 beer engines from the UK, and tomorrow at 6pm, the Daily Pint is having another Firkin Friday. The first experiment with cask ale was a huge success. Firestone...

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May 02, 2008
13:12
Duvel Soiree at Verdugo Bar This Tuesday
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[UPDATE: These Duvel glasses are available for sale at Beer Geek Shop.] Fresh out of the gates of their hard opening, Verdugo Bar is already working around the clock to dispel any rumors that LA...

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April 14, 2008
13:17
Dogfish Head Comes to California
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

To celebrate the return of Dogfish Head to the California market, founder and President Sam Calagione will be pouring 90 Minute IPA, Midas Touch, and the new Palo Santo Marron, a unfiltered 12% malty...

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April 10, 2008
17:19
Real Ale in LA: Firestone Firkin Friday at the Daily Pint
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

Tomorrow! Friday the 11th of April! Sometime between 6 and 7 o’clock, the Daily Pint in Santa Monica is tapping a firkin of unfiltered Firestone Double Barrel Ale. That’s right, Real Ale...

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April 08, 2008
15:06
Verdugo Bar Officially Open
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

Time to add another amazing beer bar to your drinking repertoir. After many months of building code snafus and limited business hours, Verdugo Bar is officially opening tonight. God bless ‘em...

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April 07, 2008
15:50
Hot Knives Reveal Project Beer Cave
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[Via Hot Knives]

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April 06, 2008
16:58
Beer Beer Beer
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

So yesterday, I was thinking about how much I love Eggs Benedict, and wondering why I have never tried to enjoy it in the comfort of my own home. Then it hit me: I have no idea how to poach an egg....

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April 04, 2008
17:13
The Session: Introducing the Thirsty Hopster
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

When I first met Jessica, I had no idea that I had just met every beer geek’s dream girl. Smart, beautiful, and a virtual walking beer encyclopedia. It was July 17th, 2007, and I was on the...

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April 03, 2008
17:18
Name That Beer Store: Round One
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

[New and Improved Blog Feature: The First Edition of NAME THAT BEER STORE.] City: Los Angeles, CA Neighborhood: ?? Photos taken: 3/27/2008 This store just got a bunch of new stuff in. Do you...

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April 01, 2008
16:50
Steel Reserve 211: The Pinnacle of Human Achievement in Beer
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

Cracked the cap on the 750ml can and poured into my favorite frosted mug, it was a hot afternoon so I was glad I remembered to throw it in the freezer the night before. The beer poured out of the...

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March 25, 2008
15:28
Now On Tap: Stone Imperial Russian Stout 2008
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

It’s that time of the year again. Last week Stone released one of their most beloved seasonal beers, 2008’s Russian Imperial Stout. Buy a couple bottles if you’re lucky enough to...

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March 04, 2008
9:30
Avery Salvation
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

With their 9% Belgian-style strong ale, Avery once again proves they can do no wrong.

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0:00
The Otheroom Celebrates 3 Years in Venice
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The Otheroom is one of the finer beer establishments on the westside that has not been written up on this blog before. Mainly because its crowded enough as it is and there’s no need to go...

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March 02, 2008
22:09
Pictures from the 2008 Los Angeles Urban Iditarod
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

Photo recap for your viewing pleasure. Flickr photoset can be found here.

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February 28, 2008
1:05
L.A. Urban Iditarod 2008!
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

(UPDATE: Pictures from the event are here) Ever since the Great LA Beer Run of 2007, I’ve realized what huge possibilities there are for events like these. Something this awesome doesn’t come to LA...

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February 21, 2008
16:52
Stuff White People Like
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

#23 - Microbreweries If you haven’t seen it by now, Stuff White People Like is friggin’ huge right now. It’s been up for about a month and has already reached over 2.2 million...

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February 12, 2008
16:01
Beer From Tibet
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

Thanks to Ed, who packed this home with him.

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February 05, 2008
12:16
It Was All Stouts at Stuffed Sandwich
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

Dropped in at Stuffed Sandwich a couple weeks ago for lunch, and they had nothing but stouts on tap. Old Rasputin, Stone Russian Imperial, Bison Chocolate, Moylan’s Dry, Barney Flats, and...

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January 25, 2008
9:45
New Flemish Sour in LA
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

Have you been out to your favorite bottle shop in the last week? LA has a new Flemish Sour Red that is finally being distributed out here, and it’s popping up on shelves all over town. I tried...

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January 16, 2008
11:27
The Elusive Breakfast Beer
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

A question I’ve been getting a lot lately is, “Dave, when are we going to see Mikkeller’s Beer Geek Breakfast Stout in LA??” Truth is, I had no idea, and it killed me to not...

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January 11, 2008
12:30
Green Flash Barleywine
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

Remember way back when, before I had ever tried Green Flash? Now it’s a semi-frequent part of my repertoire. Nut Brown, Imperial IPA, the Barleywine, they’re all fantastic. Picked this...

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January 09, 2008
17:46
Skyscraper Brewing Anniversary Party: Saturday January 19th @ 2pm
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

You are invited to a place where the beer flows like wine. Where beautiful women instinctively flock, like the salmon of Capistrano. No, not Aspen. I’m talking about a little place called El...

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January 04, 2008
18:45
Doppelbock Session: Ayinger Celebrator
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

Let me be the first second to admit it: I’ve fallen off the beer blogging bandwagon. I’ve been missing Session deadlines left and right. Heck, the last time I participated was way back...

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December 25, 2007
17:33
Beery Christmas
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December 22, 2007
18:06
Anderson Valley Winter Solstice: A Love Letter
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Anderson Valley, can you do no wrong? Ever since I tried your Summer Solstice back in July, I knew I’d found something special. That Cerveza Crema coats my gullet with velvety goodness that...

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December 21, 2007
14:44
Vendome Toluca Lake
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

I have very few reasons to ever go to the valley, but today I add one very good reason to the list, Vendome Toluca Lake. This Vendome stands apart from it’s sister stores in Beverly Hills and...

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December 14, 2007
14:23
Beverage Warehouse: The Place To Go To Buy Celebration and Anchor Xmas
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

Its hard to believe. When I was at Wine House the other day I found a great selection of Christmas beers, but they seemed to be all out of Sierra Nevada Celebration. Not a problem for Beverage...

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December 13, 2007
13:00
Christmas Beers at Wine House: Get Them While You Can
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

If you are looking for your Christmas beer fix, get over to Wine House as soon as possible, their Belgians are selling like hot cakes. Pictured below: Affligem Noel, Val-Dieu Winter, De La Senne...

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December 03, 2007
18:46
Sam Adams Cherry Wheat
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

Picked up a single bottle of this stuff just for the sake of experimentation. It stayed in my fridge for a while until I filled up a cooler to take up to Malibu for the afternoon. Tasted terrible,...

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November 30, 2007
17:57
Belzebuth
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

I know I can’t be the only one who thinks this beer is overrated. And five bucks for an 8 oz beer? Maybe I would pay that for some Thomas Hardy Vintage that’s older than I am, but for...

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17:24
Ommegang Hennipen Farmhouse Saison
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How could you not love a beer with head like this? Spicy, citrusy, and easy to find around town. More of a summer beer, but who am I kidding? This is LA, drink this stuff whenever you like.

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17:17
Angel City Abbey
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I really want to try and like this stuff because it’s brewed here in LA, but all I can say about it is “meh.” Too sweet for my tastes, and a weird mustiness to it like moth balls in...

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October 16, 2007
21:08
Uerige Sticke Alt
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

Today, the third Tuesday of October, is Sticke Day. So take a moment to educate yourself about this rare style of beer, courtesy of the German Beer Institute (skip down if you find this sort of...

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September 27, 2007
22:17
Right Now at Father’s
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Have I not been to Father’s in a while? Cause now they have a whole slew of Russian Rivers: Damnation, Perdition, and Pliny the Elder. Also making appearances this month are Craftsman’s...

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September 10, 2007
15:54
Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale
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Picked up a single bottle over at Jerry’s on Wilshire. I had never seen this beer before. Probably wouldn’t have given it a try if I had to buy a whole six pack, but thankfully, you can...

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August 17, 2007
14:37
LA Times Most Emailed Article
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Awesome cover story from yesterday’s Calendar section. A brief excerpt: “Right now, in the L.A. scene, there are a bunch of places that are starting to address the whole spectrum of what...

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13:35
Once We Got to Echo Park It Was All Downhill
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Welp, the first annual Great LA Beer Run came and went and I think everyone involved agrees it was a great success. We started off at the Highland Park Gold Line stop. After a bit of meet and greet,...

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August 06, 2007
21:35
The Great LA Beer Run: Le Grand Crew Tour ‘007
» ‎ Hair of the Dog Dave

When was the last time you rode your bike to go beer shopping? Probably been a while. Admit it, you never walk anywhere in LA. Well this Saturday, August 11th, you have the opportunity to get off...

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August 03, 2007
19:15
Fruit Beer Session: Belle Vue Kriek and Unibroue Ephemere
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This month’s Session is hosted by Toronto resident Greg Clow of Beer, Beats & Bites. In honour of our neighbours up nourth, I chose to write aboot a couple of fruit beers I tasted last...

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13:45
Cast of MST3K Watches Battlefield Earth @ Stone Brewery
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Does anyone else love Mystery Science Theater 3000 as much I do? For God’s sake I have an MST3K mousepad. How’s that for geek capital? Well apparently Mike Nelson, Crow, and Tom Servo...

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July 30, 2007
12:43
I’ve Been a Bad Little Blogger
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Well, the initial plan was to keep posting to the ol’ blog in each new town I visited. But alas, I ended up spending more time drinking beer than I spent writing about drinking beer. So...

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June 29, 2007
20:12
Dharma Initiative Bums
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Hopping a coachclass out of Los Angeles at high noon one day in late June of 2007 I found myself watching season one of Lost on DVD next to a 250 lb Brazilian on his way to Seattle. I lay down with...

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June 26, 2007
7:20
Portland AKA Beervana
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Today I am leaving to take a fantastically long Amtrak ride up the coast to Portland, to enjoy the city and its beers. For the last few months, I have been jonesing to do some real traveling. And...

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June 23, 2007
18:01
Anderson Valley Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout
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Anderson Valley keeps turning up in all the best beer stores in LA. Whole Foods in Santa Monica has six packs of Hop Ottin’, Barney Flats, and Boont Amber on the shelves. You can get their...

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June 22, 2007
19:53
Win Flying Dog Schwag
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There’s a contest going on at the Flying Dog Blog, and the winner gets a sweet Gonzo beer gift set. Read on for details from flyingdogblog.com: We recently had a visit from our good friend,...

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