Craft beer finds no limit in terms of popularity, a credit to its ease of enjoyment and connoisseurship. First, it's not hard for breweries to cultivate a local audience because beer can be made in pretty much any location. Second, beer travels well and can be served in nearly any context. Third, it pairs darn well with food of every type, not just pub fare. And finally, it's cheaper and more casual than wine or cocktails. Whatever the case, LA is blessed with a great number of places to enjoy craft beer, and these are just a few that have opened within the last year or so. Here now, 15 great places to enjoy craft beer in LA.

Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.