

LA Beer Week is back for 2017 and it’s bigger than ever! From Saturday, June 17th through Sunday, June 25th, LA’s best breweries, craft beer bars, and bottle shops celebrate all things craft with awesome beer festivals, new beer releases, beer dinners, and other unique craft beer experiences.

You can browse through our 100+ LA Beer Week event listings here and filter them by your local neighborhood, but #LABW9 might be over by the time you get through it all. That’s why we compiled our top picks for the best LA Beer Week events in 2017.

Friday, June 16th

Hoppywood & Bine IPL Release with Hopped LA at Karl Strauss DTLA

Downtown LA, 6pm



Technically this is Beer Week Eve, but the annual release of our LABW collab with Karl Strauss is definitely one to celebrate. This year’s batch of Hoppywood & Bine IPL features mega citrus flavor & aroma from 100% Loral & Ekuanot cryo lupulin powder with a hazy appearance, soft mouthfeel, and is tasting super delicious. Come out to our release event at Karl Strauss DTLA to be one of the first to try it! Learn more about Hoppywood & Bine IPL here.

Saturday, June 17th

LA Beer Week Kickoff Festival at LA Center Studios

Downtown LA, 1pm

The LA Brewer’s Guild Kickoff Festival is the signature event of Beer Week every year and this year looks to be no different. With live music, great food, and unlimited tastings from over 85 independent local & guest breweries, you’re bound to have one of your best beer days of the year. You can grab tickets here – we suggest going VIP for the best experience possible.

Mexican Craft Beer Festival at Mikkeller Bar

Downtown LA, 2pm

You might not know it, but there is some serious beer coming in from south of the border. Head over to Mikkeller DTLA to try some beers that don’t make their way this far north too often (if at all). Pair it all with Mexican food and you’ve got your afternoon and evening planned.

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Sunday, June 18th

Rarest of the Rare at Smog City

Torrance, 11am

Don’t miss this bi-annual opportunity when Smog City opens up their cellar and brings out their rarest kegs and bottles for you to enjoy. We’re talking barrel-aged sours and stouts that have been aging for up to three years now. Plus they’ll have a killer sale on bottles to-go. If barrel-aged beers are your thing (and why wouldn’t they be?), then this is where you need to be.

3rd Anniversary & Cask Ale Festival at MacLeod Ale Brewing Co

Van Nuys, 12pm

MacLeod is back with their anniversary and cask ale fest at their Van Nuys brewery. There will be 15 MacLeod beers on tap & cask, 20+ guest casks, British pub fare, live music and bagpiping. Not a bad way to spend Father’s Day.

Father’s Day Beer Dinner with Mikkel & the Mikkeller SD Brewers at Mikkeller Bar

Downtown LA, 7pm

Looking for something different to do this Father’s Day? How about an exclusive beer dinner with the Mikkeller San Diego brewing team as well as Mikkel Borg Bjergsø himself? Four courses, unique beer pairings, and pours of other rare beers. Tickets are steep, but should be well worth the experience. Get yours here.

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Monday, June 19th

Men at Murk: Noble Ale Works + Alvarado Street + Highland Park Night at The Hermosillo

Highland Park, 5pm

The Hermosillo is celebrating the latest collab hazy DIPA release, Men at Murk, with beers from all three breweries. And lucky for you, Noble, Alvarado, and Highland Park all make some killer beer. Hazy IPA fans, this one should definitely be on your list.

The Sunset Blvd Sour Beer Crawl at Mohawk Bend

Echo Park, 6:30pm

Join along on this sour beer crawl in Echo Park that for $5 includes an expert tour guide, beer specials at each stop, and access to a VIP happy hour featuring brewery Naga Reshi from Dry River Brewing. Ticket sales benefit the Pink Boots Society. Get yours here.

Beer vs Wine Dinner with Cellador Ales at The Local Peasant

Woodland Hills, 7pm

The Local Peasant doesn’t fool around with their Beer vs Wine dinner series, and this LABW edition is no joke either. Featuring local brewery favorite Cellador Ales against Sommelier Chris Webb, each side presents a pairing alongside five courses and argues for why it’s the better pair. Tickets are $75 and you’re gonna wanna reserve your spot now.

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Tuesday, June 20th

Brewing at Brewyard for LABW

Glendale, 7am



Ever wonder what a day in the life of a brewer is like? Well, here’s your chance to get the real experience. Follow along on a brew day at Brewyard Beer Company starting at 7am and get your hands dirty by milling, mashing, hopping, pitching, and cleaning. Tickets are $40 and include lunch and a pint. This experience is limited to 20 people, so get your tickets here before they’re sold out.

Eagle Rock Brewery’s Battle of the Bands at the Hi Hat

Highland Park, 7pm

One of #LAbeer’s favorite LA Beer Week events, the Battle of the Bands, is back and features 10 bands comprised of members from your local neighborhood breweries. And if you didn’t know, we have some pretty talented musicians in the LA brewing community! This event is always a good time and tickets are cheap, so grab them right here. Plus, you can head a few doors down to The Hermosillo before or after the event for Battle of the Haze with Modern Times where they’ll be pouring some of those delicious hazy IPAs from San Diego.

So You Wanna Open a Brewery Vol 6 at LA Ale Works

Hawthorne, 7pm

The sixth edition of “So You Wanna Open a Brewery” features an interesting panel discussion of new and upcoming brewery owners/operators talking about tips, tricks, horror tales, and success stories of opening up a brewery in Los Angeles. If becoming a brewery owner is a part of your future plans, this event is a must attend. Plus it’s held at the brand new LA Ale Works, which is worth checking out just for the beers and space alone.

View 12 more Tuesday events here.

Wednesday, June 21st

Sour & Funky Beer Night at The Hermosillo

Highland Park, 5pm

Get ready for a lineup of some of the best sour and funky beers you’ll find in the LA area. Featuring brews from Highland Park, Sante Adairius, Homage, Cellador, Beachwood Blendery, Firestone Walker Barrelworks, Good Beer Company, Allagash, and more!

Battle of the Guilds 2017 at Naja’s Place

Redondo Beach, 6pm

On Wednesday, the annual Battle of the Guilds returns when San Diego makes the trip up, San Francisco makes the trip down, and breweries from each guild battle for the Golden Keg. This is an opportunity to try some of LA’s best beers as well as beers from down south and up north that don’t ever make their way to the LA area. Plus, it’s at Naja’s Place right on the Redondo Harbor, so you can’t really beat that setting. Vote LA!

Barrel-Aged Beers & Artisan Cheese Pairing with Vagabond Cheese at Cellador Ales

North Hills, 6:30pm

It doesn’t get much better than Cellador’s exquisite barrel-aged wild ales paired with the creamy cheesy goodness from Vagabond Cheese. Set in Cellador’s barrel room tucked away in North Hills, Alex from Vagabond along with Kevin and Sara from Cellador go through a series of beer and cheese pairings that you won’t find anywhere else. Grab your $35 ticket, you’re in for a treat!.

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Thursday, June 22nd

Beer Bros Day One: LA Gold Release at El Segundo Brewing & The Hermosillo

El Segundo & Highland Park, 5pm

El Segundo’s Beer Bros collab series is back, this time teaming up with Highland Park to brew a combination of both of their GABF gold medal beers. LA Gold takes the best of El Segundo’s Casa Azul Amber Lager and Highland Park’s Good Green IPA to create a West Coast Hoppy Lager. The brewers from both breweries will be hanging out at El Segundo Brewing for the Day One release. For you East Siders, The Hermosillo is also celebrating the release by pouring LA Gold along with other beers from both breweries.

LABW Pairing Dinner with Three Weavers at Eagle Rock Public House

Eagle Rock, 6pm

ERB Public House Chef Jerry Su is teaming up with Three Weavers Brewmaster Alex Nowell to create an intimate 5-course pairing dinner. Tickets are $80, and in addition to amazing food and beer, Jerry and Alex will be discussing the pairings and giving insight into the flavor profiles behind them. Seats are extremely limited, so make your reservations now.

VIP After Party with El Segundo, Highland Park & Monkish at Naja’s Place

Redondo Beach, 7pm

The day after the Battle of the Guilds, the taps at Naja’s will be cleared to make room for brews from El Segundo, Highland Park and Monkish Brewing. The Full Pint is hosting, and they’re promising some heavy hitters, so don’t pass this one up!

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Friday, June 23rd

3rd Annual LA IPA Death Match at Select Beer Store

Redondo Beach, 5pm

Select Beer Store is back with their LA IPA Death Match where they feature some of the best hoppy brews from some of LA’s best hoppy brewers. The taplist is still TBD, but knowing Select, they’ve got their hands on some special beers.

1st Annual Billiards Ball at House of Billiards

Sherman Oaks, 7pm

One of our favorite SFV beer spots is throwing their inaugural Billiards Ball where brewers from Modern Times, Pizza Port, State, Fremont, Chapman Crafted, and Brewery Rex battle on the pool tables and also showcase at least 3 beers each. Head on over to Sherman Oaks to shoot some pool, drink some beer, root for your favorite brewery, and win some swag.

3rd Annual BFE Fest at Wolf Creek Brewery

Santa Clarita, 7pm



BFE Fest is back at Wolf Creek in Santa Clarita to feature 25+ of LA’s best “perimeter” breweries. They’ll also have live music and food trucks as well. Choose from the unlimited VIP ticket or 6 pour regular ticket, which you can pick up here.

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Saturday, June 24th

8th Anniversary Celebration at 38 Degrees Ale House

Alhambra, 11:30am

38 Degrees is one of the most legit beer bars in the LA area. But their anniversary parties take it to another level. Brace yourselves for one of the coolest tap lists you’ll find in LA featuring beers that rarely make it up here. So far, we know that beers from Abnormal and Societe will be pouring, with much more to be announced. Oh and the food menu is killer too. Just get down to Alhambra on Saturday, ok?

Sierra Nevada Beer Camp On Tour 2017

Long Beach, 1pm

Sierra Nevada is once again taking their Beer Camp series on the road, with a huge beer fest right on the water in Long Beach. As far as local beer festivals go, this is one to have on your list. Tons of great breweries, food trucks, live music, all in a location that can’t be beat. Grab your tickets today.

PBWS Collaboration Dinner 002: Homage Brewing at Public Beer Wine Shop

Long Beach, 5pm

The next installment of Public Beer Wine Shop’s beer dinner series features the delicious brews of Homage Brewing. Homage’s beers are hard to find outside of their tasting room, so this is an excellent opportunity to try some of their awesome fruited sours, barrel-aged beers, and hazy IPAs. 5 courses, 3 sessions, 15 seats, $75 per person. Grab your ticket here before it’s too late.

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Sunday, June 25th

Jeffers’ Acid Trip Through the West Side

Venice, 11am

Join Jeffers’ Acid Trip at a four-stop west side tour featuring Firestone Barrelworks beers alongside guest breweries at each stop. At stop #1 you’ll find Phantom Carriage at Venice Ale House, stop #2 will be Smog City at Library Ale House, stop #3 features Beachwood Blendery at Cinco, and end the crawl with Firestone Walker and Barrelworks beers at Firestone Walker Propagator.

Beer & Donut Pairing with Donut Friend at Craft Beer Cellar

Eagle Rock, 2pm

Donut Friend by itself is awesome enough. But pair that with craft beer and you’ve got a match made in heaven. Close out LA Beer Week with this donut and beer pairing at Craft Beer Cellar Eagle Rock. Tap list is TBA but at $15 per ticket, it’s bound to be worth it.

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If you’ve made it to the end of this list, then we applaud you. You take your craft beer drinking seriously. We’ll be out and about all throughout LA Beer Week, so if you see us around at an event, come say hi! Post photos of your LA Beer Week adventures and tag @hoppedla or #hoppedla – we love to see what you’re up to and will feature your pics in upcoming posts!