Welcome to Hopped: Sound On 🔊, where we talk everything SoCal craft beer. Get the inside scoop on SoCal’s latest beer releases, upcoming beer events, and in-depth conversions with the people that brew, serve, and drink craft beer in Southern California.
The History of LA Beer: A Beer Week Chat with Beer Writer, Tomm Carroll
Join Gary in this LIVE episode of HopTalk, recorded at the recent LA Beer Week kickoff festival, where he chats with renowned beer writer, Tomm Carroll about the beer scene's evolution in the city over the past two decades. This isn't your typical beer chat; it's a detailed exploration of the LA beer community's journey from its humble beginnings to the thriving scene it is today.
Tomm gives a front-row view of the rise and metamorphosis of LA's beer culture. We cover the evolution of brewing styles, the influence of global beer trends on the local scene, and the significance of landmark events like LA Beer Week in shaping the city's beer identity.
Our discussion also ventures into brewing trends, from the popularity of Hazy IPAs to the emergence of Cold IPAs, illustrating the constant evolution and dynamism of LA's beer scene. It's a comprehensive chat that epitomizes the spirit of innovation and exploration that LA breweries are known for. Listen in!
18 Jun 2023
Crafting Community: A Beer Week Chat with Tom Kelley of El Segundo Brewing
Join Gary in this LIVE episode of HopTalk, recorded at the buzzing LA Beer Week kickoff festival, where he sits down with Tom Kelley of El Segundo Brewing. This isn't your typical beer chat; it's a deep dive into the LA beer scene's journey from a handful of breweries to over a hundred.
Tom, who began his craft beer journey as a bartender at Library Alehouse and has helped grow El Segundo Brewing into one of LA's best breweries, shares his first-hand experience of the growth of LA's beer culture. We cover the rise of the craft beer market, the impact of social media, and the importance of community events like LA Beer Week.
But it's more than a history lesson; it's about the bonds formed over a shared passion for beer. Tom highlights how the LA beer scene isn't just about the number of breweries, but the community that's formed around them.
We also delve into their collaboration project with Smog City, 'Squirrel Tooth Tiger,' a distinctive brew that shows the creative spirit of LA's breweries. It's a brief chat, but one that encapsulates the innovation LA's beer scene is known for.
28 Dec 2022
A S’mores-Inspired Live Podcast with Firestone’s Sam Tierney & Radiant’s Andrew Bell
In this LIVE episode of Hoptalk, Gary chats with Sam Tierney of Firestone Walker and Andrew Bell of Radiant Beer Co. at the release party for their collaboration, Camp Blanket.
Camp Blanket is a s'mores-inspired imperial stout brewed with cocoa nibs and Tahitian vanilla beans brewed at Firestone Walker's Propagator location in Venice, CA. We chat all about the origin story behind this beer, how the recipe was inspired, the ingredients they selected, the brew day itself, and then taste through the beer paired with an actual s'more.
We also talk about the other half of this dual collab, It's Not That Far Kölsch-style ale brewed at Radiant and inspired by Sam's recent trip to Cologne.
And we also explore the origins behind Sam and Andrew's longstanding friendship, as they started out as geeky homebrewers, then navigated through their professional brewing journeys to where they are today. It's a super fun and interesting chat about great beer, great brewers, and great friends.
Grab cans of Camp Blanket while supplies still last at Firestone Walker and keep an eye out for their exciting slate of 2023 Propagator Series releases this upcoming year!
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