LA craft beer scene is California's deepest. The 10 below show why.
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The 10 best craft beer bars in LA
01 · Los Angeles
Echo Park
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72 taps · Echo Park
Echo Park craft beer pub with 72 California-only taps.
Order: A flight of three California IPAs
02 · Los Angeles
Long Beach
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Brewpub + BBQ
Long Beach brewery and BBQ joint.
Order: Their flagship IPA + brisket
03 · Los Angeles
Santa Monica
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Burger + craft beer · Iconic
Iconic Santa Monica craft beer pub.
Order: The Office Burger + a craft IPA
04 · Los Angeles
Hawthorne
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Brewery taproom
Hawthorne brewery and taproom.
Order: Their flagship hazy IPA
05 · Los Angeles
Highland Park
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Brewery taproom
Highland Park brewery taproom.
Order: Their flagship pilsner
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06 · Los Angeles
West Hollywood
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Casual craft beer pub
West Hollywood craft beer pub.
Order: A flight of California craft IPAs
07 · Los Angeles
Culver City
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Brewpub
Culver City brewpub.
Order: Their seasonal saison
08 · Los Angeles
Arts District
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Brewery · Arts District
Arts District brewery taproom.
Order: Their flagship Angel City IPA
09 · Los Angeles
Glendale
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Casual craft beer pub
Glendale casual craft beer pub.
Order: A flight of three California craft beers
10 · Los Angeles
San Gabriel
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Beer + sandwiches
San Gabriel sandwich and beer institution.
Order: A craft beer + a stuffed sandwich
How LA drinks craft beer
Mohawk Bend and Father's Office are essential. Most peak between 8 and 11 PM.
