Beerland Season 1 Episode 6 Los Angeles
- June 1, 2017
In this episode of Beerland, host Meg Gill travels to Los Angeles to explore the city's craft beer scene. As the founder of Golden Road Brewing, Meg is no stranger to the industry and is excited to see what the City of Angels has to offer.
Her first stop is the Arts District Brewing Company, where she meets with head brewer Devon Randall. Devon gives Meg a tour of the brewery and explains her philosophy for creating unique and flavorful beers. Meg samples several of Arts District's offerings, including their West Coast IPA and experimental sour beer.
Next up is Highland Park Brewery, where Meg meets with owner Bob Kunz. Bob shows Meg around the brewery and talks about his passion for brewing traditional European-style beers. They sample a few of Highland Park's brews, including their Belgian-style saison and American-style pale ale.
Meg's final stop is Monkish Brewing Company, where she chats with owner Henry Nguyen. Monkish is known for their Belgian-inspired beers, and Henry explains how he has combined traditional Belgian brewing techniques with California ingredients to create unique and delicious beers. Meg samples a few of Monkish's offerings, including their hazy IPA and Belgian-style tripel.
Throughout the episode, Meg also talks with several local homebrewers and beer enthusiasts, who share their experiences and knowledge about the Los Angeles craft beer scene. She also visits a beer store and a beer bar to get a sense of what kinds of beers are popular and sought-after in the city.
Overall, Meg is impressed by the passion and creativity of the brewers and beer lovers she meets in Los Angeles. She feels that the city's craft beer scene is thriving and diverse, with something for everyone to enjoy. As she heads back to her own brewery in Golden Road, she is inspired to continue pushing the boundaries of what beer can be, and to always be on the lookout for new and exciting flavors and techniques.