Beer

The Crescenta Valley Town Council no longer opposes the request made by a local Korean Market for a beer and wine license. In an 8-1 vote, the Town Council decided to write a letter saying it no longer opposed the request of Han Kook Market on Foothill Boulevard at Thursday's meeting. The Town Council had written a letter in opposition to the request in December, approved by a 4-3 vote with two abstentions citing lack of information. Since December, terms have ended for two members voting in the majority, and the members who abstained said they had adequate time to research the issue.

Situated in a former Southern Pacific Railroad switching station in Atwater Village, the 18-month old Golden Road Brewery has been aggressively expanding both the distribution of its beers in Southern California markets and the capacity of its production facility. Golden Road has finally opened the doors of its brewery for tours, and you can now see what it takes to turn sacks of grain and bags of hops into cans of Point the Way IPA and Get Up Offa That Brown Ale. Aimed at demystifying the brewing process, the tours at Golden Road are given three times a day Fridays through Sundays, and you can sign up for a time slot in the brewery-adjacent pub. The process of making beer is a fairly simple one, but whether you're a devoted craft beer nerd or just curious about what it takes to get from grain to glass, there is no better way to learn about brewing than by seeing it in person while having the steps explained by an enthusiastic guide.

Alecia Foster GLENDALE -- Two men stole beer, cigarettes and cash from a convenience store early Monday morning. A clerk at the Circle K mart told police the two men entered the store, on the 3000 block of Verdugo Road, shortly after midnight. One of the men asked where the beer was and went to get some while the other man at the front counter asked for cigarettes, according to a report. When the man returned with beer, the clerk began ringing up the items.

Laguna Beach prides itself on being an artist colony, where a spectrum of art genres thrive -- but who knew the performance art of beer pouring could fit into that category? This art form will be featured at 5 p.m. Tuesday when Brussels Bistro owner Alain Pauwels and manager John John McEvilly, both Belgium natives, compete to see who has perfected the art of beer pouring. They will represent Laguna Beach in the Orange County qualifier for the Stella Artois World Draught Master Competition.

Back in the day, the only reason I'd visit Tony's Darts Away in Burbank was to see a fight, and I'm not talking about a boxing match on TV. I'm happy to report that urban renewal in our city has extended to Magnolia Boulevard, and the "New Tony's" is a cleaner, healthier, cooler place to visit now that new management is running the show. Tony's is a "niche bar" that serves only beer, wine, soda, meats and breads from the state of California. Keeping it Californian is a unique idea and the big selling point.

A 25-year-old Los Angeles man was arrested today after he allegedly tried to rob a gas station customer of his credit card, sheriff’s deputies said. Jose Hernandez was taken into custody about 1:40 a.m. in the 3000 block of Community Avenue, where he allegedly fled after the robbery attempt, according to Sgt. Ray Harley of the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station. Hernandez, who was allegedly holding an empty beer can, approached the customer at the Shell gas station on the 3000 block of Foothill Boulevard and demanded his credit card, Harley said.

Hundreds of revelers drank, ate and were generally merry Saturday, despite the rain that peppered the opening hours of the 31st annual Montrose Oktoberfest. Gray skies and steady showers were the primary culprits for the light crowd at the yearly affair on Honolulu Avenue that is sponsored by the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce. The normally filled avenue in the morning was relatively bare as die-hard festival goers noted the change of pace. “It’s completely dead,” said Gerri Oddon, a Sun Valley resident who has been attending Oktoberfest in Montrose for a decade.

Gary Moskowitz Whether he's in Berlin or Montrose, Horst Enke is always ready for the month of October. Enke, a chef who was born and raised in Berlin, spent Saturday serving up bratwurst, potatoes and sauerkraut during the 26th annual Montrose Oktoberfest. The event, hosted by the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce, took place from noon to 11 p.m. Saturday along the 2300 and 2400 blocks of Honolulu Avenue in Montrose. About 15,000 people attended the festival, event officials said Saturday.

The Montrose/Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce would do well to immediately tackle what has quickly become a public-relations problem, if not a legitimate public nuisance: the nighttime portion of Oktoberfest, the annual event held in the Montrose Shopping Park and surrounding streets. The event, staged in the outdoor shopping area, has something for everyone during its daytime hours: German bands playing for dancing; game booths; a petting zoo; carnival rides; a continuous Bingo game; a nonstop variety show featuring local and professional amateur talent; a contest for Dachshunds and the best Bavarian costumes; plus authentic German bratwurst, sauerkraut, strudel, hot dogs, soft drinks, coffee, beer, and carnival-type snacks.

dineLeave your fancy duds and your pretense behind and enter an authentic American roadhouse -- Ribs U.S.A. in Burbank. Scoop a basket of peanuts from the barrel by the door and make your way across the sawdust-covered floor to a plywood booth. Drinks appear practically instantly and soon you'll be washing down those peanuts with glasses of tea, soda, beer or wine. Go ahead and toss the shells on the floor, that's where they belong at this laid-back, friendly, down-home eatery.

A 31-year-old man who police say was keeping cans of Budweiser beer in a diaper bag in his car pleaded not guilty in court Tuesday to allegedly driving his two young daughters unrestrained in car seats while under the influence of alcohol. The man, Juan Peralta, initially told Glendale police he was trying to rush his children to the hospital. But in addition to the smell alcohol on his breath, officers arrested him on suspicion of drunk driving when they found six Budweiser beer cans inside his youngest daughter's diaper bag. A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge on Tuesday forbade Peralta from driving with any minors until notified by the court, according to Glendale police.

A 31-year-old man remained in Glendale police custody on Tuesday after allegedly driving his two young daughters unrestrained in car seats while under the influence of alcohol. The man, Juan Peralta, initially told officers he was trying to rush his children to the hospital. But in addition to the smell alcohol on his breath, police reported another incriminating tip: six Budweiser beer cans inside his youngest daughter's diaper bag. Peralta was stopped by police Friday when he allegedly failed to pull over after hitting a Volkswagen at about 1:07 p.m. on Brand Boulevard near California Avenue.

This Sunday afternoon, the intersection of Glendale and Glenfeliz boulevards in Atwater Village will be taken over by brewery tents, wine tasting stations and food trucks for the first Atwater Village Beer, Wine & Food Festival. Organized by the folks behind 55 Degree Wine shop and the adjacent Link N Hops gastropub, and sponsored by the Atwater Village Chamber of Commerce, the festival will showcase more than a dozen breweries. Local favorites such as Eagle Rock Brewery, Angel City Brewing and Atwater's own Golden Road Brewery will be joined by farther-flung breweries such as Ventura's Surf Brewery, Triple Voodoo Brewing and Deschutes Brewery.

As the L.A. area's beer scene continues to grow, the Glendale Tap makes a compelling argument that Glendale could be its ground zero. After all, the Glendale Tap is just a short drive to two of that city's most respected breweries. What Glendale Tap is a reversal of trends. The city has had no shortage of craft beer spots opening up, with many of them falling into the fancy-pants gastro-pub category complete with a burger that comes equipped with Gruyère cheese. At Glendale Tap, there are peanut shells on the floor, and you can get a pretzel heated up. Though only about 6 months old, Glendale Tap feels lived in. "We wanted to re-create a bar that maybe your dad or granddad went to. We want it to have an old look," said co-owner Glyn Samuel.

Passed away March 20, 2013 at home in Burbank, CA. Mom was born in 1913 in Minneapolis, MN to John Hunn and Mary McCann. She graduated from Minnesota State Teachers College. Married Earl in 1937. They came to California and eventually moved to Burbank in 1942. Mom is survived by daughters, Judy Beer, Mary Mendoza (Richard) and Deb Wilhelm (Edward), great grandson Joshua Mendoza and great granddaughter Alyssa Mendoza and their mother Stephanie Mendoza. Mom was predeceased by husband, Earl, her parents, two sisters and their spouses, and grandson, Aaron Mendoza.

Situated in a former Southern Pacific Railroad switching station in Atwater Village, the 18-month old Golden Road Brewery has been aggressively expanding both the distribution of its beers in Southern California markets and the capacity of its production facility. Golden Road has finally opened the doors of its brewery for tours, and you can now see what it takes to turn sacks of grain and bags of hops into cans of Point the Way IPA and Get Up Offa That Brown Ale. Aimed at demystifying the brewing process, the tours at Golden Road are given three times a day Fridays through Sundays, and you can sign up for a time slot in the brewery-adjacent pub. The process of making beer is a fairly simple one, but whether you're a devoted craft beer nerd or just curious about what it takes to get from grain to glass, there is no better way to learn about brewing than by seeing it in person while having the steps explained by an enthusiastic guide.

Glendale officials have approved the first draft of rules that would for the first time permit alcohol at parks, libraries and other venues - for a fee. Currently, alcohol can only be served at the Civic Auditorium, a popular site for weddings and quinceañeras. Exceptions can be granted by the city manager, but they are rare. If the new policy is approved, beer and wine could be served at such locations as the Brand Park Teahouse and Garden, Sparr Heights Community Center and the Adult Recreation Center after securing a $100 permit through the parks department.

Sarah Gallardo had bought lederhosen for herself and her husband, Jose Martinez, to sport at the 35th annual Oktoberfest in Montrose on Saturday, but he couldn't squeeze into the traditional German garb. Instead, Gallardo, from Pasadena, got Martinez a green hat with a feather and a German-style dress for herself. Their two young daughters wore costumes, too, as they rode carnival rides on Honolulu Avenue near Ocean View Boulevard. “He wanted us to go all decked out,” said Gallardo, one of tens of thousands expected at the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce event.

Within moments of stepping into Gevork Kazanchyan's Eagle Rock home, his mother Mary has placed a copper-colored jazzve of Armenian coffee on the stove. “How sweet would you like it?” she asks with a smile. A demitasse of the ultra-potent brew later, the conversation shifts to Armenian spirits. Bottles of Ijevan mulberry brandy are brought out. It's time for a tour of Gevork's pride and joy: the beer cellar. Though Kazanchyan works in risk management by day, he is 100% beer geek by night, as evidenced by his fully stocked, custom-climatized fridge packed to the gills with global craft brews.

Sometimes a great restaurant experience is all about the venue. Certain settings encourage an easygoing, unhurried time. Such is the case at the Pub at Golden Road Brewing. People come here to hang out and drink fresh-brewed beer. They bring their dogs. They bring babies. They celebrate birthdays. They catch up after work. It's as comfortable as your dad's garage, but cleaner. So if the food is not knock-your-socks-off caliber, it's OK; the beer is. One can't help but be impressed by the beer-centric empire that Tony Yanow (of Tony's Darts Away fame)