LA Vegan Beer Fest

la vegan beer fest 2011

In case you hadn’t seen all the photos from the LA Vegan Beer Fest over on Quarrygirl, I have a few more to add to the lot. It was the quintessential summer event here in Los Angeles as the weather just decided to finally warm up. We didn’t get as crazy as last year but it was tons of fun. There were lots of superb beers and good times.

la vegan beer fest 2011

I started out with a bbq “pulled pork” sandwich from Seabirds made with jackfruit. We also had to have their infamous beer battered avocado tacos. Have I mentioned how much I love Seabirds? Love them so much.

la vegan beer fest 2011

So possibly my favorite beer of the day was the Brother Thelonius from North Coast Brewing Co. It is rich with a full flavor and just my style.

la vegan beer fest 2011

Coincidentally our friend Jenny volunteered at the North Coast booth, so we were back a few times.

la vegan beer fest 2011

And of course, veteran beer drinkers, Kyle & Jannatha were there, ready to flex their beer consumption skills.

la vegan beer fest 2011

We chatted a little bit with Trina from Your Vegan Mom and her husband Paul who we haven’t seen in forever and ever.

la vegan beer fest 2011

More beer was consumed. Much more.

la vegan beer fest 2011

I also highly enjoyed the orange wheat from Hangar 24. It was nice and light and great for the hot day.

la vegan beer fest 2011

We hung out with Christina from Unhealthy Vegans & Diana. I tried to convince them that Belgian beers are actually amazing.

la vegan beer fest 2011

We had some mega-banh mi from Mandoline Grill.

la vegan beer fest 2011

So good.

la vegan beer fest 2011

Going to this event was like going to a big party that someone else threw, but tons of people that you know showed up. Tina on the right above did my hair for Shawn and my wedding. Small town Los Angeles. It’s weird sometimes.

la vegan beer fest 2011

We all snagged the last of the Frankens. Yum!

la vegan beer fest 2011

And then it was over…

la vegan beer fest 2011

You’ll never guess where we went afterward.

I can’t wait till the next one.

Comments
8 Responses to “LA Vegan Beer Fest”
  1. such fun times, great pics!

  2. quarrygirl says:

    eeeeeeeeeeeeeeep! this post makes me so happy. thanks for coming and having a great time. <3

  3. Sara says:

    Oh, your shot of the Frankens. I used to love bratwurst and haven’t really been into any of the pre-packaged substitutes but now that it’s summer I might have to try my hand at making some. That looks so good! I think I would have a really good time at a vegan beer fest as I got hooked on good beer a few years ago. I never really enjoyed alochol or the taste and had a few piddly American beers but then when I went to a brewery, WORLD of difference. I love a good Belgian beer, woohoo.

  4. jennifer says:

    yayayayay! it was a great day and i LOVED seeing you guys!!!! so much fun 🙂

  5. Dani says:

    Dude, I am so jealous of this post. I’m moving to Portland, OR at the end of the year, and hope we have jobs secure by this time next year so that we’re able to visit LA for the Vegan Beer Fest.

    Love the photos. Thanks for sharing!

    • miss alix says:

      if it makes you feel better, i’m totally jealous that you’re moving to Portland. i LOVE it there and want to move.

      although obviously LA has it’s perks. 🙂

  6. Jaclyn says:

    Looks like such a fun event. i definitely want to try and go next year when I’m home. Great photos too, the food looks delicious.

  7. NEXT YEAR I AM SOOOO GOING. let the countdown begin 🙂

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