A blast from the past. Crown City Brewery gets a mention.

Crown City Brewery, which lasted for 20 years in Pasadena, is included by Cat Vasko in a photo collection of now gone eating places . Thanks Cat!

http://www.kcet.org/living/food/the-nosh/10-photos-of-cool-la-diners-over-the-years.html



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Historic Brewery Space Available Again

The brewery space that in the past housed the Angel City Brewery is available again. In the well known Alpine Village Complex in Torrance, the 1,900 sq ft space is in the process of being cleared of extra walls and can be viewed by interested parties.
The middle 450 sq. ft. of the space has an 18' ceiling for fermentation tanks. The remaining space has a 10' ceiling. Natural gas is available. There are numerous floor sinks and floor drains. A 110 sq. ft. office is in one corner, and a 50 sq. ft. tool room is present also.
The space is adjacent to the Alpine Village Restaurant and a large parking lot, and there is the possibility for an interesting tasting room.

Download the PDF of Alpine Village brewery space

Please contact Mike Lanzarotta, Craft Brewery Real Estate, for more information.

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Stadium Craft Better in Cans.

Recently I attended a Dodger game at Dodger Stadium on a Friday night. Of course beer was on the agenda, and I was pleasantly surprised to see not just the usual Bud Light and BudMillerCoors " craft " offerings like Shocktop and Blue Moon, but actual local craft offerings in beer stands without long lines.
And it turns out that I like to drink craft beer in 16oz cans at a ball game. The beer stays cold, it is easier to walk to your seat with a full one or two, and you know there is a straight line from the canning line to your mouth.

My first libation was Grandma's Pecan Brown Ale from the Dudes Brewery in Torrance. It went perfectly with my bag of peanuts. Nutty and fresh.

Next up was a Cabrillo Kolsch from Golden Road Brewing in Los Angeles (I don't always go from light to dark, so sue me). It was refreshing and paired with my veggie dog, I was one happy fan.

Yes the price is more than what we used to pay when we were in college in San Diego, sitting in $2.50 bleacher seats, drinking dollar beers and yelling at the opposition outfielders, but we all were younger and more foolish back then.

Salud!

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Jim Klein talks about run down industrial areas.

Jim Klein of Klein Commercial Real Estate in Gardena wrote a concise explanation of why older industrial areas stay dilapidated and run down.
These areas are seeing breweries open, due to low rents. But the prospect of the areas getting better are not always good.
Thanks Jim Klein.
http://kleincom.com/whither-older-buildings/


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Informative article in "Drinks" - So You Think You Want to Open a Brewery?

Just a few pointers from an experienced brewer. But remember that there are over 3,000 breweries in the USA now, so don't be discouraged.
Thanks Collin!

Collin McDonnell - So You Think You Want to Open a Brewery?


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City of Anaheim paves the way for many more craft breweries

My job as a Commercial Real Estate Broker just got easier in the City of Anaheim.
Thanks to Mayor Tom Tait and the City Council.

I found the following article in Anaheim that puts that city right to the top of the list for craft brewery locations. The city has removed the requirement for a CUP for a craft brewery, and also will allow breweries in not only industrial, but commercial areas also. This is a real game changer.
http://newanaheim.com/2014/02/28/anaheim-puts-out-the-welcome-mat-for-craft-beer-and-microbreweries/

The Sarah Bennett also wrote about the change in the codes.
http://blogs.ocweekly.com/stickaforkinit/2014/03/anaheim_beer-friendly_city.php

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West Coaster on Enegren Brewery Expanding

Erika Bolden of the West Coaster Beer Blog and Magazine giving details of Enegren Brewery of Moorpark, CA expanding to a 7,000 sq ft space and a 15 BBl brewhouse.
There is a nice 2D floor plan and a 3D rendering.
Great news guys and thank you Erika and West Coaster.

http://www.westcoastersocal.com/2014/03/03/enegren-expanding/


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San Fernando Brewing Co. CUP documents

The San Fernando Brewing Co. has just received approval for their Conditional Use Permit Application from the City of San Fernando Planning Dept.
I have created a link to the 62 page document including conditions imposed on the operation of the tasting room and brewery.
Congratulations to the San Fernando Brewing Co. for finding a building and getting Planning approval!

San Fernando Brewing Co CUP documents

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R.I.P Harold Ramis, and a beer connection

I enjoyed many of Harold Ramis' movies over the years. He had a genius for satire that brought out the talents of comedians and actors on screen.

We were fortunate to watch him in action, when the opening scenes of the movie Bedazzled with Brendan Fraser and Elizabeth Hurley were filmed at our brewpub, the Crown City Brewery in Pasadena, CA. We were closed for five days in 2000 as the crew set up the shoot, filmed for three days, and then put everything back together.

It took them a long time to figure out how to roll the cue ball down our stairs and up to Brendan's feet. But the sight of Elizabeth Hurley standing at the top of the stairs in a red jump suit was enough to bring the whole place to a standstill.

Harold was very cool to talk to, but of course he was very busy. Some of crew had beers with us.

The best thing about the movies is that actors and directors never really leave us. We can always experience their talents on the screen.

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From Craft Brewing Business: Writing a Business Plan

Good info on how to create a Craft Brewery Business Plan, which you will need to present to investors, the City Planning Office, your landlord, and others.

Craft Brewing Business - Craft a Brewing Business Plan

Thanks Craft Brewing Business!

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