Boomtown Brewery

A mainstay of Downtown L.A.'s competitive craft beer scene for over half a decade, Boomtown distinguishes itself by brewing "old-world ales with an American twist." The taproom offers a half dozen beers year-round and a broad rotating selection of a dozen seasonal concoctions. The Brett Michaels, a kettle-soured Belgian blonde, is barrel-aged for at least three years and infused with a seasonal fruit. The Just, another crowd favorite, is a hop-forward West Coast Double blended with cannabis terpenes. The staff make use of the enormous industrial warehouse space by hosting boisterous nightly events, including open mic, vegan food pop-and karaoke. The company also supports local artists by commissioning their art on packaging and staging exhibitions in the taproom, and Boomtown's Amber Sawicki has recently stepped up to become one of the few female head brewers in the city.