Great beer in Pasadena: Six places for microbrews
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Pasadena has long been at the forefront of craft brewing in Los Angeles, and while there are not many operating breweries in the city, there are some great bars and restaurants that make Pasadena a destination for craft beer fans.
Here are some suggestions to get you started on exploring the beery side of Pasadena, and they are (nearly) all accessible via the Metro Gold Line.
Stone Company Store: Pasadena is home to Craftsman Brewing Co., one of the first and most respected craft breweries in Los Angeles, but Craftsman doesn’t offer a public taproom. You’ll have to find their excellent ales, lagers, and sour beers out in the wild. Thankfully, the famed Stone Brewing Co. chose Pasadena for its first retail location outside of its native San Diego County, and thirsty Angelenos have happily flocked to the Raymond Avenue location since it opened in October.
-- John Verive, Los Angeles Times