The craft beer scene around the South Bay adds another layer of intrigue and hop magic when El Segundo Brewing Co. embraces Wet Hop Season this weekend. Most hops are picked toward the end of summer, dried and shipped to breweries across the land so the elbow-bodied, beer drinking public can enjoy IPA brew all year round. Some hops, think fresh hops, go directly from vine to brewery usually within 24 hours of harvesting. It’s akin to cooking with fresh herbs rather than dried herbs.
ESBC made fresh-hopped beer last year and they are one of the first South Bay breweries to embrace Wet Hop Season. They will be brewing and bottle releasing a wet-hopped version of their Mayberry IPA and offering other wet-hopped brew on site all weekend long (details below).
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View of Torrance & Redondo Beaches in August, warm weather should attract similar crowds this weekend (Photo by South Bay Events).
Wet Hop Weekend at El Segundo Brewery : Friday, October 16, 2015 – Saturday, October 17, 2015 – 4:00 PMWet Hop Season! This year ESBC doubled down on Wet Hop beers and made 3 different brews. Plus they are bottling some! Wet-Hopped Mayberry IPA gets top billing this year, with only a 150 cases available at the taproom only. They are gonna go fast. El Segundo Brewing Co. is located at 140 Main St in the Gundo. more info
Movie Night Under the Stars: Finding Nemo: Friday, October 16, 2015 – 7:00pm – 9:00pm Bring a blanket and chairs to enjoy the family-friendly movie, “Finding Nemo,” under the stars at South Coast Botanical Gardens. Gates open at 5:30 pm. Grab a spot on the Meadow and some food, which will be available for purchase. South Coast Botanical Gardens is located at 26300 Crenshaw Blvd. on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
Octoberfest at The Deck: Friday, October 16, 2015 – Sunday, October 18, 2015 – 8:00pm – close Formerly the Poop Deck, The Deck in Hermosa Beach brings a little ompah-pah close to the sand this weekend with all types of German flare. German beer, a stein holding contest, live music and some bratwurst highlight Oktoberfest activities at The Deck this weekend. The Deck is located at 1272 The Strand in Hermosa Beach. more info
RKMD LA Branch 20th Anniversary Concert: : Saturday, October 17, 2015 – 5pm – 7:30pm Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Los Angeles Branch is a group of performers focused on the Okinawan “eisa” obon festival drum, combining taiko and dance to martial arts-inspired choreography. Performers dance and drum simultaneously to an exciting blend of traditional and contemporary Okinawan and Japanese music. Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko perfomrs their 20th anniversary conert this Saturday at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. more info
One of the cooler summer Saturdays at the Torrance Certified Farmers’ Market (Photo by South Bay Events).
Mychal’s Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament: Saturday, October 17, 2015 – 6:00 – 9:00pm All in for Mychal’s Learning Place! Trophy & Prizes! Food & Drinks! All proceeds go to programs & activities for students with developmental disabilities at Mychal’s Learning Place. Mychal’s is a non-profit CA corporation 501(c)3; only persons 21 & over can participate in tournament. Mychal’s is located at 4901 W Rosecrans Ave. in Hawthorne. more info
Autumn Sea Fair : Sunday, October 18, 2015 – 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Celebrate the bounty of the sea with fun-in-the-sun games and hometown spirit at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium’s Autumn Sea Fair. Children of all ages will enjoy ocean-related activities throughout the day, including face-painting, origami lessons and gyotaku, the Japanese art of fish printing. CMA is located at 3720 Stephen M White Dr. in San Pedro. more info
Brewtopia at Abigaile in Hermosa Beach: Sunday October 18th, Noon – 6:00 PM Abigaile in Hermosa Beach pairs craft beer and food with the spirit of the times, Oktoberfest, this Sunday with an event dubbed Brewtopia from noon till 6:00 p.m. Event takes place atop Ocean Bar and Abigaile with live music from Mark Righteous. General admission tickets are $30 and VIP tickets are $50. Abigaile is located at 1301 Manhattan Avenue in Hermosa Beach. tickets
Bark for Life at Charles H. Wilson Park: Sunday October 18, 2015 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Bark For Life is a noncompetitive walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer. Bring your furry friend for a fun-filled day starting with a walk through the park. There also will be a Luminaria Remembrance Ceremony, costume contest for dogs, musical sit competition, and other games. Wilson Park is located at 2200 Crenshaw Blvd in Torrance. more info