The Vegan Beer and Food Festival Even Omnivores Would Love
Yes, not all beers are vegan. Beers and wines are sometimes
processed using gelatin or other animal products, thus making it not vegan.
However, that doesn’t mean vegans can’t drink beer or wine. Thanks to the
“purity law”, most German beers are vegan and these days you can find many
craft breweries producing vegan beers. But how do you know which ones? Well,
fret not, because the LA Vegan Beer and Food Festival has vetted more than a
hundred beers from 40 breweries for you, so you don’t have to worry as you eat
and imbibe.
The festival has grown so much that for its 6th
year, they will be taking over The Rose Bowl in Pasadena (3 years ago they only had 50 beers line up. See my post from 2012). It will feature beers
from big-name breweries such as New Belgium, Anchor, Ballast Point, Firestone
Walker, along with smaller and newer establishments including Three Weavers,
King Harbor, Ohana, and many more. Your $50 admission includes a souvenir glass
and unlimited pours of beer and entry to the festival which will also host live
music featuring Jamestown Revival, The White Buffalo, etc. VIP admission will give you early
admission and access to a VIP lounge as well as some exclusive pours.
Food is sold separately by the more than 40 vendors that
will be there, and even if you’re not vegan, you’ll drool over the lineup.
You’ll find pizza from 800 Degrees Pizzeria, macrobiotic vegan cuisine from
Shojin and M Café, donuts, cupcakes, ice cream, and whatever your heart may
desire (as long as it’s vegan). Look out for popular restaurants and food
trucks such as Mudhern Tavern, Mohawk Bend, Sage Vegan Bistro, Real Food Daily,
and the Grilled Cheese Truck.
LA Vegan Beer & Food Festival will be at The Rose Bowl on May 16. Tickets can be purchased using
this link.