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Whats Brewing ?In Your Neck of the Woods

Folks coming for the beer, or what?

Great Pub Atmosphere...

Pub GrubA Delicious Evolution

Vo l u m e 1 - I s s u e 1 • w w w . B r e w s A n d P u b s . c o m

Is it a Guinness you fancy?

Beer Renaissance of 1776 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5Micro Brews Explode in Popularity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 13Establishment Entertainment Aspects . . . . . . . page 22Gary’s Pub Picks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 26

We have lift off.!

our Premiere Edition

Find a perfect Pint at O’Briens Pub in Santa Monica

INSIDE this issue: featured pub

August 2015 www.BrewsAndPubs.com

Why Brews & Pubs.... NOW?

Over the course of the past twenty plus years, we have been to a lot of

Irish and British pubs as part of our work here at McDonough Media.

We like pubs and we always respected the tradition of pubs and their unique

role in American life. We often joked about it while telling people what we did;

“It’s a tough job but somebody has to do it.”

Simultaneously, we saw the changes and the growth of small brew pubs, breweries and craft

beers and we met a lot of people who were very passionate and well informed about the art of

beer making and trends.

We also started learning a lot about the Digital Information Age when we affiliated with Constant

Contact and began doing E-Mail newsletters for clients and ourselves about five years ago. Last

year we started our OnLine edition of the Irish Arts and Entertainment.

Then a few months ago, we had our EUREKA MOMENT! We decided that there was a definite

place for a Magazine about BREWS, the great craft beers and the amazing people that get in-

volved with them and the growth that we were seeing in that segment of the brewing business.

We combined that observation with the incredible proliferation of PUBS (Brew Pubs, Breweries

and Tasting Rooms too) and the dedicated and well informed individuals that open and run

them. These are great topics and dynamic people doing what they love to do while inspiring the

public to get out and try new experiences. Hence the inception of Brews and Pubs Magazine!

Our aim is to tell these stories and to be an integral part of this amazing industry while we do

what we love to do. “It’s a great job and we are lucky to be able to do it!”

Jim McDonoughSanta Monica, CAM

ission statement

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The Wilde Thistle Celtic Cafe and Pub Hosting Celtic Art Show

The works of acclaimed Irish-American Artist Steve O’Loughlin are currently on display at

the Wilde Thistle located in the Palms District of Los Angeles; the public is invited to drop by anytime to see and enjoy this visually stunning collection of Celtic Art. Open for less than two years. The Wilde Thistle is a family run business, the brainchild of Caity Wallace who has had considerable experience in running a tea room and shop. It is a nice cozy place with great food and ambiance and well worth a visit on it’s own merits. Aside from hosting Art Shows, the cafe & pub has a very good schedule of entertainment and events each month.

O’Loughlin moved to LA after getting a formidable education in the arts with a BFA from the California College of Art and a Masters from the San Francisco Art Institute. He now resides in Westchester with his wife, Lynda and their two children, Haley 19 and Neil, 14.

O’Loughlin is an amiable and intelligent guy who has won acclaim as a multi-faceted artist: painter, sculptor and musician. His latest works have been in the realm of public art and he is now working on sacred art for Holy Nativity Church in Westchester. The art on display by O’Loughlin is very contemporary Celtic inspired with an imaginative whimsy that is unmatched by any other artist. About it O’Loughlin explains,

“My artwork combines Celtic designs and other decorative motifs with contemporary imagery. I often draw upon my local community for inspiration. Therefore, freeways, Latin culture, jet airliners and social themes interlace together in a swirling celebration of color and rhythm.”

The Wilde Thistle is located at 3456 Motor Ave. in L.A. www.wildethistle.com www.stevenoloughlin.comSteve O’Loughlin (shown on right) the artist and attendee for the Art Show

opening at The Wilde Thistle, pose with Ed Ferrer and his sister Lupe Pinzon.

Now Through Mid September

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Brews & PubS LISTINGS ...and EVENTS of Interest

MacLeod Ale Brewing Company Traditional British Ale brewed fresh in Southern California Tasting room and brewery are located among auto body shops in an industrial area. Find them on the north side of Calvert between Kester and Cedros; look for the lime green bike rack in front!

Hours; Open SEVEN Days a weekMonday thru Friday: 10:AM to 10:PMSaturday Noon-10pm Sunday Noon-5pm14741 Calvert St, Van Nuys, CA 818-631-1963 www.macleodale.com

O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Restaurant For Twenty Years, O’Brien’s and Publican Willy O’Sullivan have been consistently ranked as one of the finest pubs in California by many independent sources! (Zaget, Yelp et al) Step into this pub and you instantly know why, the friendly staff and the great ambiance give way to excellent service, well above average choice of food and libations and value. Of late, they have been rotating the craft beer selection so you can always find something new. 2226 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 310-829-5303 www.obriensla.com

The Harp Inn Irish PubIrish native and Publican John Joe Lyons has been offering entertainment, good times and fine food and libations in Orange County since he took over from the original Irish owners about fifteen years ago. The Harp is the most authentic Irish Pub in the area and a visit could well turn you into a regular. Hours; Open SEVEN Days a weekMonday thru Friday: 10:AM to 10:PMSaturday Noon-10pm Sunday Noon-5pm130 E. 17th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 949-646-8855 www.theharpinn.com

Ye Olde King’s Head British PubNow for over forty years, this venerable pub has been offer exceptional British food and a full bar to locals and tourists like. The King’s Head is located in the heart of Santa Monica adjacent to the world famous Promenade in a huge landmark building with a cozy back bar, a large pub area with a wonderful full bar, several dining rooms and outdoor patio seating.

116 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 310-451-1402www.yeoldekingshead.com

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The King’s Head Shoppe and Bakery are located right next door to the pub!

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They offer live music, karaoke and a pub quiz every week.



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