Cellador Ales - Barrel House & Bottle Shop

"Cellador is unique amongst LA breweries, because they oak-age all their beer. They also rarely brew the same beer twice, but trust us when we say that you can’t go wrong no matter what your order. Pick-up and delivery via their website - free delivery within 20 miles on orders over $75." - brett keating

"You don’t feel like driving far today. But you do feel like escaping the crowds and trying out a brewery you’ve (probably) never heard of - so head to North Hills, home of Cellador Ales. They specialize in mixed-culture beers, meaning they brew with their own house yeasts, giving them a funky, totally unique, character. They don’t brew any beer twice, so you know you’re getting something cool when you’re here. Which is good, because you’re going to need something special after your hike - Verdugo Crest Trail, which is a 12ish-mile loop that should take about four hours, and has some truly spectacular views of the San Fernando Valley below. We recommend bringing some food with you for the hike - ideally, from Brent’s Deli in Northridge." - brett keating

"Cellador is unique in LA - it’s the only spot in town (and one of the only places in the country) that oak-ages all of its beer, which means that they are extremely funky. And we love it. The beers often have limited runs and Mad Libs-esque descriptions - “bourbon barrel wild ale with coffee,” “saison sour with apricots,” “barrel-aged Brett sour with red raspberries” - and they rarely repeat recipes, so you can go over and over again without ever having the same thing. If you or someone you know is extremely into beer, and you haven’t made the trip to North Hills for Cellador, we’re really not sure what you’re waiting for. Go now." - Brett Keating