Lone Hill Liquor

August 17, 2008 [ Updated September 27, 2008 ]
After reading all these reviews I had to go there. Only a 40 mi drive but well worth it, am going to make it a monthly trip. Very, very nice selection of brews, FFF, Southern Tier, founders, Two Brothers, Great Lakes and some very nice Belgians. After drooling over the beers and making our choices, Stan the beer man went into the back and pulled out a few nice gems for us (inc. Dreadnaught!!!!) and totally outdid himself overall. Dropped a few freebies as we were walking out the door as well, class act. Definitally a must stop for any beer geek in the area (or even out of the area). We dropped 260.00 with no effort what so ever, so watch your budget. Once again thank you Stan, see you next month.

August 9, 2008
Best place for locals in LA (period). Not too exciting for midwesternes (as you guys get a good deal of the selection that makes this place special. I was lucky enought to talk to the main beer guy who got me several bottles from the back as well as threw in a free beer on the house, and a Stone 12 glass. For locals the have all Stone, all common Lost Abbey (including Judgement Day, Serpents and Inferno), they Have all Pizza Port (except sinners beers) down to Moonlit Sessions, They also have all non-barrel aged alesmith, and all Balast Point. They have a full range of Hair of the Dog, and Great Divide (common in Texas, but not out here). They also have DFH including 90, 60, Burton Baton and Rasin de EXTRA, and Palo Santo. Only RR out in the coolers was Damnation. The had all manners of Lambics including every oud beersel. They also had 3Floyds (3x of them) including 2008 Behemouth, Rabbid Rabbit, and Alpha King. They had Goose County, tons of Southern Tier, Great Lakes, and Founders. A thourghly amazing place, and well worth the drive. I will return. Great people working there.

June 25, 2008
Would never guess it from the outside of the building but this place is a West Coast gem!!! Stan, the beer connoisseur, talked his interest in craft beer. An amazing guy. Lone Hill had FFF, Founders, Great Lakes, & Southern Tier (yes, in Southern California). He also ran in the back and got me a couple of bottles of RR Supplication. Spent $180...and he threw in a Stone Arrogant Bastard glass. THIS IS A MUST STOP!!! Eric, thanks for the recommendation!!!

June 22, 2008
Very nice selection of beers in a little tucked away strip mall liquor store. The owner was a really nice guy also. Selection had FFF Behemouth, several Southern Tier and Great Lakes brews which was weird to see in a West Coast store. Nice selection of SoCal beers in bombers also. A must visit if you’re in the area.

June 9, 2008
Great selection of beers including some East coast and Midwest beers.

May 13, 2008
Good selection, but may not have, or continue to stock, everything indicated on this site. Worth a stop if you’re in the neighborhood.

April 10, 2008
Good selection including a few bottles of Dogfish Head and Three Floyds. Got a bottle of Older Viscosity for $17, not bad.

February 8, 2008
Visited twice in the last few months. Spent over $150.00 the first time and $200.00 the second time on rarities (hard to find and vintage brews). I drove 35 miles one way to get there, so I guess that’s a good indication of how highly I hold this place in regard. Makes BevMo and the like look very sad in comparison. Minimart ambiance complete with lotto players and macro drinkers. Service really depends on who’s there. Selection is outstanding. No food to speak of, unless you want a candy bar. Overall, there isn’t much better to be found in southern California.

January 31, 2008
This strip center liquor store looks like any old crappy shop, but it’s as good as they say, folks. Stan is super awesome hooked me up with some free Dogfish Head as this was my first visit. I loaded up on 60 min, 90 and a 120. He had the 120 hidden, for those who express true desire. I live in Pasadena so it was only about a 1 hour round trip journey. I would have driven at least two now that I know how awesome it is. Check it out. Ask for help. He’s so great that he’ll recommend better, but less expensive beer then you initially grab.

November 28, 2007 [ Updated September 20, 2008 ]
I couldn’t believe this place existed on the West Coast. Only gets a 19 because they were out of Bell’s when I went. Man this guy knows what he’s doing! It’s so great to see someone who knows what to buy, actually does it, and is able to buy selectively in small quantity. Genius!