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Show 673, April 4, 2026: “Masters of Taste” Preview with Beverage Master, Boomtown Brewery, DTLA

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Ben Turkel of Boomtown Brewery

“Masters of Taste, Los Angeles’ premier outdoor luxury food and beverage festival, returns for its eagerly anticipated eighth annual event, taking place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 3 to 7:00 p.m. once again on the field of the iconic Pasadena Rose Bowl Stadium. 100% of the proceeds will directly benefit Union Station Homeless Services, a non-profit organization providing over 50 years of homeless services and housing for thousands of neighbors.”

One of the Beverage Masters supporting the Benefit is Boomtown Brewery. Representing them with us is Ben Turkel.

“Since its inception, Boomtown Brewery has proudly represented Los Angeles, creating unfiltered, full-flavored craft beers with integrity. As a fixture in the DTLA Arts District for over a decade, Boomtown is more than just a brewery — it’s a community hub for artists, makers, and beer lovers to connect and celebrate the creative spirit of the city.”

“From live music and trivia nights to open mic events and food festivals, Boomtown Brewery continues to bring people together in meaningful, memorable ways.”

Show 647, October 4, 2025: Five Point Five Brewing, Co., El Segundo, CA

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Michelle Lagaspi of Five Point Five Brewing

“Five Point Five Brewing Co is an El Segundo-based family business known for its handcrafted beer, hard seltzers and small neighborhood vibe. Siblings Michelle Bella Legaspi, Melissa Bella Montemagni, Joe Bella and Mark Bella run the brewery along with Melissa’s husband, Brewer Jeremy Montemagni—who has been brewing since the 1990s—and his sister and brother-in-law, Angela Chagnon and Ted Chagnon. The team opened the doors of Five Point Five Brewing Co two years ago. Their goal is to bring the community together to catch up and enjoy great beer in a relaxed environment.”

“Five Point Five Brewing’s line of handcrafted beers are inspired by their 5.5 square mile corner of paradise in El Segundo, CA. Open Monday through Sunday.” Every Thursday Night is Trivia Night.

To celebrate Five Point Five’s 2nd Anniversary Brewmaster Jeremy has brewed Sweet Melissa Belgian Double IPA. “A free spirit with exceptional soul. Sweet Melissa blends the fruity esters and spice of traditional Belgian yeast with the bitter snap of a Double IPA. Complex, aromatic, and unapologetically original.”

The selection of Chef Fred Eric’s PI L.A.’s “Los Angeles Style Pizzas” (Square) are baked on-site so the pizza is hot right out of the oven.

Founders Michelle Legaspi and Brewer Jeremy Montemagni join us to tap the keg on all that is Five Point Five Brewing Co.

Show 220, April 22, 2017: Connor Forbes, Co-Founder, Indie Brewing Company, Los Angeles

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Connor ForbesOne of the participating craft breweries in Masters of Taste is the Indie Brewing Company, based in Los Angeles. It’s the typical craft brewery start-up tale of four partners leaving safe jobs in geology, advertising and law to create limited production beer. Of course…

“We set out to give L.A. amazing local beer, and the tasting room it so deserves. We dreamt of a casual spot where people could hang out with other beer lovers and watch bands, talk about sports, and maybe even do a little trivia night. No velvet ropes, no guest lists. Our idea of “bottle service”? Having your growler refilled by the guys who brewed the beer.”

“And who are we? We’re 4 guys who met in the strangest of ways over our mutual love of brewing. This love began in 2009 with homebrews in pots on an electric stovetop. The operation grew with time, and eventually, we were using every free minute we had to make beer. We left our “normal” jobs in geology, advertising and law to spend as much time as possible creating pale ales, saisons, porters and more. We want to put L.A. on the map for something other than movie stars and one-word nightclubs. It’s our mission to take L.A.-based craft beers to new heights.”

“But enough about us – let’s talk about you. Whether you’re a USC or a UCLA fan, an electrician or an actor, you need delicious, local craft beers made by guys you can actually talk to. You need a welcoming spot to hang out with your friends and the rest of L.A.’s beer-loving community.”

Co-founder, Connor Forbes, is our guest to tap the keg on Indie Brewing Company.