(Took Out 08/14/20 FR @ 4:00pm): Their awesome can labels would make wonderful paperback novel covers as you sat back and enjoyed a brew or two!
I heard a new brewery in Glendale named Paperback Brewing Co. recently opened https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=FJG1NAd0C2VmnF4_FDxKug&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw and was doing takeout service during these COVID-19 times, so I purposely adjusted my schedule to be at their business shortly after they opened on this fateful day. I loved beer, so one so close to me and where I grew up could be dangerous. I purchased all the types of beers they currently brewed for an in-home tasting https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=v6GxGWW4ckBjuoHcMH-l0Q&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Here were the results:
PURCHASE
One Night With Nora Blonde Ale 32oz Crowler 5.1% ABV ($6.00): Amber color, bread citrus floral aroma, low body, slight citrus hoppy flavor, clean finish, slight bitter bread hoppy aftertaste - my favorite of the bunch https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=QjSx1NDY6lFa2wu9RWOeCg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw
Fancy Pants German-Style Kolsch 16oz Can 4pk 4.8% ABV ($15.00): Dark amber color, biscuit dank hoppy aroma, low body, bread hoppy flavor, crisp finish, smooth bread aftertaste - this had an unpleasant funk https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Z5x0FpuMLBiQZfFfhmNoQw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw
Hoppy Mix 16oz Can 4pk ($19.50): https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=7TeaVyWA03p2oFVIc_h3Yw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw and https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=3scZg42tdd7q5HdpKMJwFg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw
Bunny With A Chainsaw Hazy DIPA 16oz Can 8.4% ABV: Hazy amber color, floral hoppy aroma, low body, citrus honey hoppy sweet flavor, mouthy finish, slight bitter hoppy aftertaste - confusing https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=LyZDi1QYUwmSMBeaQzi6UA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw
Cosmic Buzz! DIPA 16oz Can 8.5% ABV: Deep amber color, floral hoppy malty piney aroma, medium body, citrus hoppy flavor, crisp finish, minor bitter hoppy malty aftertaste - very hoppy https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=qe5P1UGhxQbJuByfYAEcFg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw
Swinger Party Hazy IPA 16oz Can 6.8% ABV: Deep hazy amber color, citrus hoppy aroma, low body, citrus dank hoppy flavor, juicy finish, slight bitter hoppy aftertaste - a bit much https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=t8oWX-qBeuH44FTdQbloKQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw
What The Fuck!?! IPA 16oz Can 7.00% ABV: Hazy dark amber color, citrus hoppy aroma, low body, citrus hoppy grapefruit flavor, lasting finish, acidic bitter aftertaste - nice citrus notes https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=lxUCPD06wTy7rCD7NWB8DQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw
SERVICE
During these COVID-19 times, they accepted online orders for delivery and pick up, but thankfully they also accepted walk-ins. I was happily met at the entrance by one of the owners who gave me a quick rundown of the beers and the brewery. Another gentleman collected my beers and quickly brought them to the checkout, and I was simply on my way to indulge in these freshly-canned babies!
PARKING (FREE)
I didn't see a parking lot, but thankfully there was plenty of free parking on their street of Magnolia Ave., other surrounding side streets, and the main drag of San Fernando Rd.
ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE
In an industrial part of town, their brewery was inside an old hangar https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=8S-2q9-9Ne7WOAKHqipBJA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Inside was a cool 50s-60s vibe ripped from "Mad Men" such as this lounge area https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=XJswdQYZG_IhkJtG2Ot6Wg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw and the main section where the bar was at https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=nWtoszmAcz6M7u7Ids1w7w&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw along with a loft; I swore Don Draper was about to walk out! Sadly, that was all I was able to see from the doorway. Decent natural lighting came through the front opening while an assortment of large industrial electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. I didn't see any TVs but rock music played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Dvft4Xdlaaz1JC4GiuyN_w&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw
ATTIRE
Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops.
OVERALL
With my career in all-things marketing, I loved the graphics of Paperback Brewing Co., excited for the newest brewery on the scene, generally liked their beers, and couldn't wait to actually have a beer inside this cool man-cave. Obviously, the beer selection was very limited and unsure about the food situation once things returned to "normal". I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $45.00 BEFORE any discounts/tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice...AMEX! 4.0 STARS read more