The Library Alehouse on Main Street in Santa Monica is an institution of sorts. Sure, you’ve all been there but, there are a few things you didn’t know about the Alehouse. This is not your average Alehouse. If I dare say, I’d call it a modern day “green” Alehouse. What you will find here is good beer and good food, delivered to you via environmentally friendly, green practices. We’re not talking hit you over the head with patchouli oil and a pair of Birkenstocks, but a liberal approach to some rather progressive goals for a high volume, beer slinging joint.

If you’re a “hop-head” as they call them at the Alehouse then you already know about the beer selections. You race over there when you get a Twitter up-date that they have ONE keg of Blind Pig I.P.A from the Russian River (I thought they only made wine there?). If you’re community or environmentally oriented, you may know about the Alehouse’s fundraising and green efforts. If you are passionate about one, great; if you are passionate about all of the above, you will have a great friend in the Library Alehouse. As an armchair environmentalist myself, I’m madly in love with this place. They manage to combine one of the most interesting beer programs in Los Angeles with an operational philosophy that supports a greener way. Continue Reading »

Tags: Blind Pig I.P.A, Santa Monica College, Sustainable Works, The Library Alehouse