There’s an unassuming place in a modest looking neighborhood that has a sign saying BEER.  What the sign doesn’t tell you is that this place is packed with gold – BEER GOLD.  The place is called Plaza Market Craft Beer Kings.

Okay, let me back up to tell you how I found this beer gold mine.  My wife regularly sends me articles on beer or brewing that she thinks I’ll find interesting.  She always seems to be coming up with a great article for me to read.  The other day she sent me an article about a place that had craft beers for sale on-line. I looked at their site and found beers that I haven’t been able to find anywhere else in Southern California.  However, I also noticed that the store is located in El Monte, CA which is a reasonable drive from my home (not close but reasonable).  Hence, I decided to go check them out and was AMAZED.

Plaza Market Craft Beer Kings offers a large selection of craft beers that line the aisles (over 500 brews in stock).  Many of these beers are hard to find anywhere.  The sales person I met was very friendly and knowledgeable about beer.  From what I’ve seen so far, they also have reasonable prices.

“Like” them on Facebook and you’ll get notices about their specials.  You can also sign up on their website for their exclusive email offers of limited quantity, premier Craft Beer!  If you plan to go, be certain to check their hours.

What did I get this trip?  (1) Brouwerij De Molen Bourbon Barrel Aged Hel & Verdoemenis; (2) Green Flash / Pizza Port Carlsbad / Stone Highway 78 Scotch Ale aged in Glenlivet Scotch Whisky Barrels; and (3) De Struise Black Albert.

Thank you Plaza Market Craft Beer Kings for having some of the gold nugget beers I’ve been seeking!  I’m looking forward to our new relationship.

And a huge thanks to my lovely wife for finding this place for me.