"Echo Park taproom/bottle shop Sunset Beer Co. has been a personal favorite of mine for a very long time now, and that’s because they’ve got the most knowledgeable staff of any beer spot in town. During the pandemic, they’ve done a remarkable job capitalizing on that strength - you can call (or order online), tell them what you like and how much money you want to spend, and they’ll put together an order for you. It’s sort of like having my own personal Cicerone (beer’s version of a sommelier) one phone call away. Which hasn’t been very good for my alcohol intake (or my stated goal of “not spending half my salary on beer”), but it’s worth it for the incredible options they have at Sunset." - brett keating