Paperback Brewing Adding Cold War Karen

This morning, I bring you a funny new beer name coming from Paperback Brewing in Glendale, California. This is Cold War Karen, and it will be a west coast-style IPA that will hit 6.8%-AbV. The beer will be packaged in 16-oz cans, and remember, “she wants to speak to your general.”

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About Paperback Brewing:

Paperback Brewing Co. is a Los Angeles-based craft brewery located in Glendale, known for its creative brews, pop culture-inspired can art, and relaxed taproom atmosphere. Founded in 2020 by former colleagues and homebrewers, Chris Cesnek and Brandon Monroe, the brewery draws inspiration from literature and 80s and 90s pop culture. 

Location and atmosphere
Taproom: The brewery’s taproom is housed in a restored 1940s World War II-era airplane hangar.
Seating: It features indoor seating, a mezzanine level, and an outdoor beer garden.
Ambiance: The environment is described as laid-back, featuring a fun, retro, and unpretentious vibe.
Address: 422 Magnolia Avenue, Glendale, CA 91204.
Events: The brewery is available for private events and hosts regular activities such as trivia nights. 

Beer selection
Paperback Brewing offers a wide variety of beers, with a particular focus on India Pale Ales (IPAs), including hazy and West Coast styles. The brewery also features lagers, sours, and other styles. Some of their notable and popular products include: 

Tucked in by Strangers: A West Coast IPA that won a gold medal at the 2021 California Craft Brewers Cup.
Bunny With a Chainsaw: A Hazy Double IPA.
Cold War Karen: A West Coast IPA.
Satan Wears Pajamas: An American Red Ale.
Beer of Champions: An American Lite Lager.
Capiche?: An Italian-Style Pilsner. 

Can art and branding
A distinctive feature of Paperback Brewing is its branding, which is inspired by literature, comic books, and pulp fiction. The cans are emblazoned with colorful, action-packed illustrations that often feature clever beer names. 

Food options
Paperback Brewing
 does not have its own kitchen but regularly partners with food trucks, such as Bun & Blanket, which offers smash burgers and other items. Some customers praise the quality of the food truck offerings. 

History
The company’s journey began with founders Chris Cesnek and Brandon Monroe experimenting with recipes in a garage-based pilot brewery, nicknamed “The Lab”. They launched Paperback Brewing Co. in 2020, with their beer quickly gaining distribution in Southern California, including at Trader Joe’s locations.