Hair of the Dog Dave | Los Angeles Beer Blog

Dropped in at Stuffed Sandwich a couple weeks ago for lunch, and they had nothing but stouts on tap. Old Rasputin, Stone Russian Imperial, Bison Chocolate, Moylan’s Dry, Barney Flats, and Speedway (yum yum) were still flowing while I was there, but once they dry up, they’re gone (*update: they are on to Barleywines. See more below).

The funny thing about Stuffed Sandwich, if you’ve never been there before, is that they only serve beer in paper cups. Sam doesn’t like foam on his beer, so you always get a full pour right up to the rim. But before you pick up your beer to take it to your table, Sam and Marlene always make you bend over and take a sip off the top, so when you pick up the paper cup, you don’t squeeze any beer over the side.

The first time I went, I thought it was a little silly, but this being my second visit, I guess there’s a little charm to it.

I went with a small cup of the Speedway and their French Dip sandwich and OH YES, it hit the spot. Last time I was in I had the pastrami and that was pretty money too.

Another great thing about Stuffed Sandwich is their To Go License.

Sam has an amazing bottle selection, with tons of beers hiding in his cellar in back. If you know what you are looking for, and you get on his good side, you might just walk away with some real treasures.

I picked up a Hair of the Dog Doggie Claws 2004 Barleywine for just under 8 dollars, which I intended to review for this month’s Barleywine Session, but unfortunately I’ve been sick these past couple of weeks and didn’t want to waste this fine aged beer while my sinuses were still stuffed up.

Speaking of Barleywines, I just got an email from Marlene. This month it’s all Barleywines on tap, and they are breaking out all sorts of vintages. From 2007: Butte Creek Trainwreck, Lagunitas Gnarlywine, Sierra Nevada Bigfoot, Anchor Old Foghorn, and Green Flash’s Barleywine. They’ve also got a keg of the Butte Creek Trainwreck and a Stone Old Guardian from 2006, and from 2005, another Old Guardian and some Bigfoot.

If you’ve never been out to Stuffed Sandwich, February would be a great month to make the pilgrimage.  See if you can make sense of any of their signage above the cooler cases.   I’ve always been a bit too shy to inquire into their Ronald Reagan shrine (not pictured- you need to see it for yourself).  And remember to bring an appetite, because NO FOOD, NO BEER!

Stuffed Sandwich
1145 E Las Tunas Dr
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 285-9161

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