Brewing isn’t rocket science, but for El Segundo’s Rob Croxall, transitioning from a longtime career in aerospace financing is the best life investment he ever made. His great love of hops led the brewery to specialize in unique, bitter flavors and a dry hopping method that produces fine aromas. Some of Los Angeles’ most popular IPAs include El Segundo’s Mayberry IPA made with 100% Mosaic Hops, a collab with wrestling star Steve Austin called Broken Skull IPA, and the tropical, fruit-forward Hammerland DIPA. Hype: GABF Gold medal for Casa Azul Mexican Lager