If you’ve noticed an absence of blog posts this week, it’s because I have been finalizing plans for an extensive road trip. I’ll be visiting 20+ craft breweries and several pubs across the USA and reporting about my visits from the road (assuming my iPad cooperates). Stayed tuned and read about my exploits.
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During my review of the OC Brew Ha Ha, I reported that one of my favorite “new find” breweries was Wicks Brewing Company. Located in Riverside, Wicks Brewing opened on 22 April 2013. Wicks is not your typical microbrewery/gastropub. In addition to offering tasty craft beers and food, patrons can brew their own Craft Beers…
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A couple of weeks ago I tried a beer that was a gift to me from my daughter for my birthday (Thanks Katherine!). The beer was Ballast Point Sea Monster Imperial Stout. Sea Monster is a limited release beer that Ballast Point issues annually between September and November. Located in San Diego, Ballast Point was started in…
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Let me start with my review synopsis first – the 4th Annual OC Brew Ha Ha was fantastic fun and expertly organized and run. Now for the details of my experience. My “Beer Bros” and I had purchased VIP tickets on-line to the OC Brew Ha Ha and we arrived early (about 11am). Energetic parking attendants…
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My wife and I recently attended a family wedding. As part of the trip, we decided to append a tour of 10 breweries in California that were conveniently located along the way. Click here to read about our final stop at Firestone Walker Brewery and The Taproom.
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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…
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