Every time I go to Beach City Brewery, I meet and talk with fascinating people. One of these people is Phil Bettencourt. Among other accomplishments, Phil is an exceptional photographer who has photo-documented Beach City Brewery from inception to now. A famous quote goes: “A picture is worth a thousand words.” In that case, Phil…
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Artifex Brewing opened for business yesterday with lots of eager, thirsty customers that appreciate quality beer. The action was non-stop! From my perspective, everyone was having a great time and appreciating the beers – (1) The Beach House Wheat; (2) an IPA; or (3) a Nitro IPA. I tried all (again) of these excellent beers. If…
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There’s a new great craft brewery in town! I’ve been eagerly awaiting the opening of Artifex Brewing for several months. That day arrives this Monday (August 4). Started by Tom Cordato, Nicholas Cordato, John Johur, and Chris Gort, Artifex Brewing is located at 919 Amanecer, Suite A in San Clemente, CA. John (formerly at Pizza…
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There is a new player in Surf City and Orange County. Beach City Brewing opened on May 10 and is well on its way to creating a major impact in Orange County brewing. Founder Glenn Clossen decided to turn his love of craft beer into a business and is now “living the dream”. To do so,…
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Last night I traveled to The Globe Gastropub in Garden Grove for the unique opportunity to try Chimay Première (aka Chimay Red) on draft. Chimay is the brand name for a set of “Trappist beers” brewed by the Cistercian monks at Notre-Dame de Scourmont Abbey, Belgium and Chimay Première is the flagstaff of three beers…
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This evening The Globe Belgian Gastropub will be serving Chimay Première (aka Chimay Red Cap) on draft. Chimay Première was the first beer brewed at the Notre-Dame de Scourmont Abbey by the Trappist fathers in 1862. Its current recipe was crafted by Father Théodore when he recreated the brewery after World War II. He was directly…
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