The BrewHouse – San Juan Capistrano’s Beer Gem

I mostly write stories about breweries I visit. However, every so often I write about other great places to enjoy craft beers – like The BrewHouse. The BrewHouse delivers the finest selection of craft beers in San Juan Capistrano and is one of my favorite local beer stops. The BrewHouse opened in November 2014 with…

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Beer in 2016 and 2017 – 5 Stories Over Beer

5 Stories Over Beer – a weekly article that presents 5 recent, thought-provoking stories about beer and the brewing industry. Sit down, grab a beer, and take a few minutes to read 5 thirst-quenching stories. Cheers! Beer in 2016 and 2017 – 5 Stories Over Beer FirkinBeer.com took a short holiday break but is back….

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A Brief History of Mexican Lager – 5 Stories Over Beer

5 Stories Over Beer – a weekly article that presents 5 recent, thought-provoking stories about beer and the brewing industry. Sit down, grab a beer, and take a few minutes to read 5 thirst-quenching stories. Cheers! A Brief History of Mexican Lager is the Lead Story in 5 Stories Over Beer 1. A Brief History…

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Belgian Style Comes to San Clemente – Lost Winds Brewing Company

Lost Winds Brewing Company Becomes San Clemente’s 4th Brewery San Clemente just gained some Belgian style or, more accurately, an expanded choice of Belgian beer styles. Lost Winds Brewing Company recently opened in San Clemente, bringing a brewing focus on creating Belgian style beers. Founded by San Clemente locals Tim Thralls, Andrew Mack, and Tim…

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Embracing Diversity in the Beer Biz & More – 5 Stories Over Beer

5 Stories Over Beer – a weekly article that presents 5 recent, thought-provoking stories about beer and the brewing industry. Sit down, grab a beer, and take a few minutes to read 5 thirst-quenching stories. Cheers! Embracing Diversity in the Beer Biz & More – 5 Stories Over Beer 1. Embracing Diversity in the Beer…

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Thanksgiving and Beer – 5 Stories Over Beer

5 Stories Over Beer – a weekly article that presents 5 recent, thought-provoking stories about beer and the brewing industry. Sit down, grab a beer, and take a few minutes to read 5 thirst-quenching stories. Cheers! Thanksgiving and Beer 1. Thanksgiving, pilgrims, and beer myths: Did the pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock because they were…

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