On The Road Again – Across the USA and Back

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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Wicks Brewing Company – Riverside, CA

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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Ballast Point Sea Monster Imperial Stout

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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Knee Deep Brewing – Hoparillo Triple IPA

A couple of weeks ago I had a beer on tap from a brewery that was new to me.  The brewery is Knee Deep Brewing Company and the beer is called Hoparillo. A little web research and I discovered that Knee Deep Brewing was founded in June 2010 by Jeremy Warren, who is also the Brewmaster.  According…

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