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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The 4th Annual OC Brew Ha Ha – A Firkin Good Time!

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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Beer, Bier, Cerveza, Brusta, Bee-Ye, Dughck, Pivo………………..

Are you heading off to travel the world?  Consider downloading Pivo.  Pivo teaches you how to order a beer in 59 different languages – each with the correct spelling, phonetic pronunciations and supporting videos from native speakers.

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Summer 2013 California Brewery Tour – Part 10: Firestone Walker Brewery and The Taproom

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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