1. Craft brewers view themselves as compatriots, not competitors. Beer bloggers should feel and act the same way. Most do. I’ve made several friends here. 2. There is lots of room for the craft brewing industry to still grow and the economic benefits of craft breweries to their local communities are substantial. 3. 86% of…
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Yesterday the wife and I took a leisurely drive from Orange County, CA to San Diego for today’s start of the 2014 Beer Bloggers Conference. The trip included stops at two breweries – Mike Hess Brewing and Ballast Point Brewing. Mike Hess Brewing started in 2010 as San Diego’s first nano brewery with a…
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I’ll be attending the 2014 Beer Bloggers Conference in San Diego this weekend (Aug 22-24). This is the premiere event for those who enjoy writing about beer and brewing. Hope to see you there! Featured image courtesy of P.E. Bettencourt.
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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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