I’m on the road again with my lovely wife to seek out and visit breweries throughout the Pacific Northwest. We are also visiting some spectacular natural sites, including Sequoia National Forest, Yosemite, and Lake Tahoe for starters. We left last Tuesday (2 September) for Sequoia National Forest. Sequoias are the largest trees in the world…
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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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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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For my Colorado readers (especially you Mike!) – don’t miss out on Epic Brewing’s fabulous firkins. Thursday, March 6th 6:00 – Old Chicago Firkin Night 7115 Commerce Center Dr., Colorado Springs, CO Hopulent IPA with whole leaf Amarillo and Cascade Friday, March 14th 5:00 – Novo Coffee 1600 Glenarm Pl, Denver, CO Santa Cruz Brown…
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