Oktoberfest in Big Bear Offers Strong Beer Selection

With an impressive beer selection, captivating Oompah band and round-the-clock contests and entertainment, Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest is one of the best!

Summer Beer Notes So Far: Green Cheek, Riip, Farewell ERB

The SCCBB interrupts his indolent summer sabbatical to share several discoveries and note the passing of a seminal L.A. craft brewery after 15 creative, innovative, and significant years.

Top 10 Breweries with Best Outdoor Patios in Orange County

We've journeyed all over Orange County to compile a list of craft breweries with the top outdoor patios. We factored in size, quality, beer, food, activities and VIBE.

Great Expectations

We should expect a solid variety of beer on tap. Sometimes I have an IPA moment, other times I have a Lager moment, while most of the time I have a Saison moment. When I visit a brewery, I expect to see beers that match the season (e.g., stouts during winter), specialty beers, and “go-to” beer types that match any and all moods I am in.

Beer and Whiskey Harmonize at Webb’s Grainworks in Aliso Viejo

"We definitely wanted to spotlight the grain. We make our breads fresh in house. Everything -- from our bourbon to our beer to our breads -- starts with grain. We carry that through with everything we do."

Enigmatic Taxa

Enigmatic Taxa is my new favorite beer. It "contains multitudes" (Whitman) How does Jester King do it? That's a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma (Churchill).

Delightful Twists and Unexpected Turns, at Cerveceria Del Pueblo

Pasadena's Cerveceria del Pueblo makes light, refreshing beer with a focus on South American ingredients sourced locally.

“Let the Beauty We Love Be What We Do”

All kinds of positive personal associations enhance my appreciation and enjoyment of the beer I sample when I'm in Texas.

Bearded Tang in Stanton Delivers Top-Notch Mexican Lager

Because of its ample beer selection and fun ambiance, Bearded Tang ranks among our top recommended breweries to visit while in Orange County.