Celebrating the Art and Craft of Beer
Are you a craft beer aficionado yet also a foodie? Then this guide is for you. I have managed to visit nearly every brewery in Orange County and have compiled a list of breweries that offer the best beer and food.
There all kinds of ways to drink the myriad styles, brands, and versions of beer -- in moderation, definitely with laughter, and quite often with second rounds, or at the very least, tasters. "So many beers, so little time!"
The beers featured in the Lazy Dog Beer Club kit are brewed exclusively for the club by local breweries across the country. Lazy Dog, a national brand, is elevating and putting a spotlight on smaller operations – and when massive businesses elevate and uplift small businesses, a huge round of applause is needed.
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.
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.
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.
"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."
Because of its ample beer selection and fun ambiance, Bearded Tang ranks among our top recommended breweries to visit while in Orange County.
We worked long and hard (and drank a lot of tasty beer) to cultivate this list for parents looking to unwind and let their kids be, well, kids.
Paul, Joan, and the once and future SCCBB in Munich, many Harvest moons ago... Memory Lane When I attended the University of Southern California's year-abroad program in Madrid, I found myself over winter break pounding steins at the world-famous Hofbrau Haus in Munich. The winter trip was a master-stroke of genius by friend and classmate … Continue reading Octoberfest, Ahh…
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