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.
Tag: IPA
NYT Opinion & GABF Highlights
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!"
Lazy Dog Beer Club Elevates the Beer Marketing Game
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.
Beer, In Spite of Everything
Well, Dear Readers, it's been awhile. Our last post was October 2024. Between then and now, a lot has happened. Which could be an understatement.
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."
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.









