If you are heading between Los Angeles and Phoenix, here is a little oasis. La Quinta Brewing Company opened in 2013 and is located just north of I-10. Has a casual tasting area with a few stools and a few picnic …
Background Martin Svab, founder of Phantom Carriage Brewery in Carson, California, was born on Halloween, setting him on the path to a lifelong connection with horror and the macabre. When he decided to start brewing beer professionally, he knew he …
Background The owner of the highly acclaimed JT Schmid’s restaurant and brewery, Jason Schmid, unexpectedly died of a heart-related ailment at his home in Orange in 2019. Schmid opened the popular Anaheim restaurant, and it quickly blossomed into the go-to …
Background A decade after its opening in an Agoura Hills shopping center helped launch the craft-beer scene in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, Ladyface Ale Companie and its on-site restaurant have a new owner. Pete Lee, a Ladyface patron bought …
Background The Bruery is a microbrewery established in Placentia, California. The brewery was founded by Patrick Rue in 2008. Belgian tradition has been a big influence in the brewery’s brewing methods and the types of beers produced. They specialize in …
Background – Monterey Coast Brewing Charles and Lucy Lloyd opened Monterey Coast Brewing in 2001. The brewery is located in old town Salinas. They also offer a full menu including premium steaks, seafood, gourmet pizzas and burgers. Experience Looking for a craft …
Clayton Brewing Company is one of the few brewpubs open on Monday afternoon east of Los Angeles. Can’t understand how brewpubs stay vital when they are only open four afternoons a week. Anyway, Clayton had six beers of their own …
When in Weed, do as the natives do, enjoy weed ale! Weed Ale House poured Mt Shasta Brew. It was housed in an old creamery, rich in history. Great old timey bar complete with stained glass. I enjoyed the Saison, …
Background – River City Brewing River City Brewing Company opened in 1993 in the heart of downtown Sacramento. They are the oldest brew pub in Sacramento still operating. In 2015 River City moved to Carmichael CA to begin a new and …
Bravery Brewing is a big warehouse brewery in Lancaster. This brewery has been open since 2011. The night we were there they must have had at least a dozen of their own beers on tap, very impressive. Lots of Belgium …
