All Things Beer Related-Orange County (2022)

If someone takes it I hope it's an expansion/move-up space, rather than an additional location. I just worry about additional locations being sustainable for anyone other than really well capitalized breweries, that space can't be cheap to rent and maintain (just that crappy pool itself must have pricey additional insurance requirements).

 

For sure it’s a great location and space … just saying that I don’t think most breweries can afford it.

 

Move over Sammy Smith, with your Yorkshire squares. There's a new game in town

 

I went by there this weekend and the taps are up. Incredible taplist (I had a Saison Bernice and an Imperial Coffee and Cigarettes). It's well worth a visit.

 

Looks like 10 mile brewing will be coming to Ladera Ranch!
https://whatnowoc.com/ten-mile-brewing-company-heads-to-ladera-ranch/

 

Gosh, I’d love to go congratulate them! I used to work for the owner.

 

Finally got to have a beer at the newly minted taproom at Windsor Costa Mesa tonight.

It was unfortunately not the one I had planned to get when I saw the taplist a few days prior, as it kicked before I got there (HPB Good Green; I ended up ordering Cellarmaker Cosmic Noon).

The taplist is still superb, exactly what I'd expect.

The inside scoop from Alex was they have one more tap (16 vs 15 if memory serves) than the Anaheim location and the kegs are pretty much all sixtels except for Urban Roots 10° (since they go through a whackload of it, it was a 1/2-ish barrel), the Hypermash Hydra which is smaller and one other I don't remember.

Busy on a Thursday which is not unexpected if you visit some of their neighbors in the evening.

Bonus was walking in to see someone in the industry I know and have a chat.

If you're in the area to visit Green Cheek/Gunwhale, I would highly recommend popping in to shop the to-go section and then sit for a while to have a glass. You won't be disappointed.

 

Windsor is the best bottle shop in OC. Now, on top of that, both places have tap handles and the options are superb. I live in South County but still make the drive to both shops because it’s well worth it.

 

Wholeheartedly agree. If the beer I'm buying is not DTC, it's probably from Windsor.

 

Do you think Monkish is doing that well? I haven't been to the new spot but seems their cans are easily available these days and the hype that they once enjoyed has settled a bit. From what i know about Henry, he seems like a super cautious business man a la Vinnie at RR.

 

Stopped by the new B-Wood Pizzeria and took a quick peek through the windows. Inside looks really nice, patio is small but nice. Can't wait !!

 

Hi all! I'll be coming to town in two weeks and have a Wednesday afternoon to explore a brewery or two between LA and Huntington Beach. I've been to Monkish and FW Propagator in the past. Those are certainly options, but I'd be curious to hear thoughts on where you would spend one afternoon/evening given the opportunity. Beachwood? Highland Park? Green Cheek/Gunwhale/Windsor Costa Mesa?

Any dinner/beer pub recommendations in the same location as a brewery are also helpful.

Thanks in advance for any/all suggestions and feedback. Cheers!!!

 

Cannot go wrong with Beachwood Long Beach, Green Cheek Sunset Beach and riip Huntington Beach. You could go the extra 20 mins or so to Green Cheek Costa Mesa and hit Windsor, but totally not necessary.

Green Cheek serves pretty good food as well.

 

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