"Great beer and dog friendly...Lagunitas Brewing Company"

Just a 45 minute drive north of San Francisco is the quiet town of Petaluma.  This sleepy town has one major draw, a brewery with a love for dogs.  I remember the first Lagunitas IPA I ever had and I was hooked at the first whiff.  This brewery was a must see for us on our way to wine country.

The Lagunitas Brewing Company was founded in 1993 by Tony Magee in Lagunitas, California.  He eventually moved the brewery to nearby Petaluma.  Since the mid-2000's, they have been the fastest-growing craft breweries in the United States.  By April 2014, Lagunitas opened up its second brewery, only this time in Chicago.

Through these gates is Lagunitas' very dog friendly tap room

Plenty of room to lounge about with loads of amazing beers

Just a sample of what's on tap

Of course there is plenty to take home!

"Censored"...a malty, roasty and deceptively smooth Amber

The next time you are making your way to wine country via San Francisco, be sure to stop by and check these guys out.

https://lagunitas.com/

"Disney isn't the only attraction in Orange County...The Bruery"

The Bruery has been hand crafting fine brews since 2008.  The Bruery takes it's unique moniker from the founder Patrick Rue's family surname.  They pride themselves on barrel aged and experimental ales, and it shows!

Patrick began homebrewing at first as a hobby.  Soon he had won a few awards and brewing became more of a distraction for his law studies.  Upon finishing school, he decided to draw up a business plan rather than study for the Bar.  This risky endeavor is still the creative motto for this experimental brewery.

Many of the beers you will find on tap here can not be found in bottle form, but there are plenty to be found in a fine beer retailer near you.  I have been enjoying the Saison Rue and the Oude Tart Fleminsh Red Ale (love a spicy red)...the Mischief can be found all over in both bottle form and tap handles in your favorite craft beer bar.

It is like a beacon in the night sky

They offered 21 delicious selections with a nice 5 Choice Beer Flight

Of course you are free to grab and go!

The next time you venture to Anaheim, I suggest you make time to have a taste...and bring some home to enjoy!

Cheers to you Patrick and your amazing and friendly staff!

http://www.thebruery.com/our-beers/