Patrick Rue

Tai Kao: The Bruery's Thai Iced Tea Beer

The Bruery has become known for its brazen experimental beers and now that it has its own mad science lab of sorts--a 3-barrel pilot system--Patrick Rue and the brewers can pretty much run wild. One of the most interesting brews to hit the Placentia tasting room: Tai Kao, a Thai iced tea beer. ... More >>

Haven Gastropub Takes Over Bruery Provisions!

We've barely said good-bye to Old Towne Orange's extension of Patrick Rue's Bruery (and cracked into our 30% off cheese), when word regarding the fate of this space is released. Per Haven's Facebook page they have done the following:"We are pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement with ... More >>

The Bruery Provisions Closing January 13 :(

It's too early for April Fool's, so we had to take seriously the news floating around Facebook this morning, when our friends at The Bruery posted the following excerpts (the full message can be found online):We at The Bruery regret to announce that we will be closing our retail shop & tasting a ... More >>

10 Great Breweries in Orange County

​San Diego? Oh, please. La naranja is where it's at these days for beer. We've got the space, we've got quasi-libertarian city governments who would love nothing more than to bring in business, and we've got three million thirsty people and easy access to Los Angeles. Here are ten of the best.

Weekend Guide: OC Japan Fair, Cupcake Camp and Lotsa Lobsta

Cupcake Camp OC Facebook Page​It's gonna be a crazy weekend 'round here. And it starts . . . now. TODAYOriginal Long Beach Lobster Festival What: Watch out, Sebastian! Loads of crustaceans will be steamed, buttered and served with coleslaw and watermelon at this beloved annual event. &nb ... More >>

Letters From OC Weekly Readers

Patrick Rue Is the Brue-master

From a Placentia industrial park, Patrick Rue and his Bruery have revolutionized craft-beermaking in Southern California

Bootlegger's Brewery Wins TheFullPint.com's Best Craft Beer

​Knuckle Sandwich Double IPA from Bootlegger's Brewery has won TheFullPint.com's 2010 craft beer contest, with 879 votes of 5,048 cast.Bootlegger's does an excellent job balancing hops; while there's no shortage of bitterness in Knuckle Sandwich (or its great Rustic Rye IPA), it's balanced with ... More >>

Two Years of the Bruery

Courtesy of the Bruery​Got your tickets yet?The Bruery's second anniversary is coming up, weekend after next, and you'll need a ticket for the festivities. They are actually breaking down the party into four-hour chunks, two per day, so they can host as many people as possible without the ridiculo ... More >>