MECCA AND THE OC

Located on the Corner just South of Standard Tap lies The Foodery. It's a beer geeks mecca, heaven, call it whatever the hell you want, the place is the cats pajama's. With a selection inching towards 1,000 different varieties, you really can't go wrong with a visit to this place. I have recently been intrigued by a brewery out west called....The Bruery. They are out of Placentia, California and were started by two brothers who dropped out of law school because they couldn't ignore a passion for beer. Patrick Rue, the owner, said he only brews what he likes to drink. In this case, it's Belgium style brew. I recently watched a youtube video of Mr. Rue going over a few of his ale's and giving a behind the scenes look at the inner workings of his brew house. The Bruery likes to take classic Belgium style beer and add there own personal touch. The Foodery is one of the few places on the east coast lucky enough to carry this west coast offering. I decided that my first foray into The Bruery would be by the way of the there Orchard White. Orchard White isn't your classic WitBier. It's brewed with oats that give it a smooth mouthfeel and lavender that really adds a nice touch to the nose.It poured a hazy straw color with minimal lacing. They stick to some tradition by adding orange peel and coriander, but incorporate a wild Belgian yeast strain that gives the beer a slight champagne taste that is quite pleasing. At 5.7% BV, it's definitely a session beer if you have the wallet. A 25 oz. bottle was $13. First impression's last a lifetime and The Bruery left me wanting more.