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Runway IPA from Dale Brothers Brewery (Upland, CA) where I'm presently typing from. I say that even though IPAs aren't my favorite brew. Most are so raw that I really can't take them, but this IPA is smooth and very tasty. My favorite, alas, is dark brews, and the California Black Beer is a solid dark ale, and the Pomona Queen (aged) is a great lager. Just stopped by to do a bit of work online, do some browsing on FreeRepublic, and enjoy a big of brew.

Website: http://www.dalebrosbrewery.com

I have to admit the new trend towards microbreweries opening their doors to the public to share and enjoy their brews is a great change. While they're (typically) limited to JUST selling their brews (no food, no other products, just what is made on premises), most invite local vendors to come in and set up food service on certain days of the week.

My wife and I have become fans, and visit a few breweries a month, though Dale Brothers is our ‘favorite’ so far. Plus, a couple pints for $4 a piece, and a half gallon for $10, it can be rather economical when you're talking specialty brewing.

And my wife is enjoying at the moment the very last of the mango IPA mixed with their great porter, else I'd recommend that.