Something’s Brewing in Moorpark, CA
Lovers of craft brew know that a good beer fresh out of the tap is a joyful experience. And we love exploring new breweries. If you’re a brew lover like me, and you probably are if you’re reading this, I have news for you. Something new and wonderful is brewing in this neck of the woods.
What is it about craft beer that makes it so unique? Seekers of a good brew are so passionate about it, some are actually inspired to become brew masters themselves. Establishing a brewery in Southern California can be tricky business, though. Logistics are stricter in some places than others. Many businesses are buried before they even have a chance to get off the ground. Los Angeles is a good example of that. Fortunately, that’s not the case in Ventura and Orange Counties where breweries are a booming business.
This weekend, we found a tasty gem in Moorpark, CA, the Enegren Brewing Company.
The first thing we noticed was how inviting the place is. Housed in an industrial space hidden away from the street, the open space layout creates a very relaxed vibe. And even though the decor is sparse and industrial, it’s also warm and inviting. On one side of the room are two rows of gleaming brew tanks that honor the brew masters’ families. Each tank is named after a parent or spouse.
Although the place was busy, ample seating was available. We had our choice to sit at the bar, a long community-style table or one of the few more intimate 4-top tables.
Service was quick, and the brew staff was both knowledgeable and proud of their beer, as they should be. The variety of choices is vast enough to please any brew fan.
Flight pours are both generous and reasonably priced, and everything on my flight was impressively flavorful.
The Enegren Brewing Company is a must for brew lovers.
Be sure to check their calendar for special events. Different food trucks are available Wednesday through Sunday and sometimes they have live music.
Recommended
The Dun Cow Milk Stout (on nitro) – So smooth, not to be missed!
The Lightest One, a German-Style Helles Lager – Easy drinking
Golden Spur Saison – Clean and fresh
Valkyrie, a German-Style Amber known as Altbier – Old school taste!
