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Review from OC Weekly

Review from OC Weekly

Stereo Brewing Company in Placentia was born after a long night of listening to great vinyl and drinking great beer. Rick Smets, now owner and brewer wanted a way to mix his love for music with his lifelong passion for brewing.

Review from OC Beer Blog

Review from OC Beer Blog

As a writer, I draw a lot of parallels with beer and music. They’re both man-made art, analog, and evocative. Just as I can remember songs I listened to with friends twenty years ago; their beats, lyrics, and bass lines…I can remember beers I’ve had on camping trips decades ago. Tying these two brain-banks together is Stereo Brewing in Placentia.

Big Star Pale Ale - OC Weekly's Beer of the Week!

Big Star Pale Ale - OC Weekly's Beer of the Week!

The early star is—appropriately enough—the Big Star Pale Ale (5.5% ABV), a perfect blend of hops and malt. It's not IPA-hoppy but packs a punch; the citrus tones down any bitterness and it finishes clean.