June 4, 2009
I didn’t even realize you could review stores here, but I’m glad as it gives me the opportunity to rave about my favorite! I used to do my shopping at BevMo but why bother now since Beach Front (which is NOT on a beach front btw...it’s right off the 5 FW) carries virtually everything I want. Beach Front has every fine Belgium ale you’ve ever heard of save the #1 rated here...the one you have to go to the Abbey in Belgium to get (which I did last year ...still have a bottle.) Lately I’ve been laying off the Belgiums since I discovered how fine the Russian River brews are. Pliny the Elder is simply the most delicious ale I’ve ever tasted! And Beach Front has two full rows of it along with Blind Pig and all the other Russian River favorites, Tonight I returned from Beach Front with several Pliny’s and a bottle of Russian’s Consecration. (Wow....my first sour. I’m diggin’ it!). Beach Front has all of the great Stone ales as well. If you’re a fan of fine ale and you live anywhere near San Clemente, this is where you’ll find it. On top of that, the owners are super friendly and helpful. And....should I say it? The owners daughter, who is often behind the counter, is stunningly beautiful and just as sweet as she can be. Need I say more?? Go to Beach Front and prepared to be VERY pleasantly surprised.

August 30, 2008
Yeah, nothing new to report about this place. A silly selection in a beer-light neighborhood (region?). Also, this chain can react as quickly as anybody to releases: I’ve seen every Bruery, the Stone specials and Pizza Port releases show up here with perfect timing. Lord save the honest franchises.

June 16, 2008 [ Updated July 28, 2008 ]
Pretty funny to see a 7-11 this well stocked. It has about two to three coolers full of a really good selection of quality craft beers. My friend spoke with the owner a few times, and he is enthusiastic and helpful. Said he could order things for customers if not in stock. It’s a 7-11 after all, so the ambiance is not overwhelming, but it’s got good beer.

May 13, 2008
Very interesting place. A 7-11 with non generic music and good beer and glassware. The size of the collection was a little bit smaller than I was expecting, but the quality was great. Any beer store with Alesmith, Ola Dubh (all three), Cantillon, Hair of the Dog, Fantome, and Pizza Port is pretty special on my list. I picked up Hair of the Dog Adam, Fred and Ruth, as well as just newly released Pizza Port 2nd Anniversary. Would have picked up the Ola Dubh, but cash is a bit tight this month. The guy at the counter was not very knowledgable at all, but I am pretty sure he was just working the counter of a 7-11 and not the genius behind this place.

April 4, 2008
I came in expecting a beer mecca. It was amazing for a 7-Eleven, but maybe not the pilgrimage location it’s made out to be. Still I did manage to grab my first bottle of Hair of the Dog Adam which is quite exciting. It’s worth checking out purely for the out of the ordinary factor, but it doesn’t have enough beer to make it an important destination.

April 8, 2007
Is this really a 7-11? Loud rockin’ music and a killer beer selection. Cudos to Charles for his vision and bringing good beer to an area lacking it.

March 16, 2007
Ive been to this 7/11 and agree it is unlike any other your used to. The music is always rocking, the service is on point (you never have to wait in long lines), and the owner is very helpful. He is willing to offer suggestions on the next step from your every day beers (sierra nevada, pyrmid, etc..) to the better quality beer’s (Duvel, Lost Coast, Nectar Ales). I must say, when your ready for a good craft beer, I would recommend taking a trip down to the 7/11 on Figueroa and Ave 52.

March 15, 2007
Mama mia!! This guy has Deus in a neatly stocked big beer cooler. He’s almost sold thru two cases!! Additionally, there’s 750s of: Firestone, 3 different Allagash, St. Bernardus Apt 12 Special Edition (they’ve sold more of this than anyone in the state of California...go figure!), St. B. Triple, Damnation, Kasteel, Westmalle, Chimay, Alesmith, Arrogant Bastard, 6 Lost Coast, 5 Rogue, 4 Unibrou, 3 Chimay, 2 Maredsous, Duvel; 6-packs of La Rossa, 1554, Flying Dog, Humboldt, Alaskan; Ayinger, Schneider ++ Here’s a manager that’s figured that beer sales is a major component of overall income. Increase your product line and it works out nicely. Mo better income than milk (nothing against milk, mind you). Pictures: http://www.gr8city.com/beer-2007-Deus-7-11.htm