November 9, 2009
Big open setting arrangement with all the right things for a good beer. Brewery behind bar, check. Cute bartender, check. T.V.’s for the big game, check. Lot’s of good beer, check. Will definitely stop in when in the area.

April 20, 2009
Surprised this wasn’t in the places section yet. Very nice little brewpub in the corner of a little shopping and business strip center in Tustin. Had a very nice long bar with a good amount of taps, about 8 or so of their own including one on a beer engine, had another half dozen guest taps with some pretty good hoppy offerings. Plenty of TV’s around to watch watever sporting event you could want. Plenty of seating as well for bigger crowds. Bartenders were very nice and checked back often to keep you filled up. The DIPA was outstanding. Didn’t have anything to eat, so I can’t comment on that. Overall though, one of my favorite stops in Orange County

April 7, 2009
Good tacos and sandwiches, the pizza rocks and the beer selection keeps growing. The new brewer "Porter" yes that is his name, has done a great job of putting new creative house beers on tap. He always has a house cask on the board and often puts up funky small batch beers that keep you coming back to see what’s new. Guest beers are always on and change weekly. TBC is one of the few places in O.C. that has a real beer agenda.

August 30, 2008
Went here for the first time last nite. It has a sportsbar atmosphere: lots of TVs, a bit loud, but in a good way. It’s family friendly, and the food was good. The bad news is that the beers were mediocre at best. My wife and I split a sampler of their house brews: blonde, red, porter, rye, IIPA, hefe, none was anything special.

December 4, 2007
OC post SAF tour: A nice little brewpub located in what appears to be more of a middle class part of Orange County. There was not many people in there when we attended but it seems to be popular among the locals (big mug club and open for over 10 years). The beers ranged for subpar to very good. Love the name of the barleywine Blizzard of Oz...I would stop here again.

August 23, 2005
We were a large party so perhaps my service score is a little low. The ambience of this red brick bar is wonderful. Would be a great local hangout execpt the less than exciting beers. I had all five of the ones they had on tap (no porter their highest rated) and was amazed at how similar they all tasted. The food was your average pub fair. Tried the pizza and I think that is the way to go as my burger was as average as the beer.

August 17, 2005
This is my favorite place to have a good meal and a great beer. Headbrewer Matt Johnson knows how to create a flavorful selection of brews.

June 15, 2005
Great place. Nice, clean, tons of TV’s. Best of all, the house beers are generally good. The Hef is great. Also, the prices are very, very reasonable. Cheapest Guinness I can find.

November 12, 2004
Decent busy lunch atmosphere, a few TV’s and classic rock playing in the background. Typical brewpub bar and small kitchen. There are a few standout items on the menu as well as the usual brewpub fare, the sausage sampler was every good. Beers are more than reasonable, excellent porter and a better than average golden. Not worth going out of your way for but check it out if you’re in the area.

March 23, 2004
Probably the best of the Orange County named brewing companys (Huntington, Newport ect) this place has the best beer of those. My trip only yeilded 7 beers on tap. Although there on St. Patty's Day, not a big crowd. Freindly bar staff and decent food.