Artifex Brewing Company
Grab a table on the patio and order whatever's on tap. Artifex feels like the kind of place locals actually go on weekends, not the breweries tourists find. The California light hits the space around 4 o'clock and doesn't leave until sunset.
Ask what's fresh on tap. Skip anything too trendy. The house IPA is the safe bet if you're not sure.
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- 919 Calle Amanecer Suite A, San Clemente, CA 92673, USA
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