An 8% Dinosaur Beer, Brunch, and Brewery Hopping

Episode 6 - Prolific Brewing, Brunch House, and the Sonorosaurus Situation In this episode of The Adam and Dedra Show, we crack open Sonorosaurus from Wren House Brewing, a double dry-hopped double IPA that comes in at 8% but drinks way smoother than it probably should. We also recap our trip out to the Temecula, including a stop at Prolific Brewing Company, where we found a small industrial-style taproom, great beer, quality merch, and one of those back areas where you’re not totally sure if you’re allowed to walk through... but you do it anyway with confidence. Before the brewery hopping began, we grabbed brunch at The Brunch House, where Adam went all-in on shrimp and grits, Dedra took a chance on chicken fried steak, and a very hardworking server fought the patio door while trying to deliver approximately every cup of coffee in California. In This Episode Adam and Dedra talk about: -Drinking Sonorosaurus from Wren House Brewing -Why an 8% craft beer is very different from old-school high-gravity malt liquor -Dedra officially joining the Wren House bandwagon -Visiting Prolific Brewing Company near Temecula -The small warehouse-style brewery setup at Prolific -The awkward “are we allowed back here?” brewery walk-through -Adam’s De Luz West Coast Double IPA -Dedra’s Valley Fog Hazy IPA -Adam’s Post Pile American Chocolate Stout -The cherry chocolate stout that sounded interesting, even though fruit and chocolate is apparently a crime -Buying brewery merch when a place earns it -California driving stress -Brunch at The Brunch House -Shrimp and grits done right -Chicken fried steak expectations versus reality -Coffee, patio seating, and one server doing the absolute most -Why smaller breweries make it easier to meet people and get local recommendations Featured Beer Sonorosaurus Brewery: Wren House Brewing Style: Double Dry-Hopped Double IPA ABV: 8% Smooth, flavorful, and dangerously easy to drink for an 8% double IPA. This one helped kick off the episode and reminded us why Wren House has earned its reputation. Brewery Stop Prolific Brewing Company Area: Temecula, California Prolific gave us exactly the kind of brewery experience we love: a smaller industrial taproom, good beer, friendly atmosphere, and a place that feels easy to settle into for more than just one drink. Beers Mentioned from Prolific -De Luz - West Coast Double IPA - 8.7% ABV -Valley Fog - Hazy IPA - 6.5% ABV -Postpile - American Chocolate Stout - 5.5% ABV -Midnight Luau - Cherry Chocolate Stout Food Stop - The Brunch House A solid brunch stop with patio seating, good coffee, and plenty of breakfast options. Adam loved the shrimp and grits, while Dedra’s chicken fried steak was good but didn’t quite hit the craving the way she hoped. Memorable Moments Adam compares Sonorosaurus to old-school malt liquor before immediately making it clear this is much, much better. Dedra explains why California driving is stressful, even when Adam insists Temecula is not that bad. The back area at Prolific creates that classic brewery moment of, “Are we allowed to be here, or are we about to get yelled at?” Adam defends being interested in a cherry chocolate stout even though he does not like fruit and chocolate together in normal food form. Dedra gives credit to the brunch server carrying an entire patio’s worth of drinks while battling a door and coffee spillage. Episode Vibe This episode is a classic Adam and Dedra mix: craft beer, food, travel, a little chaos, and a lot of laughing through the day. Prolific Brewing Company earned a return visit, The Brunch House gave us plenty to talk about, and Wren House once again proved why people keep talking about them. Follow The Adam and Dedra Show for more brewery visits, beer reviews, food stops, travel adventures, and the occasional questionable life decision made near a taproom. Find us on YouTube, your favorite podcast platform, Instagram, and at our website. Cheers!