The Deschutes Brewery Sagebrush Classic yesterday announced its line-up of celebrity chefs who will participate in this summer’s Classic Feast, the highlight of the popular two-day celebration which benefits the Deschutes Children’s Foundation. The Sagebrush Classic, which typically sells out, is a favorite among the star chef crowd, many who return summer after summer. “The Sagebrush Classic is just that for me – a classic event with national notoriety that is a must on my … Continue reading →
The announcement for May’s Session (#27) is out already, and hosted by Beer at Joe’s: Beyond the Black and Tan. Our chosen topic is…beer cocktails. Most people have had a black & tan, which is a combination of two kinds of beer and think it’s pretty tasty. Most people have heard of a Shandy, beer with lemonade or soda added, and think it’s not so tasty. But beer cocktails go far beyond these two famous … Continue reading →
It’s the first Friday of the month, which means it’s time for The Session! Bloggers around the web all virtually get together and write about a common beer topic, and this month’s hosting honors fall to Lew Bryson. He’s selected a great theme: Smoked beer. There may be more smoked beers than are dreamed of in your philosophy, Horatio; it’s not just rauchbier lagers from Franconia. Within the last year, I’ve had a strange smoked … Continue reading →
Some final notes about the beer scene in Baker City, Oregon (where we visited last weekend)… The biggest beer selection in town (from a restaurant) is at Paizano’s Pizza—that’s the pizza parlor owned by our friend Kina, whom we were visiting. They’ve gone out of there way to establish a stock of good beer, so besides the usual mainstays you’ll also find bottles of Terminal Gravity‘s beers (they’re semi-local, “nearby” in Enterprise), Pike Brewing’s Naughty … Continue reading →
I’d be remiss if I didn’t remind you all that tomorrow, April 2nd, Widmer is serving up $1.50 pints at their Gasthaus all day. It’s in celebration of their 25th anniversary, and if you leave near Portland, you’d be insane not to go. Of course, I imagine the Gasthaus will be crazy busy tomorrow.
