As active as the beer culture is here in Bend, Oregon, there sure is a scarcity of local beer blogs. For the longest time there was just myself (and of course, now my Hop Press blog as well) and Brewerman. Only two of the breweries have blogs: Deschutes and 10 Barrel (though that one hasn’t been updated in nearly a year). But! There’s a new blog that has popped up: the aptly-name “The Bend Beer … Continue reading →
This Friday, February 5th, marks the Jubel 2010 Release Party at Deschutes Brewery—2pm at the Portland Pub, and 6pm at the Bend Pub. The Bend event blurb reads: Jubel 2010 beer on tap with special menu items. Bottles for sale (6 bottle limit). First 100 guests will receive a Jubel 2010 commemorative goblet. Jubel 2010, or “Super Jubel” as it’s locally known when they release it in the pub only each year, is Deschutes’ latest … Continue reading →
Stone Brewery Gives “Most Arrogant Bar in America” Award to Tilted Kilt franchise in Charlotte The results are in. It’s official. Tilted Kilt of Charlotte is the champion of Stone Brewery’s annual competition, “Most Arrogant Bar in America.” Every year, Stone Brewery Company has a national competition called the “Most Arrogant Bar in America.” The competition is simple, any bar or pub can entire and the establishment that sells the most of Stone Brewery’s three … Continue reading →
Zwickelmania in Oregon is back again this year: This President’s Day weekend, dozens of Oregon breweries and brewpubs will open their doors to visitors for the state’s 2nd annual Zwickelmania. Zwickelmania, hosted by the Oregon Brewers Guild (OBG), is a free statewide event that offers visitors a chance to tour Oregon breweries, meet the brewers and sample their favorite beers. When: Saturday, February 13th, 2010 from 11-4 pm It’s a celebration of Oregon’s brewers, and … Continue reading →
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