Oregon Beer News, 06/29/2012

Oregon Beer News, 06/29/2012

Oregon Beer News for Friday, June 29, 2012. News in beer and brewing from all around Oregon, including events, tastings, festivals, and more. If you have news to share, let me know!

Received: Widmer summer 4-pack

Received: Widmer summer 4-pack

A box from Widmer came today, containing these four summer-themed beers plus another imperial pint glass (not shown): The new Rotator Shaddock IPA (brewed with grapefruit peel), Hefeweizen (a classic), Marionberry Hibiscus Gose (which I’m excited about), and this year’s Citra Blonde Summer Brew. Looking forward to drinking and reviewing … Continue reading

A few pictures from Deschutes’ 24th anniversary

A few pictures from Deschutes’ 24th anniversary

Last night we got down to Deschutes Brewery‘s 24th anniversary party at the Bend Pub for a little over an hour, and I snapped a few pictures, visited with some of the Deschutes folks, drank some beer, and ran into some friends. It was fun, they had a packed crowd … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 06/28/2012

Oregon Beer News, 06/28/2012

Oregon Beer News for Thursday, June 28, 2012. News in beer and brewing from all around Oregon, including events, tastings, festivals, and more. If you have news to share, let me know!

Flat Tail Bourbon Big Fin Baltic Porter

Flat Tail Bourbon Big Fin Baltic Porter

Among the taster tray samples I tried at Flat Tail Brewing when we visited last month, the Bourbon Big Fin Baltic Porter wasn’t one of my initial picks, but the server was kind enough to bring a taster of it when I was deciding on a growler fill and I … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 06/27/2012

Oregon Beer News, 06/27/2012

Oregon Beer News for Wednesday, June 27, 2012. News in beer and brewing from all around Oregon, including events, tastings, festivals, and more. If you have news to share, let me know!

Crux Fermentation Project soft opening (and first brew)

Bend’s new Crux Fermentation Project is celebrating their official grand opening this Saturday, the 30th, but for the past week or so they’ve been in “soft opening” mode, pouring guest beers and serving up fare from their kitchen during their regular hours (4 to 11pm Tuesday through Friday, 11 to … Continue reading

Rusty Truck Brewing

Rusty Truck Brewing

This past weekend my wife and I were over in Lincoln City for our weekend anniversary trip, and though the Oregon Coast isn’t as populous with breweries as certain other parts of the state are, they are still to be found. Accordingly, I got in touch ahead of time with … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 06/26/2012

Oregon Beer News, 06/26/2012

Oregon Beer News for Tuesday, June 26, 2012. News in beer and brewing from all around Oregon, including events, tastings, festivals, and more. If you have news to share, let me know!

Block 15 Corvallis Half Marathon Gose

Block 15 Corvallis Half Marathon Gose

One of the side effects of visiting Block 15 Brewery last month in Corvallis (as with many breweries we visit) is that I brought back a couple of growlers of their beer: the Corvallis ½ Marathon Gose and the Aboriginale. And I’m needing to start catching up on beer reviews (I … Continue reading