Received: Shock Top Honey Bourbon Cask Wheat

Received: Shock Top Honey Bourbon Cask Wheat

It had been awhile since I received a PR package of beer with the type of flair that those from Shock Top usually come in—but today I received a bottle of their latest offering coming out, Honey Bourbon Cask Wheat. I’ll drink and write about the beer itself in a … Continue reading

Portland Brewing Rose Hip Gold

Portland Brewing Rose Hip Gold

Portland Brewing’s spring seasonal, of which they sent me a sample recently, is their Rose Hip Gold, a “Belgian-style ale with notes of fruit and spice and a little citrusy bite from a generous addition of rose hips in the kettle.” I believe they had first released this last year as … Continue reading

The Session #85: Why Do You Drink?

The Session #85: Why Do You Drink?

This month marks another first Friday where I didn’t get my post for The Session written on the actual day—hopefully this won’t become a trend, but for now, let’s take a look at this month’s Session topic. It was hosted by Douglas of Baltimore Bistros & Beer, and he’s chosen … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 03/07/2014

Oregon Beer News, 03/07/2014

Oregon Beer News for Friday, March 7, 2014. News in beer and brewing from all around Oregon, including events, tastings, festivals, and more. If you have news to share, let me know!

Oregon Beer News, 03/06/2014

Oregon Beer News, 03/06/2014

Oregon Beer News for Thursday, March 6, 2014. News in beer and brewing from all around Oregon, including events, tastings, festivals, and more. If you have news to share, let me know!

Deschutes Mirror Mirror media event

Deschutes Mirror Mirror media event

Today is the release celebration for the first of Deschutes Brewery‘s 2014 Reserve Series beers, Mirror Mirror, which is taking place at both Pubs all day long. (Event pages here and here.) As a precursor to today’s celebrations, Deschutes hosted a media event last night at their “secret” barrel warehouse, … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 03/05/2014

Oregon Beer News, 03/05/2014

Oregon Beer News for Wednesday, March 5, 2014. News in beer and brewing from all around Oregon, including events, tastings, festivals, and more. If you have news to share, let me know!

Oregon Beer News, 03/04/2014

Oregon Beer News, 03/04/2014

Oregon Beer News for Tuesday, March 4, 2014. 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: Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA (12 oz bottles)

Received: Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA (12 oz bottles)

Three bottles of Deschutes Brewery‘s newest year-round addition arrived yesterday: Fresh Squeezed IPA. This is arriving on the shelves and on draft year-round starting this month—the first of the brewery’s Bond Street series of beers to do so. This is one tasty beer and a worthy addition to the lineup.