Double Mountain Brewery releases Bier Wulf Bavarian IPA (received)

Double Mountain Brewery releases Bier Wulf Bavarian IPA (received)

The latest beer to come from Double Mountain Brewery of Hood River has an unusual style designation—Bavarian IPA. Bier Wulf is the newest seasonal release from the brewery, combining the characteristics of an American IPA with German malt and hops to give it Bavarian flair. Bier Wulf is 5.8% ABV … Continue reading

Received: Double Mountain Brewery Sweet Nothings Blonde Coffee Stout

Received: Double Mountain Brewery Sweet Nothings Blonde Coffee Stout

Earlier this month Double Mountain Brewery released its latest specialty/seasonal beer, Sweet Nothings, billed as a Blonde Coffee Stout. The brewery worked with 10-Speed Coffee Roasters and Ranger Chocolate (a collaborator on Chocolate Stout of the past few years), and sent me a bottle of the new beer to review. … Continue reading

GoodLife Brewing is expanding to Nevada

GoodLife Brewing is expanding to Nevada

Big news for Bend’s GoodLife Brewing this week, as the company announced that it is expanding into Nevada, with both a statewide distribution deal and a partnership to open a new GoodLife location in Henderson (outside of Las Vegas). The company is taking over the location of Street Burger, rebranding … Continue reading

Best of Craft Beer Awards fresh hop competition winners

Best of Craft Beer Awards fresh hop competition winners

Last week, the Best of Craft Beer Awards announced the results of its fresh hop competition, the judging for which took place over two different sessions in Oregon and Washington. Judges evaluated 219 fresh hop beers from 91 breweries, which is a lot of fresh hop beer to have in … Continue reading

Diff’rent Smokes: Smoke Beer & BBQ Fest returns this weekend (October 14)

Diff’rent Smokes: Smoke Beer & BBQ Fest returns this weekend (October 14)

The Diff’rent Smokes brewfest returns to Bend this Saturday, October 14, taking place this time around at GoodLife Brewing and featuring a variety of smoked beer styles. There will be 20 beers pouring at the fest, with proceeds benefitting the Oregon Volunteer Firefighters Association; tickets are available online for $20 … Continue reading

Received: Bell’s Brewery Oberon and Oberon Eclipse

Received: Bell’s Brewery Oberon and Oberon Eclipse

Bell’s Brewery introduced a new beer recently, expanding upon its ultra popular Oberon Ale summer seasonal to include a new version—Oberon Eclipse, a citrus wheat beer introduced for the fall and winter months. It’s part of a push to keep the Oberon brand available year round. And I’ve got the … Continue reading