Oregon Beer News, 01/19/2018

Oregon Beer, Widmer Brothers BrewingTGIF! I am looking forward to that beer at the end of a busy week (even though I’ve attended a number of beer-related events this week…) and I hop you are too. Here’s the Oregon beer news for this weekend of January 19. As usual, I’ll be periodically updating this post throughout the day with the latest news, so check back often. And if you have news to share, please let me know and I can get that updated too.

Friday, 1/19

Widmer Brothers Brewing is hosting the Hawthorne Street edition of their Russell Street IPA pub crawl series on Friday from 4 to 9pm: “Join us for an evening of celebrating and imbibing our newest beer, Russell Street IPA. We’ll be hopping from bar to bar on Hawthorne Street beginning at 4pm. A portion of the proceeds from the crawl will benefit Solve Oregon, and will be used for a street clean up in the spring of 2018 on Hawthorne. In addition, $5 from each 1/2 bbl keg of Russell Street IPA sold until April 30, 2018 will be donated to Solve Oregon. Come out and drink good beer for a good cause!”

Caves Bier & Kitchen (Corvallis) is hosting Barleywines & Belgians on Friday from 4 to 9pm: “Join us for our first annual Barleywines and Belgians celebration! We’re digging out some Barleywines from our cellar, along with some classic Belgian biers to enjoy! The lineup will include: Anderson Valley Barleywine 2014, Block 15 Hypnosis 2017 (Cognac Barrel-aged), Rodenbach Grand Cru – Flanders Red Ale, and Chimay Grand Reserve – Quadrupel”

The Bier Stein (Eugene) is welcoming McMinnville’s new Allegory Brewing for a showcase of their beers from 5 to 8pm Friday: “One of Oregon’s newest breweries, Allegory set up shop in McMinnville late last year. Brewer Charlie Van Meter got busy collaborating all over the state before the brewery was operational, and now produces everything from hazy IPA to saison. We’re happy to tap up 6-8 of Allegory’s beers, including some collaborations. We’ll have more details as the event draws close.”

Deep Space Brewing (Hillsboro) has a beer release party on Friday starting at 5pm: “Releasing our newest beer to the Deep Space Armada. *Updated* Introducing “Wil’s WheatN-Berry”, Mixed Berry Wheat Beer! Stop by for our all new Happy Hour from 4 to 6:30 with new food and drink specials. Also, it’s Friday, so Street Tacos. Remember we are in Out of this World Pizza; walk in, say hi, and head to the back.”

Eugene’s ColdFire Brewing is celebrating their 2nd anniversary this weekend, starting on Friday: “ColdFire is turning 2! Come celebrate with us Jan 19th – Jan 21st with surprise cupcake pairings from Polly’s Cakes and Pastries, a special collaboration release with The Bier Stein, Haybaby on site flipping their awesome local beef burgers and a great live music line up all weekend long!”

Ex Novo Brewing (Portland) is hosting the beer release for their new (Jaws-themed?) beer, We’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat: “Over 6lbs/barrel of Citra, Amarillo and Galaxy in this hazy Double IPA. Try it on draft and snag a 4-pack for $16. Won’t last long! We’re going to do something special for the release of this beer, partnering with Dollar For Portland to raise money for families pay overwhelming medical expenses! On Friday only, donate $5 with their handy machine and get your 4-pack for $12.” The release takes place 3 to 8pm.

Culmination Brewing (Portland) has their gin barrel-aged Phaedrus IPA on tap this Friday: “This Friday we will have Gin barrel aged Phaedrus on tap! Phaedrus is a moderately bitter IPA with a copious amount of piney and tropical hops. This beer is our flagship IPA aged in Aviation Gin gin barrels for 4 months and then blended with fresh Phaedrus. Enjoy!”

Portland’s Roscoe’s is hosting Astoria’s Buoy Beer from 5 to 8pm Friday, where they will be pouring a lineup of Buoy beers and some of the Buoy team will be on hand.

The Civic Taproom (Portland) is kicking off a weekend of hosting a tap takeover of Breweries in the Gorge starting on Friday: “The Columbia River Gorge is taking over the taps at Civic taproom for the weekend! Each brewery (there’s 11!) in the gorge will have at least one beer on draft. Representatives from each brewery will be here to talk with you, sample beers, and raffle off swag.”

Saturday, 1/20

Bailey’s Taproom (Portland): Their 9th annual CellarFest takes place all day Saturday, where they are dipping into the cellar to tap some amazing beers—some of which go back to 2008! If you’re a fan of aged, vintage beers (many barrel-aged, and strong of course) then consider checking Bailey’s out on Saturday.

McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse (Hillsboro) is holding their Wassail Cider Fest on Saturday from 2 to 9pm: “It’s a cider party in the Octagonal Barn, in the British tradition of Wassail – a salutation wishing good health to all, often associated with plentiful alcohol and a lively celebration! Come on out to try dozens of McMenamins and local guest ciders. We’ll have live music from Falcon Heart, and join in a parade with singing to “toast” the apple trees. Commemorative glass and tasting tokens can be purchased while they last. Wassail costumes are encouraged!” They have a huge list of ciders available, and cost is $24 at the door, which includes the keepsake glass and 10 tokens.

Sedition Brewing (The Dalles) is hosting a Beer Maker’s Dinner at the Balch Hotel in Dufur on Saturday: “Enjoy a special night of craft beer and a five course delight of artisanal flavor combinations, featuring Roasted Beef Tenderloin paired with Sedition Brewing’s seasonal offerings. See more menu details at BalchHotel.com/events. $55 per person, plus gratuity. Over 21. Call 541.467.2277 for reservations. Our menu: (subject to change) developed by our executive chef Debra Martinez, with Sedition’s brewmaster, @Kyle Rossman.” The dinner takes place from 6:30 to 9:30pm.

Ecliptic Brewing (Portland) has Oort Imperial Stout returning on Saturday! “Join us for the return of Oort Imperial Stout and Bourbon Barrel-Aged Oort Imperial Stout in the pub. Draft and 22oz bottles of both beers will be available. Oort is named after the mysterious region of our solar system that breeds comets. Massive amounts of roasted barley and Chocolate malts were combined with three types of Caramel malts for a rich, full mouthfeel. Chinook, Cascade and Sterling hops lend a balanced bitterness and subtle hop flavor to this brew that’s as black as the vacuum of space. The barrel-aged version sulumbered for ten months in 12-year-old bourbon barrels imparting flavors of bitter chocolate, vanilla and oak. It drinks especially chocolatey, with some heat from the barrel.”

Portland’s Bridgetown Beerhouse is celebrating their 9th anniversary on Saturday. They’ll be celebrating all day starting at noon with a killer tap list.

Sunday, 1/21

Bend’s Immersion Brewing is holding their Firkin for a Cause fundraiser benefiting the Bend Spay and Neuter Project on Sunday from 2 to 9pm: “Join us on Sunday, January 21st at 2PM as we tap a FIRKIN FOR A CAUSE! All proceeds from the firkin will benefit the Bend Spay & Neuter Project, who will be at Immersion from 2-4PM that day!”

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