Oregon Beer News, 05/22/2019

Oregon Beer, Craft Kitchen and BreweryHappy hump day! Here’s all the news in Oregon beer for you for this Wednesday as you work your way through the week, and hopefully the weekend is in sight for you. As usual I’ll be updating this post throughout the day with the latest news as I find it, so check back often. And if you have any news or info to share, please contact me and I can get that posted too.

Central Oregon Beer Week continues, with a feature event tonight taking place at Craft Kitchen and Brewery: the release of Honey, I Razzed the Angels, a collaboration beer between Craft and the Central Oregon Beer Angels. “The wait is over! Honey, I Razzed the Angels, a raspberry honey pilsner brewed by the Beer Angels and Craft Kitchen + Brewing, is ready for the masses. This is a damn fine beer. Seriously. Your taste buds will wish they had taste buds. Join us on Wednesday, May 22nd from 5-7 p.m. for the official release party.” The release party takes place from 5 to 7pm, and a portion of the beer sales will be donated to Soroptimist International of Bend.

Other COBW events taking place today:

Belmont Station (Portland) is hosting a meet the founder event with the founder of Seattle’s Reuben’s Brews today from 5 to 8pm: “Stop by for your chance to get some one on one time with one of the founders of Reuben’s Brews, Adam. He is in town for the exciting release of this year’s 3-Way IPA and decided to spend some of his trip with us! We will be pouring some special Reuben’s beers on draft along with, as always, plenty of packaged Reuben’s available for to go in the shop. Join us to help Adam feel right at home! We can’t wait!”

Culmination Brewing (Portland) continues its fourth anniversary celebration today with another collaboration beer release: “On Wednesday 4/22 our collaboration with Great Notion Brewing will be released in cans. Love in Shadows is a MASSIVE Pastry Stout with Raspberry, Cherry, Chocolate, and Vanilla. (T-shirts also available!)”

Bend’s Brown Owl is welcoming Double Mountain Brewery for the release party for Simcoe A GoGo IPA from 6 to 8pm. With (at least) four beers on tap and swag giveaways it should be a good night for Double Mountain fans.

Sad news from Hood River’s Big Horse Brew Pub today: “To all of our loyal friends and customers….unfortunately we had a fire and will be closed for the summer. We will keep you posted with updates about our re-construction and our re-opening date. Thank you and hope to be open soon to serve you!! CHEERS.”

Allegory Brewing (McMinnville) has three new beers on tap today: “- Gritzburger (4.2%) – Collab we brewed up in Tumwater with our great friends at @matchlessbrewing. German-style Pilsner brewed with @bobsredmill Corn Grits.
– Hella Ella (6.1%) – Extra Pale Ale single hopped with Ella.
– Worldwide Lager (4.5%) – Oat lager fermented with @imperialyeast Que Bueno featuring NZ Nelson Sauvin hops.
Open 3-8 today and always, @chaparros_mac is serving up papusas and more.”

The upcoming Initiative Brewing in Redmond announced on Instagram today an opening this week! “Hi folks, we are excited to announce we’ll be open this Friday the 24th at 4:00 pm. See you there!”

Three Creeks Brewing in Sisters is apparently opening a new patio? beer garden? event space? at the production brewery for the summer: Three Creeks Brewing is proud to announce the grand opening of our Landing Zone on June 13th!” According to the attached flyer image, it will be open Thursday through Sunday from noon to 8pm through September 8th, and includes the tasting room along with a food cart and (presumably lawn) games.

Little Beast Brewing (Portland) has a new bottled beer out today: “Country Wizard in 375 ml bottles drops today! Available at our taproom and at your local bottle shop. This Super Saison clocks in at 8.5% ABV but drinks like 6.5%. It’s super juicy yet remarkably dry and balanced.”

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