So what is The Stoic?

A couple of weeks ago I received the media tip sheet for Deschutes Brewery, detailing upcoming events and beers, and while most of the items on the list were known quantities (Twilight, Hop in the Dark, Zwickelmania), there’s an intriguing new beer listed under mysterious circumstances: The Stoic, to be … Continue reading

Zwickelmania 2011

This Saturday, February 19th, is Oregon’s 3rd annual Zwickelmania event: “a free statewide event that offers visitors a chance to tour Oregon breweries, meet the brewers and sample their favorite beers.” The Oregon Brewers Guild has a fantastic listing of all the participants—worth checking to see what’s local to you—but … Continue reading

Press Release: Kona Brewing Announces Launch of Koko Brown Ale

Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii, February 14, 2011…Kona Brewing has announced it will be bringing Koko Brown Ale to market, the first new beer available on the mainland from the brewer since 2007, and the third launch in Kona Brewing’s Aloha Series. Koko Brown Ale’s nutty aroma and flavor comes … Continue reading

Wake and worldwide toast to Don Younger

I’ve been really behind on blogging, and nearly missed the boat on blogging these items: tomorrow is the wake and a worldwide toast to the late Don Younger. The Horse Brass Pub announced Tuesday that it would be closed for regular business on Sunday, Feb. 13 for a wake to … Continue reading

The Session #48: Does dispense matter?

The Session #48: Does dispense matter?

I think The Session snuck up on me this month, or January just flew by way too fast! This month’s topic comes from the Reluctant Scooper, and he’s asking the question, Does dispense matter? The method of beer dispense often raises the hackles of even the most seasoned beer drinker. … Continue reading

Help Advance Homebrewing Legislation in Oregon

This email from the Brewers Association is hitting the inboxes of Oregon homebrewers, and it’s for a good cause: supporting Oregon Senate Bill 444 which seeks to amend the 30-year-old law regarding homebrewed beer which was reinterpreted last year. Many of you are likely aware that the Oregon Liquor Control … Continue reading

Deschutes has Brett in some beer

Two days ago Deschutes Brewery posted a very interesting item on their blog, which I’m excerpting (the full post is worth a read, so go do that too): But, we also had the Black Butte XXII issue and we have had recurring comments about sour 2009 The Abyss. Now, we … Continue reading