Ex Novo Brewing & Powell’s City of Books IPA

Ex Novo Brewing & Powell’s City of Books IPA

Why yes, I am still catching up on reviews, why do you ask? I’ve got a notebook filled with notes of various beers I’ve had and many of them haven’t yet made it to the blog—priorities go to my paid writing, sample reviews, my day job, and so on. So … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News — 03/09/2021

Oregon Beer News — 03/09/2021

It’s Oregon beer news roundup time once again, pointing to the various news, events, new beers, and so on from the Oregon beer and cider scene. The news for this Tuesday, March 9 kicks off with items from Deschutes, Ex Novo, Montavilla Brew Works, and more—and it will be updated … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News — 02/02/2021

Oregon Beer News — 02/02/2021

It’s Groundhog Day! Apparently the groundhog saw his shadow this morning, which means six more weeks of winter. Which is fine as far as winter brews are concerned! Here’s today’s beer news from around Oregon, for this February 2, which I’ll be updating throughout the afternoon.

Oregon Beer News — 02/01/2021

Oregon Beer News — 02/01/2021

Welcome to February! For a short month there’s certainly plenty of “X Month” things going on, so let’s kick off the first of this week/month and jump right in. I’ll be updating this throughout the rest of the afternoon with the latest as I find it, so keep refreshing.

Oregon Beer News — 01/19/2021

Oregon Beer News — 01/19/2021

One day left! I’m sure many of us are counting the hours at this point. To help you get through the day, here’s news in the Oregon beer world for Tuesday, January 19. I’ll be updating this post occasionally throughout the afternoon with the latest news as I find it, … Continue reading

Fresh hop season 2020 – quick notes #3

Fresh hop season 2020 – quick notes #3

Three more mini-reviews for my at-home fresh hop drinking! Featuring beers from Ex Novo Brewing, Hopworks Urban Brewery, and another from Crux Fermentation Project. Fresh Hop Eliot IPA – Ex Novo Brewing This is the fresh hop version of the brewery’s flagship Eliot IPA, featuring Centennial hops from Goschie Farms. … Continue reading

Review: Zupan’s/Ex Novo Farm to Market Imperial IPA

Review: Zupan’s/Ex Novo Farm to Market Imperial IPA

I like how Zupan’s Markets has continued its run of beer collaborations for its Portland-based markets, partnering with local (to Portland) breweries for its Farm to Market series of beers. The latest is Imperial IPA, brewed in partnership with Ex Novo Brewing, an 8% ABV ale brewed with all Centennial … Continue reading

Received: Zupan’s and Ex Novo Farm to Market Imperial IPA

Received: Zupan’s and Ex Novo Farm to Market Imperial IPA

The latest Zupan’s Markets collaboration beer is here, an Imperial IPA brewed with Ex Novo Brewing, and I received two cans of it today. I’m glad to see that even during the pandemic that Zupan’s is able to continue this Farm to Market series; this is the eleventh in the … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 04/04/2019

Oregon Beer News, 04/04/2019

One more day to go until the end of the week! Here’s the Oregon beer news for this Thursday, April 4, rounding it up with Friday in sight. As usual I’ll be updating this post throughout the day with the latest news, so check back often. The Bier Stein (Eugene) … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 04/01/2019

Oregon Beer News, 04/01/2019

Welcome back to the beer news! It’s April Fools’ Day, but I promise this is all real Oregon beer news, at least as best as I can determine and filter. Well, maybe there will be one questionable item. Maybe… Regardless, I’ll be updating this post throughout the day with the … Continue reading