The Session #139: Beer and the Good Life

The Session #139: Beer and the Good Life

It’s the first Friday of September, Beer Blogging Friday, meaning it’s time for another round of The Session. This month’s topic is brought to us by Bill Vanderburgh of CraftBeerInSanDiego.com, and he is asking us to write about Beer and the Good Life: Beer ads famously sell us “the good life”–fit, … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 06/20/2018

Oregon Beer News, 06/20/2018

Today is the last day of spring, so toast the passing of the season accordingly! Here’s the news in Oregon beer for this hump day, Wednesday, June 20. As usual I’ll periodically update this post throughout the day with news as I find it, so check back occasionally. McMenamins Cedar … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 06/19/2018

Oregon Beer News, 06/19/2018

Here is the news in Oregon beer for this Tuesday, June 19, rounding up the various things going on around the state. As usual, I’ll be periodically updating this post throughout the day, so check back in from time to time. The Bier Stein (Eugene) is hosting Bend’s GoodLife Brewing … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 06/15/2018

Oregon Beer News, 06/15/2018

Happy Father’s Day (weekend)! Here’s to all the fathers out there, and if you’re not a father then raise a glass to toast your father! Here is the roundup of news and events in Oregon beer for this mid-month June weekend; as usual I’ll be periodically updating this post with … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 05/25/2018

Oregon Beer News, 05/25/2018

Happy Memorial Day weekend! Who’s ready for a long weekend to kick off summer? Here’s the roundup of news and events in Oregon beer to help you plan out the holiday; as usual I’ll be periodically updating this post throughout the day with news as I find it, so check … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 05/24/2018

Oregon Beer News, 05/24/2018

On this day in 1976, the (in)famous Judgment of Paris wine tasting took place, where California wines beat French wines in a blind tasting for the first time. The ramifications shook the wine industry and helped elevate the California (and American) wine industry, and I’ve sometimes heard (and wondered) what … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 05/23/2018

Oregon Beer News, 05/23/2018

Halfway through the week and I hope it’s going well for you! Here’s the news in Oregon beer for Wednesday, May 23, which I will be updating periodically throughout the day. If you have any news to share, please let me know and that is something I can get updated. … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 05/22/2018

Oregon Beer News, 05/22/2018

Here is the news in Oregon beer for Tuesday, May 22, rounding up the various events and happenings for the day. As usual I will be periodically updating this post throughout the day with the latest news as I find it, so check back occasionally. If you have anything to … Continue reading

The Session #134: Beer Gardens

The Session #134: Beer Gardens

This month’s edition of The Session is hosted by Thomas Cizauskas of Yours for Good Fermentables, who asks us to consider Beer Gardens. I’m late to the party due to some overall craziness and weekend traveling but here we go: What is a beer garden? Or what isn’t a beer garden? Or what should a beer garden … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 03/16/2018

Oregon Beer News, 03/16/2018

Beannachtaí na Féile Padraig Ort! It’s St. Patrick’s Day this weekend so that of course means Irish-themed beer and everything green! With that in mind, here’s the roundup of news and events in Oregon beer for this St. Paddy’s Day weekend. As usual, I’ll be periodically updating this post throughout the … Continue reading