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Today is the start of American Craft Beer Week, the nationwide celebration of craft brewers that runs through Sunday, May 19. Look for ACBW tie-ins at various locations throughout the week—if I find any I’ll note them in the news roundups, including today’s. I’ll be updating this news post throughout … Continue reading
Here’s the news in Oregon beer for this Wednesday, May 8. As usual I’ll be updating this post throughout the day with the latest news, so check back often. And if you have news to share, please contact me and I can get that updated as well. Portland’s Tin Bucket … Continue reading
Today is National Homebrew Day, which got its start in 1988 when Representative David Skaggs of Colorado declared before Congress that May 7 would be recognized as such. If you’re a homebrewer or know one, raise a glass of beer brewed at home to toast the day! I don’t know … Continue reading
Happy Friday! It’s a busy weekend with Star Wars Day (May the Fourth) on Saturday, Cinco de Mayo on Sunday, and a number of anniversaries to keep you occupied. Here’s the rundown of the news and events for this first weekend of May, which I’ll be updating throughout the day … Continue reading
How did it get to be the last day of April already? Are we ready for May? Regardless, here’s the Oregon beer news for this Tuesday, April 30; as usual, I’ll be updating this post with the latest news throughout the day. If you have any news or information to … Continue reading
Happy Monday! I hope you had a great weekend and are ready for the new week—and a new month in a couple of days. I’ve got the Monday news for you for this April 29, and as usual I’ll be updating this post throughout the day with the latest news … Continue reading
Happy Arbor Day! While not directly related to beer, this tree-planting holiday is worth raising a beer to both for the environment and for the fact that the wood in barrels your favorite big beer was aged in comes from trees. (Yes, that was a bit of an obvious stretch!) … Continue reading
Here’s the Oregon beer news for this Tuesday, April 23, rounding up the news and events from around the state. As usual I’ll be periodically updating this post throughout the day, so check back often for the latest news. And if you have news or info to share, feel free … Continue reading
Happy Earth Day! This is the day to raise a “green” beer and also raise awareness of environmental issues and support those breweries taking the lead on earth-friendly issues and brewing. The first event listed below is a good start, and I’ll be looking for Earth Day related news throughout … Continue reading
McMenamins’ 23rd annual Olympic Club Brewfest takes place this weekend—Friday the 19th (today) and Saturday the 20th—at the Olympic Club in Centralia, Washington. Like McMenamins other festivals, there’s a mix of other McMenamins breweries as well as regional guest breweries (and cideries) invited to pour at the event, and a … Continue reading