Latest print article: Oblivion Brewing at 10 years

Latest print article: Oblivion Brewing at 10 years

My latest article for The Bulletin takes a look at one of Bend’s more under-the-radar breweries that is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year—Oblivion Brewing. I cover a bit of the brewery’s background and its beers, including reviewing the summer seasonal Cultus Sunset India Session Ale, canned for the first … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 05/24/2019

Oregon Beer News, 05/24/2019

Here is the Memorial Day weekend edition of the Oregon beer news for this final weekend of May! Because it’s a long weekend with the holiday on Monday, I won’t be posting a news post that day but I’ll include any Monday events in this roundup. As usual, I’ll be … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 09/06/2018

Oregon Beer News, 09/06/2018

Who’s ready for some Oregon beer news? It’ll help Thursday go by faster as we head towards the end of the week! Here you are—and I’ll be periodically updating this post throughout the day, so check back in from time to time for the latest. Belmont Station is teaming up … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 05/21/2018

Oregon Beer News, 05/21/2018

Today seems like a pretty good day for a beer to start this week off right. Okay maybe you can’t have a beer yet but how about some Oregon beer news? That’s what I’m serving up here for this Monday, May 21; as usual, I’ll update this post from time … Continue reading

Central Oregon brewery updates

Central Oregon brewery updates

It’s been a little while since I’ve done a news roundup for my local breweries, so here’s the latest—some of which I’ve covered in my Oregon beer news posts or elsewhere. And some is new! Deschutes Brewery is progressing on multiple fronts as usual—one of the largest craft breweries in the … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 05/19/2017

Oregon Beer News, 05/19/2017

Oregon Beer News for Friday, May 19, 2017. News in beer and brewing from all around Oregon, including events, tastings, festivals, and more. If you have news to share, let me know!

Oregon Beer News, 02/12/2016

Oregon Beer News, 02/12/2016

Oregon Beer News for Friday, February 12, 2016. News in beer and brewing from all around Oregon, including events, tastings, festivals, and more. If you have news to share, let me know!

It’s official: Sunriver Brewing will take over former Oblivion Brewpub space

It’s official: Sunriver Brewing will take over former Oblivion Brewpub space

Two weeks ago I reported on Bend’s Oblivion Brewpub closing (the brewery itself remaining unaffected), and while there were rumors circulating as to who would take over the westside brewpub space, nothing was officially acknowledged—until now. Sunriver Brewing has issued their official press release revealing that they will be taking … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 01/04/2016

Oregon Beer News, 01/04/2016

Oregon Beer News for Monday, January 4, 2016. News in beer and brewing from all around Oregon, including events, tastings, festivals, and more. If you have news to share, let me know!

Bend’s Oblivion Pub to close, Brewery continues

Bend’s Oblivion Pub to close, Brewery continues

As reported in today’s Bend Bulletin, the Oblivion Brewing brewpub in Bend, Oregon, will be closing after only seven months. However the brewing company itself will remain unaffected. Excerpted from the newspaper: The partnership that created the pub — owner Jon Sargent and brewers Darin Butschy and Meghann Butschy — … Continue reading