Hopworks Brewery melons and gourds (and fresh hops)

Hopworks Brewery melons and gourds (and fresh hops)

Portland’s Hopworks Brewery always has a fun lineup of seasonal beer specialties, and this year the brewery sent me its fall selection: the tequila barrel-aged version of Rindless Watermelon Gose, the returning Great Gourds of Fire Pumpkin Ale, and of course Fresh Hop Abominable, the fresh Centennial-hopped version of its Abominable … Continue reading

Latest print article: Pumpkin beer for the spooky season

Latest print article: Pumpkin beer for the spooky season

My latest article for The Bulletin is on pumpkin beer, one of my all-time favorite categories! I profile three Central Oregon pumpkin (or pumpkin spice, in the case of one of them) ales, as well as delving briefly into the history behind the gourd. Pumpkin beer as we know it … Continue reading

Pumpkin season 2022 – reviews #4

Pumpkin season 2022 – reviews #4

I’ve still got a backlog of beer review notes, so why not grind through more of the pumpkin beers (plus a cider)? Here are three more reviews on the various pumpkin brews I enjoyed last fall. Abomination Brewing – Midnight Snack From what I can tell, Abomination Brewing is a roaming … Continue reading

Pumpkin season 2022 – reviews #3

Pumpkin season 2022 – reviews #3

I’ve got more holiday beer reviews on the way but I still have pumpkin season beers to write up as well—good thing that pumpkin beer is absolutely a fall and winter seasonal category! Enjoy these next three reviews, they all span different styles of pumpkin-inspired ale. Prairie Artisan Ales – … Continue reading

Pumpkin season 2022 – reviews #2

Pumpkin season 2022 – reviews #2

Perfect for heading into the Thanksgiving holiday week—more pumpkin beer reviews! These follow up on the first batch of reviews I posted a few weeks ago, and there’s more to come. Shades Brewing – Pumpkin Pie Cream Ale I picked up a can of this beer without knowing much of … Continue reading

Harpoon + Dunkin’ = 4 coffee-inspired beers (reviews)

Harpoon + Dunkin’ = 4 coffee-inspired beers (reviews)

Time for some reviews I know you’ve been dying for—Harpoon Brewery and Dunkin’ coffee-themed beers! These four Dunkin’ coffee inspired brews returned this year in Harpoon’s Dunkin’ Box O’ Beer, and the brewery sent me cans of each beer to review. It’s the fifth year the two companies have collaborated, … Continue reading

Pumpkin season 2022 – reviews #1

Pumpkin season 2022 – reviews #1

Like my fresh hop season reviews, I’ve got a bunch of pumpkin beers I’m drinking this fall that I’m going to write up. The season kicked off early with Elysian’s virtual tasting last month, and 2 Towns Ciderhouse’s Hollow Jack is drinking nicely this year, so let’s jump in for … Continue reading

Master of Pumpkins returns from Tröegs Independent Brewing

Master of Pumpkins returns from Tröegs Independent Brewing

October of course means it’s time for pumpkin beer! (As well as fresh hop beer, Oktoberfest, and so on…) And good news from Tröegs Indpendent Brewing—the company’s Master of Pumpkins returns for 2022. It’s brewed with local Pennsylvania pumpkins and spiced with classic pie spices. Press release: Tröegs Independent Brewing … Continue reading