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The Diff’rent Smokes brewfest returns to Bend this Saturday, October 14, taking place this time around at GoodLife Brewing and featuring a variety of smoked beer styles. There will be 20 beers pouring at the fest, with proceeds benefitting the Oregon Volunteer Firefighters Association; tickets are available online for $20 … Continue reading
From beer writer and beer festival organizer Brian Yaeger comes the announcement of the Diff’rent Smokes beer festival, celebrating smoked beers, set to debut on Saturday, November 13 at Silver Moon Brewing in Bend. The event plans to offer over 20 smoked beers and cocktails, along with smoke-inspired dishes from … Continue reading
My latest article for The Bulletin, out this week, touches on smoked lagers with a profile of a nice one brewed up at McMenamins Old St. Francis School: Bamberg Obsession, a helles-style lager brewed with beechwood-smoked malt. I asked [head brewer Vance] Wirtz what inspired the beer. “The inspiration for … Continue reading
It’s the first Friday of the month, which means it’s time for The Session! Bloggers around the web all virtually get together and write about a common beer topic, and this month’s hosting honors fall to Lew Bryson. He’s selected a great theme: Smoked beer. There may be more smoked … Continue reading