Oregon Beer News, 03/15/2019

Oregon Beer News, 03/15/2019

This Friday the 15th marks the Ides of March as well as the start of St. Patrick’s Day weekend which is sure to be full of beer and merriment. Much of this news post will be a roundup of the St. Paddy’s events for the weekend, but I’ll do my … Continue reading

Celebrate St. Patrick’s weekend with McMenamins and Kells

Celebrate St. Patrick’s weekend with McMenamins and Kells

St. Patrick’s Day falls on Sunday this year, so naturally two of the biggest celebrants of the Irish holiday, McMenamins and Kells (the Pub and the Brewery), are hosting three day celebrations starting on Friday. McMenamins of course is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at all locations this Sunday, but at … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 03/11/2019

Oregon Beer News, 03/11/2019

Welcome to the start of a new week! I hope you had a great weekend and are ready to tackle this Monday. Here’s the Oregon beer news for this March 11, which I’ll be updating throughout the day—so check back in for the latest. Beachcrest Brewing (Gleneden Beach) introduced its … 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

Oregon Beer News, 03/17/2017

Oregon Beer News, 03/17/2017

Oregon Beer News for Friday, March 17, 2017 – St. Patrick’s Day! News in beer and brewing from all around Oregon, including events, tastings, festivals, and more. If you have news to share, let me know!

Latest print article: Irish Stout, of course!

Latest print article: Irish Stout, of course!

My latest print article in my local Bend Bulletin hit today: Forget green beer — drink Irish stout. Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, of course! I delve into the history of the style, with the obligatory Guinness mention, and touch base with a couple of local brewers: Mike White … Continue reading

Feckin Brewery’s 2nd annual Irish Craft Ale Festival

Feckin Brewery’s 2nd annual Irish Craft Ale Festival

Yesterday I posted about Portland-based Kells Brew Pub’s first Irish Beer Festival, taking place this weekend; as it turns out, over in Oregon City, Feckin Brewery will be hosting their second annual Irish Craft Ale Festival this weekend as well, kicking off on Friday (St. Patrick’s Day of course). The … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 03/17/2016

Oregon Beer News, 03/17/2016

Oregon Beer News for Thursday, March 17, 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!

St. Patrick’s Day beer in Bend

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and (partially) at the behest of a reader, I’m compiling a list of the appropriately-themed beers from Bend’s various breweries. Of course, an Irish-themed holiday usually calls for Stout, so I’ve listed each brewery’s house Stout (if they have one)—but of course, … Continue reading