Latest print article: Summertime pilsner comparison

Latest print article: Summertime pilsner comparison

My latest article for The Bulletin (which came out a week and a half ago) and it’s a study in pilsners, a great style to drink during this hot weather. I evaluate two side by side, from Sunriver Brewing and Three Creeks Brewing. When brewed properly, these beers are light … Continue reading

Fresh hop season 2022 – reviews #8

Fresh hop season 2022 – reviews #8

Cranking out the fresh hop reviews slowly but surely! These three are all from Central Oregon breweries. Three Creeks Brewing – Conelick’r Fresh Hop IPA Three Creeks’ annual fresh hop IPA is brewed with fresh Centennial hops, and is always one I look forward to. It’s an award winner as … Continue reading

Fresh hop season 2021 – quick notes #11

Fresh hop season 2021 – quick notes #11

Rolling out three more fresh hop reviews as I wind down the season, with beers from Breakside Brewery, Sunriver Brewing, and Three Creeks Brewing to share. Breakside Brewery – Fresh Hop IGA (India Golden Ale) Breakside took it’s IGA (India golden ale) and gave it the fresh hop treatment, with … Continue reading

Received: Fresh hop ales from Three Creeks Brewing

Received: Fresh hop ales from Three Creeks Brewing

I received a surprise package from Three Creeks Brewing yesterday, containing both of the brewery’s fresh hop beers: Conelick’r Fresh Hop IPA, and Sabro Fresh Hop Ale. I’ve had and reviewed Conelick’r already of course, but I’m happy to drink more; and the Sabro is a draft-only beer that looks … Continue reading

Fresh hop season 2021 – quick notes #3

Fresh hop season 2021 – quick notes #3

Next up in my quick format fresh hop beer reviews, three Central Oregon fresh hop IPAs. Cascade Lakes Brewing – Koosah Fresh Hop IPA No Sizzle Juice fresh hop ale this year from Cascade Lakes, it’s been replaced with Koosah, named for Koosah Falls on the McKenzie River. I included … Continue reading

Central Oregon’s GABF 2021 brewery winners

Central Oregon’s GABF 2021 brewery winners

The awards for the Great American Beer Festival competition winners were announced this past weekend—there was no actual festival, due to the pandemic, but judging still took place, and the results encompass a wide swath of breweries across the country. Oregon brought home 15 medals this year, and three of … Continue reading

Reviewing the lineup from Three Creeks Brewing

Reviewing the lineup from Three Creeks Brewing

Back in March I wrote an article for The Bulletin on Frontier Justice Coffee Stout from Three Creeks Brewing, and in the course of interviewing head brewer Jeff Cornett, he provided me with samples across the current lineup. Included with those beers was Immortal Justice rum barrel aged coffee stout … Continue reading

Latest print article: Spring hazy pale ale roundup

Latest print article: Spring hazy pale ale roundup

My latest article for The Bulletin that came out this past week takes a look at hazy pale ales. I’ve noticed this spring a number of local breweries introducing new (or returning) hazy pales, some seasonal, some year round; I don’t know if it’s a trend but I thought it … Continue reading