Logsdon Ales Seizoen and Seizoen Bretta

Logsdon Ales Seizoen and Seizoen Bretta

One of Oregon’s breakout new breweries last year was Hood River’s Logsdon Farmhouse Ales, a traditional farmhouse brewery based in a barn—yes, really—that specializes in (you guessed it) farmhouse-style beers. It was founded by David Logsdon, founder of Wyeast Labs and later co-founder and brewer at Full Sail Brewing. Our … Continue reading

Buckbean Brewing is closing

Buckbean Brewing is closing

Sorry to see the news this weekend that Reno’s Buckbean Brewing Company is going to be closing its doors. I saw the story come through from KOLO, Reno’s local ABC TV station: A popular Nevada brewery announced Friday that it will be shutting down operations at the end of February. … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 02/10/2012

Oregon Beer News, 02/10/2012

Oregon Beer News for Friday, February 10, 2012. 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, 02/09/2012

Oregon Beer News, 02/09/2012

Oregon Beer News for Thursday, February 9, 2012. 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, 02/08/2012

Oregon Beer News, 02/08/2012

Oregon Beer News for Wednesday, February 8, 2012. News in beer and brewing from all around Oregon, including events, tastings, festivals, and more. If you have news to share, let me know!

Shock Top Wheat IPA

Shock Top Wheat IPA

Last week I received a six-pack of the latest offering in the Shock Top lineup: Shock Top Wheat IPA. The Shock Top line is one of the Anheuser-Busch “craft” beer arms, and the brand revolves around a Belgian Wit (or “White”) style of beer (in the same vein as Coors … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 02/07/2012

Oregon Beer News, 02/07/2012

Oregon Beer News for Tuesday, February 7, 2012. News in beer and brewing from all around Oregon, including events, tastings, festivals, and more. If you have news to share, let me know!

Widmer Spiced IPA

Widmer Spiced IPA

The second of the two beers I received from Widmer last week is their latest offering in their Rotator IPA series, Spiced IPA. This one has an interesting provenance, as it is (as far as I know) the first collaboration beer Widmer has brewed with a homebrew club that isn’t … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 02/06/2012

Oregon Beer News, 02/06/2012

Oregon Beer News for Monday, February 6, 2012. News in beer and brewing from all around Oregon, including events, tastings, festivals, and more. If you have news to share, let me know!