Breweries with beers themed for the apocalypse

Breweries with beers themed for the apocalypse

Because it is the year 2012 and it is popularly held as the year of the (Mayan) Apocalypse, at least two breweries so far are releasing apocalyptic-themed beers: Seattle’s Elysian Brewing and Portland’s Cascade Brewing. These releases caught my eye both because they’re clever and because I’ve got some Apocalypse-themed … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 01/10/2012

Oregon Beer News for Tuesday, January 10, 2012. News in beer and brewing from all around Oregon, including events, tastings, festivals, and more.

Oregon Beer News, 01/09/2012

Oregon Beer News for Monday, January 9, 2012. News in beer and brewing from all around Oregon, including events, tastings, festivals, and more.

Received: Hop Henge (2012)

Received: Hop Henge (2012)

I forgot to mention the beer I’d received from Deschutes Brewery last (New Year’s) weekend: the 2012 edition of Hop Henge. It came on Friday, New Year’s Eve eve, and ironically that same day I had seen it newly released in the store and had bought a bottle as well. … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 01/06/2012

Oregon’s Beer News for Friday, January 6, 2012 and the weekend. News in beer from around Oregon, including events, tastings, festivals, and more.

Oakshire’s Hellshire II has some infection issues

Oakshire’s Hellshire II has some infection issues

Oakshire Brewing‘s recent release of Hellshire II—a barrel-aged imperial stout—appears to be dealing with a lactobacillus infection. Brewmaster Matt Van Wyk posted on the Oakshire blog: We regret to inform you that our recently released Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with Coffee, Hellshire II, has been found to contain some … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 01/05/2012

Oregon’s Beer News for Thursday, January 5, 2012. News in beer from around Oregon, including events, tastings, festivals, and more.