The start of December means it’s time for Beer Advent Calendars

The start of December means it’s time for Beer Advent Calendars

December 1 is here already, and that means (among the Christmas “traditionalists” at least) it’s time to break out the Advent calendar! If you’re unfamiliar, Wikipedia’s intro is a good description: An Advent calendar is a special calendar used to count or celebrate the days in anticipation of Christmas. The … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 11/30/2012

Oregon Beer News, 11/30/2012

Oregon Beer News for Friday, November 30, 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, 11/29/2012

Oregon Beer News, 11/29/2012

Oregon Beer News for Thursday, November 29, 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, 11/28/2012

Oregon Beer News, 11/28/2012

Oregon Beer News for Wednesday, November 28, 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!

10 Barrel’s pumpkin flight

10 Barrel’s pumpkin flight

Yes, another pumpkin beer post, after Thanksgiving even! In my ongoing hunt for Oregon-brewed pumpkin beers, I was happy to find that Bend’s 10 Barrel Brewing not only brewed up a pumpkin ale this year—they did three, and recently were (and may still be) offering them on tap at their pub … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 11/27/2012

Oregon Beer News, 11/27/2012

Oregon Beer News for Tuesday, November 27, 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, 11/26/2012

Oregon Beer News, 11/26/2012

Oregon Beer News for Monday, November 26, 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!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope everyone has a happy, hoppy, and beery Thanksgiving today, and enjoy the day and stay safe! We’ve got a large-ish group of family and friends coming over today and while there will be beer coming with some of them as well, I’ve got a few special ones lined … Continue reading

Black Friday

Black Friday

I never participate in the Black Friday shopping craziness (and each year it seems even crazier than last, doesn’t it?) but this year there are a number of Black Friday beer events which would definitely take the sting out of the busiest shopping day of the year. Portland’s The Green … Continue reading

Abyss 2012 vertical flight

Abyss 2012 vertical flight

I popped in to Deschutes Brewery last night for a few minutes to check out the Abyss release party and (of course) get the vertical flight of Abyss tasters—2008 through this year’s 2012. In the sixth sampler glass is a chocolate truffle (made with The Abyss, I think). 2008 starts … Continue reading