Received: Rogue Ales Cold Brew

Received: Rogue Ales Cold Brew

Technically this should have read “Cold Brew 2.0” but Rogue actually sent me that beer, which is a blonde ale made with cold-brewed Stumptown coffee, along with an original Cold Brew coffee IPA. And a coffee cup, along with a Stumptown pin. I’ve not had the original Cold Brew from … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 02/28/2018

Oregon Beer News, 02/28/2018

Here is the news in beer from around Oregon for this final day in February (already!). As usual, I’ll be periodically updating this post throughout the day with the latest news, so check back often for updates. And if you have news to share, please contact me and I can get … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 02/27/2018

Oregon Beer News, 02/27/2018

Tuesdays seem to generally be charitable fundraising days among breweries, and today in particular there are a number of fundraising activities listed. In addition to eating and drinking in support of some great organizations, here’s the rest of the news in Oregon beer as well. As usual, I’ll be periodically … Continue reading

Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA: Can vs. Bottle

Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA: Can vs. Bottle

Since Deschutes Brewery sent me brand-new cans of their beers recently, I’ve had it in the back of my mind to do a taste-off against the bottled versions. I’ve done this in the past: in 2009, with Moose Drool; in 2010 with Black Star Beer (also, interestingly enough, from Montana); … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 02/26/2018

Oregon Beer News, 02/26/2018

Welcome to the new week—the final week of February! Here’s the Oregon beer news for this Monday, February 26 and the week. As usual, I’ll be periodically updating this post throughout the day with the latest news as I find it, so check back often. And if you have news to … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 02/23/2018

Oregon Beer News, 02/23/2018

Happy Friday! Here are the news and events in Oregon beer for this final weekend of February. If you’re looking for plans for the weekend hopefully this will help you. As usual, I’ll be periodically updating this post throughout the day with the latest news, so check back often. If … Continue reading

McMenamins 25th Annual Hillsdale Brewfest

McMenamins 25th Annual Hillsdale Brewfest

This Saturday, February 24, the oldest of McMenamins beer festivals, the Hillsdale Brewfest, returns for its milestone 25th year. This particular brewfest features 22 different McMenamins breweries with their specialty one-offs, with a massive people’s choice voting competition to determine the winner of the coveted Belt. (Used to be in … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 02/22/2018

Oregon Beer News, 02/22/2018

While not directly related to beer, it appears today, February 22, is National Margarita Day, so take that into consideration for any beery happenings you come across! And here is the news for thos Oregon beery happenings for the day; as usual, I’ll be periodically updating this post throughout the … Continue reading

Received: Deschutes Swivelhead Red, 10 Barrel Pyka

Received: Deschutes Swivelhead Red, 10 Barrel Pyka

A couple of beers came into my possession this week from Bend breweries: Deschutes Brewery Swivelhead Red and 10 Barrel Brewing Pyka. This is the second year Deschutes has released Swivelhead Red, their India Red Ale that “gets its herbal hop character from European varietals added in American quantities” (and … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 02/21/2018

Oregon Beer News, 02/21/2018

Happy Hump Day! Halfway through the week and counting down the days… Here’s the Oregon beer news for Wednesday, February 21. As usual, I’ll be periodically updating this post throughout the day with the latest news, so check back often for updates. If you have news to share, please contact … Continue reading