Oregon Beer News, 03/06/2018

Oregon Beer News, 03/06/2018

Here is the news in Oregon beer for this first Tuesday of March, which here in Bend looks to be shaping up to be a nice day. As usual, I’ll be periodically updating this post throughout the day, so check back often for the latest news. And if you have … Continue reading

Received: 2 Towns Ciderhouse Passion Statement

Received: 2 Towns Ciderhouse Passion Statement

Bottles of the latest limited release cider from 2 Towns Ciderhouse arrived last week, their seasonal made with Yellow Maracuyá passion fruit, apples (of course), and D’Anjou pears. According to the press release, there are 1.3 pound of fruit (presumably the passion fruit and possibly the pear) per gallon. Should be … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 03/05/2018

Oregon Beer News, 03/05/2018

Happy Monday! Today is National Absinthe Day, not a beer holiday but I’m sure some brewery out there has done something with beer and absinthe. While you’re exploring the Green Fairy, here’s the Oregon beer news for this March 5. As usual, I’ll be periodically updating this post throughout the day … Continue reading

The Session #133: Hometown Glories

The Session #133: Hometown Glories

This month’s installment of The Session is hosted by Gareth of Barrel Aged Leeds, who is asking us to consider Hometown Glories: Take this and run with it how you wish, but when thinking about possible subjects I had in mind an imminent visit to the place I spent my … Continue reading

Latest print article: Vienna Lagers

Latest print article: Vienna Lagers

My latest article for the Bulletin newspaper landed last Thursday: Vienna lager, by way of Mexico. A style overview, inspired by brewing one for our local homebrew club competition, it’s a style the BJCP guidelines indicate might move into the “Historical Beer” section as there aren’t many modern versions these days … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 03/02/2018

Oregon Beer News, 03/02/2018

Happy Friday! This first weekend of March has a number of beer events taking place around the state, so look over the list and news below to plan your weekend accordingly. I won’t in front of the computer much today so may not get the chance to keep this post … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 03/01/2018

Oregon Beer News, 03/01/2018

Happy Beer Day to the people of Iceland! On this day in 1989, Iceland ended their 74-year prohibition of beer. Cheers to that! And now here’s the beer news for Oregon for this first of March. As usual, I’ll be periodically updating this post throughout the day, so check back … Continue reading