2 Towns Ciderhouse Man Gogh Imperial Tropical Apple

2 Towns Ciderhouse Man Gogh Imperial Tropical Apple

Back at the end of the year 2 Towns Ciderhouse sent out samples of its seasonal Man Gogh cider, billed as an “Imperial Tropical Apple” that was made with mango and habanero chili peppers. Like many of the 2 Towns seasonals, it’s an interesting blend of fruits and ideas that … Continue reading

Weekend photo roundup: Newport and Astoria, Oregon

Weekend photo roundup: Newport and Astoria, Oregon

This past July has been a busy one for us, with a number of weekend trips following the Homebrew Con weekend. Of course there have been beer stops along the way, and while I will have some write-ups on a number of new (to me) places, I thought it would … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 07/27/2018

Oregon Beer News, 07/27/2018

Happy National Scotch Day! Scotch is a type of whiskey which is made from malted barley so of course it’s a perfect hand-in-hand pairing with beer to look for today. Which could be a great way to kick off the weekend! Here is the news for this final weekend in … Continue reading

Received: Pyramid Brewing Coast Day

Received: Pyramid Brewing Coast Day

Completely out of the blue, this arrived today: Pyramid Brewing Coast Day Dry-Hopped Hazy Lager. I say “out of the blue” because as it turns out, I got a press release about this beer a month ago (literally—I just searched my email, and found it dated June 26) but since … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 07/26/2018

Oregon Beer News, 07/26/2018

The end of the week is in sight! Here’s the Oregon beer news for this hot Thursday, July 26, gathering the news and events from around the state for easy consumption. I’ll be updating this post throughout the day with the latest so be sure to check back, and as … Continue reading

2nd annual HAYDAY! in Cannon Beach August 25; plus a ticket giveaway

2nd annual HAYDAY! in Cannon Beach August 25; plus a ticket giveaway

Coming up one month from today, on Saturday, August 25, Public Coast Brewing is hosting the second annual HAYDAY! Coastal Celebration of Oregon Beer in Cannon Beach. I’ve got the details on this beachtown beer fest below, but first—I’ve also got two tickets to HAYDAY! to give away! Check the … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 07/25/2018

Oregon Beer News, 07/25/2018

Here is the news in Oregon beer for this Wednesday, July 25. As usual, I will be periodically updating this post throughout the day with the latest news as I find it, so check back often for the latest. And as always, feel free to contact me with any beer … Continue reading

Oregon Brewfest 2018: The Beers

Oregon Brewfest 2018: The Beers

The 31st annual Oregon Brewers Festival begins this week, and will be pouring 80 beers from 80 breweries across a wide variety of styles. The current list is available at this Google Sheet; but I’m also listing them here along with some stats, and my recommendations on what to try. … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 07/24/2018

Oregon Beer News, 07/24/2018

Today is National Tequila Day, so plan accordingly! Straight tequila, or tequila-beer cocktail, or even a tequila barrel-aged beer would be tasting good today to commemorate the day. I don’t know if there are any tequila-related news items for today’s Oregon beer news, but I’ll post them here if so … Continue reading

Kriekfest rescheduled amid heat concerns

Kriekfest rescheduled amid heat concerns

Kriekfest was slated to take place in Hood River this weekend, but due to concerns over the projected temperatures on Saturday rising into dangerous levels (especially being outdoors all day), it has been put on hold pending rescheduling. Here is the announcement: Short version: The welfare and safety of our … Continue reading