Latest print article: Revisiting Brut IPA

Latest print article: Revisiting Brut IPA

My latest article for The Bulletin is out, and I revisit the topic of brut IPA with several new ones from Central Oregon breweries: Brut squad boasts new members. In August, I wrote about a new beer style, brut IPA, introducing the champagne-inspired India pale ale variant characterized by high … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 01/31/2019

Oregon Beer News, 01/31/2019

It’s the last day of January, meaning 2019 is already 1/12 (or 8.33%) over! Here’s the Oregon beer news to commemorate the end of the month, with the roundup of the day’s news and events from around the state. As usual I’ll be updating this post throughout the day so … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 01/30/2019

Oregon Beer News, 01/30/2019

Happy hump day! Here’s the Oregon beer news for this penultimate day of January. As usual I will be updating this post throughout the date with the latest news, so check back occasionally for updates. The Salem Winter Brewfest begins today, kicking off four days of beer and cider across … Continue reading

Bend Brewfest 2019 dates are set, brewery applications open

Bend Brewfest 2019 dates are set, brewery applications open

The dates for the annual Bend Brewfest have been set for 2019, and the three day beer festival will return August 15 through 17. Starting Friday, February 1, applications are open for breweries to would like to participate; the application process will remain open for three weeks. Here is the … Continue reading

Zwickelmania returns in February and introduces official beer

Zwickelmania returns in February and introduces official beer

Next month, Oregon’s 11th annual Zwickelmania returns over two consecutive weekends (President’s Day weekend, February 16, and February 23), opening up the doors of the state’s breweries to tours and tastings in a statewide “open house.” It’s a free event created by the Oregon Brewers Guild to help promote Oregon … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 01/29/2019

Oregon Beer News, 01/29/2019

Here is the news in Oregon beer for this Tuesday, January 29. As usual, I’ll be updating this post throughout the day with the latest news as I find it, so check back often. And of course if you have news to share, please contact me and I can get … Continue reading

Funky Buddha 2019 Beer Lineup

Funky Buddha 2019 Beer Lineup

Now this is a busy calendar, and frankly, hard for me to read without zooming in. But Florida’s Funky Buddha Brewery is gearing up for a busy 2019, with quite a number of beers spread out over six brand lines. Here’s the full release for the schedule, but highlights include: … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 01/28/2019

Oregon Beer News, 01/28/2019

Happy last Monday of January! We’re rolling into a new month by the end of the week, and then it’s time for #FlagshipFebruary (more on that later). Here’s the Oregon beer news for this Monday the 28th, rounding up the news and events for the week; as usual I’ll be … Continue reading

Immersion Brewing expands into cans

Immersion Brewing expands into cans

Bend’s Immersion Brewing has been bottling several of its beers for a while now, as well as offering growlers and crowlers to go, and this week the brewpub announced its move into 12-ounce cans. Four of its beers will be available, and the company has announced a release party on … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 01/25/2019

Oregon Beer News, 01/25/2019

We’re up to the last weekend in January, and I for one am glad it’s Friday! I hope you have a great weekend planned and with the number of beer festivals taking place you should be able to fill it out if not. Here’s the news for this weekend, which … Continue reading