My latest article in The Bulletin is out today: Feeling Gravity Brewfest’s pull. I dig into this year’s fest a bit, highlighting a couple of the collaboration beers that will be premiering this Saturday. [Mike] White brews at Wild Ride Brewing Co. in Redmond, and teamed up with current Old … Continue reading
Here is the news in Oregon beer for this Thursday, January 17. As usual I’ll be periodically updating this post throughout the day, so check back in from time to time for the latest updates. And if you have news show share please feel free to contact me to let … Continue reading
According to Jay Brooks, today is something called “Prohibition Remembrance Day” which is the day in 1919 that the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, which caused national prohibition to go into effect starting in 1920. Raise a beer today in defiance of Prohibition! And here’s the Oregon … Continue reading
Portland-based Cascade Brewing has released its 2019 beer calendar, featuring a lineup of eight core releases throughout the year, along with three collaboration brews and seasonal draft-only releases. Looks like it will be a lively year for the brewery, focusing on these sour and barrel beers. I assume, however, there … Continue reading
Here is the news in Oregon beer for this Tuesday, January 15, rounding up newsworthy bits from around the state. As always I’ll be updating this post periodically throughout the day, so check back occasionally to catch up on the latest news. Ecliptic Brewing (Portland) is hosting its House That … Continue reading
This Saturday, January 19, McMenamins Old St. Francis School in Bend celebrates its sixth annual High Gravity Brewfest, featuring over 30 strong, high gravity beers and ciders to help fight the chill of winter. The beer list will feature beers from McMenamins breweries as well as guests, prominently featuring other … Continue reading
Welcome to a new week! Here’s the Oregon beer news to kick off this Monday, January 14; as usual I’ll be updating this post periodically throughout the day with news as I find it, so check back often. And if you have news to share please feel free to contact … Continue reading
Bend’s Silver Moon Brewing released its 2019 beer calendar a couple of weeks ago, and there are a fair number of interesting beers coming up for the new year, including the addition of Xul Spiced Stout (more accurately, influenced by Mexican mole) to both a seasonal canned lineup and to … Continue reading
Recently Ooligan Press sent me an advance review copy of The Widmer Way, the new forthcoming book by Portland beer writer Jeff Alworth. I read the book over the holidays and found it to be a relatively quick and enjoyable read. I’ll start with full disclosure: I’ve known Jeff Alworth … Continue reading
Happy Friday! The weekend is within grasp and I’ve got beer news for you to help plan it out. (Unless you’re doing Dry January, in which case only consume the news.) As usual I’ll be periodically updating this post through the day Friday, so check back in from time to … Continue reading