The Brew Site
Massachusetts-based Harpoon Brewery released a new seasonal mix pack into the “lifestyle/better for you” category containing four variants of its Rec. League low-cal beer. When I knew I was received samples, I expected a single can each of the four beers, though in fact an entire half-rack (12 pack) of … Continue reading
I know I’ve been posted a lot of “received” disclosure posts lately, and there are still more to go, but I’ve been getting a lot of samples sent my way. On Friday, the first of two packages arrived, from Public Coast Brewing, containing the brewery’s new Blueberry Hard Seltzer along … Continue reading
It’s been awhile since I’ve had beers from Elysian Brewing, probably since the last time the Great Pumpkin Roadshow came through town, because—let’s be honest—the AB InBev ownership is a deterrent, especially with so many other great local options available. But there’s no doubt Elysian brews good beer, and recently … Continue reading
On the heels of receiving several beers from Wallenpaupack Brewing back east, the agency also sent out the brewery’s latest beer, its Smallmouth Low-Cal IPA. Three cans arrived last week. According to the press release: Smallmouth IPA is the latest addition to the Wallenpaupack Brewing Company’s lineup, arriving at 4.4% … Continue reading
My latest article in The Bulletin centers the upcoming Central Oregon Take-Home Brewfest, which I first blogged about a month ago: Creating an at home brewfest. It’s a bit of the background to the Silver Moon Brewing-organized event, with a mention of some of the beers to be included in … Continue reading
A big package from 2 Towns Ciderhouse arrived at the doorstep this week, containing not only the latest seasonal cider from the Corvallis cidery, but also wine and mead. Wine and mead? Yes—2 Towns recently partnered with Stoller Wine to release a canned wine collaboration with Bold Leaf Wine. And … Continue reading
I like how Zupan’s Markets has continued its run of beer collaborations for its Portland-based markets, partnering with local (to Portland) breweries for its Farm to Market series of beers. The latest is Imperial IPA, brewed in partnership with Ex Novo Brewing, an 8% ABV ale brewed with all Centennial … Continue reading
A big shipment of beers from back east arrived this weekend, featuring beers repped by Bolide Communications: Schöfferhofer Grapefruit and Pomegranate Hefeweizens; Rodenbach Classic (in a can!) and Alexander; and Wallenpaupack Brewing No Wake Zone, Party Cove, United We Stand, and Big DIPA. 12 beers in all, across 8 styles, … Continue reading
Deschutes Brewery has been adding lifestyle or “better for you” beers into its lineup over the past year, and this week announces the latest addition that also pushes it into a new space: Non-Alcoholic Irish Stout. It’s an interesting move and an intriguing style to start with for an NA … Continue reading
Last weekend, Bend’s Crux Fermentation Project celebrated its eighth anniversary with a lower-key party than usual in this COVID-19 era and a release of a special anniversary lager. As a nod and a tip of the hat to one of the region’s best breweries, here are reviews of two of … Continue reading