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I’m glad to see Zupan’s Markets is still able to collaborate with Oregon breweries on its Farm to Market beer series (you never know with how this year is going), and the latest in this series sees the Portland-based specialty market chain teaming up with Hood River’s Ferment Brewing on … Continue reading
My latest article for The Bulletin came out last week — on Thanksgiving day, in fact. In it I highlight the latest State of Excitement Oregon collaboration beer from the Oregon Brewers Guild, the third iteration this year: Harvest IPA. Originally intended to be a fresh hop IPA, the September … Continue reading
Here’s the final installment in my fresh hop beer mini-reviews for this year. It certainly wasn’t the year any of us expected, but we made the most of it and I still managed to enjoy two dozen fresh hop beers. This final roundup sees beers from Seattle and Eugene. Field … Continue reading
Bend Brewing Company announced today a new series of limited-release beers in 16-ounce cans, suitably named the Pub Series, that would otherwise have only been available at its pub. It’s a smart move in this age of COVID-19 and the current statewide “freeze” that affects restaurants and pubs (among others). … Continue reading
Portland Cider has released its Crangerine cider for the holidays, combining cranberries and tangerines in a not-so-subtle nod to the ubiquitous cranberry sauce we have in on the table this time of year. It’s also the first in the company’s lineup with updated, upcycled packaging allowing the cidery to move … Continue reading
Recently Paulaner USA sent me a can of Paulaner Pils, as part of a marketing blitz to reintroduce the German-style pilsner to the U.S. market. Paulaner, arguably one of the best-known German breweries when it comes to imports, offers up several iconic beers including Weissbier and Oktoberfest Märzen that are … Continue reading
California’s Stone Brewing is getting into the “Twelve Days” holiday mix pack game with the release of its first-ever mix pack, Twelve Days of IPAs. Among the twelve different IPAs are four highlights, including a low-carb, lifestyle-conscious beer—but don’t worry, there are plenty of suitably strong options as well. Here … Continue reading
Two relatively new beers from Crux Fermentation Project to consider as Oregon enters its two (or more) week “freeze” from the pandemic, if you’re looking for ways to support your local breweries directly: Solar Sailor IPA and Shakeside Stout. Both were added to the year-round lineup at the end of … Continue reading
For this latest installment of my fresh hop beer mini-reviews (getting close to finishing the series for this year, one more post to go!), I’m considering a local beer, a Hood River brew, and a Seattle beer. Let’s get to it. Zero Hour Hazy Fresh Hop IPA – Sunriver Brewing … Continue reading
Starting in 2008, The Bruery began releasing annual Christmas beers inspired by the Christmas carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” featuring a variety of strong styles and ingredients. I’ve always admired the ambition behind it, though you’d have had to really plan ahead to save a bottle each year for … Continue reading