The Brew Site
The first day of the Oregon Brewers Festival for 2012 is in the books, and it was a good one! We arrived in Portland and checked into the hotel early, and managed to make it down to the Brewfest by about 12:30 or so, and with our friends Paul and … Continue reading
Today was Deschutes Brewery’s big release of this year’s anniversary ale, Black Butte XXIV—with bottles for sale all day, a special menu, and samples starting at 5—we swung down to try the new beer in a kind of “pregame” for the OBF tomorrow. I didn’t pick up any bottles (yet) … Continue reading
It’s been awhile since I’ve written this type of post so I figured it was high time to write up an event “survival guide” with tips, hints, and advice I’ve gleaned over the years I’ve attended the Oregon Brewers Festival. The best times to go are Thursday and Friday early—right … Continue reading
Each year before the Oregon Brewers Festival I go through the beer list and make note of the “must try” beers that I plan on seeking out—usually ones I haven’t had, and often by breweries that are new to me. I usually do a pretty good job of hitting most … Continue reading
I’m taking the week off from Oregon Beer News posts because this week it’s all about the Oregon Brewers Festival! I’ll be in attendance again this year and (as usual) have a number of things to write about it even before it starts this Thursday. In addition the beer list … Continue reading
This weekend in Portland—among all the other things also going on—Saraveza is holding their 3rd annual Imperial IPA Fest—featuring an incredible rotating list of super-hoppy high-alcohol DIPAs and IIPAs, live music, a commemorative glass, free jars for to-go IIPAs, food specials, gifts, prizes, and more. It’s all taking place from … Continue reading
I almost missed this the first time around, but today the PDX Beer Geeks are celebrating their first anniversary! They’ll be having their party at the EastBurn from 4 to 10pm and it’s going to be a lot of fun. Here’s the press release: Just one year ago, during Oregon … Continue reading
Oregon Beer News for Friday, July 20, 2012. News in beer and brewing from all around Oregon, including events, tastings, festivals, and more. If you have news to share, let me know!
Paul over at The Ale Apothecary has another beer sale going on today, while he’s also hollowing out the spruce trunk (the kuurna) for his “Sahati” at the same time: This is what I’m doing today! I’ve also got 20 cases of La Tache (6% ABV Apothecary brew) I’m peddling … Continue reading
Oregon Beer News for Thursday, July 19, 2012. News in beer and brewing from all around Oregon, including events, tastings, festivals, and more. If you have news to share, let me know!