Checking in on Crux Fermentation Project

Checking in on Crux Fermentation Project

This weekend as we were out and about I decided to stop in at Crux Fermentation Project to (at least) check out the building’s new paint job (chronicled this past week here) and maybe get a picture or two. As luck would have it, two of the new brewery’s partners, … Continue reading

GoodLife and Worthy Brewing collaboration

GoodLife and Worthy Brewing collaboration

On Friday the 25th, one of Bend’s newest breweries, GoodLife Brewing, teamed up with yet-to-open Worthy Brewing to brew up a collaboration beer they’re calling “The Good and Worthy.” I was able to stop by on my lunch break to chat a bit with the brewers (GoodLife’s Curt Plants and … Continue reading

Oregon Trail Brewery

Oregon Trail Brewery

On our day trip to Corvallis last weekend, we hit up Block 15 Brewery (with an extensive tour) and Flat Tail Brewing, and with a little bit time left before we had to head back to Bend, my wife suggested we also check in on the Oregon Trail Brewery, Corvallis’ … Continue reading

Flat Tail Brewing

Flat Tail Brewing

After visiting Block 15 Brewery during our day trip to Corvallis last weekend, my wife and I meandered over to check out Flat Tail Brewing, a scant walk of three blocks. Since we’d already had lunch and a full tour at the previous brewery, this was more of a scouting … Continue reading

Block 15 Brewery

Block 15 Brewery

As I’d mentioned previously, my wife and I took a day trip over to Corvallis on Saturday to visit some of the local breweries and check out the growing beer scene. It turns out that Corvallis is a relatively easy jaunt that works well for day trips, being about a … Continue reading

Corvallis!

Corvallis!

Yesterday my wife and I took a day trip over to Corvallis to check out the beer scene: a long-overdue trip as the only time we ever pass through the area is on our way to the Coast, and Corvallis is now home to four breweries plus a number of … Continue reading

Central Oregon Brewers Guild officially announced

Central Oregon Brewers Guild officially announced

This hit the local news yesterday: Central Oregon Brewers Guild Formed. This could be big: Not only has the Bend and Central Oregon brewery scene exploded (look at the list in the the sidebar, which I try to keep up to date, to see how many we have here—and how many … Continue reading

Barley Brown’s gets TTB approval for new brewery

Barley Brown’s gets TTB approval for new brewery

I blogged a month ago in detail about Baker City’s Barley Brown’s Brewpub and their expansion plans, and there’s good news from the TTB (U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau): approval! The United States Department Of The Treasury Alcohol And Tobacco Tax And Trade Bureau approved our Brewers … Continue reading

Seven Brides Brewing

Seven Brides Brewing

While in Silverton for the Oregon Garden Brewfest last weekend, one of my goals was to visit Seven Brides Brewing, Silverton’s lone brewery that has been brewing beer since 2008, to check out their brewery and Tap Room and to sample the range of their brews. I’ve tried a few … Continue reading