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The eighth annual Oregon Cider Week begins today, June 20, once again bringing cider to the forefront for 11 days of events around the state. Hosted by the Northwest Cider Association, it’s a great time to learn more cider in general and Oregon’s industry which has been growing. From Thursday, … Continue reading
Bend’s GoodLife Brewing is turning eight this year, and is gearing up to celebrate its eighth anniversary on Saturday, June 15 with a party in its biergarten featuring special beer releases, live music, and more. GoodLife was only Central Oregon’s ninth brewery when it opened in 2011, which might seem … Continue reading
Bend Brewing Company recently announced the release of its Razztafari Sour Ale in 16-ounce cans, joining other pounder sours Ching Ching and Sippin’ On. Included in that announcement were details of the brewery’s upcoming second annual Sour Fest, taking place this Saturday, May 18. Razztafari, as the name might imply, … Continue reading
Spring is in the air, and Kobold Brewing of Redmond is celebrating with Fruhlingfest, a German springtime beer fest this Friday and Saturday. Details from the email newsletter: This weekend we’re going to throw a party at The Vault Taphouse. Spring is here and we are ready to go. Michael … Continue reading
On Saturday, April 13 we attended Pelican Brewing‘s Beer + Cheese event that the brewery organized with Visit Tillamook Coast, which took place at the brewery’s Tillamook production facility. I was invited to attend with a complimentary press pass, and since I’d never been to that location, I love beer … Continue reading
Portland’s Belmont Station, a long-time favorite beer bar and bottle shop for many, celebrates its 22nd (golden!) birthday this Monday the 22nd! The party is an all-day affair, and instead of just one special anniversary beer, this year there are four beers available that were brewed just for the Station. … Continue reading
McMenamins’ 23rd annual Olympic Club Brewfest takes place this weekend—Friday the 19th (today) and Saturday the 20th—at the Olympic Club in Centralia, Washington. Like McMenamins other festivals, there’s a mix of other McMenamins breweries as well as regional guest breweries (and cideries) invited to pour at the event, and a … Continue reading
Pelican Brewing has teamed up with Visit Tillamook Coast to host their second annual Beer + Cheese beer pairing event to take place on Saturday, April 13, at Pelican’s Tillamook production brewery. From 11am to 3pm, you’ll be able to enjoy beers from a number of western Oregon breweries paired … Continue reading
Bend’s newest brewery, Bevel Craft Brewing, quietly opened up last week ahead of this weekend’s official grand opening party! We stopped in to check it out last week while still in soft opening mode, and I had a taster tray of the six beers on tap. All are hoppy IPA … Continue reading
St. Patrick’s Day falls on Sunday this year, so naturally two of the biggest celebrants of the Irish holiday, McMenamins and Kells (the Pub and the Brewery), are hosting three day celebrations starting on Friday. McMenamins of course is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at all locations this Sunday, but at … Continue reading