Happy Friday! This is an abbreviated weekend beer news post as I’m not necessarily near the computer today, but here’s the general roundup of happenings for this weekend of the 8th. It’s also International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day today, part of International Women’s Day, so I’d love to find out what beers are being brewed—let me know if you know of any.

Friday, Mar. 8

The 22nd annual Lucky Lab Barleywine Festival returns to the Lucky Lab in Portland Friday and Saturday, bringing more than 70 barleywines to the Lab Beer Hall on NW Quimby. You’ll get 4 tickets and a tasting glass for $16, with additional tickets (good for a four ounce pour) costing $2.25. There will be both new and vintage barleywines rotating throughout the fest, and it’s definitely a big way to kick off your weekend!

Bend Brewing Company is hosting the release party for its Ching Ching sour ale, released in cans for the first time, Friday starting at 4pm. “We put Ching Ching in cans!! And we’re pretty stoked about it so we wanted to throw a party to celebrate. Come down to BBC this Friday to grab some of your own and listen to some LIVE MUSIC by The G-Bots from 6:00-8:30. See you at the pub!” This perennial favorite has long been available in bottles but now it’s even more portable in pounder cans.

Beerworks (Medford) is hosting the Medford can launch party with pFriem Family Brewers, for the newly-canned IPA and Pilsner. “Join us for the can launch party at 5PM this Friday, March 8th, at Beerworks Medford and enjoy rare pFriem beers on draft and pick up some of their canned beers for hang out or take out!”

McMenamins 23rd Avenue Bottle Shop (Portland) is hosting the release of Coolship No. 3, the third wild ale to come out of the Edgefield’s coolship program, Friday from 6 to 8pm: “Tart and fruity, Coolship No. 3 was crafted using a centuries-old method that creates wild fermentation with no added yeast. This one-of-a-kind beer, aged 3 months in oak with pomegranate, is perfect for aging.”

Saturday, Mar. 9

Portland Cider Company celebrates its 6th anniversary on Saturday, taking place at its Clackamas cidery starting at 3pm: “We’re opening up the entire Cidery at our Clackamas Pub for our biggest anniversary bash yet! Sample 20+ different ciders, with special ciders pulled from the keg cellar to commemorate the occasion. We’ll also be debuting the draft release of our newest seasonal cider Pineapple Rosé! Hitting shelves in 6-pack cans in early April, this juicy, pineapple cider is naturally pink from a touch of blueberry juice.” You’ll need to purchase tickets; $20 gets you the commemorative glass and 14 drink tickets.

The 5th annual Baker’s Dozen Coffee Beer & Doughnut Fest takes place at Ecliptic Brewing—and it’s sold out. Maybe you can get in at the door, but if so it’ll cost you $35.

In Roseburg, Backside Brewing is hosting the Hammer N’ Ales Brewfest, in conjunction with Umpqua Valley Habitat for Humanity. “Umpqua Valley Habitat for Humanity invites the public to Hammer N/ Ales Brewfest from 4-11pm on March 9th at the Backside Brewing Event Warehouse. Hammer N’ Ales 2019 will feature over 50 taps of local and regional craft brews and ciders, including special new releases. Entertainment includes local bands. Tickets include a tasting package of a glass and 5 taste tickets. Additional taste tickets can be purchased at the event. Purchase tickets for $20 at the door.”

The Pints for Polio pub walk takes place in Bend on Saturday, starting at the Deschutes Brewery Public House downtown at 2pm: “Pints for Polio is Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 2pm-6pm. All participants meet at Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House Bond Street (upstairs). For $25 each participant gets a commemorative metal pint cup, a map of participating pubs, and a 6oz taste of great beer at over 15 locations downtown, on Galveston Ave, and in the Box Factory area! This is the 8th annual Pints for Polio Pub Walk. Over the last 7 years, we have raised over $60,000 to eradicate Polio – and that has been matched 2 to 1 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for over $180,000 towards Polio eradication worldwide! We have sponsors covering all of our expenses, so 100% of the proceeds will be donated to PolioPlus to fund the elimination of polio for children all over the world – with your help, we can wipe Polio off the face of the earth, forever! We also educate the local community on the importance of childhood vaccinations.”

McMenamins 23rd Avenue Bottle Shop is hosting Yakima Craft Brewing for a tasting on Saturday from 2 to 4pm: “Yakima Craft Brewing will pour samples of Wizard IPA, Hazy Sky NE IPA, Pilsner, and 1984 Amber. Join us!”

Sunday, Mar. 10

Bend’s Platypus Pub has a special keg of Pliny the Younger, and is opening specially on Sunday at noon to tap the keg. “Pliny the Younger is one of the most anticipated seasonal beer releases around the globe every year. The Platy is limiting each person to one 10oz snifter starting at noon this Sunday for 10 cash. No, you don’t need to stand in line outside in the cold. Come on in, starting at 11 and buy a ticket from Tiffany. Maybe enjoy some Pierogi’s from @BigSkisPierogis, or try one of the many other great IPAs we will have on tap. At noon, Glen will start pouring.” PtY hasn’t come to Bend in quite a few years.

McMenamins White Eagle Saloon (Portland) is hosting Friends & Family Night on Sunday starting at 5pm, with 50% of the night’s food and drink proceeds benefiting an organization named Smart.