First Central Oregon Beer Week in the can; thank you!

First Central Oregon Beer Week in the can; thank you!

The very first Central Oregon Beer Week wrapped up yesterday, and overall I think it went very well! Yes there were a few hitches and hiccups here and there but from what I was able to get out and see, people were having a good time and things were going … Continue reading

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

Central Oregon Beer Week events, Sunday, May 27 (final!)

Central Oregon Beer Week events, Sunday, May 27 (final!)

It’s the final day of Central Oregon Beer Week! I hope everyone has been enjoying the beer and events that have been going on through the week, and there are a few more events lined up for today. Specials Bend Ale Trail special all week long Anyone who completes the Bend … 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

Central Oregon Beer Week events, Saturday, May 26

Central Oregon Beer Week events, Saturday, May 26

Central Oregon Beer Week continues for the weekend and with more events lined up for today, Saturday the 26th. Starting to wind down a bit but don’t miss Mt. Bachelor’s Brewski event both today and tomorrow! Skiing and beer, what could be more “Central Oregon” that that? Specials Bend Ale Trail special … Continue reading

Central Oregon Beer Week events, Friday, May 25

Central Oregon Beer Week events, Friday, May 25

Central Oregon Beer Week continues, with more great events lined up for today, Friday the 25th. TGIF! Specials Bend Ale Trail special all week long Anyone who completes the Bend Ale Trail during the Week will get a special, limited edition Bend Ale Trail koozie! Specials at Cascade West Cascade West will … 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

Central Oregon Beer Week events, Thursday, May 24

Central Oregon Beer Week events, Thursday, May 24

Central Oregon Beer Week continues, with more great events lined up for today, Thursday the 24th. And in addition to the events below, the GETIT Shuttle will be running a special service from 4 to 9pm tonight between breweries and venues for a fantastic deal: To help keep the party groove moving … Continue reading

Win Beer for a Year (with the Bend Ale Trail)

Win Beer for a Year (with the Bend Ale Trail)

The Bend Ale Trail is putting this contest on, which is very cool—and to be clear, the beer that you’ll win is from the Central Oregon breweries on the Ale Trail. So you will have to come here to enjoy it (oh darn, right?). There’s no need to pinch yourself, … Continue reading