Sunriver Brewing Company announced today the release of three new canned beers as well as the company’s 2021 beer calendar. The new cans are a three-beer rotator series in 12-ounce format, the first 12-ounce cans to join the lineup since 2017. The calendar showcases a large number of IPA and hop-focuses beers (of course) as well as a fun new line dubbed Herd Mentality; more on that after the press release:

Sunriver Brewing Co. releases their first new 12-ounce cans since 2017 with a three beer rotating series. The first can release in late February is Clearview – West Coast IPA. Clearview was released in draft in January in all three Sunriver Brewing Company pubs as well as select locations around the Pacific Northwest. Here is more on Clearview and the rest of the beers in the series from the brewery:

Clearview West Coast IPA is the latest brew in our never-ending quest to develop the finest IPA. New school in design, Clearview offers the perfect balance of citrus, tropical and resinous hop character. This IPA is bright in appearance, bold in flavor, and has a clean, dry finish.
Hops: Citra, Mosaic, Sultana, Summit
ABV: 6.8% IBU: 65
Available: Winter/Spring

Rivermark Pilsner is our interpretation of the world’s original pale lager. Perfectly balanced, this Czech-style pilsner hits all the right spots. Bready malt flavors mingle with a spicy and floral hop character. This beer is light on the palate and perfectly crisp.
Hops: Nugget, Mt. Hood, Czech Saaz
5% ABV 30 IBU
Available: Summer

Pop Demand Hazy IPA is the culmination of years of Sunriver Brewing experimenting with this modern interpretation of IPA. Pop has a lush, pillowy body and a complex, fruit forward hop character. Big juicy notes of mango, melon, berries, and limeade abound in this hazy brew.
Hops: Mosaic, Azacca, Cashmere
6.5% ABV 40 IBU
Available: Fall

“The brewing team has been working for months perfecting the recipes for these new canned beers. All three entries in this year’s rotator series are exceptionally balanced, flavorful and well-crafted,” says Brett Thomas, Director of Brewing Operations. “I’m especially proud of Rivermark Pilsner – it takes a light hand in the brewhouse and lots of expertise in the cellars to create such a delicate beer. We’re really excited to share the culmination of our efforts with all of our Sunriver Brewing fans.”

In addition to the rotating 12-ounce series, Sunriver Brewing has released its 2021 beer calendar. The calendar includes a plethora of Limited Release beers available in both 16-ounce cans and draft. This year the Haze Factory and IPA Factory return with some old favorites as well as some brand-new beers. 2021 also introduces the Herd Mentality Series, which consists of variants of the award-winning Cocoa Cow Chocolate Milk Stout. Expect to see some exceptionally creative stouts, featuring brews such as Cherry Vanilla Cocoa Cow and Cookies & Cream Cocoa Cow, amongst others.

“Our Limited Release program for 2021 is really ambitious, to say the least. We have created enough variety to satisfy even the most passionate craft beer aficionado,” says Brett. “From old-school IPAs to tiki-inspired beers to massively hopped double IPAs, there’s really something for everyone who loves hops. Likewise, the Herd Mentality Series, with its Cocoa Cow variants, is going to redefine what beer can taste like for some people.”

About Sunriver Brewing Company
Sunriver Brewing Company’s pub in the Village at Sunriver opened to rave reviews in the summer of 2012. Recognizing that the original pub would not accommodate demand, a 13,000-square foot building was purchased in the Business Park in 2014. Since that time, Sunriver Brewing Company has garnered many national and international awards for their craft beer. In February of 2016, Sunriver opened its second pub location on Galveston Avenue in Bend Oregon. The year of 2017 included a major national accomplishment with winning Small Brewing Company of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival. In 2019 Sunriver opened its third pub in the Oakway Center located in Eugene, Oregon.

First, I think there’s a typo on the calendar image, in that the December limited beer should be “Netarts Bay” not “Nearts.” Netarts Bay is located southwest of Tillamook, and since the beer is an oyster stout, I’m guessing the oysters are sourced from there.

Next—what is an “Austin-style IPA”? Is it just a hazy pale ale?

And that Herd Mentality series looks like it could be amazing, and that’s even considering I’m somewhat jaded to pastry stouts these days. Cocoa Cow Chocolate Milk Stout was first brewed as a limited specialty release for the Dari Mart chain of western Oregon convenience stores, but was so popular that it became a year-round beer and a top seller for the brewery. It’s a fantastic chocolate stout so I have high hopes for this new series based on it.