Update: I learned that the name of this beer had changed from when the first media release came out, and instead of “Black Pearl” this beer is now called “Origin Story.” Which is a much better name, in my opinion. As part of its 30th anniversary this year, Bend, Oregon’s Deschutes … Continue reading
As part of its 30th anniversary this year, Bend, Oregon’s Deschutes Brewery reached out to past brewers to collaborate on seven new beers. I’m highlighting each of these beers in a blog post each day leading up to the brewery’s anniversary on June 27. Oh Be Joyful (Pale Ale) Description: 30th Anniversary … Continue reading
As part of its 30th anniversary this year, Bend, Oregon’s Deschutes Brewery reached out to past brewers to collaborate on seven new beers. I’m highlighting each of these beers in a blog post each day leading up to the brewery’s anniversary on June 27. Wolfgang’s Vintage Vienna Lager Description: 30th … Continue reading
As part of its 30th anniversary this year, Bend, Oregon’s Deschutes Brewery reached out to past brewers to collaborate on seven new beers. I’m highlighting each of these beers in a blog post each day leading up to the brewery’s anniversary on June 27. Fresh Chair Northwest Pale Ale Description: 30th … Continue reading
Today is the last day of spring, so toast the passing of the season accordingly! Here’s the news in Oregon beer for this hump day, Wednesday, June 20. As usual I’ll periodically update this post throughout the day with news as I find it, so check back occasionally. McMenamins Cedar … Continue reading
Here is the news in Oregon beer for this Tuesday, June 19, rounding up the various things going on around the state. As usual, I’ll be periodically updating this post throughout the day, so check back in from time to time. The Bier Stein (Eugene) is hosting Bend’s GoodLife Brewing … Continue reading
How’s your Tuesday? Ready for some beer news? I’ve got Oregon’s beer news rounded up for this second day of the week, June 12, and as usual I’ll be updating this post periodically throughout the day, so check back in from time to time. Have news to share? Let me … Continue reading
A little while back Deschutes Brewery sent me bottles of Passion Fruit IPA, first in its new “Just Tapped” beer series. I mentioned in that post that the bottling of this beer caught me off guard, as I only knew it to be available on draft. I wasn’t sure how … Continue reading
My latest print article for The Bulletin is out today: Humm, Deschutes partner on ‘kom-brew-cha’. (No I did not come up with that headline, I’m sorry to say.) But I do delve a bit into kombucha, and Bend’s Humm Kombucha, and the Humm Zinger kombucha radler brewed in collaboration with Deschutes … Continue reading
Here is the news in Oregon beer for this Tuesday, June 5. As usual I’ll be periodically updating this post throughout the day with the latest items as I find them, so check back occasionally for updates. And if you have news to share, please feel free to let me … Continue reading