Tasting Elysian Brewing’s Juice Dust IPA live

Tasting Elysian Brewing’s Juice Dust IPA live

Recently, Elysian Brewing hosted a virtual tasting of its new Juice Dust IPA, the “juicy” variant in the Space Dust IPA family. Ahead of the tasting, the company sent out tasting kits which included the beer (a six pack plus an extra can each of Juice Dust and Space Dust) … Continue reading

Double Mountain Brewery announces 2024 seasonal cider lineup

Double Mountain Brewery announces 2024 seasonal cider lineup

Double Mountain Brewery doesn’t just brew beer, but also crafts a variety of ciders, and recently the company announced its seasonal cider lineup for 2024. Seven ciders are featured, three of which are new this year (and Double Mountain sent me a bottle of the new Harrison to sample). The … Continue reading

Lincoln City Launches New Tap and Brew Trail digital passport

Lincoln City Launches New Tap and Brew Trail digital passport

A new beer-ticking digital passport has launched for the town of Lincoln City on the Oregon Coast, the Tap and Brew Trail. Created by Explore Lincoln City, this new passport is out in time for National Beer Day (according to the press release), and features nine locations to start, where … Continue reading

Latest print article: German-style Leichtbier from Van Henion Brewing

Latest print article: German-style Leichtbier from Van Henion Brewing

My latest article for The Bulletin covers an unusual style rarely seen in these parts: German-style Leichtbier (“light beer”), one I got to delve a bit into with Van Henion Brewing which released its version of Leichtbier recently. The beer is a collaboration, brewed with hop supplier Hollingbery and Son … Continue reading

“The World On Tap” debuts, Baker’s Dozen Fest returns

“The World On Tap” debuts, Baker’s Dozen Fest returns

There are two upcoming beer events from Grand Craft Beer to check out, taking place in Bend and Portland. The first is The World On Tap, which celebrates “worldwide beer styles” on Saturday, April 6 at the On Tap food cart lot and taphouse in Bend; look for beer styles … Continue reading

Recent print article: Silver Moon Brewing dabbles in terpenes

Recent print article: Silver Moon Brewing dabbles in terpenes

A recent article I have in The Bulletin covers terpenes in beer, specifically looking at the new Cross Joint Terpene IPA from Silver Moon Brewing. Terpenes are naturally occurring compounds derived from plants, largely responsible for the aromas and flavors of plants. The term “terpene” is often associated with the … Continue reading

GoodLife Brewing introduces Wave Park Hazy IPA (received)

GoodLife Brewing introduces Wave Park Hazy IPA (received)

The newest packaged beer to join the year-round lineup from GoodLife Brewing is Wave Park Hazy IPA, named for the wave channel of the nearby Bend Whitewater Park. The beer is 6.7% ABV with 65 IBUs, available on draft and in 12-ounce cans; the brewery recently provided me with a … Continue reading

Received: Public Coast Brewing Benny’s Maple Oat-Stack Stout

Received: Public Coast Brewing Benny’s Maple Oat-Stack Stout

I recently received cans of the latest seasonal specialty whipped up by Public Coast Brewing, Benny’s Maple Oat-Stack Stout. It was released on draft and in cans last month, and the description that went out with the press release says: Benny’s Maple Oat-Stack Stout, with a 7.5% ABV, is a … Continue reading

Deschutes Brewery releases Fresh Squeezed Non-Alcoholic IPA

Deschutes Brewery releases Fresh Squeezed Non-Alcoholic IPA

Deschutes Brewery announced today a new addition to its non-alcoholic beer lineup in the form of Fresh Squeezed NA IPA—the alcohol-free version of its flagship Fresh Squeezed. It joins Black Butte NA, and it’s the first NA beer to be made entirely in-house; previously, the brewery’s non-alcoholic beers were crafted … Continue reading

Double Mountain Brewery releases Bier Wulf Bavarian IPA (received)

Double Mountain Brewery releases Bier Wulf Bavarian IPA (received)

The latest beer to come from Double Mountain Brewery of Hood River has an unusual style designation—Bavarian IPA. Bier Wulf is the newest seasonal release from the brewery, combining the characteristics of an American IPA with German malt and hops to give it Bavarian flair. Bier Wulf is 5.8% ABV … Continue reading