Old Town Brewing and “Grimm” collaboration release

Old Town Brewing and “Grimm” collaboration release

I’ve been a fan of the NBC television series “Grimm” since its inception, not the least of which because it is set and filmed in Portland, Oregon. And because it’s Portland, of course you know at some point “Grimm” would intersect with beer—and it has, for the third time in fact. … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 01/19/2017

Oregon Beer News, 01/19/2017

Oregon Beer News for Thursday, January 19, 2017. News in beer and brewing from all around Oregon, including events, tastings, festivals, and more. If you have news to share, let me know!

Oregon Beer News, 01/18/2017

Oregon Beer News, 01/18/2017

Oregon Beer News for Wednesday, January 18, 2017. News in beer and brewing from all around Oregon, including events, tastings, festivals, and more. If you have news to share, let me know!

Tuesday Tastings: Boneyard Incredible Pulp, Dominator Doppelbock

Tuesday Tastings: Boneyard Incredible Pulp, Dominator Doppelbock

For today’s Tuesday Tastings reviews I’m drawing from the Boneyard well—Bend, Oregon’s Boneyard Beer that is. Back in November I’d written a print article on their then-new year-round beer, Incredible Pulp Blood Orange Pale Ale, and while I included some tasting notes in the article, I thought it would be interesting to … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 01/17/2017

Oregon Beer News, 01/17/2017

Oregon Beer News for Tuesday, January 17, 2017. News in beer and brewing from all around Oregon, including events, tastings, festivals, and more. If you have news to share, let me know!

McMenamins High Gravity Extravaganza, in a few pictures

McMenamins High Gravity Extravaganza, in a few pictures

This past Saturday McMenamins Old St. Francis School in Bend celebrated their fourth annual High Gravity Extravaganza beer festival, featuring 25 breweries pouring strong, high gravity beers. It’s a great “mini” fest, featuring a mix of McMenamins and Central Oregon breweries (ten and 15, respectively), with many of the brewers … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 01/16/2017

Oregon Beer News, 01/16/2017

Oregon Beer News for Monday, January 16, 2017. News in beer and brewing from all around Oregon, including events, tastings, festivals, and more. If you have news to share, let me know!

Beer of the Week: Bend Brewing Sno’d In Winter Ale

Beer of the Week: Bend Brewing Sno’d In Winter Ale

Consider the weather we’ve been hit with in Oregon these past couple of weeks—here in Bend, schools have been closed more in 2017 than they were in the past 20 years—what could be a more appropriate beer for this week than Bend Brewing Company‘s Sno’d In Winter Ale? Bend Brewing … Continue reading

American Hop Convention in Bend, January 17-20

American Hop Convention in Bend, January 17-20

On Tuesday, January 17, the 61st annual American Hop Convention comes to Bend, Oregon for the first time. The convention takes place at the Riverhouse on the Deschutes hotel and convention center and runs through Friday, January 20. Join us for the 2017 American Hop Convention as we journey across … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 01/13/2017

Oregon Beer News, 01/13/2017

Oregon Beer News for Friday, January 13, 2017. News in beer and brewing from all around Oregon, including events, tastings, festivals, and more. If you have news to share, let me know!