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Today is National Cherry Pie Day (following up from Presidents’ Day) which of course means you should be pairing beer with cherry pie at some point today. Also great for hunkering down with during the approaching (apparent) snomageddon… Beyond pie, here’s the news in Oregon beer for this Tuesday, February … Continue reading
The annual Best of Craft Beer Awards took place recently here in Bend; this was its fifth year taking place, and it has grown into an impressive size, becoming (according to the description) the third-largest pro brewing competition in the U.S. Over 2000 entries were amassed, and judges were selected … Continue reading
Happy President’s Day! Cheers to you if you have the day off today, lift a beer in commemoration of our first president (and subsequent good ones). Perhaps a cherry beer to go with some cherry pie? Here’s the other news in Oregon beer for this February 19 and the new … Continue reading
I hope you’re ready for a busy weekend! Besides being President’s Day weekend, this Friday is Chinese New Year (the Year of the Dog). There are plenty of things going on so let’s get to it with the weekend’s news! As usual, I’ll be periodically updating this post throughout the … Continue reading
Here is the news in Oregon beer for this Thursday, February 15 (beginning the second half of the month). As usual, I’ll be periodically updating this post throughout the day, so check back often. If you have news to share, please contact me and I can get that posted as well. … Continue reading
My latest article in the Bulletin is out today, and I’m revisiting a Central Oregon staple: Cascade Lakes Brewing’s Blonde Bombshell. In part it’s a pitch for beer drinkers to forgo the latest and greatest beer craze and a brewery’s standards from time to time. It’s easy to forget that … Continue reading
Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you have plans for the holiday, but if you don’t check out some of the events going on around the state, along with the rest of the beer news for this Wednesdy as well. As usual, I’ll be periodically updating this post throughout the day … Continue reading
Laissez les bons temps rouler! Happy Mardi Gras! Here’s the roundup of the Oregon beer news for this Fat Tuesday, February 13 for your Carnival fun. As usual, I’ll be periodically updating this post throughout the day, so check back often for the latest news. If you have news to share, … Continue reading
Deschutes Brewery sent out a media tip sheet today with several notable items upcoming for 2018. Among the highlights: The next Reserve Series beer: The Ages “A gueuze-inspired, multi-year blending shapes a wild brew brimming with fruity, spicy esters and savory, tangy pear and white pepper flavors. Deschutes’ first release … Continue reading
Happy Monday and the start of a busy week! Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day, and Zwickelmania all take place this week, with beer events to match. Here’s the roundup of beer news to kick off this February 12; as usual, I’ll be periodically updating this post throughout the day with the … Continue reading