Latest print article: Redmond’s newest brewery, Geist Beerworks

Latest print article: Redmond’s newest brewery, Geist Beerworks

My latest column for The Bulletin is out today: Retirement is fruitful for Redmond brewers. I didn’t write the headline, but it does get clever with what I wrote about Redmond’s newest brewery, Geist Beerworks. With a brewhouse volume of 4.5 barrels, the Waleses are content at that size and view … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 09/13/2018

Oregon Beer News, 09/13/2018

Today is National Celiac Awareness Day which Jay Brooks has also tagged as Gluten Free Beer Day; while I don’t know if I have any gluten-free-specific beer news for today, if you or someone you know suffers from Celiac disease, it’s a good time to explore gluten free beers or ciders. … Continue reading

Monkless Belgian Ales to celebrate second anniversary after winning big

Monkless Belgian Ales to celebrate second anniversary after winning big

Bend, Oregon’s Monkless Belgian Ales is gearing up to celebrate its second anniversary on September 28. Technically Monkless has been brewing beer for four years, but this anniversary observes the date at which the company began brewing at the current 10 barrel facility it occupies in northeast Bend. There is … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 09/12/2018

Oregon Beer News, 09/12/2018

Happy Wednesday! I hope your week is going well so far and you’ve been enjoying some fresh hop beers—I finally had my first two yesterday. There’s more fresh hop news below to take note; and of course I will be updating this post throughout the day with the latest news … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 09/11/2018

Oregon Beer News, 09/11/2018

Here is the news in Oregon beer for this Tuesday, September 11, rounding up the items for the day. I will continue to update this post with the latest news as I get the chance, though it may be sporadic; as always though, feel free to contact me with anything … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 09/10/2018

Oregon Beer News, 09/10/2018

Happy Monday! This will be a bit of an abbreviated Oregon beer news post today, as I’ll be doing some running around and may not have time at the keyboard. Even so, here’s the news for the day, highlighting some of this week’s events, and as always feel free to … Continue reading

Level Beer Game On! IPA

Level Beer Game On! IPA

Level Beer is one of the newer Oregon breweries to pop up in the last few years, founded in 2016 in northeast Portland. The folks behind the brewery describe themselves as, “We are an American Craft Brewery focusing on lighter alcohol beer styles with hoppy beers, barrel aged beers and … Continue reading

The Session #139: Beer and the Good Life

The Session #139: Beer and the Good Life

It’s the first Friday of September, Beer Blogging Friday, meaning it’s time for another round of The Session. This month’s topic is brought to us by Bill Vanderburgh of CraftBeerInSanDiego.com, and he is asking us to write about Beer and the Good Life: Beer ads famously sell us “the good life”–fit, … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 09/07/2018

Oregon Beer News, 09/07/2018

Happy Friday! Today is National Beer Lover’s Day, though I don’t know what makes it any more of a beer lover’s day than any other—but I’ll still raise a beer in toast! What beer will you be loving today? Here’s the news in beer from around Oregon for the weekend … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 09/06/2018

Oregon Beer News, 09/06/2018

Who’s ready for some Oregon beer news? It’ll help Thursday go by faster as we head towards the end of the week! Here you are—and I’ll be periodically updating this post throughout the day, so check back in from time to time for the latest. Belmont Station is teaming up … Continue reading