Crux Fermentation Project always has an interesting, solid lineup of fresh hop beers for the season, thanks in no small part to the experience of founder and brewmaster Larry Sidor. In addition to a decades-long career in the brewing industry, Sidor spent nearly seven years with S.S. Steiner, a Yakima-based … Continue reading
A care package from Two Brothers Artisan Brewing out of Warrenville, Illinois arrived today, contained two bottles of Atom Smasher Oktoberfest and Sidekick Pale Ale. I don’t know much about the brewery at all so it’s always fun to sample new-to-me brews, and I’m always ready to drink Oktoberfest this … Continue reading
Here is the news in Oregon beer for this Wednesday, September 5, compiling all of the goings-on for this Hump Day. As usual, I’ll be updating this post occasionally throughout the day with the latest news as I find it, so keep checking back for updates. And if you have … Continue reading
Even though we’re entering fresh hop season with a slew of upcoming fresh hops festivals and events, this Saturday, September 8, Zoiglhaus Brewing in Portland is offering something different: its first ever Portland Lager Festival. While “lager” is a broad topic, stylistically speaking, it seems to me to be a great … Continue reading
With Labor Day behind us and things generally quieting down for the summer, it’s time to get back in the saddle and start the daily news roundup once again. Without further ado, here’s the Oregon beer news for Tuesday, September 4; as usual I’ll be updating this periodically throughout the … Continue reading
Here is this year’s attempt to keep track of the various fresh hop beers coming from Central Oregon breweries, as well as a roundup of events. Right out of the gate there are already a ton of beers announced, and this list will grow as September progresses. (Last year’s watch … Continue reading