Here is the Oregon beer news for Thursday, June 7, rounding up the news and events from around the state. Three Beer Weeks today! It boggles the mind. As usual, I will periodically update this post throughout the day with the latest news as I find it, so check back … Continue reading
Last October we visited Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada for an event and mini vacation, and while we were there we spent an afternoon exploring a small part of the Henderson beer scene. Here’s a report of what we encountered. But first, a note about the Las Vegas brewing scene … Continue reading
Today is the anniversary of D-Day, the first day of the Invasion of Normandy by Allied forces during World War II that turned the tide of the war in Europe. Raise a beer to toast the Nazi defeat that started on this day in 1944! Closer to home, here is … Continue reading
Here is the news in Oregon beer for this Tuesday, June 5. As usual I’ll be periodically updating this post throughout the day with the latest items as I find them, so check back occasionally for updates. And if you have news to share, please feel free to let me … Continue reading
Two bottles of the latest 2 Towns Ciderhouse seasonal that I included in my news roundup last week arrived yesterday: Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy Cider. This one is made with Meyer lemons and raspberries, and is 5% abv. As a summer seasonal it should be available through August. I’m not … Continue reading
Happy Monday and National Cheese Day! Today would be a great day to pair up some new and unusual cheeses with beer (naturally!) so I expect everyone will celebrate accordingly. Here’s the Oregon beer news for this June 4 to accompany those. I’ll be periodically updating this post throughout the … Continue reading
This month’s edition of The Session is hosted by David S. of Brewing in a Bedsitter, and he suggests a topic that I don’t believe we’ve discussed as such before: Farmhouse brewing. Whether it’s about the success of modern craft breweries like Jester King and Burning Sky, the worldwide spread … Continue reading
Happy National Doughnut Day! This is a holiday that has its roots in World War I and while beer wasn’t involved back then, it should be now—pair up a doughnut with a beer today. They make a great accompaniment to the beer news, which I’ve got fresh for this June … Continue reading
It’s the end of the month, so I hope everyone is ready for June! Here’s the news in Oregon beer for Thursday, May 31; as usual, I will periodically update this post throughout the day with news items as I find them. If you have any news to share please … Continue reading
The 12th annual Cheers to Belgian Beers festival returns to Portland this weekend, taking place Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2 at The North Warehouse on North Tillamook Street. CTBB is one of the better “themed” beer festivals out there, in which most beers present are brewed using the same … Continue reading