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Here is the Oregon beer news for this final day of February (already!). Take a break from digging out the snow to check out what’s going on in the statewide beer scene. I’ll be updating this post throughout the day as well, so check back often to keep up to … Continue reading
More snow today, on this penultimate day of February, and the beer news goes on. Stay warm! Here’s the news for this Wednesday the 27th; as usual I’ll be updating this post throughout the day so check back in from time to time. Cascade Brewing (Portland) kicks off its 8th … Continue reading
I hope everyone is surviving Snowmaggedon and managed to dig out from the snow yesterday. More is supposed to be coming today so be prepared. In the meantime, here’s the Oregon beer news for this Tuesday, February 26; as usual I’ll be updating throughout the day with news as I … Continue reading
When Rogue Ales sent me its two latest canned IPAs, Outta Line West Coast IPA and Batsquatch Hazy IPA, I had to comment on the label designs. Apparently that’s a thing of late. The Batsquatch design in particular just kind of lost me, partly because it’s cartoony/goofy and partly because … Continue reading
Happy Monday! It’s a snow day today across the state—yes, even here in Central Oregon—and a number of pubs and breweries are closing their doors today along with schools and other non-essential services—so any events listed here may get cancelled, check with the location first. If you don’t need to … Continue reading
One positive thing I noticed about the new Deschutes Brewery rebrand I wrote about the other day is that the brewery has changed its date stamp: The date is now “packaged on” instead of the former “best by” date! This is a huge step and one I applaud, regardless of … Continue reading
Here’s the news and events roundup for Oregon beer for this final weekend of February. As usual I’ll be updating this post throughout the day on Friday, so check back often. And if you have news to share, please contact me so I can get it added. Friday, Feb. 22 … Continue reading
Last week Deschutes Brewery issued a press release revealing an overall brand refresh on its packaging (“Deschutes Brewery Doubles Down on its Brand”), starting with the new Red Chair NWPA design already on the shelves. Unsurprisingly, I have thoughts about this, as beer branding is a topic that generates discussion, … Continue reading
Happy Thursday! The end of the week is in sight and that calls for a beer. Or beer news! Here’s the Oregon beer news for this February 21; as usual I’ll be updating this post throughout the day with the latest news as I find it, so check back often. … Continue reading
Happy Hump Day! Here is the news and events roundup in Oregon beer for this Wednesday, February 20 (also, randomly, National Cherry Pie Day). As usual I’ll be updating this post throughout the day with the latest news as I find it, so check back occasionally for updates. Saraveza (Portland) … Continue reading