Received: 2 Towns Camp Clementine Cider

Received: 2 Towns Camp Clementine Cider

The latest limited-release cider from Corvallis’ 2 Towns Ciderhouse arrived yesterday: Camp Clementine. It’s billed as a “summer session cider” and made with California clementines and Maracuyá passionfruit (along with apples, of course). Always fun and interesting things coming out of 2 Towns, I’ll report on this when I try … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 04/30/2019

Oregon Beer News, 04/30/2019

How did it get to be the last day of April already? Are we ready for May? Regardless, here’s the Oregon beer news for this Tuesday, April 30; as usual, I’ll be updating this post with the latest news throughout the day. If you have any news or information to … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 04/29/2019

Oregon Beer News, 04/29/2019

Happy Monday! I hope you had a great weekend and are ready for the new week—and a new month in a couple of days. I’ve got the Monday news for you for this April 29, and as usual I’ll be updating this post throughout the day with the latest news … Continue reading

Latest print article: Monkless Curtain Closer

Latest print article: Monkless Curtain Closer

My last print article came out last Sunday, actually (and I just turned my next one in today), in which I wrote about Monkless Belgian Ales‘ Curtain Closer, its massive Belgian-style “quintuple ale” aged on raspberries and cocoa nibs. You can call it a quadrupel if you want; brewer Todd … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 04/26/2019

Oregon Beer News, 04/26/2019

Happy Arbor Day! While not directly related to beer, this tree-planting holiday is worth raising a beer to both for the environment and for the fact that the wood in barrels your favorite big beer was aged in comes from trees. (Yes, that was a bit of an obvious stretch!) … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 04/25/2019

Oregon Beer News, 04/25/2019

The end of the week is nigh, and I for one am looking forward to it! With the weekend in sight, here’s the Oregon beer news for Thursday, April 25. As usual, I’ll be updating this post throughout the day with the latest news as I find it, so check … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 04/24/2019

Oregon Beer News, 04/24/2019

Happy hump day! We are working our way through the week and if you’re a Trail Blazers fan then you just saw an amazing game last night (and probably consumed a good amount of beer in the process). Cheers to Rip City! And here’s today’s Oregon beer news to catch … Continue reading

Beer and Cheese on the Tillamook Coast

Beer and Cheese on the Tillamook Coast

On Saturday, April 13 we attended Pelican Brewing‘s Beer + Cheese event that the brewery organized with Visit Tillamook Coast, which took place at the brewery’s Tillamook production facility. I was invited to attend with a complimentary press pass, and since I’d never been to that location, I love beer … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 04/23/2019

Oregon Beer News, 04/23/2019

Here’s the Oregon beer news for this Tuesday, April 23, rounding up the news and events from around the state. As usual I’ll be periodically updating this post throughout the day, so check back often for the latest news. And if you have news or info to share, feel free … Continue reading

Happy 22nd birthday, Belmont Station!

Happy 22nd birthday, Belmont Station!

Portland’s Belmont Station, a long-time favorite beer bar and bottle shop for many, celebrates its 22nd (golden!) birthday this Monday the 22nd! The party is an all-day affair, and instead of just one special anniversary beer, this year there are four beers available that were brewed just for the Station. … Continue reading