Oregon Beer News, 04/03/2019

Oregon Beer News, 04/03/2019

Here’s the midweek hump day Oregon beer news, rounding up the news and events from around the state to keep you up to date! As always I’ll be updating this post throughout the day with the latest news as I find it, so check back in from time to time. … Continue reading

MAP Brewing Company, Bozeman, Montana

MAP Brewing Company, Bozeman, Montana

A week ago we were in Bozeman, Montana, for a couple of days on a family-oriented trip, and didn’t have much time to check out the local beer scene. I was able to sample a couple of the local beers on tap at Dave’s Sushi (yes, a sushi place in … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 04/02/2019

Oregon Beer News, 04/02/2019

Here is the news in Oregon beer for this Tuesday, April 2. As usual, I’ll be updating this post throughout the day, so check back often for the latest news. And if you have any news to share, feel free to contact me and I can get that posted. Belmont … Continue reading

Latest print article: Talking about Irish red ales

Latest print article: Talking about Irish red ales

My latest print article for The Bulletin landed on Sunday the 31st, and I tackled a suitably spring-themed style: Irish red ale. I dig a bit into the history and the overall style considerations, and highlight a couple of local examples: Pelican Brewing Sea’N Red, Bridge 99 Bog Trotter, and … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 04/01/2019

Oregon Beer News, 04/01/2019

Welcome back to the beer news! It’s April Fools’ Day, but I promise this is all real Oregon beer news, at least as best as I can determine and filter. Well, maybe there will be one questionable item. Maybe… Regardless, I’ll be updating this post throughout the day with the … Continue reading

Received: North Coast Tart Cherry, Monkless Curtain Closer

Received: North Coast Tart Cherry, Monkless Curtain Closer

Last week was all about beer samples, it seems, as I received two more in addition to the three others I posted about. North Coast Brewing sent along its Tart Cherry Berliner Weisse, and Monkless Belgian Ales gave me a can of its new Curtain Closer. The Tart Cherry has … Continue reading

Received: Fruited ciders from 2 Towns, Portland Cider

Received: Fruited ciders from 2 Towns, Portland Cider

In addition to the Worthy beers I received this week, I’d also received two different fruited ciders from 2 Towns Ciderhouse and Portland Cider Company: Two Thorns and Pineapple Rosé, respectively. Raspberries and rose petals, and pineapple and blueberries. Definitely some interesting things in the fridge.

Received: Worthy Brewing’s new cans

Received: Worthy Brewing’s new cans

Worthy Brewing sent me a package containing all five of its newly-rebranded canned beers, all of which are the company’s year-round lineup (which includes two new beers). Seeing the cans in person, I have to say they are really nice with a strong design—it helps that they are printed, and … Continue reading