The Brew Site
My latest article for The Bulletin this week examines a “smoothie” fruit ale from McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Black Beary Temptation, brewed with some unusual ingredients. It also happened to be the winning beer at the Barley Cup Brewfest in June. This year’s winning beer was created by brewer … Continue reading
I’ve been reviewing non-alcoholic beer for a while but so far I hadn’t heard of a non-alcoholic cider—or in this case, perry—until now. Nashi Orchards, based on Vashon Island near Seattle, debuted a new NA perry (same as a cider, but made with pears instead of apples) that is the … Continue reading
Three different beer packages arrived last week, from the eastern half of the country (or rather, countries). Valley of Gold Belgian Pale Ale – Wild Heaven Beer This specialty brew from Georgia’s Wild Heaven was created as an homage to “one of the greatest beers ever brewed” — that being … Continue reading
Time for some cider reviews! I’ve got five reviews of ciders from Portland Cider, showcasing the company’s recent package redesign efforts as well as new additions to its lineup. The cider sent me samples of these recently, representing a solid cross-section of the current offerings, so let’s get right to the … Continue reading
It’s summer ale season, and my latest article for The Bulletin this past week reflects that; in “Cool Central Oregon beers to slake your summer thirst” I offer a round-up of summertime drinking options, though of course the eight I listed only scratches the surface (I do have space constraints, … Continue reading
The latest release from Tröegs Independent Brewing is the return of its Nimble Giant Double IPA, a summer seasonal favorite. It’s a big beer that showcases three hops—Mosaic, Simcoe, and Azacca. Press release: Tröegs Independent Brewing announces the release of its beautiful and balanced Double IPA, Nimble Giant. One of … Continue reading