The Brew Site
My latest article for The Bulletin is a bit multifaceted, covering both “The Oregon I Am” project initiative (for which I’ve included the press release below) and the latest coolship brew from Crux Fermentation Project: Nothing says Central Oregon like brewing beer next to the river. On a sunny afternoon … Continue reading
Harpoon Brewery has taken an interesting direction in its concept of “lifestyle” beers with its “League” series of better-for-you beers; the four I reviewed last year were all lower-alcohol (4% ABV) with a focus on lower calorie counts and carbs (which seems to be what’s been trending over this past … Continue reading
Hopworks Urban Brewery’s summer seasonal returns this month: Totally Chill Hazy IPA. A pair of cans arrived this week to accompany the press release. Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB), the first B Corp brewery in the Pacific Northwest, has released its summer seasonal, Totally Chill Hazy IPA. “There’s nothing like finishing … Continue reading
Bend Brewing announced this week the latest beer releases in its 2021 lineup: Future Living IPA and Camp Beer Lager. Future Living is new this year, while Camp Beer is a returning seasonal in the brewery’s Pub Series. Here’s the press release the brewery sent out: Bend Brewing Company is … Continue reading
I’d recently received two different craft beverages that were created with the Portland Thorns FC soccer team in mind: Slide Tackle Hazy IPA from Pelican Brewing, which was brewed in collaboration with the Thorns; and Two Thorns Raspberry Rose Cider from 2 Towns Ciderhouse, a seasonal specialty brewed in honor … Continue reading
My latest article for the Bend Bulletin out this week features The Ale Apothecary and a wild ale representing one of its unique and unusual brewing processes: Oregon Compound, a rum barrel aged wild ale. The brewing process is the same for all brewers…. After boiling and cooling, there is … Continue reading
The days are heating up and summer is all but here, which means easy summertime drinking—and a great time to check out the Easy Day hazy IPAs from Worthy Brewing. The two beers, Grapefruit and Tangerine, are Worthy’s entry into the low-alcohol, low-calorie lifestyle (“better for you”) space, while still … Continue reading
Hood River’s Double Mountain Brewery released its annual seasonal single hop IPA, brewed with an unnamed experimental hop variety: Splendor. I received a bottle of the beer, in the brewery’s signature 500ml refillable format. Details from the press release: Double Mountain is elated to release the 2021 single hop seasonal … Continue reading
My latest article for The Bulletin delves into one of the anniversary beers from Boneyard Beer—but not the IPA. Instead I take a look at Plum Saison, an unusual style for the typically hop-forward brewery. “Saisons rock and I haven’t had much experience with them so… why not?” said owner … Continue reading
The latest seasonal beers from Hopworks Urban Brewery are out: Ace of Hearts Imperial IPA and Cactus Attactus Prickly Pear Sour. I received samples of each on Friday (I know, I just posted the review of the previous samples; HUB is cranking out the beers!), two cans of each. Details … Continue reading