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Here’s the next batch of mini-reviews in my quarantine at-home fresh hop season. I’ve started with my own homebrew featuring Santiam hops, then check out one from Migration Brewing. Desert Harvest Fresh Hop Ale – Santiam – Homebrew I try to brew a fresh hop ale every year with the … Continue reading
My latest article for The Bulletin is out today, in which I profile the new Rip City Lager from Deschutes Brewery (which the brewery recently sent me). You can tell from the headline the angle I took: Rice adds crispness to Rip City Lager. The brewery describes Rip City as … Continue reading
Bend Brewing Company today sent out a press release announcing the three fresh hop beers it will be releasing this year, along with news about this year’s Fresh Hops on the Pond event. Short version—due to COVID-19 that event is canceled but BBC has an alternative option. Here’s the press … Continue reading
This year’s fresh hop season looks a bit different with the COVID-19 pandemic. Events have been canceled, and I’m not planning on running all over the place looking for draft pours (it’s a pandemic, folks—stay home and wear a mask and maybe we can actually get things under control like … Continue reading
Three new canned beers from Bend’s Crux Fermentation Project are on the market now, and I’ve received samples of all three from the brewery: Pert Near Fresh Hop IPA, Solar Sailor IPA, and Shakeside Stout. I had already also purchased a couple of cans of Pert Near for my first … Continue reading
It’s hard to believe it’s that time of year already—fresh hops season! This year’s a bit different with COVID-19; I don’t know about you, but since the pandemic hit and quarantine/shelter at home was initiated, we’ve been laying low and avoiding going out unless necessary. That also changes the dynamic … Continue reading
Out today, my latest for The Bulletin, highlighting and reviewing the summer seasonal from GoodLife Brewing, Beach Line Pineapple Pale Ale. Most of us aren’t getting to the beach during the pandemic (you really shouldn’t be traveling, right now, you know?), so my angle in the piece is “GoodLife bringing … Continue reading
Massachusetts-based Clown Shoes Beer sent me a four-pack of its Rainbows Are Real back at the end of June, in part to celebrate Pride Month and in part to announce the beer as its first IPA brewed with terpenes. There aren’t many beers on the market with added terpenes (other … Continue reading
It’s been awhile since I’ve had beers from Elysian Brewing, probably since the last time the Great Pumpkin Roadshow came through town, because—let’s be honest—the AB InBev ownership is a deterrent, especially with so many other great local options available. But there’s no doubt Elysian brews good beer, and recently … Continue reading
I like how Zupan’s Markets has continued its run of beer collaborations for its Portland-based markets, partnering with local (to Portland) breweries for its Farm to Market series of beers. The latest is Imperial IPA, brewed in partnership with Ex Novo Brewing, an 8% ABV ale brewed with all Centennial … Continue reading