The Brew Site
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
Last weekend, Bend’s Crux Fermentation Project celebrated its eighth anniversary with a lower-key party than usual in this COVID-19 era and a release of a special anniversary lager. As a nod and a tip of the hat to one of the region’s best breweries, here are reviews of two of … Continue reading
My latest article for The Bulletin is out today, in which I explore my new favorite hop—Sabro. It’s also a profile of Bevel Craft Brewing‘s Hop Tour: Sabro IPA, the brewery’s latest in the single hop series which is a good highlight of the coconut-infused hop: New experimental hop features … Continue reading
My latest article for The Bulletin is out today: Super yeast is star of Boss Rambler’s Norwegian Cowboy. I (finally?) explore kveik yeast, with a closer look at Boss Rambler Beer Club’s kveik-fermented Norwegian Cowboy triple dry-hopped hazy IPA. The brewery was also among the first of the local breweries … Continue reading
Portland’s Baerlic Brewing crafts a variety of beers across a range of styles, many of which are released in cans, particularly the specialty ones. I’ve only had a handful of its beers and haven’t yet had the chance to visit the brewery in person, and that doesn’t look likely any … Continue reading