#FlagshipFebruary honors the beers that got us here

#FlagshipFebruary honors the beers that got us here

What started as a Twitter post and conversation turned into a full-blown phenomenon that started today: Flagship February, which reflects a simple premise—appreciation of a brewery’s flagship beers. Created by Stephen Beaumont and Jay Brooks, it couldn’t be simpler: drink and enjoy a flagship beer. Of course there’s a bit … Continue reading

Odell Brewing 2019 Beer Lineup

Odell Brewing 2019 Beer Lineup

Colorado’s Odell Brewing announced its 2019 beer schedule, with a number of new releases being added to an already-impressive lineup. Odell is one of those brands I’d love to have available here, but I don’t know that they distribute to Oregon (but I’m always on the lookout). Here’s the press … Continue reading

Funky Buddha 2019 Beer Lineup

Funky Buddha 2019 Beer Lineup

Now this is a busy calendar, and frankly, hard for me to read without zooming in. But Florida’s Funky Buddha Brewery is gearing up for a busy 2019, with quite a number of beers spread out over six brand lines. Here’s the full release for the schedule, but highlights include: … Continue reading

Three Creeks Brewing releases Eureka Single Hop IPA in cans

Three Creeks Brewing releases Eureka Single Hop IPA in cans

Three Creeks Brewing in Sisters, Oregon has its first canned seasonal beer for 2019 out: Eureka Single Hop IPA. It’s the first of four Seasonal Can Series releases for the year and will be available through March. Here’s the text of the press release: Three Creeks Brewing Company is proud … Continue reading

Bend Brewing releases Trade War Export Stout

Bend Brewing releases Trade War Export Stout

Bend Brewing Company‘s latest beer release is Trade War Export Stout, which is the first canned beer release for 2019. Trade War joins the brewery’s other canned offerings which includes Tropic Pines Juicy IPA, Camp Beer, and Sno’d In Winter Ale. The brewery is holding a release party on Friday, … Continue reading

Cascade Brewing 2019 Beer Lineup

Cascade Brewing 2019 Beer Lineup

Portland-based Cascade Brewing has released its 2019 beer calendar, featuring a lineup of eight core releases throughout the year, along with three collaboration brews and seasonal draft-only releases. Looks like it will be a lively year for the brewery, focusing on these sour and barrel beers. I assume, however, there … Continue reading

Silver Moon Brewing 2019 Beer Lineup

Silver Moon Brewing 2019 Beer Lineup

Bend’s Silver Moon Brewing released its 2019 beer calendar a couple of weeks ago, and there are a fair number of interesting beers coming up for the new year, including the addition of Xul Spiced Stout (more accurately, influenced by Mexican mole) to both a seasonal canned lineup and to … Continue reading

Gigantic Brewing 2019 Beer Lineup

Gigantic Brewing 2019 Beer Lineup

The 2019 schedule of beers from Gigantic Brewing has been released, laying out the roadmap for the coming year. Gigantic has four year-round beers these days, and large number of seasonals and one-offs, that looks to rival the Breakside lineup. Unfortunately the chart graphic isn’t terribly high-resolution, but gives a … Continue reading

Breakside Brewery 2019 Beer Lineup

Breakside Brewery 2019 Beer Lineup

Portland’s Breakside Brewery might take the cake for Oregon’s most overachieving brewing company, evident in the brewery’s just-released 2019 beer calendar (which of course, doesn’t account for the dozens of pub-only beers that will be released). In addition to the IPAs, strong ales, and sours, I’m excited to see a … Continue reading

Received: Double Mountain Brut IPA

Received: Double Mountain Brut IPA

Late last week the newest seasonal bottled beer from Hood River’s Double Mountain Brewery arrived: Brut IPA. It’s available in the brewery’s refillable 500ml bottles and I have to say it’s the most elegant packaging of the various brut IPA’s I’ve seen so far. It’s also the first I’ve heard … Continue reading