The Brew Site
The Central Oregon Homebrewers Organization (COHO) Central Oregon Pro-Am Brewing Challenge I posted in June took place over the summer, winning beers were judged, and homebrewers teamed up with commercial brewers to brew those beers on a commercial system. And coming up on November 5, these beers will be available … Continue reading
Pennsylvania’s Tröegs Independent Brewing is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and amid its other beer releases there’s another milestone—the return of Mad Elf Holiday Ale for its 20th year. First brewed in 2002, this strong Belgian ale incorporates wildflower honey and cherries for a festive treat. Details from the … Continue reading
One of the latest ciders from 2 Towns Ciderhouse, and the final one for the year in the company’s fruit seasonal line, is Crimson Bliss, featuring cranberries and black currants blended with the base cider. It’s a combination designed to evoke the holidays, of course! Press release: Just in time … Continue reading
There’s a new beer fest coming to Bend on Saturday, October 29 that embraces the Halloween weekend theme—Beers from the Dead—and yes, it’s purposefully called a “Microbrew” festival instead of “craft beer.” This new event is from Brian Yaeger and is billed as a celebration of classic Oregon microbrews; think … Continue reading
Good news from Buoy Beer Company with the announcement of two new year-round canned beers from the brewery: Helles Lager and Double IPA. The Helles was previously a seasonal spring release and is Buoy’s first year-round four-pack; Double IPA is a new beer that debuts in 19.2 ounce stovepipe cans. … Continue reading
The latest Farm-to-Market collaboration brew from Zupan’s Markets isn’t a beer—this time around, it’s a cider crafted with Bauman’s Cider. It’s a Barrel-Aged Estate Heirloom Cider, and is the 21st release in the Farm-to-Market series, available exclusively at Zupan’s. Press release: Zupan’s Markets has partnered with local cidery Bauman’s Cider … Continue reading
Colorado’s Left Hand Brewing announced the release of two beers this month that seem perfectly suited for Halloween: Wake Up Dead Imperial Stout and French Toast Milk Stout. French Toast is a limited edition brew, while Wake Up Dead joins the year-round lineup for the company. Details from the press … Continue reading
October of course means it’s time for pumpkin beer! (As well as fresh hop beer, Oktoberfest, and so on…) And good news from Tröegs Indpendent Brewing—the company’s Master of Pumpkins returns for 2022. It’s brewed with local Pennsylvania pumpkins and spiced with classic pie spices. Press release: Tröegs Independent Brewing … Continue reading
The Southeast’s Carolina Brewery has some beer and brewery news this week, starting with a gold medal win at the North Carolina Brewers Cup and continuing with news of its brewery and restaurant renovation at its Chapel Hill location. Details: Carolina Brewery announces their Costero Mexican Lager won Gold at … Continue reading
Interesting news from Cascade Lakes Brewing this week, as the company announces its move to a not-for-profit business model and promises to donate all its net profits to causes focused on stewardship, conservation, animal welfare, and others. It’s the first and so far only brewery in Central Oregon to do … Continue reading