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The Quad Cities (for those that don’t know) is a multi-city metro area on the border of Illinois and Iowa, at the confluence of the Mississippi and Rock Rivers. The region has a vibrant beer scene, including its own QC Ale Trail, and Visit Quad Cities sent out a roundup … Continue reading
Portland’s Leikam Brewing is a small, certified kosher brewery (one of the few around), and up until now has mostly only been available in the Portland market. That’s set to change, with the brewery announcing its entry into Washington with its Rosh Hashanah beer, Major Pom. Details: Founded in 2014, … Continue reading
Fresh hop news from Yakima, as Bale Breaker Brewing announced its lineup of fresh hop beers for 2022. Two fresh hop IPAs will be out in cans, Homegrown and Citra Slicker, and there look to be seven more on draft before the season ends. These are definitely beers you’re going … Continue reading
Pumpkin season is, along with fresh hop season (and, let’s face it, Oktoberfest), my favorite beer season of the year, and I’m always excited about pumpkin beer releases. Or, in this case, cider! 2 Towns Ciderhouse announced the release of Hollow Jack, its pumpkin cider, and this year’s edition is … Continue reading
Hopworks Urban Brewery announced its fresh hop lineup for 2022, with three beers returning in cans for the season: Fresh Hop Abominable (out now!), Fresh Hop Downstream IPA, and Fresh Hop Ace of Spaces Imperial IPA. Press release with the details: Certified B Corp Hopworks Urban Brewery is releasing three … Continue reading
Two of Hood River, Oregon’s premiere fall festivals returns next month: the 18th annual Hood River Hops Fest, taking place October 1, and the 40th annual Hood River Valley Harvest Fest, taking place October 7 through 9. The Hops Fest takes over the Columbia Lot in downtown Hood River, while … Continue reading
Portland’s Ecliptic Brewing announced its two fresh hop beers for this year, releasing mid-month: Altair Fresh Hop IPA and Astro Fresh Hop Italian-style Pilsner. Altair will be available in cans, while Astro will be draft only. Details: Ecliptic Brewing is excited to announce the release of two fresh hop beers: … Continue reading
Oktoberfest with AleSmith Brewing begins this weekend (September 10)! The brewery heralds the return of its AleSchmidt Oktoberfest seasonal Märzen, and kicks off its weeklong Oktoberfest celebration at the San Diego tasting room from the 10th through the 17th. All the details from the press release: Fans of AleSmith Brewing … Continue reading
Once again in time for the fall season, Harpoon Brewery and Dunkin’ (Donuts) have joined forces to release a slate of Dunkin’ coffee-themed beers in a special mix pack, the Box O’ Beer. This is the fifth year the companies have collaborated to release these specialties. I reviewed Dunkin’ Pumpkin … Continue reading
Portland’s Fresh Hop Pop-Up Beer Fest is back! It’s a 17 day extravaganza of fresh hops taking place at Prost! Marketplace from September 16 through October 2. Many of the days feature special brewery or themes and the fresh hop beers will be in constant rotation, so if (when) you … Continue reading