Bend’s Deschutes Brewery and Portland’s Hair of the Dog Brewing Company join efforts for an inspired collaborative beer Deschutes Brewery and Hair of the Dog Brewing Company today announced that they are working together on an exciting new beer. These two Oregon companies have taken a completely different approach to … Continue reading

Karl Strauss Brewing Company and the Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Chapter, are hosting the 7th Annual Beach to Brewery Beer and Music Fest on Saturday, May 8, 2010 from 2pm-7pm. The benefit takes place at the Karl Strauss Main Brewery in Pacific Beach and includes 21 beers for 21 years, … Continue reading

Pacific Northwest Brewer Celebrates Roots with Tribute to Founding Neighborhood In a tribute to the first Redhook Ales poured in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood in 1982, Redhook Ale Brewery (NASDAQ: HOOK) will release its Big Ballard Imperial IPA this month. The imperial IPA features an assertive hop flavor and aroma with … Continue reading

The Portland Business Journal recently recognized Irene Firmat, Full Sail‘s Founder and CEO, for her contributions to the business community. In addition to receiving an Orchid Award, Firmat was named Woman Executive of the Year for Small and Medium Business. In the awards presentation Firmat was commended for her leadership, … Continue reading

The Full Sail crew is beaming with pride over the fourth gold medal the newest member of the Full Sail family claimed. The recently released Session Black received a gold medal in the American-style dark lager category at the Brewers Association (BA) World Beer Cup® 2010, the world’s largest-ever commercial … Continue reading

California Brewery Sets Record At 2010 World Beer Cup Firestone Walker Brewing Company and Master Brewer Matt Brynildson this week were named “Champion Brewery and Brewmaster” for an unprecedented third time at the World Beer Cup, a feat not accomplished by any other brewery in the history of the event. … Continue reading

Karl Strauss Brewing Company was awarded the gold medal for their Red Trolley Ale at the Brewers Association World Beer Cup 2010. The competition is one of the industry’s most prestigious and recognized awards, with more than 3,401 entries from 642 breweries in 44 countries. Red Trolley Ale beat out … Continue reading

After the successful launch of Big Barrel Double IPA last October, Karl Strauss fans have been clamoring for more. As the first installment of the company’s 22oz Coastal Reserve Series, Big Barrel allowed people to experience the edgier side of Karl Strauss’ beer offerings. The spring version of Big Barrel … Continue reading

The littlest big beer festival in the world – or at least in Portland – is slated for Monday, May 10, Fred’s actual 84th birthday. Tickets go on sale immediately at the official Web site: http://www.fredfestpdx.com What started as a surprise 80th birthday party for world-renowned beer writer Fred Eckhardt … Continue reading

Deschutes Brewery releases its super sessionable summer seasonal, Twilight Ale, this month. This crisp and effervescent ale makes summer barbeques, trailhead gatherings, outdoor concerts and the like even more outstanding. Twilight Ale is perfect to enjoy just as the sun sets during those extended summer evenings. While staying true to … Continue reading