Jubelale Turns 21 This Year A winding, abstract river runs through the open spaces of Central Oregon’s desert, surrounded by fluttering snowfall… this is the 2008 label of Deschutes Brewery’s wildly popular holiday ale, Jubelale. Each year the brewery commissions a different Central Oregon artist to capture the essence of … Continue reading

You may remember that I reviewed Long Hammer IPA from Redhook last year around this time. (Don’t mind the beer, but generally can’t stand the all-Flash website.) This year, the packaging is getting a revamp. Nation’s Most Popular IPA Continues to Lure Fans to the Hop Side Redhook Ale Brewery … Continue reading

July is Oregon Craft Beer Month and the Oregon Brewers Guild is partnering with Oregonlive.com for a unique contest to give one local beer enthusiast a complete Oregon Craft Beer Month Prize Package. The contest officially begins today, Friday, June 27th and runs through Sunday, July 13th. Entry is simple, … Continue reading

Yes, another Deschutes press release. I know things have been getting top-heavy with Deschutes items around here, but hey—they’re sending me press releases. You want me to run stuff? Send it on. Deschutes Brewery’s Traveling Beer Barrel Hits the Road Deschutes Brewery proudly announces the triumphant return of its one-of-a-kind, … Continue reading

I know this sounds pretty much like last month’s press release for the Deschutes 20th anniversary, but it in fact details actual things going on. Deschutes founder and president Gary Fish will be around, too. Incidentally, according to the Brewery’s Now Pouring page, both 20th anniversary highlighted beers—their Wit and … Continue reading

It seems it’s both the 20th anniversary of Deschutes Brewery this year and their 20th annual Sagebrush Classic. What’s the Sagebrush Classic? Read on. Handcrafted Beer and Haute Cuisine Are Main Course at 2008 Sagebrush Classic Deschutes Brewery Celebrates 20th Annual Celebrity Chef Pairing Dinner At the Sagebrush Classic, celebrity … Continue reading

I first caught wind of the new website for the Oregon Brewers Guild from Jeff’s post here (last week). But today I got the official press release, so here we are. Oregon Celebrates Craft Beer In July New, Improved Oregon Brewers Guild Website Helps Craft Beer Enthusiasts Maximize Oregon Craft … Continue reading

I received these both early this morning. St. Austell Brewery is located in Cornwall, England, and dates to 1851. Since both press releases came in at the same time, I decided to run them together.

It’s gonna be a party next month! In addition to the two beers mentioned in the press release below, Deschutes is having their 20th Anniversary Party at their Public House on Friday, June 27th (starting at 5), and their 5th Annual Open House & 20th Anniversary Celebration the following day … Continue reading

Hard to believe it’s already that time of year. Twilight Ale is definitely one of the locals’ favorites. June’s impending arrival signals the return of Deschutes Brewery’s summer seasonal, Twilight Ale. Employing four different hop varieties, the hints of citrus in this lively, crisp ale guarantee an easy-drinking beer that … Continue reading