My latest article for The Bulletin revisits Funky Fauna Artisan Ales of Sisters, with some news about the announced opening of a new Bend taproom, The Doom Lounge, as well as reviews of two of the more recent beers: Forestlike and Gathering of Ghouls. Both are wild saisons conditioned on a variety of fruits and spices.

The brewery recently announced expansion plans with a new Bend taproom location, The Doom Lounge. It will be located inside The Pantry (1124 NW Newport Ave., in the building that was formerly home to Devore’s Good Food Store).

Details are sparse as of yet, but according to owner and brewer Michal Frith, there will be seven taps pouring Funky beers that will rotate monthly, and the “plan is to be open Friday-Sunday to start with hours (to be determined).” The opening is tentatively slated for later this month.

All of Funky Fauna’s beers are brewed with Oregon malt and hops and fermented with native wild yeast that Frith cultured from the environment around the brewery in Sisters. Often these include fruits, spices, and other ingredients, sourced as locally as possible.

The beers are super sessionable at 4.5% alcohol by volume and flavorful with the various additions; you can see my reviews at the link.