Happy Mardi Gras! I hope everyone’s faring as well as can be with the snow and ice that swept through the state; I know some places are still closed so be safe and careful out there. Here’s the news for this Fat Tuesday, which I’ll continue to update throughout the afternoon with the latest as I find it. Cheers!

Ferment Brewing releases three new beers

Hood River’s Ferment Brewing is releasing three new canned beers in its Top and Bottom Ferment series: Nitro Dry Stout, Something Like…, and Pils Bernina. Details from the press release:

Ferment Brewing Co. has released three new canned offerings: Nitro Dry Stout and Something Like… join the brewery’s Top Ferment Series, while Pils Bernina is a new addition to the Bottom Ferment Series. The Top and Bottom Ferment Series both feature 16-ounce cans filled with experimental, one-off and seasonal ales and lagers, respectively.

Nitro Dry Stout embodies the spirit of the midnight-black ales of Dublin. A pale mash and unique black sparge technique imparts a gentle acidity to the beer along with a clean, delicate roast character in this surprisingly refreshing dark ale that’s canned with nitrogen (4.5% ABV). This marks the first time the brewery has canned this popular beer.

Something Like… is a hazy pale ale brewed with Ekuanot and Strata hops (6% ABV). The beer is similar to Something Like Mind Control, Ferment’s collaboration with Moonraker Brewing Co. in Auburn, California. Pils Bernina is Ferment’s take on an Italian-style PIlsner—it’s bright and boldly loaded with Noble hops (6% ABV).

Deschutes Brewmaster Brian Faivre joins TRU Colors in North Carolina

Deschutes Brewery Brewmaster Brian Faivre is now “former” brewmaster as the long-time Bend brewer has left Deschutes to join TRU Colors Brewery in Wilmington, North Carolina. Faivre joins the startup brewery as Vice President of Brewery Operations; the mission behind the brewery is to stop gang violence and unite communities—through beer, of course. It’s a big change and an amazing opportunity and we wish him all the best!

Great Notion beer release updates

Portland’s Great Notion Brewing had to delay the release of its RBG to today, and has news on a new beer out tomorrow:

DDH Plump scurries back on Wednesday! This hazy IPA is plumped up with a Citra and Mosaic double-dry-hopping, and the resulting brew delights with pungent aromas of pineapple, orange sorbet, and mango. Get your paws on Plump when it drops on the app at 9 am on Wednesday for pickup orders at all locations (pickup begins at noon), local PDX delivery, and shipping. (7% abv) $20/4pack

In case you didn’t hear, we have also delayed the release of RBG, so she’ll be dropping on Tuesday at 9 am!

New single hop IPA from Bevel

Bend’s Bevel Craft Brewing has its latest single hop IPA in its Hop Tour series out today, with Nelson Sauvin:

Today we invite you to grab a pint of the fresh Hop Tour Series: Nelson Sauvin as we ship your daydreams off to New Zealand.

And as you sip on this exotic IPA, imagine you’re overlooking the lush hop fields and vineyards of the town of Nelson where this hop is grown. This hop variety takes on those delicate white wine notes with hints of honeydew melon and Bartlett pear. It’s crisp, refreshing and will leave you craving another…

So, come take a stay-cation with us on this beautiful Local’s Day and grab a pint for just $4!

Just tapped at Oregon City Brewing

New beers went on tap today at Oregon City Brewing, an IPA and a fruit beer for your enjoyment:

Dumbwaiter IPA, IPA New England, 6.5% ABV, 50 IBU
Ever open a cabinet door in your kitchen and think, “I wish there was a beer here”? Yeah, us too. So we brewed up a hazy, NE-style version of our flagship Elevator IPA, and then double dry-hopped it with El Dorado, Cascade, and Citra. Juicy? Oh yeah. You’d be dumb not to call one up.

Sunny & Cher-ry Wheat, Fruit Beer, 5% ABV, 50 IBU
Sun’s out, fun’s out! Our cherry wheat features tart cherries for an easy-drinking wheat ale that met up with a slice of cherry pie. It’s got you, babe.

Modern Times presale beer details

Modern Times Beer posted details about it’s presale beer that will be available for the company’s Saturday release:

Ultra Star Metal. This 7% mega-Berliner has ascended to Ultra status, slam-packed with blood orange, pineapple, guava, and hibiscus. It’s a brain-bending bouquet that’s wonderfully fruity, refreshingly tart, and delicious as all get-out. You can secure your allotment in Saturday’s online special release presale. All the info will go out via email, so if you want that, sign up at moderntimesbeer.com.

Meanwhile, Breakside’s presale is live

Portland’s Breakside Brewery has details on its own presale for its 2021 Barrel Series, live now:

The first two releases are Space Music, an imperial stout aged in bourbon barrels, and Cute Metal, an imperial milk stout aged in bourbon barrels with chocolate and vanilla.⁠
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Pre-order now and receive a limited edition Breakside cervoise! Each individual bottle will pre-sale at $16; ordering both costs $32 and includes a free glass that won’t be available for purchase otherwise. ⁠
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Packages will be available for pickup at your selected location on 2/27/21.