Oregon Beer News, 05/18/2018

Oregon Beer News, 05/18/2018

Happy Friday! I hope you have a fun weekend planned and if you’re in Central Oregon there are plenty of things to do if you’re looking. Here’s the Oregon beer news (and events) for this weekend of May 18; as usual I’ll be updating this post throughout the day so … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 05/08/2018

Oregon Beer News, 05/08/2018

Here is the Oregon beer news for this Tuesday, May 8. As usual, I’ll be periodically updating this post with the latest news and events as I come across them, so check back from time to time for new items. Belmont Station (Portland) is celebrating peanut butter and jam today—with … Continue reading

Latest print article: Sour ale with 10 Barrel Pyka

Latest print article: Sour ale with 10 Barrel Pyka

My latest article in print is out today in the Bend Bulletin, in which I write about Pyka, the blackberry and apricot Berliner weisse from brewer Bryon Pyka. Pyka started out as a homebrewer who became accomplished at brewing sour ales at home, which helped get him the job at … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 03/08/2017

Oregon Beer News, 03/08/2017

Today is International Women’s Day, commemorating the movement for women’s rights and celebrated around the world. Equality and inclusion has been a theme in the beer world of late as well, in particular, go read Jeff Alworth’s posts on sexism in beer). Raise a toast today to the women brewers … Continue reading

Received: Deschutes Swivelhead Red, 10 Barrel Pyka

Received: Deschutes Swivelhead Red, 10 Barrel Pyka

A couple of beers came into my possession this week from Bend breweries: Deschutes Brewery Swivelhead Red and 10 Barrel Brewing Pyka. This is the second year Deschutes has released Swivelhead Red, their India Red Ale that “gets its herbal hop character from European varietals added in American quantities” (and … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 02/12/2018

Oregon Beer News, 02/12/2018

Happy Monday and the start of a busy week! Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day, and Zwickelmania all take place this week, with beer events to match. Here’s the roundup of beer news to kick off this February 12; as usual, I’ll be periodically updating this post throughout the day with the … Continue reading

Received: 10 Barrel Double Chocolate Stout

Received: 10 Barrel Double Chocolate Stout

The latest pub exclusive beer from 10 Barrel Brewing arrived for the weekend: Double Chocolate Stout. Here’s the description that accompanied the release: On theme with the generous amounts of chocolate available around Valentine’s Day, 10 Barrel is offering a Double Chocolate Stout available now through February 14th. Made with … Continue reading

Oregon Beer News, 01/12/2018

Oregon Beer News, 01/12/2018

Oregon Beer News for Friday, January 12, 2018. News in beer and brewing from all around Oregon, including events, tastings, festivals, and more. If you have news to share, let me know!

Oregon Beer News, 01/08/2018

Oregon Beer News, 01/08/2018

Oregon Beer News for Monday, January 8, 2018. News in beer and brewing from all around Oregon, including events, tastings, festivals, and more. If you have news to share, let me know!

Received: 10 Barrel Brewing Beernog

Received: 10 Barrel Brewing Beernog

On Friday I received two bottles of 10 Barrel Brewing‘s latest pub exclusive beer, Beernog, which is also available in bottles (at the pubs). A creation of Shawn Kelso, head brewer at their Boise pub, this is a monster of a strong winter ale at 11.9% abv, and has holiday … Continue reading