Today is Giving Tuesday, kicking off the charitable season to focus on holiday giving. Appropriately enough, Tuesdays seem to be the fundraising “pint night” type day of the week for many breweries, so if nothing else, try to stop by and have a few beers at one or more of … Continue reading
We are halfway through the month of November, and exactly one week from Thanksgiving; have you picked out the beer(s) you’ll be enjoying with turkey yet? Today also happens to be Beaujolais Nouveau Day in France, where this year’s Beaujolais nouveau is released, so if you’re into wine instead, that’s one to … Continue reading
October 16 is National Liqueur Day, celebrating the flavored, sweetened spiritous liquids variously known as liqueur, cordials, or schnapps. While liqueurs don’t tie directly to beer, I know I’ve had beers of such strength and sweetness that I’d certainly consider them types of cordials—and maybe you’ll find some in today’s news … Continue reading
Welcome to Thursday! I’ve got some Oregon beer news for you on this October 11, which I hope you’ll put to good use! As usual, I’ll update this post periodically throughout the day with the latest news as I find it, so check back occasionally. Portland’s Saraveza and Ecliptic Brewing are … Continue reading
Welcome to October! It turns out October 1st is World Sake Day, celebrating the fermented rice brew that originated in Japan. We have a sake brewer in Forest Grove, Saké One, but I don’t know if there are any other Oregon sake makers; at any rate, consider trying some if … Continue reading
Here is the news in Oregon beer for this Tuesday, September 11, rounding up the items for the day. I will continue to update this post with the latest news as I get the chance, though it may be sporadic; as always though, feel free to contact me with anything … Continue reading
Today is National Tequila Day, so plan accordingly! Straight tequila, or tequila-beer cocktail, or even a tequila barrel-aged beer would be tasting good today to commemorate the day. I don’t know if there are any tequila-related news items for today’s Oregon beer news, but I’ll post them here if so … Continue reading
Here’s the Oregon beer news for Thursday, July 19, winding down the week. As always I’ll be updating this post throughout the day with the latest news and events as I find them, so check back from time to time for updates. Belmont Station (Portland): Puckerfest 12 starts today! Belmont’s … Continue reading
Happy Father’s Day (weekend)! Here’s to all the fathers out there, and if you’re not a father then raise a glass to toast your father! Here is the roundup of news and events in Oregon beer for this mid-month June weekend; as usual I’ll be periodically updating this post with … Continue reading
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