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More fresh hop beer reviews from this season’s catch, as I continue to document the various ones I drank this year. I’m getting close to finishing this series out, so bear with me. Kings & Daughters Brewery – Fill Your Cup Fresh Hop Soft IPA Portland’s Kings & Daughters is … Continue reading
For those that might not be aware, Block 15 Brewing is located in Corvallis, Oregon, which is also the home of Oregon State University, the state’s largest university. OSU also happens to have a strong Fermentation Science program. Many graduates of that program go on to become brewers, and it’s … Continue reading
Technically it’s now the day after Valentine’s Day, but I thought it would fun to round up a few of the beers (and cocktail) we enjoyed this weekend and on the day itself—which can certainly be enjoyed anytime for a date night or even just because. Rogue Ales Espresso Martini … Continue reading
Block 15 Brewing out of Corvallis is, right now, one of Oregon’s best breweries in my opinion, consistently releasing solid, well-brewed beers that span the gamut of styles—not just IPAs. These two beers I’m reviewing represent two great examples of underrated malty styles that you don’t see very often, and … Continue reading
It’s Christmas Eve, and the final day of the Beer Advent Calendar! For this final Advent beer I’ve selected one as a nod to the jolly old elf who delivers gifts this evening: Ol’ Saint Nick Winter Ale from Oregon’s Block 15 Brewing. Ol’ Saint Nick is a true winter … Continue reading
It’s still (barely) October, so I thought I’d share reviews on a handful of Oktoberfest beers I’ve had over the past month. No, it’s not even close to how many fresh hop beers I got my hands on, but these lagers are the other sublime brews of the season, and … Continue reading
We’ve had occasion over the past couple of years to become better acquainted with Corvallis, and about a year ago we discovered the First Alternative Co-op, which is a locavore-type grocery that emphasizes environmental sustainability and has a couple of locations. Here’s the “about us” intro: First Alternative is cooperative … Continue reading
It’s been a minute since I last did a news roundup; blame a bit of late-stage pandemic fatigue, a bit of time management, a bit of the crazy state of the world. My goal is to keep these news posts going, albeit they might turn into a weekly roundup that … Continue reading
Here’s a Friday roundup of the week’s news in beer from around Oregon. I hope everyone has a good weekend in store, but take it easy as COVID-19 levels are on the rise again; counties might be going back to “Extreme” risk within a week. As usual I’ll continue to … Continue reading
Allagash Brewing has declared its annual Saison Day, for today, April 14, 2021, and while this isn’t Oregon-specific news, you can join the digital Saison Day celebration with Allagash at 5pm EST / 2pm PST. Is there any saison-specific Oregon beer news for today? If so I’ll definitely highlight it … Continue reading