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My latest article for The Bulletin came out last week, wherein I tackle Lost Love, the Banished series rye whiskey aged rye imperial stout from Crux Fermentation Project. In Crux’s Lost Love is no heartbreaker, I profile the big beer, 14.5% ABV, which head brewer Cam O’Connor likens to “rye … Continue reading
My latest article for The Bulletin that came out this past week takes a look at hazy pale ales. I’ve noticed this spring a number of local breweries introducing new (or returning) hazy pales, some seasonal, some year round; I don’t know if it’s a trend but I thought it … Continue reading
Last week, Crux Fermentation Project provided me samples of its latest beers, including a first look at the newest spontaneously-fermented Gypsy Coolship. Here’s a quick roundup of each: Kia Kaha — 5% hazy pale, brewed with New Zealand Motueka hops. Now available in 12-ounce cans year-round. Lost Love — Banished … Continue reading
Happy Friday everyone—the weekend is here, and you all earned it. Here’s the news in Oregon beer to carry you through the weekend, which I’ll continue to update throughout the afternoon. So grab a beer and come back to this page for the latest updates.
Here’s the news in beer from around Oregon for this Tuesday, February 23. As usual, I’ll be updating this post throughout the afternoon so check back occasionally to see if there is anything new posted.
It’s been a long week, but we’ve finally slid into Friday, and I for one am ready for the weekend. Here’s the roundup of Oregon beer news to help smooth that transition; as usual, I’ll continue to update this post with new news as I find it throughout the afternoon. … Continue reading
Friday already, and there’s beer on the horizon! I would have had this post published much sooner, but apparently the web host I use for this site was having maintenance issues today. But, here’s today’s news in beer from around Oregon, for this January 8. This post will be updated … Continue reading
Two relatively new beers from Crux Fermentation Project to consider as Oregon enters its two (or more) week “freeze” from the pandemic, if you’re looking for ways to support your local breweries directly: Solar Sailor IPA and Shakeside Stout. Both were added to the year-round lineup at the end of … Continue reading
Three more mini-reviews for my at-home fresh hop drinking! Featuring beers from Ex Novo Brewing, Hopworks Urban Brewery, and another from Crux Fermentation Project. Fresh Hop Eliot IPA – Ex Novo Brewing This is the fresh hop version of the brewery’s flagship Eliot IPA, featuring Centennial hops from Goschie Farms. … Continue reading
I received a couple of cans of Crux Fermentation Project‘s next fresh hop beer of the year, Sabro Hazy Fresh Hop IPA. In addition to the Sabro hops I’m told there is also fresh Strata used as well. Here’s the description: With so many of our locally grown hop species … Continue reading