December 6 is Saint Nicholas Day, the feast day in many western European countries celebrating Nicholas of Myra, from which “Santa Claus” is derived. As befitting a day dedicated to Santa Claus, today’s beer Advent pick is Doggie Claws, from Portland, Oregon-based Hair of the Dog Brewing. Doggie Claws is … Continue reading
No “real time” Oregon beer news for the end of the week, as I’m heading over to Public Coast Brewing for a media event today. However here are few highlighted events coming up for this (long) Mother’s Day weekend: Thursday: Tin Bucket in Portland kicks off its weekend-long 6th anniversary … Continue reading
Here’s the news in Oregon beer for this Monday, May 6 to kick off a new week. As usual I’ll be updating this post throughout the day with the latest news as I find it, so check back often. And if you have news to share, please contact me and … Continue reading
Happy May Day! Here’s the news in Oregon beer for you as you enjoy the first Wednesday of the new month and dance around the maypole. I’ll be away from the computer for much of the day collaborating on a fun project (details forthcoming), but if I get a chance … Continue reading
It’s not beer related, but April 12 is Yuri’s Night AKA International Day of Human Space Flight, the anniversary of the first human space flight by cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin who flew to space on this day in 1961. While not apropos to Oregon beer news, it’s a cool event to … Continue reading
Here is the news in beer from around Oregon for Tuesday, December 11. As usual I’ll be periodically updating this post throughout the day with news as I find it, so check back in from time to time for the latest. And if you have news to share, feel free … Continue reading
Happy Friday! We’re heading into the weekend before the holiday which means start thinking about thawing and beer brining your turkeys and getting your other recipes in order. And there is of course news in Oregon beer to report, and here’s the roundup for this weekend. As usual I’ll be … Continue reading
We’re kicking off the week before Thanksgiving today with the federally-observed Veterans Day (with the holiday proper taking place yesterday) and if you’re a veteran, thank you for your service! Here is the news in Oregon beer for this Monday, November 12; as usual I’ll be updating this post throughout … Continue reading
Happy Star Wars Day and May the 4th be with you! Here’s some news in Oregon beer to kick off the weekend and to help you plan accordingly. As always I will be periodically updating this post throughout the day with the latest news as I get it, so check … Continue reading
Here is the news in Oregon beer for the first of May—trying to get back on track with keeping up to date in the regional brewing scene. As per usual, I will be updating this post occasionally throughout the day with updates as I find them, so feel free to … Continue reading