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Another in my Boilermaker series of beer-and-whiskey reviews, featuring two Portland giants: Widmer Brother Brewing and Westward Whiskey. It’s a review from last fall, when Widmer’s Brrr Hoppy Red winter seasonal was out, and seemed a fitting matchup for the Westward Single Malt Whiskey. Why? Well, because Westward is one … Continue reading
A surprise package arrived yesterday from Widmer Brothers Brewing, containing two cans of the brewery’s IPA ‘Til I Die—the official craft beer of the Portland Timbers. The Timbers are playing for the MLS Cup today (December 11) against the New York City FC, so Widmer sent the beers to enjoy … Continue reading
Judging by the contents of my beer fridge, it’s definitely holiday ale season. Among those beers are samples I’ve received of various Oregon breweries’ winter ale efforts, and interestingly, hoppy red ales make a not-insignificant showing. Here are my reviews of three winter red ales I received of late. Widmer … Continue reading
It seems we’ve transitioned entirely to winter beer season, at least from the marketing and release standpoint, and last week I received samples of Widmer Brothers Brrr Hoppy Red, the company’s annual winter seasonal. Billed as a Northwest Red Ale, Brrr is 7.2% ABV with 50 IBUs and the description … Continue reading
Here’s the Oregon beer news to celebrate National Beer Day! National Beer Day observes the return of 3.2% beer heralding the end of Prohibition; the Cullen-Harrison Act which brought it about was enacted by Congress on March 21, 1933, and signed into law by President Roosevelt on April 7. The … Continue reading
Happy Friday! It’s a big weekend, with Valentine’s Day and President’s Day, not to mention the first day of (virtual) Zwickelmania! Here’s the news in Oregon beer to get us over the line; I’ll be updating this post throughout the rest of the afternoon with the latest as I find … Continue reading
TGIF! Are you ready for the weekend? If you’re around Central Oregon there are a bunch of things going on with COBW kicking off for ten days—I’ll be rounding up the various events for each day so plan your schedule accordingly. There is also other Oregon beer news to cover … Continue reading
Happy hump day! Have you raised a glass to American Craft Beer Week yet? Get on it! Here is the Oregon beer news for this Wednesday, May 15, which I’ll be updating throughout the day with news as I find it. McMenamins Kennedy School (Portland) is hosting the 4th annual … Continue reading
Here is the Oregon beer news for this Tuesday, January 22. 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 feel free to contact me and I can get … Continue reading
Happy first day of winter! And in addition to the winter solstice, today (Friday) is also National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day! Celebrating is easy — just wear an ugly Christmas sweater today, especially if you show up to any of the beer events taking place. This is also the last … Continue reading