The Brew Site
My latest article for The Bulletin, published last week, highlights February as Oregon Craft Beer Month with a Central Oregon angle. Deschutes Brewery is the largest and oldest of Bend’s breweries, having opened its doors in 1988. But it was not the first in Central Oregon; that honor belongs to … Continue reading
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
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
Yes it’s been a week since Oregon’s statewide brewery open house took place, but here’s a look back at the Zwickelmania stops we made here in Central Oregon—in pictures. And, I’ve got a review of this year’s official Zwickelmania collaboration beer at the end. Cascade Lakes Brewing (Redmond) This year … Continue reading
First things first: the 12th annual Zwickelmania returns this February! It’s one of my favorite beer events of the year (though to be fair, most of them are my “favorite”) and provides a fun glimpse behind the scenes of the Oregon beer industry. I’ll be working to update my Zwickelmania … Continue reading
Here’s the news and events roundup for Oregon beer for this final weekend of February. As usual I’ll be updating this post throughout the day on Friday, so check back often. And if you have news to share, please contact me so I can get it added. Friday, Feb. 22 … Continue reading
This Presidents’ Day, raise a glass of porter, a style of beer of which George Washington was quite fond of. Or, find a “small beer” to toast the day (it doesn’t have to be a molasses-based brew). Here is the Oregon beer news for this Monday, February 18; as usual … Continue reading
I hope you had a lovely Valentine’s Day and are ready for the Presidents’ Day weekend! Here is the Oregon beer news going into the weekend and the last half of the month; as usual, I’ll be periodically updating this post throughout the day on Friday so check back in … Continue reading
Happy Monday! Valentine’s Day lands this Thursday, so lock down your (beer) plans and open up those chocolate stouts (or fruit lambics). And here’s the news to kick off this Monday, February 11. I’ll be updating this post throughout the day as well, so check back occasionally for the latest. … Continue reading
Next month, Oregon’s 11th annual Zwickelmania returns over two consecutive weekends (President’s Day weekend, February 16, and February 23), opening up the doors of the state’s breweries to tours and tastings in a statewide “open house.” It’s a free event created by the Oregon Brewers Guild to help promote Oregon … Continue reading