That’s right, Deschutes Brewery‘s The Abyss is back this month! The Brewery is kicking off the 2008 edition of this fantastic beer with a pair of launch parties, first in Portland:

Friday, November 14th | 10 pm to Midnight

Join us at the Deschutes Brewery & Public House in Portland’s Pearl District to celebrate the return of The Abyss!

Featuring a special menu with items made or paired with The Abyss. Get there early for samples of the 2007 vintage!

And Bend:

Sunday, November 16th | Toast @ 5pm

Join us at the original Deschutes Brewery & Public House in downtown Bend to celebrate the third release of our darkest and most mysterious Imperial Stout.

Featuring this special, mouth watering menu…

• Abyss Braised Chocolate Borlen Beef Short Ribs with NW Mole Sauce
• Smoked Duck Pate with Abyss Wort Reduction (passed appetizer)
• Smokey Blue Cheese Dip with Abyss Bread
• Chocolate Chambord Mouse with Raspberry Tuile

Goblets of The Abyss [2007 & 2008]

Door prizes and 22 oz bottles for sale!

If you need any encouragement, check out my notes on the previous launch party, and then come back for my review of the beer itself.

Don’t miss out!