Mikkeller Triple and Beer Geek Brunch Weasel

January 2, 2009

People who know me know how much of a fan I am of the Mikkeller beers.  Despite being in Denmark, they are one of my favorites in the world for representing the innovative spirit and flavor profiles that drove the craft beer big bang that’s still being felt to this day.  A couple of their  [...]

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Meet the Three Creeks brewer at Cross Creek Cafe in Redmond

December 9, 2008

Saw this while lurking on the COHO email list … thought I’d throw up a quick pointer in case anyone in the area can make it
Dave Fleming, the Brewmaster of Three Creeks Brewing Co. in Sisters, will be at Cross Creek Cafe (in Redmond) on Fri. Dec 12th. The tasting will start at 5:00. Dave [...]

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Red White and Brew author Brian Yaeger at Wordstock

October 19, 2008

Just got an email from Red, White and Brew author Brian Yaeger.  He let me know that he’s currently in NY on a book tour and plans on heading up to Portland to read at Wordstock (November 8-9).  Also, he’s apparently a fan of Rogue’s Chocolate Stout, but then again … who in their right [...]

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21st Amendment weBEERnar

October 18, 2008

Wednesday afternoon I had the pleasure of attending an interesting marketing event for the San Francisco-based 21st Amendment Brewery who has announced their intention of growing their distribution.  They are one of the leading pack of brewers embracing a shift that’s ever-so-slowly creeping into the craft-beer-buying consciousness.  CANS!
Cans people!  Cans.  In my opinion, cans are [...]

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Portland International Beerfest – 2008

July 16, 2008

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That’s right people. My favorite Northwest beerfest is back, and sweet sassy molassey … this year’s PIB is bringing the heat. I’ve done my homework, and all I can say is, [...]

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Deschutes Barrel Tasting (2008)

June 16, 2008

I have to say that it seems the Barrel Tasting event gets better and better.  By far, this is the annual Deschutes event that I most look forward to each year.  The sun was out, the temp was cool, and there were beers-a-plenty.  The food they chose paired incredibly well (good Lord … that lamb from [...]

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FredFest 2008

May 9, 2008

For those of you who are quick to act, love high quality beer, helping others, and will be in Portland this weekend, may I submit for your consideration, FredFest 2008.  This is the third year of an event that started out as a surprise birthday party for noted beer writer, Fred Eckhardt.
Limited tickets for this [...]

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Bells Best Brown – BYO Clone recipe

April 30, 2008

Another clone from Brew Your Own.  This time it’s Bell’s Best Brown from Bells in Kalamazoo, MI.  I have loved Bell’s ever since a buddy first brought home some of their Expedition Stout.  Those guys just crank out excellent beers, and lots of them.  They remind me of Rogue in that way.  When another friend [...]

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BBC Imperial Pilsner and Victory Storm King at The Blacksmith

March 14, 2008

New special beers have been put on at The Blacksmith, so get em before the kegs are blown.
Bend Brewing Company – Imperial Pilsner
One of the owners of The Blacksmith and I went over to the Bend Brewing Company for lunch a few weeks ago, and had the good fortune of getting to try their Imperial [...]

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Deschutes gives hints of Dissident and 20th Anniversary beers at the Pub

March 11, 2008

I have a couple of friends who constantly haze me about my love of Belgian beers.  It’s probably because I made the mistake of taking them to Brouwer’s in Seattle and immediately ordered a large Cantillon Rosé de Gambrinus – a sour raspberry ale that make your lips pucker like Mick Jagger - for all to share.  After their [...]

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