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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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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Gotta give it up for Wild Oats beer buyer

March 7, 2008

Two beers have popped up on my radar lately, and they can only be found on the East Sieeeeeeed! Wild Oats is carrying Caldera IPA.  Now it’s a steep $9.00 six pack, but I’ll be damned if it isn’t one of the tastiest IPA’s I’ve had in a long time.   Don’t be one of the [...]

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The Abyss 2007 from Deschutes Released!

January 15, 2008

After the much-anticipated (by this guy at least) release date came and went, we finally have the nectar called The Abyss!  I ended up down at the pub along with everyone else who had been waiting for the first offerings for a toast to the second bottling of this excellent example of American craft beer. The Abyss [...]

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Beers at the Blacksmith

December 8, 2007

I know it’s been a while since I’ve written, and it’s too long of a story about why.  In short- work, holidays, brewing, side-projects, etc. I haven’t written off the blog, but other things have been eating away at my time. One of those side projects is about to be complete, and I thought it [...]

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GABF 2007 Winners Announced – Go Oregon!

October 13, 2007

The Great American Beer Festival is going on in Colorado this weekend. I didn’t get to go, but I’ve been waiting to hear who the winners are this year to see how many Oregon brews made the list (gotta root for the home team). For those who don’t know … this competition is a big [...]

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New Beers at Deschutes Brew Pub

September 26, 2007

Today was an epic day for those fortunate enough to live near Bend, OR. Today was the release day of 3 hop-centered beers including the classic Jubelale and new annual, Hop Trip. Below you’ll find the descriptions from their beer menu. Get thine ass down to the pub for a pint or four! Jubelale – [...]

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Pliny the Elder – Brew Day

September 15, 2007

Last time I went in to my local homebrew shop, they were thankfully carrying copies of the special edition of Brew Your Own magazine that contains nothing but clone recipes they have published over the years. I had seen advertisements in my subscription, but hadn’t bothered sending away for my copy. Lucky for me, my [...]

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