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Live Red is tomorrow’s Tap It Tuesday release at Cascade Brewing Barrel House. Only a mouthful will tell, but I’m intrigued by the flavor profile below, especially the combination of hazelnut, currants, and bourbon barrel! “This week’s Tap It Tuesday at 6pm is Live Red, a NW style sour red ale that was aged for four months in Bourbon barrels. Dark red wine, raisins and red ... Continue
Just a quick note to congratulate The Commons Brewery for their bronze medal in the French & Belgian-Style Saison category at the 2012 World Beer Cup. Their Urban Farmhouse came in 3rd out of 44 entries. Cheers!... Continue
Kali-Ma Release Burnside Brewing Co. Tuesday May 15th 3pm 701 E. Burnside Portland, OR 97214 UPDATE: There have been some issues surrounding the use of Hindu goddess Kali-Ma on the beer label and in the promotion of the beer. On their Facebook page, Burnside Brewing has been quick to respond: “We at Burnside Brewing Co. aspire to create exceptional craft beer while sustaining an enjoyable, l... Continue
We just got some info on tonight’s Tap It Tuesday at Cascade Brewing Barrel House: “Tonight we’re living large and stepping out with a High Class Blond. Join us at Tap It Tuesday at 6 pm where we’ll tap a live keg of a NW style sour blond ale that was barrel aged for a year in French oak. Tart apple, vanillin and soft oak are present upfront. Hints of green apple and sweet ... Continue
Oregon Zoo Brew June 1st, 5pm-10pm The annual Zoo Brew is back for another year! Put your beer drinking to good use and support the mission of the Oregon Zoo. There are a lot of great participating breweries and cideries, activities, workshops, games, and beer-themed prizes. Check out the details below for tickets and participating breweries, check out the website for everything else. Tickets: ent... Continue
F.H. Steinbart Co. 234 SE 12th Ave. Portland, OR 97214 www.fhsteinbart.com Check out the homebrew event tomorrow at F. H. Steinbart. From the official press release: A celebration of National Homebrew Day, known as AHA Big Brew, is now in its 15th year. F.H. Steinbart Co. will host a local site on May 5, 2012. Organized by the American Homebrewers Association (AHA), AHA Big Brew celebrates Nationa... Continue
I know two things about the photo above: 1) it’s a 2009 bottling of Vlad the Imp Aler and, 2) I drank it last year. Gone, but not forgotten. If your cellar is missing a vintage bottle of Cascade Brewing Barrel House’s Vlad the Imp Aler, you now have a chance to win a 2008 bottle from the brewery! Check out the Contest page for details on how to enter. Vlad the Imp Aler: “This strong ... Continue
Here is the official information on tonight’s Tap It Tuesday at Cascade Brewing Barrel House: “Happy May Day! In honor of this spring holiday, we bring you Beck Blossom at tonight’s Tap It Tuesday at 6pm. This live NW style sour ale is a wheat beer that was barrel aged for 12 months before additionally aging on noyaux shells for a week. Sweet notes of orchard blossoms and almond ... Continue
Stop by The Commons Brewery this weekend during their tasting room hours on Friday 5-9PM and Saturday 4-9PM to check out the newest bottle-conditioned beer releases. This weekend sees the debut of Flemish Kiss and Urban Farmhouse in bottles. Congrats Commons, keep pushing these out!... Continue
