Fermented Photo: Scenes from NYE 2010
A scene from our annual New Year's Eve beer tasting. Each year, my family gets together and we have a tasting so that I can introduce them to new and interesting beers. What started as a couple of us and a couple of bottles has now turned into a more formal event. This year, we had sixteen people and several boxes of beers. Plus, this event is a good excuse to squirrel some away. Without... Read More »
Fermented Photo: Cascade Brewing Vlad the Imp Aler
Vlad the Imp Aler (10.3% ABV / 6 IBU): This strong NW sour is a blend of strong blonde quads and tripels aged in oak and Bourbon barrels, then further blended with spiced blondes and left to condition for an additional five months. Click here for a photo of inaugural release cousin Bourbonic Plague. Read More »
Sour to the People! Cascade Brewing Barrel House opens in Southeast Portland
It's official! After much speculation, mysterious tweets, heated discussions, the official announcement is below. For more even more information, you can check out our Cascade Brewing Barrel House Preview post from last week. Official Press Release: PORTLAND, ORE. - Sept. 27, 2010 - For nearly a year, sour beer lovers all over the Northwest have anxiously awaited the opening of the Cascade Brewing Barrel House, and the wait is finally over. Located at 939 SE Belmont... Read More »