This year, I resolve to broaden my search for review-worthy beers. I’ll be striving to bring more regional beer reviews from outside of Bend. To start the new year and the beginning of winter, I took a trip to Three Creeks Brewing. I hadn’t been to the brewery in probably three or four years, and […]
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A Tour of Monkless Brasserie
Brewery celebrates its grand opening and embarks upon a collaboration with The Ale Apothecary
Early last month, I enjoyed an awesome meal at The Brasserie by Monkless Belgian Ales. I’ve always enjoyed Monkless beer and had high hopes for the new space adjacent to the Deschutes River. I was NOT disappointed. During the grand opening, I had the Belgian Firkadellen—which are tasty meatballs—as well as a bowl of potato […]
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My Northwest Beercation
A trip to the Inland Northwest to sip some new brews
You don’t have to travel far to have a great beercation. Spokane is about a six-and-a-half hour drive from Bend, or a short plane ride out of Redmond, and it’s worth it. According to visitspokane.com, the Inland Northwest Ale Trail includes over 40 breweries, including some in Idaho. We took a visit to Spokane a […]
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The Dark Abyss
Diving into The Abyss tasting tray
The spookier the fall nights get, the darker the beer gets! Once a year, Deschutes Brewery releases The Abyss, usually with a few varieties. Deschutes provides a special Abyss flight at its pubs featuring the current year versions of The Abyss alongside those from previous years. I began my flight with the The Abyss from […]
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Feels Like the Fresh Time
Boneyard’s seasonal offering gives us one more reason to herald fresh hop beers
Boneyard’s brew Feels Like the Fresh Time is a light and hoppy hit.
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Oh Dear!
It’s Sneaky Deer Beer!
Congratulations to Spider City for winning Best Local Beer at Bend Brewfest with its Sneaky Deer! It’s well deserved, too. It’s been a longtime favorite of mine, that’s for sure. When I heard the news that they won, I thought it would be fun to share my take on some of the Sneaky Deer varietals. […]
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A Beer Geek’s Dream
Barrel-aged beers, ciders and whiskey await at The Little Woody
The Little Woody festival is the beer event I wait for all year long. It’s my happy place—my Christmas, if you will. It’s truly a beer geek’s dream. Basically, it’s the best beer festival EVER! Barrel-aged beers from all over the place are served up. Not convinced yet? That’s fine. Read on for further temptation. […]
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Review: Little Beast’s Ferme Rouge
Sipping a unique mixed-culture beer at The Commons
On my recent trip to The Commons, I drank Ferme Rouge on tap, from Little Beast Brewing out of Beaverton, Oregon. It was a delight. The Commons (known until earlier this year as Crow’s Feet Commons) is a great place to hang out during any season, and the beer selection is eclectic and high quality, […]
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Rainbows and Unicorns
At White Water Taphouse
My most recent trip to White Water Taphouse had me smiling ear to ear. I walked in the door and made a beeline to the beer board (electronic) to pick my Monday beer, like I do nearly every Monday. The first beer I see is Rainbows and Unicorns from Breakside Brewery. First, I absolutely love […]
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Taste of Belgium
Care of Monkless
Monkless Brewing is far from new in Central Oregon, but it’s the only brewery currently specializing in Belgian-style beer. Now is a good time to learn (or re-learn) about Monkless, as they’ll soon have two locations! The owners just signed a lease to the “red building on the river,” downstream from the Old Mill, formerly […]