Beer & Drink
Through connection, The Walter Collective finds art in distilling
I remember The Walter Collective vodka. That's notable, because I can't say I've sampled another vodka that left an impression.
By Lisa Sipe
Jan 29, 2020
Beer & Drink
Keep An Eye on Five Fads
Scanning the sea of glass bottles shelved in the liquor section of Newport Market, I looked for new local spirits. Not having luck, I posed the question to the attendant.
By Lisa Sipe
Jan 22, 2020
Beer & Drink
What's beer, and what's just beer-flavored beer?
Before early microbreweries extolled the virtues of Cascade hops and two-row barley malt, there was a time when most people hadn't the haziest idea what beer actually is. People knew beer came in a bottle or a can, their dads reached for one after a hard day at work and that beer is what you chugged in college—but most people didn't think about it beyond that. Early "microbrewers" fought an uphill battle educating customers about the process and ingredients of traditional beer styles.
By Zach Beckwith, Head Brewer, Bend Brewing Company
Jan 15, 2020
Beer & Drink
Drinking in the New Year at
Three Creeks Brewing
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.
By Heidi Howard
Jan 8, 2020
Beer & Drink
A guide for what not to buy for beer lovers this season, and what to consider instead
Holiday gift guides are so ubiquitous this time of year the last thing you need is another listicle screaming at you to spend your hard-earned cash on the latest, greatest beer gadget. With only a few shopping days left in the holiday season, I thought it would be better to provide a DO NOT BUY guide for the beer lover in your life.
By Zach Beckwith, Head Brewer, Bend Brewing Company
Dec 18, 2019
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Beer & Drink
Bend-based Ablis CBD opens a CBD lounge in the Rose City
Fans of Bend-based Ablis CBD Infusions have a new space to sample the goods—in Portland. Ablis, founded by Bendistillery owner Jim Bendis and sons Max and Duke Bendis, was a pioneer in the CBD beverage industry, bringing its first product to market in 2014—the first beverage of its kind on the market.
By Nicole Vulcan
Dec 11, 2019
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Beer & Drink
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.
By Heidi Howard
Dec 4, 2019
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Beer & Drink
"Dark beer" doesn't always mean strong and sweet
"I don't like dark beer." Anyone who's ever spent enough time in a brewpub or taproom has heard those words.
By Zach Beckwith, Head Brewer, Bend Brewing Company
Nov 20, 2019
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Beer & Drink
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.
By Heidi Howard
Nov 13, 2019
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