Beer & Drink
The complicated business of naming beers
In the early days of craft beer, when the number of breweries in the country numbered in the hundreds, not thousands, naming beers was easy. With over 7,000 breweries in the country today and each one producing dozens of new beers a year, finding the right name has become increasingly harder.
By Zach Beckwith, Head Brewer, Bend Brewing Company
Jul 17, 2019
Riverbend Brewing Crux Fermentation Project Bridgeport Brewing Black Butte Porter
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Cork & Barrel features wine from Southern Oregon wine country
This year's Cork & Barrel event, which supports the KIDS Center, will highlight the Southern Oregon wine region. The prominent wine and food event series features a different wine region each year, such as last year's focus on the Sonoma Valley.
By Nancy Patterson
Jul 17, 2019
KIDS Center Southern Oregon Winery Association Currents at the Riverhouse Oxford Hotel
Beer & Drink
Worthy joins forces with Brasada to deliver a beer with a cause
If you've ever been witness to a blazing sunset peeking over the Cascades at Brasada Ranch, you can understand why the brewmasters at Worthy Brewing decided to bottle up that feeling. With its private label Brasada Sunset Pale Ale, available only at the Ranch House Restaurant at Brasada Ranch, Worthy's brewing team captures the essence of summertime and relaxing views in 12-ounce form.
By Nancy Patterson
Jul 10, 2019
Brasada Ranch Worthy Brewing Doug McFarland East Drink Bend
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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.
By Heidi Howard
Jul 3, 2019
White Water Taphouse Breakside Brewery
Beer & Drink
Pale Ale in the age of IPA
If Helen of Troy's was the face that launched a thousand ships, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale was the beer that launched a thousand (or 7,000, by today's count!) breweries.
By Zach Beckwith, Head Brewer, Bend Brewing Company
Jun 19, 2019
Beer & Drink
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!
By Heidi Howard
Jun 12, 2019
Belgium ales Monkless Belgian ales Craft Kitchen
Beer & Drink
Coffee meets brewery at the new Beer Club on Galveston
Lemon pistachio is probably not the first flavor that one might gravitate toward when ordering coffee, so I had to try this one out for myself. The barista behind the counter assured me that it's surprisingly complementary to the steamed macadamia milk and full-bodied espresso.
By Nancy Patterson
May 29, 2019
Foxtail Bakeshop Sopken Moto Companion Coffeehouse Boss Rambler Beer Club
Beer & Drink
Tasting room crush site in downtown Bend
In a leap of faith, Kirk Ermisch bought the property on Lava and Arizona in 2008 because it sits in the center of town. Located on the edge of the historic district, Ermisch had no idea what would happen with the neighborhood, since it was still undeveloped—but back then, he'd heard a Market of Choice was in the works.
By Lisa Sipe
May 22, 2019
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