Last Call for Summer Brews!

Central Oregon and Bend in particular still rank as one of the top five regions with the most breweries per capita. Tourists coming to Bend are looking for adventure, food, beer and our year-round Après Culture. After a float on the river, a bike ride or hike along one of Bend’s many scenic trails – there’s nothing better than enjoying a cold, crisp summer brew with family and friends. With lively patio atmospheres, lawn games and areas that are kid and dog friendly — Bend’s breweries make summer beer sipping an all-day affair right up until the sun goes down! And thanks to our ever-abundant supply of high-quality water from the Cascade Mountains and access to local hop farms bursting with seasonal varietals, summer is the perfect time for brewers to create unique and distinctive flavors. It’s an ideal time for locals and tourists alike to enjoy crisp IPAs, hazy ales, refreshing pilsners and other light, flavorful craft beers. Also, with the rising demand for non-alcoholic options, breweries have responded by creating some remarkably flavorful beers with zero alcohol.

Whether you’re conquering the Bend Ale Trail, riding the Cycle Pub or floating down the Deschutes, Central Oregon has something refreshing waiting on the other side. From Sisters to Prineville to Redmond, Bend and La Pine, over 30 breweries, cideries and tasting rooms are serving up delicious summer brews, perfect after every kind of adventure!

Catch these local,
seasonal summer brews while you can:

Deschutes Brewery: Named after the Deschutes River, this hometown brewery distributes beer in all 50 states and a few countries. Since it’s debut, Fresh Squeezed has always been a popular summer favorite. Some new seasonals include Anytime Lemonade Shandy; Afterburner Ale; Love in Color (sour ale) and Super Stoked Golden N/A Beer.

Worthy Brewing: Perfectly situated on the east side of Bend facing a spectacular view of the Cascade Mountain range, Worthy has always been about innovation and atmosphere. Their new seasonals include Abiqua Creek Kolsch and Trail Dog Summer Ale

Silver Moon Brewing: Always a popular spot to swing by after work or an event on the weekends, Silver Moon Brewing serves up some of Bend’s most popular brands like IPA 97. Some new releases include Maui Wowie and F*Cancer, a specialty charity release beer with a naming contest coming soon!

GoodLife Brewing: This homegrown brewery practically invented the “food and drink pod” scene and Sweet As! Pacific Ale continues to win awards and sell out statewide. With a specialty in IPAs and hazy ales, check out new brews like Wave Park Hazy IPA and Beachlife P.O.G Pale Ale.

Wild Ride Brewing has been daring, bold and serving up some of the most delicious beers in Central Oregon. With summer gatherings, try some of these summer seasonal beers like Cold Chillin’ Vanilla Cream Ale; Whoopity Woop Hefeweizen; Electri-Fly IPA; 3 Sisters American Red Ale.

Bevel Brewing released Disclandia Summer IPA; Courtesy Violation Prickly Pear Kettle Sour and Par Save Pale Ale.

Crux Fermentation Project offers two fruity summer beers this year: Half a Brain Hazy IPA and NOMO Bright Sky Pils (N/A).

Spider City: If you like fruity, hoppy IPAs, Spider City is the place for you! Summer seasonals include Grazing Goat West Coast IPA, Spicy Goat IPA (serrano peppers and pineapple notes), El Dorado Haze IPA and Patriot IPA.

Cascade Lakes: Try these summer sips at their new location on Reed Market and 27th: Muy Chido Mexican Lager and Roundabout Red are flavorful, bold and perfect for summer gatherings.

Kobold Brewing in Redmond is serving up Hyperborean Expedition Lager and Smearing Smite, a summer stout infused with chocolate, chili peppers and spices.

Three Creeks Brewing’s summer lineup includes: Summit Run Summer IPA (available until it runs out in July/August) and Stonefly Session (available from July to September)

Sunriver Brewing, a well-known collaborator with other brewers, offers several beers designed for summer sipping. Try 3-Way IPA West Coast, a collaboration with Fort George Brewery, or Boozed Awakenings, a delicious beer in partnership with McMenamins.

This article appears in Source Weekly July 31, 2025.