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The Yeast Beast

The Ale Apothecary finds open fermentation is a wild (and delicious) animal
Avatar photo Brianna Brey

Oregon’s official animal is the beaver, the state bird is the Oregon Meadowlark, and unsurprisingly, last April the legislature approved brewer’s yeast as the official microbe, making Oregon the first state in the union to establish a state microbial. If anybody in Bend knows about the science of yeast, it’s Paul Arney, owner and innovative […]

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Can Cans Taste As Good?

Microbreweries evolve towards beer in a can
Avatar photo Phil Busse

The choice between drinking beer from a can versus drinking from a bottle has been a distinguishing feature in the beer debate for nearly a century, almost as a distinct indicator about taste and class as choosing to wear cut-off blue jean shorts or Brooks Brother slacks. But with gathering momentum, that attitude has shifted […]

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Hops Swapping

Craft brew collaborations keep beer culture buzzing
Avatar photo Erin Rook

Bend’s thriving craft beer culture is attracting collaborations from brewers near and far. That cross-pollination of talent and ideas inspires local brewers to up their game and gives beer drinkers the opportunity to try unique and limited edition takes on their favorite brews without leaving town. “Craft brewers are inherently creative. We inspire each other and […]

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