There’s an athlete in all of us—some more than others. For those with an affinity for drinking and appreciating craft beer, Bevel Craft Brewing has recently launched the Bevel Beer League, located at its 9th Street Village taphouse, which will run year-round. The membership fee of $150 covers you through Oct. 31, 2020. Perks include […]
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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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Must Love Beer (and Kids)
Boss Rambler and Megaphone Coffee join the moms’ club
Social mamas everywhere, rejoice! There’s a new weekly gathering spot for playdates, and it’s not at a park. Boss Rambler Beer Club recently debuted its new kid-friendly event, Moms and Groms. Every Wednesday from 3-6 pm, moms, kids, toddlers and babies flock to the Galveston Street taphouse for playtime and mingling. Parents receive $1 off […]
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Bend Runs on Beer
18 local breweries strut their stuff
Bend may be a small city, but its cup certainly runneth over with a wide range of local craft brews. By last count, Bend is home to a whopping 22 breweries. On Saturday, Northwest Crossing will be occupied by ale aficionados, pouring a total of 40 favorite and new-to-the-scene beers as part of the 3rd […]
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Malt of the Earth
“Malty” isn’t a dirty word
With hop harvest season in the rearview mirror for another year and the outside temperature dropping, local taplists have begun to turn from lupulin-saturated fresh hop IPAs and pale ales to malt-driven red ales, brown ales and winter warmers. Though hops may be the most talked about ingredient in beer, malt is the most important. Without […]
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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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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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A New Venture: Left Coast Burger Company
New burger spot in the Cascade Village Shopping Center coming soon
The Brown Owl‘s owner, Lisandro Ramon, is at work on opening a new burger spot in the Cascade Village Shopping Center, in the former Yo Wild frozen yogurt space. The concept is inspired by Ramon’s visits to “old school burger joints” with his grandfather growing up, and will include diner-style chairs, counter service and an […]
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Best Local Brewer
Tyler West, GoodLife Brewing
News flash: People in Central Oregon love beer. Breweries and brewers in the area are aware of the stakes that come with producing in such a hot spot, so when you get recognized by the public for your skills behind the beer scene, it’s basically the equivalent of winning a local Oscar. You’ve probably tasted […]
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Unofficial, Definitive Bend Brewfest Preview
Beer lovers, get ready to sip suds from some 70 breweries and cideries
Brewfest veterans know the drill, but for those attending Bend Brewfest this weekend for the first time, I’ve created the definitive, unofficial preview of the 2019 Bend Brewfest. Every August, 70 breweries and cideries from all over the West Coast bring two different beers to pour on the banks of the Deschutes River over […]