You know that friend you always call whenever you’re about to take a trip or try something new—the one who always seems to know the best spots to check out? In Central Oregon, that friend’s name is spelled S-C-O-U-T. Scout is brought to you by the same people who dish out the best recommendations for […]
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Pucker Up for May
Sour beers invade the town anew
It may occasionally be forgotten here in mid-2018—when breweries worldwide are falling over themselves to release opaque IPAs of every shape and flavor—that sour beers are still A Big Thing in Bend. Just take a look at the menus of the city’s two 10 Barrel locations. Brewers Tonya Cornett and Bryon Pyka have been keeping […]
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PSA: Cascade Cycling Classic Canceled
North America’s longest-running stage race is taking a one-year hiatus
One of Central Oregon’s most beloved bike races won’t be happening this year. The Cascade Cycling Classic has drawn cyclists not just from the local area, but from around the world. For the first time in 39 years, the race is off this year. After a long and careful deliberation, the owner of Bowen Sports Performance, […]
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From Japan to Industrial Way
Oregon’s beer-fest season kicks into gear
The calendar claims that it’s well into spring now—which, in Central Oregon, means that maybe the temperature will start to think about staying above freezing consistently. That’s stupendous news for anyone who wants to engage in either of the Beaver State’s most popular pastimes: hanging outdoors or having some local brew. The opportunities to do […]
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Deschutes Shifts Gears with its Roanoke Brewery
CEO Lalonde shares details about the company’s latest moves
The Deschutes Brewery facility planned for construction in Roanoke, Va. isn’t off the table—but plans have changed a bit. Instead of striking a deal with the City of Roanoke to get its land for free, the Bend-based company is going to buy the land outright. In 2016, the craft brewer announced that it would build […]
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New Beer in the Pearl
Von Ebert not just “yet another Portland brewery”
It can be difficult to stand out as a beer destination in Portland, which has literally hundreds. It can be even harder when opening up a new spot in the Pearl District, where one can currently spit and hit a corner bar with 12 local drafts (or at least one Boneyard tap). But a scant […]
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Beer Here, There, and Beyond
Belgium, Colorado, and Bend breweries all rocking April
One of the greatest things about being a beer connoisseur in Bend: the fact that traveling to other cities to check out the best of elsewhere is fun, but all the best will eventually make its way to Bend. Take a look at what’s happening around town this month, and it’s obvious beer fans have […]
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Easter Fool’s Beer
Serious pairing ideas…and not-so-serious ones
April 1 is Easter Sunday. It’s also April Fool’s Day, the first time the two holidays have shared the date since 1956. Why not celebrate both at once with beer? “The Brewmaster’s Table,” originally published in 2003, is one of the first cookbooks to take a serious approach to correctly pairing beer with food to […]
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10 Barrel West Back Open
Stop holding your breath, west siders—your steak nacho dreams can come true again
If you’re one of those west siders who hasn’t been content to trek to the east side (gasp!!) to enjoy 10 Barrel’s full pub menu at their east side location over the past few months, you can now breathe a sigh of relief. No more need for you to cross the river and subject yourself […]
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Upcoming Seasonal Brewery Releases – Spring/Summer 2018
Looking forward to brighter, sunshine days? We are, too—but we’re also excited for all the new and returning seasonal brews our talented brew community is gearing up to release!