This year, the vote for Best Brewer gives particular insight to Bend’s brewing scene because it so accurately reflects the two directions the industry is going right now. The runner-up: Tony Lawrence, brewmaster and co-founder of Boneyard Beer, a man whose IPAs flow in seemingly every bar in Oregon and Washington. And, the winner, by […]
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Craft Brewers Conference Invades Oregon
Brewers worldwide descend upon Portland and Bend
Tourists visit Oregon all the time to try out the local beer. This weekend, all the brewers are too. Portland is the host city this year for the Craft Brewers Conference (CBC), an industry-only event attended by over 10,000 brewers, bar owners, and industry suppliers. It’s not open to the public, but you can still […]
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Opening for business!
Some springtime cleaning leads to summertime changes
Wild Ride Brewing 332 SW 5th St., Redmond With 10 in-house taps and 2 guest taps serving local ciders, the transformed Redmond Parr Lumber building serves as the newest addition to the craft brewing community in Central Oregon. The locale also features various menus from the rotating food trailers outside the brewery. Redmond’s new version […]
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Best Local Brewer
Boneyard Beer
Readers love Boneyard beer, that much is clear. The little brewery and tasting room tucked away on a West Bend side street won Best Local Brewer, Best Locally Brewed Beer (RPM IPA) and Best IPA (RPM IPA). Almost since its inception, the hops-heaven RPM has been a favorite, in Bend and beyond. But Boneyard doesn’t […]