Beer lovers in the Northwest swooned when East Coast IPAs began hitting local shelves. Shortly thereafter, Milkshake IPAs became all the rage. Beer geeks are talking about the use of lactose sugar in a Hazy IPA, or should brewers use flaked oats? Other beer lovers (like me) are just waiting to see what’s next. In […]
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Craft Beer’s Not-So-Micro Future
Looking back at four years of writing about beer at the Source
This week marks my final beer column for the Source. After just over four years, I move out of Central Oregon and move on in my career. (I could keep on writing this section, but it would start talking a lot more about Japan and Vermont than Bend, and my editor would likely complain.) Since […]
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Friends of the Children
Giving kids a consistent caring adult throughout their lives
You might have heard of volunteer programs that place a positive adult with a child in need of extra support. Friends of the Children builds on that model—but does it by enlisting “Friends” who earn a full-time salary for their mentorship. Founded in Portland in 1993 by Duncan Campbell, a Portland-area man who himself experienced […]
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Challenging Beers for the Past 25 Years
Portland’s Hair of the Dog plans a birthday bash
To the Central Oregon resident who only occasionally pays a trip to Portland, it can often seem like the city grows a couple new breweries with every visit. Such is the feeling that pervaded at a recent visit to Beer O’Clock, a hip Pearl District taproom which serves as a showcase for whatever’s new and […]
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Barrel Season
Deschutes, Crux bring out yearly favorites
Time to clear some space in the ol’ beer shed. Just in time for consistently cold weather, Bendites will get to enjoy not one, not two, but three big-name barrel-aged beer releases in November. Available right now at Deschutes Brewery‘s pub on Bond Street is the 2018 version of The Dissident, an “oud bruin” (old […]
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Trail Tales Debut
Two longtime locals debut a new conversation series around the outdoors
Longtime Bendites Sue Fox and Kristian Jamieson met many moons ago, while adventure sporting in Oregon. Recently, they’ve rolled their adventure onto the stage, appearing once a month at Deschutes Brewery‘s Community Night where they co-present “Trail Tales: conversations with inspiring community members.” Jamieson (known widely as Jaymo) is co-owner of EVO Gimbals, co-owner of […]
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Strong Roots
Bend Roots Revival is the bastion of the Central Oregon local music scene. Before the fest this weekend, let this guide to local music get you started
Bend Roots Revival boasts a rich history. What started as a few bands jamming in the Parrilla Grill and Victorian Café parking lots has evolved over the years. The festival, which features primarily local talent, celebrates the Bend music scene, as well as the local partners that allow music to thrive in the community. Outgrowing […]
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Pick’s Picks: Bend Roots
A few picks for bands to check out at Bend Roots, with a little help from the fest’s founder
Bend Roots Revival founder Mark Ransom was gracious enough to offer his take on what bands to highlight during this year’s festival. I have a few of my own picks included as well, but with insider knowledge from the king of Bend Roots, you may discover your new favorite local band. [ Bond Brothers ] […]
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Oregon Cleans Up at GABF
The most medals ever at American beer’s biggest event
The advertising slogan for the 2018 Great American Beer Festival sums it up better than anyone else could: “4000+ Beers. 800+ Breweries. Mind Blown.” Held by the Brewers Association in Denver last weekend, GABF is a beer fest like nothing one’s seen in Central Oregon. Instead of paying for tokens that are exchanged for beer […]
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Best Seasonal Beer
Red Chair NWPA, Deschutes Brewery
1st Place: Red Chair, NWPA, Deschutes Brewery 2nd Place: Twilight Ale, Deschutes Brewery