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Cans-To-Go: Sippy Cup Hazy Pale Ale

A warm afternoon and a few hazy pales, right from Bend

Hazy beers are huge right now, and I’m just as guilty as the next hazy-lover in indulging the trend. There are plenty of good ones brewed right here in Bend and Central Oregon, so why not fully embrace it? One of my favorites from the area is GoodLife Brewing’s Sippy Cup. I had it on […]

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Enjoying the GoodLife in ’18

More bottles and special releases are on their way

GoodLife Brewing, opened to the public in 2011, is now old enough to qualify as a veteran of Bend’s beer community. Originally set to launch as Noble Brewing (until California-based Noble Ale Works opened first), GoodLife’s been putting out enough Sweet As and Descender IPA in cans across the Northwest to keep beer fans practically […]

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Picks 8/24-8/31

Thursday 25 Metal Mulisha Rocks Redmond MOTORCYCLES—The Metal Mulisha people have been behind some of the most entertaining riding exhibitions of the last few years. Their clothing line bears a bit too much of a resemblance to the symbols and iconography of the Schutzstaffel (SS), but they mostly just ride motorcycles around and act extreme. […]

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Bangers & Brews

A new bratwurst eatery opens off of Century Drive

Just in its infancy, Bangers & Brews is the newest savory sensation to hit the streets of Bend. Open for almost three weeks, this family owned business is bringing a whole new flavor to town. This eatery is equipped with Humm Kombucha, Boneyard, and GoodLife beers and Altlas Ciders—all staple beverage options for those holding […]

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Spring Already?

Lighter delights (and one great IPA return) in the offing

Many Bendites don’t like to think about spring when the days are still short and there’s at least half a chance at some face shots on Bachelor remaining, but the beer industry never rests. It knows that, by the time we’re all taking off our outer layers, we’ll want something lighter in our glasses to […]

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PICK: Seattle Funk Band Down North

tuesday 19 Down North FUNKโ€”If GoodLifeโ€™s roof had a patio, this Seattle-based funk band would tear it off. The group that managed to turn out a funk-phobic music writer for the Stranger brings an old school flavor to the genre that birthed some of musicโ€™s greats. From throbbing, syncopated base lines to funky flourishes and […]

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Heady Brews Make for a Happy Holiday

Wicked-good seasonal treats for both the naughty and nice at inaugural Winter Beer Fest

Well, it’s about time. Finally, hop-happy Bend, the beer capital of the west, is getting its own winter beer festival. In doing so, Bend brewers are giving a nod of recognition to a growing beer-culture trend —celebrating specialty and seasonal brews. Rather than kowtow to the masses and provide everything from IPAs to ciders, such […]

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