Crux Fermentation Project announced this week that they have hired a new head brewer, Cam O’Connor, former Deschutes Brewery brewmaster who sports an impressive resume. After completing the Master Brewer Program at University of California–Davis and stating his carer at Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, he spent a decade brewing for Deschutes Brewery. He’s the man […]
Larry Sidor
Posted inSpecial Issues & Guides
Malt Ball
Malted grain is the backbone of beer, particularly at Crux
In Bend, and throughout the Pacific Northwest, hops hog the spotlight. It is an understandable phenomenon. The lush Willamette Valley is home to a healthy collection of hop farms. And nearby breweries in Washington and Oregon produce some of the best IPAs in the world. Hops deserve high praise. But let’s also give credit where […]