1st Place: Three Creeks Brewing Co. 721 S Desperado Ct., Sisters 541-549-1963 2nd Place: Hardtails Bar & Grill 175 N Larch St., Sisters 541-549-6114
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Behind the Stainless Curtain
Asking local brewers the unasked questions
Being a brewer is often glamorized. People envision brewers sitting around, drinking beer all day long—but the reality is, being a brewer involves very little sitting, and the only beer drinking occurs when the work is done. It’s a physically demanding manual labor job in hot, wet conditions, working with dangerous cleaning chemicals for long hours. It demands […]
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Half-Throttle Adventures
Summer wandering is calling. But when time is short, let these three local-ish motorcycle rides give you some bite-sized adventure
A couple of weeks ago, my fairy godmother unearthed my hibernating motorcycle and got her purring like a fat cat. Who knew all it would take was draining and replacing fluids? This summertime transportation development has jump-started my relationship with Little Red Riding Hood, my ’77 Kawasaki, dual-sport KL250. When you need a dose of adventure, […]
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Pet Friendly Patios
Doggos like to go out, too!
Who doesn’t love to eat some grub or sip on some bevvies with their furry best friend? Here are some of the Central Oregon Pets pets’ picks for best places to take your dog. Bend Brewing Co. 1019 NW Brooks St., Bend Take in some views of the Deschutes River and chill out on the […]
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Dortmunder Export
The Next Trendy Lager
Introducing Craft: New brews, industry news and takes on other drinks of note. Starting in the late ’80s and through the early 2000s, “micro” and “microbrew” were the terms du jour in the beer industry. Deschutes Brewery and Widmer Brothers were the upstarts in an industry long dominated by macro-breweries. In a little more than […]
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Fresh Hops Are Here
Dozens of seasonal beers on their way
There’s no doubt that craft beer is a nationwide trend—one that now has many regional specialties. Look at the ultra-trendy New England IPA, for example, or the tart and sour Berliner weisses that are endemic all across Florida. Up here in Oregon, however, we have fresh hops every fall—the regional gift that keeps on giving. […]
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Best Bar / Brewpub
Three Creeks Brewing Co.
Round about 10 years ago, I started hearing whispers in the Willamette Valley about the little town of Sisters, Ore. It’s charming, they said. It has this Old West feel, they chattered. It even has its own cool brew pub, they raved. While it’s safe to say Sisters boasts a lot of spots that make […]
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Three Creeks, 10 Years
Growth happening fast for the Sisters brewer and others
It’s a time of change in Central Oregon’s brew scene. Boneyard Beer is about to close its little tasting room and open up a shiny new brewpub—something the neighbors down on Lake Place might breathe a sigh of relief about, were it not for the marijuana dispensary and smoker-friendly vacation rental spot slated to open […]
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Little Bites: Local Breweries Take Gold at the Great American Beer Festival
When it comes to bastions of beer culture, Oregon definitely represents. We already know it to be true, but some validation from the outside world never hurts. This past weekend, 21 medals went to Oregon breweries during the Great American Beer Festival in Denver. Here’s a brief recap of some of the local winners. Local […]
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Three Creeks: All Grown Up
Expansion, special beers, and a grand opening all due this spring
One rule of thumb for all beer fans: A craft brewery where everyone knows your name is truly a comforting, gratifying experience. A McDonald’s where everyone knows your name, meanwhile, might be an indication that you need to adjust your eating habits. Sisters resident Don McKay, along those lines, is particularly blessed. For the past […]