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Three Creeks’ Nasty Beer

How a Sunriver retiree made a fest-winning IPA

A ll of Central Oregon might be growing, but there’s still something a little timeless about the outer reaches of Sistersโ€”high trees, slower pace, large numbers of livestock about. That’s how things still roll at Three Creeks Brewing on the southeast side of town, which has provided steaks, sandwiches, and taste-over-trends beer for nearly a […]

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All About Beer Around Bend

The one-stop guide to breweries in Central Oregon

Almost no place can claim such a density of brewing activity as Bend and its surrounding county. It’s a hive of hops and barleyโ€”and with places like Boneyard and Kobold opening new taprooms in 2017, it’s still expanding. Grab a ride (could the timing have been better for Uber and Lyft to begin serving Bend?), […]

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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 […]

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The Cowboy’s Six-Pack

Want to be as rugged as possible? Drink this.

What’s the difference between a beer…and a cowboy beer? A sort of weather-beaten, leathery manliness, perhaps? Well, craft beer’s got you covered there—have you seen some of the beards people lining the Crux bar are sporting these days? Ignoring the fact that real cowboys would likely prefer cheap whiskey, a good cowboy beer should involve […]

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