On March 8 and 9, over 200 collaborative beers were brewed by women worldwide in an effort to raise the profile of women working in the beer industry. The collaborative brew day at Bridge 99 Brewery was organized by the Bend chapter of the global nonprofit Pink Boots Society. The organization aims to help women […]
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Piloting New Beer
Looking into Deschutes’ new test brew system
I n the brewing industry, a “pilot system” usually refers to a small brew setup, run separately from the company’s main system, used to create smaller batches of beer. This can be used for research purposes, or—in the case of setups like the five-barrel system situated behind the glass at Worthy Brewing—they produce one-off brews […]
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Little Bites: Worthy Opening Second Location
This spring Worthy Brewing will open a second restaurant, Taps and Tacos, in downtown Bend, focusing on Worthy beer and Tex-Mex tacos. Worthy’s owner, Roger Worthington, hails from Texas and wanted to bring Tex-Mex, his favorite style of Mexican food, to Central Oregon. To ensure flavor authenticity, Worthy sent Executive Chef, Dirk Baxter, to Austin […]
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Little Bites: Star Bar Opens
for Adults Only at Worthy Brewing
Worthy Brewing has created a hoppy oasis for adults with some sweet mountain views. The new bar on the upper level of the brewery features beer, wine, craft cocktails, and a special food menu. The grown-up food menu has pub favorites including tacos and burgers but also includes a few fancier entrees like filet mignon […]
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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 barley—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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Reppin’ Mother Earth
Climate Change Conference on tap for Bend
Bend’s climate is warming and the rate is accelerating, according to data from the National Weather Service. With that information in hand, climate change experts will gather in Bend October 3-4 to motivate people to take action. Key topics include the economics of going green and how businesses benefit by reducing their carbon footprint. The […]
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Little Bites: A Sip of Cork & Barrel
Drinking wine for a good cause is something we can all get behind, and I was lucky enough to do exactly that last Friday at A Sip of Cork & Barrel at Broken Top Club. In addition to beer, cocktails, and a vast array of red, white, and blended wines from nearly a dozen wineries […]
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Picks 6/29-7/6
Friday 1 Lonestar COUNTRY—As the first country band to appear on both Wheel of Fortune and The Price is Right, Lonestar, knows how to win fans AND the Showcase Showdown. Catch them the night before the La Pine Rodeo begins, and stick around town the next day for more music, food, and fun. // 6pm, […]
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Bite Week
Taste meets hands-on learning
Synonymous with fine dining and craft spirits, it’s no surprise that Bend is home to Central Oregon’s largest food festival, the Bite of Bend, which runs June 17-19. This well-attended community event attracts foodies for three days of feasting and playing, featuring 40 food vendors, a bartender brawl, a beer run for the grown-ups, and […]
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Source Suggests 5/20-5/27
Voodoo Highway Locals recognize Voodoo Highway vocalist Stacie Johnson from her other gig as the leader of Broken Down Guitars. She brings her rich, layered vocals to Voodoo Highway’s edgy, rock sound, creating a vibrant dynamic. Guitarist and vocalist David Miller has also been around the local Bend music scene as a member of Kleverkill. […]