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One of the longest-running beer blogs online, active since 2004.

I wrote "Bend Beer: A History of Brewing in Central Oregon", published in 2014; find it here: https://amzn.to/3tmLSGv

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2025 marked the 50th anniversary of Zupan’s Markets of Portland, and to commemorate the occasion the company partnered with Ferment Brewing to release its latest Farm to Market series collab beer at the end of the year—Blend No. 34, a barrel-aged imperial stout.

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Ferment & Zupan’s Blend No. 34 – 50th anniversary imperial stout - The Brew Site
2025 marked the 50th anniversary of Zupan’s Markets of Portland, and to commemorate the occasion the company partnered with Ferment Brewing to release its latest Farm to Market series collabo…
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January 21, 2026 at 6:35 AM
2 Towns Ciderhouse has a line of non-alcoholic ciders, and recently added the new Guava Get Down. I haven’t had the chance to try these yet, so the company sent me samples of the new Guava plus its NA Cosmic Crisp to review, as well as Cranberry Mule cocktail.

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Received: 2 Towns Ciderhouse non-alcoholic ciders (plus a cocktail) - The Brew Site
2 Towns Ciderhouse has a line of non-alcoholic ciders, and recently added a new flavor: NA Guava Get Down. I haven’t had the chance to try these yet, so the company sent me samples of the new…
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January 21, 2026 at 6:09 AM
Seattle’s Elysian Brewing is dipping its toe into the non-alcoholic beer pool with the release of its first NA beer, Easy Dust IPA, a non-alcoholic addition to its Space Dust lineup—just in time for Dry January. It’s listed with less than 0.5% and 25 IBUs.

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Elysian Brewing enters the non-alcoholic market with Easy Dust (received) - The Brew Site
Seattle’s Elysian Brewing is dipping its toe into the non-alcoholic beer pool with the release of its first NA beer, Easy Dust IPA, a non-alcoholic addition to its Space Dust lineup—jus…
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January 18, 2026 at 6:31 AM
Let’s get into some Dry January reviews! I’m considering the new non-alcoholic (“never” alcoholic) ciders from Stem Ciders of Colorado, under the company’s new Stem Zero line. Currently there are two flavors: Blueberry Lime and Apricot Haze.

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Stem Zero non-alcoholic ciders from Stem Ciders - The Brew Site
Let’s get into some Dry January reviews! I’m considering the new non-alcoholic (“never” alcoholic) ciders from Stem Ciders of Colorado, under the company’s new Stem Ze…
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January 16, 2026 at 6:53 AM
Mark your calendars for a couple of upcoming events from McMenamins this month (aside from my History Pub on Bend Beer, of course). These are the first two big fests of the year for the company, taking place in Hillsboro and Bend.

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Upcoming McMenamins events: Wassail Cider Fest, High Gravity Brewfest - The Brew Site
Mark your calendars for a couple of upcoming events from McMenamins this month (aside from my History Pub on Bend Beer, of course). These are the first two big fests of the year for the company, ta…
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January 15, 2026 at 6:43 AM
Taking a break from beer for a moment, I recently received a selection of premium ready-to-drink cocktails from Knox & Dobson, a California company that specializes in the bottled RTD experience. The company offers six cocktails in its lineup, and I have all six.

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Received: Knox & Dobson ready-to-drink cocktails - The Brew Site
Taking a break from beer for a moment, I recently received a selection of premium ready-to-drink cocktails from Knox & Dobson, a California company that specializes in the bottled RTD experienc…
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January 15, 2026 at 12:39 AM
In a couple of weeks, on Tuesday, January 27, I’ll be presenting at McMenamins’ History Pub at the Old St. Francis School, talking about my book "Bend Beer" and local beer history. Doors open at 6pm with the talk starting at 7pm, and will last about an hour.

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Bend Beer History Pub at McMenamins OSF, January 27 – with me! - The Brew Site
In a couple of weeks, on Tuesday, January 27, I’ll be presenting at McMenamins’ History Pub at the Old St. Francis School, talking about my book Bend Beer and local beer history. Doors …
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January 14, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Switchback Brewing has been offering its Switchback N.A. for nearly a year, crafted with the BrewVo system from Sustainable Beverage Technologies, and it has been successful enough that this month the brewery announced it was bringing BrewVo fully in-house.

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Switchback Brewing and BrewVo partner to bring non-alcoholic brewing in-house - The Brew Site
Vermont’s Switchback Brewing has been offering its Switchback N.A. for nearly a year, having launched it in early spring 2025, crafted with the BrewVo® system from Sustainable Beverage Techno…
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January 13, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Flannel is iconic here in the PNW, particularly in winter and among beer brewers, so naturally there’s a beer fest to celebrates it. Flannel Fest returns to Bend this month, celebrating winter warmer style beers with an overall theme embracing the popular fabric.

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Flannel Fest returns for the 4th annual celebration of winter warmers and flannel - The Brew Site
Flannel is iconic here in the Pacific Northwest, particularly in winter and among beer brewers, so naturally there’s a beer fest that celebrates it. The 4th annual Flannel Fest returns to Ben…
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January 12, 2026 at 4:54 AM
I’m not participating in Dry January, at least not exclusively, but I do have a lineup of non-alcoholic beverages I’ve received that I’ll be reviewing this month. If you’re observing Dry January and abstaining from alcohol, I hope the upcoming reviews are helpful.
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Dry January lineup - The Brew Site
I’m not participating in Dry January, at least not exclusively, but I do have a lineup of non-alcoholic beverages I’ve received that I’ll be reviewing this month. That includes th…
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January 10, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Reviewing Cascara Cherry Stout from The Wheel Apizza Pub of Eugene, Oregon.

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The Wheel Cascara Cherry Stout - The Brew Site
The Wheel Apizza Pub in Eugene, Oregon, is an “artisan pizzeria brewery” that specializes in New Haven-style pizza (as in, New Haven, Connecticut) as well as brewing its own beers in-ho…
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January 8, 2026 at 6:03 AM
Here’s a fun beer to drink for this year-end holiday period: Fluff N’ Good Stout from Public Coast Brewing. This limited-edition pastry stout was inspired by the fluffernutter sandwich and was brewed with peanut butter and freeze-dried marshmallows.

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Public Coast Brewing Fluff N’ Good Stout - The Brew Site
Here’s a fun beer to drink for this year-end holiday period: Fluff N’ Good Stout from Public Coast Brewing. This limited-edition pastry stout was inspired by the fluffernutter sandwich …
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December 31, 2025 at 2:49 PM
2 Towns Ciderhouse rounded out its seasonal cider series for 2025 with Sled Zeppelin, a winter (Christmas) limited cider made with cranberries and cinnamon. It’s a festive cider, with 6.9% ABV, and it’s one to drink through the winter as availability allows.

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Sled Zeppelin winter cider from 2 Towns Ciderhouse - The Brew Site
2 Towns Ciderhouse rounded out its seasonal cider series for 2025 with Sled Zeppelin, a winter (Christmas) limited cider made with cranberries and cinnamon. It’s definitely a festive cider, w…
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December 25, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Advent Beer Calendar 2025: Day 24: Sierra Nevada Brewing Celebration IPA

We’ve made it to the end of the Beer Advent Calendar, with our final day before Christmas bringing a holiday classic that I enjoy every year: Celebration IPA from Sierra Nevada Brewing.

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Advent Beer Calendar 2025: Day 24: Sierra Nevada Brewing Celebration IPA - The Brew Site
We’ve made it to the end of the Beer Advent Calendar, with our final day before Christmas bringing a holiday classic that I enjoy every year (and you should be too!): Celebration IPA from Sie…
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December 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
@portlandcider.bsky.social’s fall releases make for some good holiday drinking, particularly its newest imperial seasonal, Blood Orange Pomegranate. The company highlighted four ciders for the fall, and sent me samples to review. Here are my reviews.

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Latest tastes from Portland Cider (reviews) - The Brew Site
Portland Cider Company’s fall releases make for some good holiday drinking, particularly its newest imperial seasonal, Blood Orange Pomegranate. The company highlighted four ciders for the fa…
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December 24, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Advent Beer Calendar 2025: Day 23: Sunriver Brewing Chocolate Ice Cream Imperial Stout

Today’s Advent beer pick strays from the Christmas theme because it’s my birthday! I choose a “birthday” beer for the day, hence Sunriver's Chocolate Ice Cream Imperial Stout.

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Advent Beer Calendar 2025: Day 23: Sunriver Brewing Chocolate Ice Cream Imperial Stout - The Brew Site
Today’s Advent beer pick strays (slightly) from the Christmas theme, because it’s my birthday! And my tradition is is to choose a “birthday” beer for the day, one that I&#82…
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December 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Advent Beer Calendar 2025: Day 22: Slaapmutske Christmas

Today’s Advent beer comes to use from Belgium and Brouwerij Slaapmutske, which offers beers with some gluten free options. For the holidays, Slaapmutske brews up its Christmas, that is also gluten free.

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Advent Beer Calendar 2025: Day 22: Slaapmutske Christmas - The Brew Site
Today’s Advent beer comes to use from Belgium and Brouwerij Slaapmutske, which offers a range of beers that include some gluten free options. For the holidays, Slaapmutske (which means &#8220…
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December 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Advent Beer Calendar 2025: Day 21: West Sixth Brewing Base Layer Winter IPA

Happy Solstice! Today is the winter solstice here in the Northern Hemisphere, the “official” first day of winter. To commemorate the day we have Base Layer Winter IPA from West Sixth.

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Advent Beer Calendar 2025: Day 21: West Sixth Brewing Base Layer Winter IPA - The Brew Site
Happy Solstice! Today is the winter solstice here in the Northern Hemisphere, the “official” first day of winter, and the longest night of the year. To commemorate the day we have Base …
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December 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Advent Beer Calendar 2025: Day 20: Ørbæk Bryggeri Jingle Bells

Today is Go Caroling Day in which we revel in the joy of Christmas carolers (and all Christmas music!), so for the Advent beer of the day I chose one to match: Jingle Bells from Denmark's Ørbæk.

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Advent Beer Calendar 2025: Day 20: Ørbæk Bryggeri Jingle Bells - The Brew Site
Today is Go Caroling Day in which we revel in the joy of Christmas carolers (and all types of Christmas music), so for the Advent beer of the day I chose one to match the theme: Jingle Bells from Ø…
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December 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Rogue Ales (the company) may be defunct, but you can still find the beer for sale—while it lasts. So naturally that means I've been drinking it when I have the chance, and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to get the last ever year of Santa's Private Reserve!
December 20, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Advent Beer Calendar 2025: Day 19: Collision Bend Brewing Christmas Staycation Holiday Ale

Nestled up to Lake Eerie, Cleveland is one of America’s big beer cities, with 40+ breweries. Of those, Collision Bend on the Cuyahoga River has a wide range of beers.

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Advent Beer Calendar 2025: Day 19: Collision Bend Brewing Christmas Staycation Holiday Ale - The Brew Site
Nestled up against the shore of Lake Eerie, Cleveland, Ohio is one of America’s big craft beer cities, with over 40 breweries in the region. Among those, Collision Bend Brewing sits right on …
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December 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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December 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Advent Beer Calendar 2025: Day 18: Enegren Brewing Christmas Bock

Today’s Advent beer comes from Enegren of California, which focuses on German-inspired beers with an emphasis on lagers. This time of year Enegren brews up a Christmas Bock, for holiday enjoyment.

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Advent Beer Calendar 2025: Day 18: Enegren Brewing Christmas Bock - The Brew Site
Today’s Advent beer comes from Enegren Brewing of California, which focuses on German-inspired beers with an emphasis on lagers. This time of year Enegren brews up a Weihnachtsbock, also know…
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December 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Here are my reviews delving into the new fall ciders from Schilling Cider, with the latest in its Excelsior series of imperial ciders, and the returning fall seasonal crafted with a chai tea blend—Imperial Hyper-Dry and Chaider, respectively.

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Tastes of fall (and early winter) from Schilling Cider - The Brew Site
Here are my reviews delving into the new fall ciders from Schilling Cider, with the latest in its Excelsior series of imperial ciders, and the returning fall seasonal crafted with a chai tea blend&…
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December 18, 2025 at 5:26 AM