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One of the longest-running beer blogs online, blogging 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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Shout out to our friends at @fortgeorgebeer.bsky.social for the otterly amazing support 🦦
November 29, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Reviewing Tide Land Stout from @fortgeorgebeer.bsky.social, a blend of fresh, young stout with barrel-aged stout aged in Westward Whiskey barrels. A portion of the proceeds from Tide Land sales benefit the @elakhaalliance.bsky.social.

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Fort George Tide Land Stout - The Brew Site
Astoria’s Fort George Brewery has a fairly wide beer repertoire that spans its regular lineup as well as the many seasonals, limited-editions, and one-offs the brewery releases every year&#82…
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November 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Reviewing the non-alcoholic 8ZERO5 Blonde Ale from Firestone Walker Brewing.

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Firestone Walker Brewing 8ZERO5 Non-Alcoholic Blonde - The Brew Site
Firestone Walker Brewing entered the non-alcoholic beer market last year with the NA version of its popular flagship 805 blonde ale, with 8ZERO5 (or 805 Zero). The 805 Beer brand is brewed to compe…
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November 27, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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Here’s a fun 2 week long event returning to Portland this Friday, Nov 28: the Portland Holiday Ale Trail and the 12 Beers of Gristmas, hosted by 12 Portland craft breweries, wherein you visit each brewery to collect passport stamps for a chance to win fun prizes.

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The 4th annual Portland Holiday Ale Trail returns this Friday, November 28 - The Brew Site
Here’s a fun two week long event returning to Portland this Friday, November 28: the Portland Holiday Ale Trail and the 12 Beers of Gristmas, hosted by 12 Portland craft breweries, wherein yo…
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November 26, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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There’s a new holiday cider out from 2 Towns Ciderhouse this season, bringing cranberries and cinnamon to the party for a rock music-infused specialty—Sled Zeppelin. The PR is full of Led Zeppelin references and puns, and I expect the cider will hold up to it.

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2 Towns Ciderhouse releases Sled Zeppelin to rock the holidays (received) - The Brew Site
There’s a new holiday cider out from 2 Towns Ciderhouse this season, bringing cranberries and cinnamon to the party for a rock music-infused specialty—Sled Zeppelin. As expected, the ne…
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November 26, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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Pelican Brewing introduced a new beer to its year-round lineup this fall, Flock Party IPA, which the brewery is calling a modern take on the style brewed with Bravo, Centennial, and Strata hops. Last week Pelican sent me samples of the beer to review.

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Received: Pelican Brewing’s new Flock Party IPA - The Brew Site
Pelican Brewing introduced a new beer to its year-round lineup this fall, Flock Party IPA, which the brewery is calling a modern take on the style brewed with Bravo, Centennial, and Strata hops. La…
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November 25, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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In the wake of Rogue Ales closure, a look at the state of the craft beer scene in Newport, Oregon.

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The state of Newport, Oregon’s (diminished) craft beer scene - The Brew Site
Overlooked in the news from last week of Rogue Ales abruptly closing its doors was another significant brewery closure — Newport Brewing Company announced its closure on Facebook the week pri…
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November 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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I recently received samples from Schilling Cider of the company’s latest releases timed for the fall: Excelsior Imperial Hyper-Dry and Chaider. Imperial Hyper-Dry is new, while Chaider returns with glow-in-the-dark cans.

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Received: Two Schilling ciders for fall - The Brew Site
I recently received samples from Schilling Cider of the company’s latest releases timed for the fall: Excelsior Imperial Hyper-Dry and Chaider. Imperial Hyper-Dry is new, while Chaider return…
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November 23, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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Winter beers from Double Mountain Brewery are back! The Hood River brewery has two seasonal favorites, Fa La La La La Winter Ale and Hey, Porter! Robust Porter, returning in time for the holidays.

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Double Mountain Brewery releases two winter seasonal ales - The Brew Site
Winter beers from Double Mountain Brewery are back! The Hood River brewery has two seasonal favorites, Fa La La La La Winter Ale and Hey, Porter! Robust Porter, returning in time for the holidays. …
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November 20, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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@deschutesbrewery.bsky.social and Patagonia Provisions have partnered once again to launch a new non-alcoholic beer brewed with Kernza® perennial grain, Patagonia Provisions Non-Alcoholic Organic IPA.

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Deschutes Brewery and Patagonia Provisions launch new NA Organic IPA - The Brew Site
Deschutes Brewery and Patagonia Provisions have partnered once again to launch a new non-alcoholic beer brewed with Kernza® perennial grain, Patagonia Provisions Non-Alcoholic Organic IPA. The two …
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November 20, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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In August, @block15brewing.bsky.social released a special collaboration beer with Portland’s Belmont Station to celebrate Belmont’s 28th anniversary: Block Station 97.15 Imperial IPA. The beer is part of Block 15’s Synergy series, a line of collaboration brews.

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Block 15 Brewing & Belmont Station Block Station 97.15 Imperial IPA - The Brew Site
In August, Block 15 Brewing released a special collaboration beer with Portland’s Belmont Station to celebrate Belmont’s 28th anniversary: Block Station 97.15 Imperial IPA. The beer is …
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November 17, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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I don’t see much news from Maryland’s Flying Dog Brewery these days, largely because the brand hasn’t been distributed here (Oregon) in quite awhile, but I found the recent press release I received for the brewery’s Family Drama Holiday Survival Pack amusing.

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Flying Dog Brewery releases its Family Drama Holiday Survival Pack - The Brew Site
I don’t see much news from Maryland’s Flying Dog Brewery these days, largely because the brand hasn’t been distributed here (Oregon and the Pacific Northwest) in quite awhile, but…
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November 17, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Pouring one out for @rogueales.bsky.social tonight, though I didn't have a Rogue beer on hand, so I opened a bottle of Monk's Brew from Mikkeller. Thoughts are with all of the employees impacted by the news today of Rogue's sudden closure across its Oregon locations.
November 15, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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Shocking news, to say the least, as the Lincoln Chronicle reports that @rogueales.bsky.social "abruptly closes its Newport operations and restaurants Friday; owes hundreds of thousands in rent and taxes.”

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Rogue Ales abruptly ceases operations and closes all its locations - The Brew Site
Shocking news, to say the least, as the Lincoln Chronicle reports that “Rogue Ales abruptly closes its Newport operations and restaurants Friday; owes hundreds of thousands in rent and taxes.…
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November 14, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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This Friday, 11/14, Crux Fermentation Project releases this year’s edition of Tough Love Imperial Stout with a release party from 5-9pm. The release will feature vintage flights and a chance to meet the brewers plus artist Michelle Schultz who created the label.

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Crux Fermentation Project’s Tough Love releases this Friday, November 14 - The Brew Site
This Friday, November 14, Bend’s Crux Fermentation Project releases this year’s edition of Tough Love Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout with a release party from 5 to 9pm. The release will fea…
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November 14, 2025 at 6:41 AM
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Terrene Winery & Cidery of Ashland, Oregon, partnered with Neuman Hotel Group to produce a limited-edition heritage cider made from heritage apples grown on Ashland’s Neuman Farm—Terrene Golden Russet Cider. It's available now at select locations in Ashland.

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Terrene Winery and Cidery releases limited-edition heritage cider - The Brew Site
This is some fun cider news out of southern Oregon: Terrene Winery and Cidery of Ashland, Oregon, partnered with Neuman Hotel Group to produce a limited-edition heritage cider made entirely from he…
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November 13, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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Oregon’s Public Coast Brewing released a new limited-edition pastry stout this month, inspired by the fluffernutter sandwich (peanut butter and marshmallow)—Fluff N’ Good Stout. It’s brewed with peanut butter and freeze-dried marshmallows and is 9% ABV.

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Public Coast Brewing releases Fluff N’ Good Stout - The Brew Site
Oregon’s Public Coast Brewing released a new limited-edition pastry stout this month, inspired by the fluffernutter sandwich (that’s peanut butter and marshmallow) — Fluff N&#8217…
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November 12, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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Reviewing several flavors of cocktails from Craftwell Cocktails from Corvallis, Oregon. Craftwell, part of 2 Towns Ciderhouse, crafts these with a base of apple wine rather than spirits.

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Reviewing Craftwell Cocktail newest flavors - The Brew Site
This summer Craftwell Cocktails sent me a selection of the latest creations in the company’s lineup of apple wine-based cocktails, both in cans and its “Top Shelf” premium bottle …
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November 5, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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Finishing out the #Halloween weekend with a few more seasonally appropriate beers! I hope everyone has had a wonderfully spooky weekend! Cheers 🍻🎃👻
November 3, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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I recently received a six-pack of a new-to-me non-alcoholic beer from Firestone Walker Brewing—805 Zero, an NA version of its popular blonde ale, which the brewery is also calling 8ZERO5.

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Received: Firestone Walker Brewing 805 Zero, non-alcoholic blonde ale - The Brew Site
I recently received a six-pack of a new-to-me non-alcoholic beer from Firestone Walker Brewing—805 Zero, an NA version of its popular blonde ale, which the brewery is also calling 8ZERO5. Fir…
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November 2, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Happy #Halloween! A perfect day for pumpkin beers and fall colors. Cheers! 🍻🎃
November 1, 2025 at 4:55 AM
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The newest cider from @portlandcider.bsky.social is perfectly suited for fall, an addition to its imperial lineup that has a Thanksgiving vibe to me—Blood Orange Pomegranate. I recently received this and other new ciders from the company.

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Portland Cider releases Blood Orange Pomegranate and others (received) - The Brew Site
The newest cider from Portland Cider Company is perfectly suited for fall, an addition to its imperial lineup that has a Thanksgiving vibe to me—Blood Orange Pomegranate. It’s 8.4% alco…
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October 26, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Today is #NationalPumpkinDay, so what better way to celebrate than with a pumpkin beer? I’m enjoying a Topaz Farm Spiced Pumpkin Ale from @fortgeorgebeer.bsky.social, brewed with roasted pumpkins from Oregon’s @topazfarm.bsky.social and spiced with traditional pumpkin pie spices. Cheers! 🍻🎃
October 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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The hop harvest is over, but fresh hop beers are still drinking great right now, with many still available both on tap and in retail. I've enjoyed the latest Farm to Market series from Portland’s Zupan’s Markets and Hetty Alice Beers—Flash Frozen Fresh Hop IPA.

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Review: Zupan’s & Hetty Alice Flash Frozen Fresh Hop IPA - The Brew Site
The hop harvest is over, but fresh hop beers are still drinking great right now, with many still available both on tap and in retail. I’ve been enjoying my fair share, which you can follow al…
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October 21, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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No Kings! Baerlic Brewing brewed up No Kings West Coast IPA, a pro-democracy India pale ale that drinks pretty damn good today, #nokings day where we've seen record numbers of people out to protest the regime. It's a good beer to help stand up to fascism. Cheers! 🍻
October 19, 2025 at 4:21 AM