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Elysian Brewing Night at 15th Ave Hophouse

2013-05-17T09:29:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, May 22nd from 5pm-Close

12 Elysian brews on tap, with deals on pints and flights! Free Elysian beer sampling and giveaways!

New, rare and classic brews featured, including:

~ "Oddland Series" Peppercorn Saison

~ "Manic IPA Series" Space Dust IPA

~ "Dicks Picks Series" Ambrosia Maibock

~ Krokus Saffron Sour Wheat

~ The Dread Oak Aged Imperial Stout

~ Super Fuzz Blood Orange Pale

~ DOOM Golden Treacle Pale

~ Bete Blanche Tripel

~ Avatar Jasmine IPA

~ The Wise ESB

~ Mens Room Original Red

~ Zephyrus Pilsner

Come break up the work week with us and enjoy some killer Elysian brews!

15th Avenue Hophouse; 1517 NE Brazee; Portland, OR.

Migration Brewing Releases Their New 503 IPA

2013-05-14T15:42:00.002-07:00

Migration’s 503 IPA RELEASE

An Assertive IPA With A Touch of Finesse

503 IPA: Migration Brewing is proud to announce the release of our summer IPA, the 503 IPA. After mulling over what to name this complex IPA we decided to give credit to the city that has embraced us so well. The name was decided when recalling how the group of mechanics who owned our building for 30+ years explained that Migration’s geographic location is the dead center of Portland. True or not, we have embraced this story within our business as we open our doors to patrons within all walks of life. The 503 IPA will be released Friday May 17^th and will be available all day, a perfect way to start your weekend.

503 IPA

Migration presents this seasonal IPA that will splash your senses with notes of lemon, grapefruit, and tropical nuances. Generously hopped with Ahtunum, Meridian, and Sorachi Ace hops provide a depth of complexity to this assertive yet approachable IPA. It’s an IPA, drink it!

ABV: 7.3%

IBU: 80

Migration’s Weekly Events:

Monday’s: Every Monday $3.00 Pints all day 11am-12am

Tuesday’s: BINGO $2 per card winner takes all, games @ 7 and 8PM

Thursday’s: Brews and Boulders, Boulder at either of “The Circuit’s” bouldering gyms and enjoy HH beer, food and climbing movies all night.

Sunday’s: $8.00 growler fills all day on Sundays,

Elysian Brewing To Release New Manic Series IPA: Space Dust

2013-05-01T15:24:00.002-07:00

Thirteen-odd billion years ago the Universe was born in an enormous explosion that sent absolutely everything hurtling outward--all the stars and planets, Earth, the Moon, the bits that would eventually become you and me and everything we know--and don't know. Come May 1, Space Dust, the latest in the Elysian Manic IPA series, will come drifting across the cosmos to select restaurants, bars and retail establishments. More than the ocean needs the cosmic light of starglow energy, you will love this beer.

Space Dust is an (asteroid) belt of Chinook, Citra and Amarillo hops streaking across a fairly open-space grist of Northwest pale and touches of C-15 and Dextri-Pils malts. 70 IBU will deliver a good (VanAllen) belt of bitterness; 7.2% alcohol by volume keeps thrust at a medium burn; OG 16.8°P/1.068 SG if you're a Mission Control type. Space Dust will be available on draft and in 22-ounce bottles, with a cute little extra-terrestrial hop feller on the label.

The Manic IPA series gives Elysian's brewers and their fans a chance to achieve escape velocity where our favorite hops are concerned. With a virtual space race going on these days just getting your hands on precious varieties, things are changing all the time. One thing's as sure as a man on the moon by the end of the 1960s--Space Dust is rocketing your way.

Breakside 3rd Anniversary Party Coming May 18

2013-05-01T15:16:00.003-07:00

Hey folks-
I want to announce that Breakside will be throwing a huge block party for our third anniversary on Saturday, May 18 from 12 until 7. The party will be at our NE Dekum brewpub and will feature live music, special release beers, and a good old fashioned barbecue. To celebrate the big day, we'll be pouring from all the draft lines inside plus an addition 8-10 beers outside. The outdoor beer garden will be open rain or shine, and the event is open to Breakside fans of all ages.

Here is what to expect beer-wise:

As has become tradition here, we will be releasing an equal number of beers as we are years old. So three years of business means three special anniversary beers. My (Ben's) anniversary ale is our first foray into the world of meat beers. Duck Duck Drunk Porter is a chocolate porter made with over 100 Muscovy ducks that we sourced through wild game supplier Nicky Farms and roasted in the wood-fired oven with our friends at Nostrana. Senior brewer Sam Barber, who joined Breakside in year two, has crafted a HopfenWeisse, a wheat beer that marries the yeast profile of a Bavarian weizen with citrusy American hops. Finally, Jacob Leonard and Andrew Horne, who have joined us in the last year, are releasing a Blood Orange Cascadian Dark Ale. Other drafts will include special barrel-aged releases, several beers from our beer "library" as well as the normal lineup of Breakside drafts.

The ticket package will be $15 for a commemorative tasting glass and 5 drink tickets for our outside tent.

As a party plus, we'll be releasing bottles of two special barrel aged beers. Bourbon Barrel-Aged Aztec is our most popular barrel-aged beer, and it is returning in 22 oz. bombers for the party. We will also be releasing New World Bruin for the first time in 750 ml Champagne-style bottles. This is our interpretation of a Flanders red ale that has been aging for the last year. We expect bottles of both beers to sell very quickly, so come early to get yours!

Thanks for reading; I hope to see many of you on the 18th!

Cheers,

Ben

New Ninkasi Releases, and Millionth Case Sold

2013-04-18T14:28:00.001-07:00

Tomorrow, we will be selling our one-millionth (that’s right!) case of beer through Maletis, our Portland distributor. While we are excited to reach this mark in such a short amount of time, we are reminded of the overwhelming and continuous support of the retailers, the people who drink craft beer, and our distributor in Portland who have all contributed to building a strong craft beer community!

Along with our friends at Maletis, members of our Ninkasi family will help deliver the one-millionth case to an account in Portland – and we’ll be inviting any and all Ninkasi beer drinkers to join us in celebration as we raise a glass to the wonderful beer community! Specific location will be announced tomorrow on our Facebook and Twitter pages, so stay tuned!

And now on to the releases….

· First up is the next addition to our Prismatic Lager Series – Sterling Pils (see attached press release for more details). As the next installment of its Prismatic Lager Series, this is the first time Sterling Pils will be available in both bottles and on draft throughout all of our distribution states.

“Sterling Pils is a Ninkasi twist on the Northern German-style lager in which we employ traditional techniques with North American ingredients,” explains Jamie Floyd, Ninkasi founding brewer. “We are excited to release our third Prismatic Lager Series brew, continuing a tradition of thirst-quenching, drinkable beers for all occasions.”

The Prismatic Lager Series, established in 2011 with the release of our Helles Belles, was created to highlight Ninkasi offerings that are Northwest embellishments of traditional lager styles. Sterling Pils is no exception, brewed with ingredients including Washington-grown Sterling hops, Pilsner malt from Montana and Idaho, and naturally filtrated water from Oregon’s McKenzie River.

Sterling Pils Stats
ABV: 5.1
IBU: 30
Starting Gravity: 1048
Malt: Rahr Premium Pilsner
Hops: Sterling

Available: 12-ounce bottles and on-draft, April through June
Distribution: Oregon; Washington; Idaho; Montana; California; Alaska; and Vancouver, British Columbia
URL: http://ninkasibrewing.com/beers/sterling

· Second are two releases to our R&D (Rare & Delicious) Series - See attached artwork for more information on each!

o Tripel – a delicious addition to our R&D (Rare & Delicious) Series. Tripel is a Ninkasi take on a Belgian Tripel, brewed with yeast that contributes a spicy, clove-like aroma with citrusy and floral notes. Here’s the stats:
ABV: 9.2
IBU: 35
Malt: Pilsner, Carapils
Hops: Hallertau, Saaz

Available: Draft only, limited availability
Distribution: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana
URL: http://ninkasibrewing.com/beers/tripel

o Sasquatch Legacy Baltic Porter. – Brewed in honor of our friend Glen Hay Falconer, this year’s beer was brewed by the 2012 Glen Hay Falconer Foundation scholarship recipients Anthony Stone of Boundary Bay Brewing Company, Jeremiah Boone of Anchorage Brewing Company, and Scott Caul a Corvallis-area home brewer. We’ll be releasing the beer on May 4^th, at the Sasquatch Brew Fest in Eugene! For more on this project, check out this article from our friend Lana.
ABV: 7.0

IBU: 40

                        Malt: Pilsner, Munich, Chocolate, Carafa, Roasted Barley
                        Hops: Chinook, Glena, Falconer’s Flight
                        Available: Draft only, limited availability
                        Distribution: Oregon only!
                        URL: http://ninkasibrewing.com/beers/baltic-porter

Coalition Beer Release and Events

2013-04-18T14:22:00.003-07:00

Hey Friends!

We've got some awesome new beers coming your way! I hope you don't have plans for your weekend, because chances are that you are going to spend it drinking tasty brews after reading this!

Saturday, April 20th:

- Cheers to Belgian Beers! Come to Metalcraft Fabrication to try awesome Belgian inspired beers from breweries all around town, including yours truly! We brewed a very special beer this year, our first large scale sour beer! In Collaboration with Wyeast Labs and Briess Malting we are proud to present Sourpuss, our sour belgian wit! This special release is available on draft at Cheers to Belgian Beers only, with a bottle release on May 5th, Sour de Mayo!

- Beermongers 4/20 Smokefest! Our friends at Beermongers, the kick ass bottleshop we all know and love, are putting on a Smoked Beer Fest for 4/20! In celebration, we have brewed a small batch release of our Smoked IPA, The D.A.N.K! Hopped with Deltas, Amarillos, Nuggets, and Kent Goldings, The D.A.N.K. has a delicious hop profile and a light smoked flavor from smoked wheat malt. It's bound to be a great time, come join us!

Sunday, May 5th:

- Sour de Mayo! Available at the pub and select bottle shops only, this Cinco de Mayo we celebrate the deliciousness of sour beers by releasing our sour Belgian wit, Sourpuss, in 22 oz bottles. This is an extremely limited release, a beer we will likely never make again. Brewed in collaboration with Wyeast Labs and Briess Malting, this beer represents expertise from around the industry, and the amazing collaborative nature of brewing! Soured with Lactobacillus and finished with a Belgian yeast, this beer is light, tart and just plain delicious! Get it while you can. 'Nuff said.

Legendary Brewmaster John Harris is Opening a New Brewery and Pub

2013-04-11T14:29:00.000-07:00

Legendary Brewmaster John Harris is opening a new brewery and pub and has a special public event for it on April 28th, from 2-4pm. No beer yet, but the event will have floor plans, information regarding the project, company graphic design elements, and T-Shirts!

Event Details:

WHO: John Harris, brewmaster with 26 years of experience, including two years with McMenamins’ breweries, four years with Deschutes, and 20 years with Full Sail.

WHAT: Brewery and Brewpub Sneak Preview and Name Unveiling

WHERE: 805 N Cook St., Portland, OR, 97227

WHEN: Sunday, April 28, 2013. 2-4pm Public Open House

WHY: Get an inside look at the new Portland brewery being started by an Oregon brewing pioneer, John Harris. John will be on hand to talk about the space and answer questions. There will also be renderings and floorplan displays for public viewing, and t-shirts for sale.

Oppose State Tax Increase for Washington Small Brewers

2013-04-08T09:57:00.004-07:00

Dear AHA, BA and Support Your Local Brewery Members,
The Washington Brewers Guild has requested that beer enthusiasts take action to oppose a state tax increase detrimental to small and independent brewers and craft beer consumers.
Please read the following information provided by the Washington Brewers Guild.

Washington small brewers are asking you to contact your state elected officials to oppose the five-fold increase of the beer excise tax contained in Governor Jay Inslee's proposed budget.
Under the proposal, the per barrel tax would rise to at least $20.50 from the current $4.78, putting Washington's beer taxes among the highest in the nation.
If such a tax were enacted, there would be immediate negative impacts to beer drinkers:

The price per keg of beer would increase by at least $15.00.
The cost of a pint could increase by as much as $1.00.
Bottled and canned beer prices would go up as well.
Less consumer choice at retail as small breweries struggle to remain competitive.

Read the complete action alert.

Double Mountain Four Horsemen Series Tap Takeover

2013-04-08T09:56:00.001-07:00

Portland, OR – Join Double Mountain brewery and Bazi on Friday, April 12 from 5-9 PM as we drink our weekend to Tax Day with a special tap takeover featuring the beers from the Four Horsemen series. You've probably had one here and there, now is your opportunity to have all four in one place.

Beers of the Apocalypse: WHITE RIDER OF CONQUEST: Strong Belgian-style Blonde Ale
A big, golden-hued flavor bomb with heady alcohol and silky mouthfeel. Abundantly estery yeast notes underpinned by enticing hoppiness. “Perilously drinkable” (to cop a phrase from Michael Jackson, the Beer Hunter). First of the "Four Horsemen" series.
8.7% ABV, 29 BU

Beers of the Apocalypse:

RED WAR: Strong Belgian-style Red Ale
A big yet very approachable beer. Lots of fruity complexity (banana, cherry, apricot), without a lot of the smoky phenols and higher alcohol notes of many Belgian ale strains. The fermentation finished dry, but with residual sweetness from a blend of light and dark crystal malts. Installment #2 in "Four Horsemen" series.
8.4% ABV, 30 BU

BLACK FAMINE: Belgian-style Quad
The third in the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse series, Famine brings you closer to the dark side. Black and chocolate malts were used sparingly so as to not get in the way of the wonderful dark fruit esters characteristic to the Ardennes yeast strain. The nose gives you toffee, dark fruit, and raisin, while a creamy vanilla rounds out the middle. Fruit and ripe banana flavors hang on the tongue, finishing bright.
8.5% ABV, 40 BU

PALE DEATH: Strong Belgian-style Imperial IPA
A single hop beer using a huge amount of Mosaic hops with a large dry-hop addition gives a great aroma of Kiwi, mango, and pineapple with spiciness from the Ardennes yeast (coriander, orange peel). Flavors of orange and mango are balanced by danky (garlic/onion notes), subtle yeast and an alcohol warming. Well balanced malt flavor and dry finish.
9.3% ABV, 75 BU

An Event Taster Tray will be available for $8 - featuring 5 oz pours of each beer. Individual glasses will also be available for purchase. For more information about these and other events call 503-234-8888 or visit www.bazipdx.com.

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If Monks lived in Portland, this would be their watering hole. Bazi is located in the heart of Hawthorne, just south on SE 32^nd Ave. A full service bar, Bazi brings centuries of brewing expertise under one roof by pouring domestic and imported Belgian craft beers. Wine and a premium liquor selection compliment many along with signature cocktails. The food menu blends a heritage influenced by the French, Dutch and German. Just like the European tradition, Bazi embraces all local sport teams and encourages enthusiasts to gather together to cheer for your local team on a 114” HDTV!

Full Sail Brewing Releases ESB for Spring in their New Rotating Pub Ales Series

2013-04-03T15:24:00.001-07:00

Hood River, Oregon – Full Sail Brewing has just announced the release of the next beer in their new rotating line of classic ales called the Pub Series. The second beer in the series, Extra Special Bitter (ESB) is a medium-bodied ale with caramel complexity and a crisp hoppy finish. This new series features ales that had only previously been available at Full Sail’s Tasting Room & Pub.

“For as anyone lucky enough to stop for a pint at our Pub in Hood River, Oregon, knows it’s a spectacular place to share a beer with friends. The Full Sail Pub Series captures that experience in a bottle and lets you share it with all your friends. Each selection will be available for only 90 days before the next gets its turn to shine. Just like each epic season in the Gorge,” said Irene Firmat, Full Sail Brewing’s Founder and CEO.

“The telltale signs of spring arrive in the Gorge as mountain bikers begin to replace snowboarders, the snow melt feeds the rivers, and white water rafters and kayakers anticipate the first runs of the year. Flowers cover the mountain meadows and blooms fill the orchards in the valley. Full Sail ESB will be just the right beer to welcome spring in the Gorge. It’s a traditional ale brewed with attention to balance, highlighting both malt and hops. A combination of crystal malts gives this beer its orange hue and caramel complexities. UK and US Challenger hops were used exclusively throughout. Aromas of dry caramel and herbs are followed by a malty, medium-bodied palate finishing with caramel flavors and a crisp bitterness,” said Jamie Emmerson, Full Sail Brewing’s Executive Brewmaster. ESB is available in 6-packs and on draft for 90 days only from April to June when the next beer in the series will be released. ABV 6.5% IBU 35

About Full Sail Brewing Company:
The independent and employee-owned Full Sail Brewery is perched on a bluff in Hood River, Oregon, overlooking the most epic wind and kite surfing spot in the world. At this very moment our specialists in the liquid refreshment arts are crafting barley and hops into your next beer. Among the company’s most popular brews are Full Sail Amber, IPA, Limited Lager Series, Pub Ale Series, Session Premium, Session Black, and Session Fest lager. Founded in 1987, the Full Sail crew has been fermenting godlike nectar for 25 years. Committed to brewing great beer and sustainable practices, their award winning brews are now available in 30 states. The Full Sail Tasting Room and Pub is open seven days a week. Swing by for a pint, grab a bite, tour the brewery, or just soak up the view. http://www.fullsailbrewing.com

Widmer Brothers Launches Alchemy Ale

2013-03-25T11:04:00.006-07:00

WIDMER BROTHERS BREWING LAUNCHES ALCHEMY ALE FEATURING PROPRIETARY HOP BLEND

Brewery Showcases Alchemy Hops in Latest Year-Round Release

PORTLAND, Ore. – Mar. 25, 2013 –Widmer Brothers Brewing has introduced the newest addition to its year-round, core line-up: Alchemy Ale, a beer that features the brewery’s proprietary Alchemy hop blend.

The Alchemy hop blend was developed by a local hop merchant and Widmer Brothers brewers in 2006, and has become a key ingredient in every Widmer Brothers beer. Since its development, the brewing team has experimented with a variety of recipes designed to showcase the unique characteristics of the super high alpha Alchemy hop blend. After exploring several recipes, hop additions and styles, the recipe for Alchemy Ale emerged as a favorite among Widmer Brothers brewers.

Alchemy hops are a blend of choice hops from the Pacific Northwest, hand-selected by Widmer Brothers brewers each year. After the annual selection of hops, they are blended during the pelletization process which creates a unique, blended pelletized hop exclusively for Widmer Brothers Brewing. This secret blend is the backbone for all Widmer Brothers beers and the magic behind Alchemy Ale.

“Alchemy Ale is a great expression of brewing art and science,” said Joe Casey, Brewmaster. “We initially developed the Alchemy hop blend as a way to differentiate Widmer Brothers beers while managing variances in hop crops from year to year. And while the Alchemy blend contributes to all of our beers in some way, no other beer in our portfolio showcases the complexity of flavors and aromas in hop blending better than its namesake, Alchemy Ale.”

“As brewers, we practice alchemy every day,” said Rob Widmer, co-founder of Widmer Brothers Brewing. “There’s a lot of ways to combine water, malt, hops and yeast to brew a great beer. With Alchemy, we really wanted to celebrate the brewing process; turning traditional brewing ingredients into liquid gold – and we’re really happy with the result.”

Alchemy Ale is now available year-round in markets across the country on-draught, in 12- and six-packs, and in 22-ounce bottles. Alchemy Ale can be found using the Widmer Brothers beer finder: widmerbrothers.com/find-beer. Widmer Brothers will be hosting a nationwide launch party for Alchemy Ale in 10 cities on April 19. For more info about Alchemy Ale Night, please visit the Widmer Brothers Facebook page: facebook.com/WidmerBrothersBrewing.

About Alchemy Ale

We practice alchemy every day turning water, malt, hops and yeast into liquid gold. Alchemy Ale melds years of experimentation and our special Alchemy hop blend, in a pure expression of brewing art and science. Join us in unlocking the mystery to the perfectly balanced, perfectly hopped ale. Alchemy Ale has a bright, distinct hop character balanced with hints of caramel and a remarkably smooth finish.

Proprietary Hop Blend: Alchemy hops are a blend of choice hops from the Pacific Northwest, hand-selected by our brewers each year. This secret blend is the backbone of all our beers, and the magic behind Alchemy Ale.

Malts: Pale, Caramel, Munich, Vienna Extra Special

Original Gravity: 13.8 Plato

IBU: 40

ABV: 5.8%

About Widmer Brothers Brewing

What started as a dream for two ordinary brothers who just loved beer has now become a reality for two ordinary brothers who still just love beer. Kurt and Rob Widmer helped lead the Pacific Northwest craft beer movement in 1984 when, in their 20s, they dreamed of brewing unique interpretations of traditional beer styles. In 1986, Widmer Brothers Brewing introduced the first American-style Hefeweizen; today, the unfiltered cloudy beer is the company’s signature brew and one of the best-selling wheat beers in the country. Based in Portland, Ore., the brewery currently brews a variety of beers including its Rotator IPA Series, Drifter Pale Ale, Pitch Black IPA, Nelson Imperial IPA, a high-end Brothers’ Reserve Series and a full four seasonal lineup. For more information about Widmer Brothers Brewing, visit www.widmerbrothers.com.

Beer Review: Deschutes Brewing Deschutes River Ale

2013-03-20T18:15:00.003-07:00

"Once called Riviere des Chutes by French Trappers the Deschutes River feeds our beers and souls alike. Merci.

Here’s one that’s clean and refreshing enough for the long haul, but fully graced with hop aroma, malt heft and clear craft passion. Sit back, relax, and let the subtle pleasures reveal.

Malt: Pale, Munich, Carapils, Crystal
Hops: Cascade, Crystal, Nugget

Releasing March 4th in 6-packs and draft."

Golden/Blonde Ale

Alc. 4% | IBUs 28

140 Calories, 12 oz serving

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Appearance: (3.5)

- Clear, simple, and pretty basic looking. Light copper to straw yellow, but not as yellow as I would expect from a golden ale. This looks more like an IPA in appearance. Bubbly carbonation leaves a spotty thin layer of foam resting above.

Smell: (3.25)

- Certainly some bready malty esters going on. Almost as if a touch of Belgian yeast was used. Light fruity aromas mix with a very bready and lightly sweet grain. Perhaps a touch of herbal and grassy hops show.

Taste: (4.5)

- Wonderfully clean and drinkable session ale for sure. Light bready and biscuity grain with only a touch of sweetness. Hops? Perhaps the hops were used really to finely balance this beer. Because it is balanced. Almost a zesty citrus and spice. I kind of was seeking more of a dry-hopped flavor in the finish, but that would change the entire beer overall which I don't think is necessary.

Mouth Feel: (4.0)

- There is actually some body to this light sessionable number. Medium body with the perfect drinking carbonation. It's a touch chewy even and a touch dry in the finish which must be from the bittering.

Overall: (4.25)

- One of the better 4.0% ABV session ales I have had. Perfect for the daytime, and perfect for avoiding the side effects of stronger beers. It is mighty well balanced, and is clean and crisp. It has flavors and body of a stronger beers as well.

4.15/5 rDev +9.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

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Deschutes Brewery Releases First Class of ’88 Collaboration Beer

2013-03-15T10:52:00.002-07:00

Class of ’88 Barley Wine is the first beer in the series, brewed by Deschutes Brewery, North Coast Brewing Co. and Rogue Ales to celebrate their shared 25^th anniversary

12 March 2013 – Bend, Oregon – Deschutes Brewery, North Coast Brewing Company and Rogue Ales have teamed up to create a traditional barley wine as the first in Deschutes Brewery’s Class of ’88 collaboration series. The series will include a number of commemorative beers to celebrate the 25^th anniversary of craft breweries around the country that were founded in 1988.

The Class of ’88 Barley Wine was based on the guidelines published in renowned beer connoisseur Fred Eckhardt’s The Essentials of Beer Style, which was originally published in 1988. Each of the three breweries working on the project brewed their own interpretation of that original recipe. The three resulting barley wines have a common heritage and ingredients, and brewers from Deschutes Brewery, North Coast Brewing Company and Rogue Ales teamed up at each respective location to brew the beer(s).

“Working collaboratively to create this barley wine has been an adventure for all of us,” said Cam O’Connor, brewmaster for Deschutes Brewery. He spent time at both Rogue and North Coast as they brewed their versions of the beer together. “Sharing ideas and partnering to celebrate this landmark date in our shared histories promises to result in some extraordinary beer. The best part of the process, for me, was the camaraderie experienced spending time at each other’s facilities.”

The three beers will differ from brewery to brewery, as they each used different hops and malts while following the same stylistic guidelines. Deschutes Brewery’s version of the Barley Wine was brewed with some hop varieties that existed back in 1988, along with some Mosiacs thrown in for fun. Release events are being planned for the third week in April when a limited amount of 22-ounce bottles will be made available to the public. Deschutes Brewery will have a limited release of bottles to only part of its regular distribution area. ABV: 10% IBUs: 70

Other planned brews in the Deschutes Brewery Class of ’88 series include a Smoked Imperial Porter with Great Lakes Brewing Company out of Cleveland and a Belgian-Style Strong Golden Ale with Chicago’s Goose Island Beer Company.

About Deschutes BreweryFounded in 1988 as a brew pub in downtown Bend, Oregon, Deschutes Brewery is known for such brands as Black Butte Porter, its flagship brew and the nation’s number one selling craft porter, and the popular Mirror Pond Pale Ale. In addition to its original Bend pub, the brewery opened a second pub in Portland’s Pearl District in 2008. The company’s main brewing facility is located in Bend’s Old Mill District and produces more than 250,000 barrels of beer annually for distribution in 20 states and two provinces. To find out more, visit www.DeschutesBrewery.com.

About North Coast Brewing Co.

A pioneer in the craft beer movement, North Coast Brewing Company opened in 1988 as a local brewpub in the historic town of Fort Bragg, located on California’s Mendocino Coast. Under the leadership of Brewmaster Mark Ruedrich, the brewery has developed a strong reputation for quality having won more than 70 awards in national and international competitions. In addition to Red Seal Ale, Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout, Scrimshaw Pilsner, and other fine North Coast brands, the brewery has resurrected the old Acme label with a heritage dating back to the San Francisco of the 1860s. These exceptional beers are available in 47 states now and also are exported to Europe and the Pacific Rim.

About Rogue Ales

Rogue Ales & Spirits is an artisan varietal brewery and distillery founded in Oregon in 1988, as one of America’s first 50 microbreweries. Rogue has won over 1000 awards for taste and quality and is available in all 50 states and 32 countries. Since 2008, Rogue has remained committed to saving the terroir of Oregon hops and barley, one acre at a time, by growing their own.

Ninkasi Brewing Company Releases New Vanilla Oatis Oatmeal Stout in 22oz. Bottles

2013-03-12T10:23:00.002-07:00

Vanilla Oatis Oatmeal Stout Available on Shelves Year-Round Starting in March

EUGENE, Ore.—Feb. 28, 2013—Ninkasi Brewing Company announces the debut of its new Vanilla Oatis Oatmeal Stout, available on shelves in 22oz. bottles starting in March and remaining on shelves year-round throughout the entire Ninkasi distribution footprint. As a new member of the Ninkasi Flagship Series, Vanilla Oatis Oatmeal Stout will offer customers a tasty, more decadent alternative to the favored Oatis Oatmeal Stout.

“Aged on whole natural vanilla beans, Vanilla Oatis is a unique and delicious take on our traditional Oatmeal Stout,” explains Nikos Ridge, Ninkasi Brewing Company co-founder.

To create this brew, whole vanilla beans from Eugene’s Singing Dog Vanilla were added to the fermentation tank, essentially dry-hopping the beer with an intoxicating vanilla flavor.

Vanilla Oatis Oatmeal Stout will take the place of its predecessor, Oatis Oatmeal Stout, as the newest Ninkasi offering available in 22oz. bottles. Oatis Oatmeal Stout will remain on draft and in 12oz. bottles but will only be found in 22oz. bottles in Ninkasi’s mixed 4-packs throughout the year.

Vanilla Oatis Oatmeal Stout

Description A delicious oatmeal stout with just enough hops to balance the copious quantities of dark roasted malts, oatmeal for a creamy smooth drinkability, and whole vanilla beans for a rich complexity. To achieve this higher level of decadence, we added in whole vanilla beans to the final stage of fermentation – the same process we use to dry hop a beer.

Tasting Notes Vanilla Oatis Oatmeal Stout is characterized by a roasted front flavor, smooth rich oats, a touch of chocolate flavor, and a rich vanilla complexity imparted by whole vanilla beans. It is bigger than a traditional stout with more alcohol, body and a touch more bitterness to keep it balanced.

Malt 2-Row Pale, Chocolate, Crystal, Roasted Barley, Oats

Hops Nugget

IBU 50

ABV 7.2

OG 1072

About Ninkasi Brewing Company

Founded in 2006 by Jamie Floyd and Nikos Ridge, Ninkasi Brewing Company continues to grow from its first batch of Total Domination IPA, to a 50-barrel brewing system located in Eugene, Ore. Ninkasi’s Flagship beers include Total Domination IPA, Tricerahops Double IPA, Believer Double Red, and Oatis Oatmeal Stout and are sold throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska, California, Montana, and British Columbia. Committed to community support and giving, Ninkasi’s Beer Is Love program offers in-kind donations and support for organizations throughout its footprint. For more information, call 541.344.2739 or visit www.NinkasiBrewing.com.

Celebrate By The Bottles 7 Year Anniversary

2013-03-12T10:19:00.001-07:00

By the Bottle 7th Anniversary Events

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

20% discount on selected beers throughout the bottle shop, including Vintage Ales, noon to 9pm.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Stone Brewing Company Vertical Epic, EPIC Tasting Event

6p to 8p

Tasting fee: $10.00, cash only

To our knowledge, there has been no other tasting event of this kind at any other bottle shop in our area. Please join us and Erin Grey Kemplin, with Stone Brewing, to sample her Stone's Epic series of beers that were only brewed once, and will never be brewed again.

The Stone Vertical Epic Series are beers that were designed by Stone Brewing to be enjoyed over the years to experience how beers cellar and evolve over time. If you are cellaring any of Stone Brewing's Vertical Epic series of beers and have wondered, "What's this tasting like now...is now the time I should open it?" Well, now is your chance to sample them without having to open up your own personal stash-what a fantastic opportunity!

These Vertical Epic vintage years will be available for sampling: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011. Special pricing for these bottles, to go, or to consume on-site, will be available during the tasting. Oh my goodness! For vertical tasting notes on these vintage ales, click here.

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Eel River Brewing Company, Vancouver, WA release Party of Eel River ONYX, Black IPA

Tasting fee: $5.00, cash only

Eel River is the first ever fully certified organic brewery in the United States. With over 300 awards and medals under their belt, you could say they are the best, too.

Tasting Menu:

Eel River Amber

Eel River IPA

Eel River Porter

Eel River Triple Exultation: Arlene's Pick

On draft: Brand new release, Onyx Black IPA

Friday, March 15, 2013

20% discount on selected beers throughout the bottle shop, including Vintage Ales

Saturday, March 16, 2013

By the Bottle Official 7th Anniversary Party

Featuring Stone Brewing Anniversary Ales

6p to 8p

Tasting Fee: $10.00, includes beer samples, light snacks, random "passed" surprise beer samples, & good times.

To compliment By the Bottle's 7th Anniversary, these magnificent anniversary ales from Stone Brewing will be sampled: 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014.

Additional random rare ales will be "passed" throughout the evening while supplies last.

Rogue Ales St. Patricks Day Rogue Nation Warehouse Sale

2013-03-12T10:16:00.002-07:00

Widmer Brothers and Portland Timbers Limited Edition Release

2013-03-12T10:08:00.005-07:00

Green & Gold Kölsch Brings Together Portland Craft Beer and Soccer

PORTLAND, Ore. – Feb. 28, 2013 –Widmer Brothers Brewing and the Timbers Army have teamed up to brew Green & Gold Kölsch, a limited-edition beer for the 2013 Portland Timbers season. The new beer will be available throughout the Portland area, and in select markets in Oregon and Southwest Washington, beginning on March 3, opening day for this year’s Portland Timbers season.

Green & Gold Kölsch is the creation of longtime Timbers Army member Abram Goldman-Armstrong, who won the “Full 90” category of the 2012 Timbers Army Homebrew Competition with this recipe. Goldman-Armstrong has been brewing variations of the Kölsch style since becoming acquainted with it in its native Cologne, Germany, while attending the 2006 World Cup; he entered his latest version of the style into the competition, which incorporated his homegrown Hallertauer hops.

Goldman-Armstrong and the brewers at Widmer Brothers Brewing worked together to adapt the homebrewed Kölsch recipe to production scale, which will allow the beer to be enjoyed by Portland Timbers fans throughout the region for the entire season. While the batch brewed at the Widmer Brothers brewery is much larger than the initial homebrewed batch, Goldman-Armstrong worked to maintain the integrity of his initial recipe, and even added a few ounces of his backyard Hallertauer hops to this batch of Green & Gold.

“We were homebrewers before we started the brewery in 1984,” said Kurt Widmer, co-founder of Widmer Brothers Brewing. “We are really excited to help Abe share his homebrew recipe with the Timbers Army and Portland Timbers fans, both at Jeld-Wen Field during Timbers matches and throughout the Pacific Northwest this season.”

Green & Gold Kölsch will be available for the duration of the Timbers 2013 season in 22 ounce bottles and on draught at pubs and restaurants in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

“I’m very happy to be able to share my Green & Gold Kölsch with thousands of Timbers supporters and the Timbers Army,” said Goldman-Armstrong. “Here’s to a great 2013 season for the Portland Timbers. Prost!”

Green & Gold Kölsch

We are RCTID. Each year, the Timbers Army 107ist hosts a homebrew competition, bringing out the best in what makes the Rose City great: craft beer, creativity, and a passion for the Green & Gold – the colors of the Portland Timbers and the hops and barley we use to brew beer. Timbers Army homebrewer Abram Goldman-Armstrong’s recipe was chosen as this year’s winner and is brewed by Widmer Brothers for you to enjoy as you cheer on your Timbers during the 2013 season. Green & Gold Kölsch is a golden straw colored beer with aromas of strawberry and cracked black pepper, a soft sweet bready malt flavor, a creamy body, and a crisp, dry finish.

Malts: Two-Row Pale

Hops: Alchemy, Hallertauer, Mt. Hood

Original Gravity: 11.7 Plato

IBU: 35

ABV: 5.2%

About The Timbers Army 107 Independent Supporters Trust

The 107ist is the engine that fuels the Timbers Army. The organization is dedicated to supporting soccer in Portland from the grassroots to the highest professional levels. In addition to funding in-stadium activities such as tifo displays and bringing supporters to away matches, the organization raises money for local charities, including Operation Pitch Invasion, which builds and maintains soccer fields in the Portland area. For more information www.timbersarmy.org

About Widmer Brothers Brewing

Elysian Brewing Releases New Beer: Superfuzz Blood Orange Pale

2013-02-26T11:05:00.002-08:00

"Grok this: what if the world were an orange--a blood orange--and there were Citra and Amarillo hop cones orbiting all around it, with just a dusting of blood orange peel, and it was all, like, an atom? Heavy, right? Well dig this: just to keep things a little blurred around the edges, the mad chemists at Elysian Brewing have come up with Superfuzz Blood Orange Pale Ale. It'll be available at groovy taverns, restaurants and stores beginning April 1 in six-packs, 22-ounce bottles and on draft.

You've heard the story before: the Man's been throwing his weight around again, muscling people all over town with super-uninteresting beer. Enter Superfuzz, a one-beer crusade against the oppressive ordinary. He can relate to other ales, with an easygoing blend of Northwest Pale, Munich and Dextri-pils malts, but where the hops and the blood orange come in, he's a complicated guy. Worldly German Northern Brewer and Cascade bitter and flavor the beer, but it's the combination of Citra, Amarillo and Blood Orange peel in the finish, topped off with pureed and concentrated blood orange in the fermenter that land the biggest blows. Call it Orangesploitation, Superfuzz is serving notice. Starting gravity is 14°P/1.056, and alcohol a mellow 5.3% by volume."

-Dick Cantwell

AVAILABLE :: APRIL 1

Draft, 22oz Bottles, Six-Pack

Winter Mash Fest 2013 At Loowit Brewing

2013-02-06T11:58:00.002-08:00

Want to check out a ton of delicious home brewed beer from locals around Vancouver? Last year I attended and there were certainly some wonderful and very complex beers available. One of a kind beers from one of a kind people! Good stuff!. This is a local word-of-mouth event, so tickets are limited.

What is Mashfest? It is a small scale, not-for-profit homebrewed beer tasting festival. It is not open to the general public, but by invitation only. The "invitation only" part is a Washington State Liquor Control rule.

Who invites people? The homebrewers who bring their beer and the organizing committee, and a general word-of-mouth thing here at Bader Beer and Wine Supply and Mint Tea.

It is a 4 hour event, where we have had between 15 to 17 brewers bring some of their homemade beer to serve in 1.5 ounce "tastes" to those who have been invited, and have bought a $15 ticket in advance. After paying for any expenses, the organizing committee donates the balance to a local charity, with Share House and the Hough Foundation each receiving $500 donations from the most recent Mashfest events. We have 2 Mashfest festivals a year, one in late Winter/early Spring and one in the late Summer.

Sunday February 24^th, 2 to 6 pm

At Loowit Brewing Company,

507 Columbia Street in downtown Vancouver

Visit Brown Paper Ticket Bag on-line at

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/318012

Purchase tickets at any of these Vancouver locations

Bader Beer & Wine Supply, 711 Grand Blvd., Vancouver

Mint Tea, 2014 Main Street, Vancouver

Loowit Brewing Co, 507 Columbia, Vancouver

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Beer samples are FREE, however a $15 glass and

hosting fee is required to attend. No minors allowed.
Proceeds from this event will go to the Hough Foundation.

No Minors Allowed

Zwickelmania! Local Craft Brewery Open House

2013-02-06T10:56:00.006-08:00

Hood River, Or – Ever wonder what really goes on in a brewery? Well here’s your chance. On Saturday, February 16^th, dozens of Oregon breweries and brewpubs will open their doors to visitors for the state’s 5th annual Zwickelmania Brewery Open House. Hosted by the Oregon Brewers Guild (OBG), Zwickelmania is a free statewide event that offers visitors a chance to tour Oregon breweries, meet the brewers and sample their favorite beers.

Four local breweries, Full Sail Brewing, Double Mountain Brewery & Taproom, Pfriem Family Brewers and Logsdon Farmhouse Ales will be opening their brewhouse doors for the event.

Double Mountain’s co-owner Charlie Devereux will be leading free tours at 12 - 3pm on the 1/2 hour where they’ll pull samples "from the zwickel", offer beer and cheese pairings, a complementary glass and a peek behind the curtain to see how the magic happens.

Full Sail Brewing will offer guided brewery tours at 12, 1, 2, 3 and 4pm and will be offering their newest Brewer's Share Experimental beer, “Mathias’s Main Ingredient Oatmeal Stout,” paired with artisan chocolate. Tours and tasting are free of charge and each tour participant will receive a complementary glass. Full Sail’s Brewery at Riverplace in Portland will also be open for tours.

Pfriem will be releasing two new seasonal beers and will be offering food pairings as well. Tours will run from 1-4pm on the 1/2 hour.

Logsdon will offer tours at 12, 1, 2, 3PM Brewery tour and samplings; Featuring: Kili Wit, Seizoen, and Limited Release; Peche 'n Brett. With Xocolatl de David: Premium Chocolates paired with Seizoen Bretta, Cerasus, and Cocoa - Bretta along with Kumamoto Oysters from our friends at Copper Spur Resort - while they last!

For more information contact the breweries at:

Double Mountain 541-387-0042 http://www.doublemountainbrewery.com/

Full Sail Tasting Room and Pub: 541-386-2247. www.fullsailbrewing.com

Full Sail Brewing at Riverplace: 503-222-5343

Pfriem Family Brewers: 541-321-0490 http://pfriembeer.com

Logsdon Farmhouse Ales: 541-490-9161 http://www.farmhousebeer.com

For a complete listing of Zwickelmania events throughout the state: http://oregonbeer.org/zwickelmania/ ###

Full Sail Brewing Releases Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout

2013-02-06T10:49:00.001-08:00

Hood River, Oregon – After over a year of aging deep in the cellar of their brewhouse, Full Sail Brewing will release their 2013 vintage Bourbon Barrel Aged offering, Full Sail Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout. This highly anticipated release from the Brewery’s vintage barrel series has been a Full Sail brewing tradition since 1998. Every year since, the Full Sail crew brews an imperial style dark ale and fills roughly sixty oak bourbon barrel casks, then waits patiently for a year.

According to Full Sail Brewmaster Jamie Emmerson, this beer was brewed in December of 2011 and has since aged in Kentucky Bourbon casks from Maker's Mark, Four Roses, Jim Beam. This extended aging presents hints of vanilla and allows the Stout to pick up the flavors of the wood, bourbon and oak. The aging combined with the robust character of the Imperial Stout make for an extraordinary and wonderful taste experience. It has a strong roasted malt character and a full body. Chocolate and caramel nuances blend with the hops for a smooth Imperial Stout. It cellars well, Limited availability in 22oz. bottles and draft. Available February 2013 until it’s gone! ABV 9.6% IBUs: 40 (Formerly known as Black Gold)

Wood barrel aging is an art form. When done right, it’s a wonderful thing. Our barrel aged beers became a Full Sail tradition when we joyfully discovered what happens when you pair vintage barrels, dedication, and patience. We rack this special beer in small batches, available in only very limited quantities. It cellars well, so if you store a few bottles in a dark, cool place and be patient, you will be rewarded for your effort and restraint. Click here to view our video “The Art & Science of Barrel Aged Beer”.

To celebrate the release of this extraordinary beer Full Sail is planning two Horizontal Tasting events that highlight the flavor components of this special brew. “Since Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout is a blend of the three barrel varieties, Jim Beam, Four Roses & Maker’s Mark, we thought it would be interesting to try a bit of each before blending, so we kegged off a very small stash of each variety for the release. Join us to celebrate the release of this very special beer and taste the nuances between the three versions and the final blend,” added Emmerson. The special tapping will take place at 5 p.m., Thursday, January 31st, at the Full Sail Tasting Room and Pub in Hood River and at Full Sail’s Riverplace Brewery in Portland, Oregon on Tuesday, February 5^th at 5 p.m. For more information call Full Sail at Riverplace at 503-222-5343 or the Tasting Room and Pub at 541-386-2247.

About Full Sail Brewing Company:

The independent and employee-owned Full Sail Brewery is perched on a bluff in Hood River, Oregon, overlooking the most epic wind and kite surfing spot in the world. At this very moment our specialists in the liquid refreshment arts are crafting barley and hops into your next beer. Among the company’s most popular brews are Full Sail Amber, IPA, Limited Lager Series, Pub Ale Series, Session Premium, Session Black, and Session Fest lager. Founded in 1987, the Full Sail crew has been fermenting godlike nectar for 25 years. Committed to brewing great beer and sustainable practices, their award winning brews are now available in 29 states. The Full Sail Tasting Room and Pub is open seven days a week. Swing by for a pint, grab a bite, tour the brewery, or just soak up the view. http://www.fullsailbrewing.com

Brewery Announces a New Video, Full Sail Brewing: Beer, Water & Responsibility

2013-02-06T10:46:00.000-08:00

Hood River, Oregon – Full Sail Brewing has just announced the release of their latest video “Full Sail Brewing: Beer, Water & Responsibility. A great brew begins with great water. Full Sail is located in Hood River, Oregon at the base of Mt. Hood, where pristine water literally flows from the springs on the mountain. The video was filmed at and around the brewery, celebrating both the breweries exceptionally low water use and the beauty of the environment that inspires this commitment to preserve this valuable resource.

“When we look out from our brewery we can see both the Columbia River and the snow-capped peaks beyond, highlighted up against the clear blue skies. We feel so lucky to work in this truly amazing place. It would be impossible to live and work in the Columbia River Gorge and not be inspired by the sheer beauty of the place. It's not hard to figure out what would attract us to this setting. And it is our love for this environment that drives our sustainable practices, so pure water, local ingredients and responsible processes are poured into each and every pint,” says Full Sail’s Executive Brewmaster, Jamie Emmerson.

The video was filmed locally by LarvickMedia features scenic footage of the Columbia River Gorge and the Hood River Valley. It is narrated by Full Sail Brewing’s Executive Brewmaster, Jamie Emmerson and shows the steps the Brewery takes to conserve this precious resource achieving one of the lowest water uses to beer ratios in the industry.

About Full Sail Brewing Company:
The independent and employee-owned Full Sail Brewery is perched on a bluff in Hood River, Oregon, overlooking the most epic wind and kite surfing spot in the world. At this very moment our specialists in the liquid refreshment arts are crafting barley and hops into your next beer. Among the company’s most popular brews are Full Sail Amber, IPA, Limited Lager Series, Pub Ale Series, Session Premium, Session Black, and Session Fest lager. Founded in 1987, the Full Sail crew has been fermenting godlike nectar for 25 years. Committed to brewing great beer and sustainable practices, their award winning brews are now available in 29 states. The Full Sail Tasting Room and Pub is open seven days a week. Swing by for a pint, grab a bite, tour the brewery, or just soak up the view. http://www.fullsailbrewing.com

Lompoc Brewing Announces Black Out Beer Fest

2013-02-06T10:42:00.000-08:00

Come over to the Dark Side and enjoy a dozen dark beers; event is a prelude to the 7th annual Chowder Challenge

PORTLAND, Ore. – Lompoc Brewing will host the Black Out Beer Fest on Friday, Feb. 22 from 4 to 11pm at the Fifth Quadrant, 3901 N Williams Ave. The Black Out Beer Fest will feature a dozen dark beers from Lompoc and special guests Breakside Brewing, Columbia River Brewing Co, The Green Dragon and Widmer Brothers Brewing Co. Beers will be served throughout the Fifth Quadrant Pub, Sidebar Barrel Tasting Room, the Brewery bar and in the tented parking lot. There will also be live music and food specials. Admission into the event is free.

On tap from Lompoc will be 2008 Bourbon Barrel Aged Pagan Porter, 2009 Le Chat Noir, 69 Baltic Porter, Bourbon Barrel Aged 69 Baltic Porter, Rosemary Stout, 2011 Monster Mash, 2011 Bourbon Barrel Aged Monster Mash. The event will also featured the release of Lompoc's Cherry Stout, aged for 16 months in Merlot barrels with 45 pounds of sour cherries.

Breakside is sending Dry Stout, an award-winning Irish-style stout brewed in the tradition of Guinness. Widmer is sending Imperial O’Ryely’s Dark, made to showcase what a little dark malt, more hops and higher ABV would be like in its current Rotator IPA release, O’Ryely IPA. Green Dragon and Columbia River are sending beers that are yet to be named.

Live music will be provided by Marty Marquis, a local musician best known for his work as a multi-instrumentalist and hype man with Portland band Blitzen Trapper. His live renditions of his song "Jericho" have long been favorites among Blitzen fans the world over. Additionally, his cowbell-playing for the group has been heralded as "virtuosic." Marquis will play from 7 to 9:30pm in the tented parking lot.

The Black Out Beer Fest is a preview to the 7th annual Chowder Challenge, which will take place at the Fifth Quadrant on Feb. 23 from Noon to 4pm. The blind tasting competition pits the clam chowder from a dozen area restaurants and brewpubs against each other to determine who wins the coveted Chowder Cup. The participating guest breweries at the Black Out Beer Fest are also contestants at the Chowder Challenge. The event is a fundraiser for Portland’s Community Transitional School, which provides important educational services to children who are homeless or otherwise at risk of school failure.

For more information, visit www.lompocbrewing.com.

The Dick's Imperial Red Ale Stikes Back!

2013-02-06T10:38:00.003-08:00

Dick’s is proud to release our highly anticipated Imperial Red again for the 2013 spring season!

CENTRALIA, WA – The wait is over. The Imperial Red is back! The Dick’s crew is happy to bring back the highly anticipated Imperial Red since its original release in 2011. The Dick’s Irish Ale will also be available this season just in time for St. Patrick’s Day!

In honor of the late Dick Young, the Imperial Red is one of four brews from the Dick’s Dedication Series and one of the last recipes Dick had a hand in creating. The ABV is strong with this one measuring in at 8%. This Imperial Irish Style Ale malty brew brings strong caramel notes at first ending with a nice hoppy finish and hint of citrus to balance it out. The Red will be available this year for a limited release from February through April. Once it’s gone, it’s gone until next year! More than a few Dick’s fans say “they love this beer”…we know.

The Irish Ale is one of our great seasonal ales. What allows this red ale to be so approachable is the Melanoidin Malt which helps create the unique “toasty” flavor. Our use of specialty grains make this beer unique and the complexity of the roasted Munich Malt and rich caramel malt give this beer its depth and richness of flavor! The intricate culmination of malt provides plenty of body and mouth feel to this gorgeous Irish style ale.

You can find both the Imperial Red and Irish Ale on tap at Northwest Sausage & Deli or at the brewery Tasting Room. Although a seasonal, the Irish Ale can magically appear in our Variety Packs. The Imperial Red will be available in 22 oz. bottles at both locations and makes a great pairing with steak dinners. Come like our new Dick’s Brewing Company Facebook page to get all the latest updates on Dick’s Brew News.

Portland Brewing Company Is Back

2013-01-22T18:07:00.001-08:00

PORTLAND, OR— An exciting change for Portland’s beer scene is quickly taking shape. The company that brews the beloved MacTarnahan’s Amber Ale and other craft beers is going back to its original name and will once again operate as Portland Brewing Company, beginning in February 2013.

The main change for consumers will be that the company, its beers and packaging will once again proudly carry the Portland Brewing Company name. Beer drinkers will still see the company’s flagship brew – MacTarnahan’s Amber Ale – continue, along with many new offerings.

Head brewer Ryan Pappe talks about his excitement around going back to Portland Brewing. “We’re excited to take a new direction that celebrates our past and sets the stage for our future as Portland Brewing Company,” Pappe said. “We brewed our first beer back in 1986 and our commitment to brewing great beer has never changed. Our consumers can expect their favorite beers to continue, and will love and be surprised by some of the new brews Portland Brewing has in store for them.”

History of Portland Brewing Company:
Portland Brewing Company was a pioneer of the Portland craft beer movement, dating back to 1986 when the company was founded by Fred Bowman and Art Larrance, high school friends whose dream it was to start their own brewery. Since opening its doors in January of 1986, Portland Brewing Company quickly evolved and grew. 1992 saw the introduction of MacTarnahan’s Amber Ale – the company’s flagship and most popular brew to this day. In 1998, Robert “Mac” MacTarnahan, a shareholder in the group, purchased the debt of Portland Brewing Company. To honor this, Portland Brewing Company developed MacTarnahan’s branded labels. In 2004, Pyramid Breweries purchased Portland Brewing Company, and the company has operated as MacTarnahan’s Brewing Company since that time.

The company’s rich history played a big role in the decision to evolve from MacTarnahan’s back to Portland Brewing Company. As a thriving local brewery and an active member of the community, Portland Brewing reinforces its place as an important part of the brewing fabric of Portland.

“Portland Brewing Company has so much history, so going back to our original name is another way for us to celebrate our connection to the Portland community, while developing our future,” said Ryan Daley, brand manager for Portland Brewing Company. “As we grow and bring our beers to consumers in new markets, they’ll be able to see our name and immediately appreciate its inherent quality. Portland sets the standard for great craft beer.”

What Consumers Will Notice:
Consumers in Portland and beyond will see some changes and new offerings as Portland Brewing Company. Some of those include:
· The MacTarnahan’s name: Portland Brewing Company will continue to produce MacTarnahan’s Amber Ale as its flagship brew. The recipe will remain the same. A true Portland original, it will be brewed with the same great quality and taste that it has been since 1992.
· Beer: Consumers will see old favorites like Mac’s Amber Ale and new brews from Portland Brewing Company. Seasonal, year-round and specialty draft beers are in the works for 2013.
· The Taproom: The Brewery and Taproom will continue to operate, serving as a key place for the Portland community to connect with the Portland Brewing team. Consumers can continue to expect great beers and food, daily, along with special tastings, events and more.
· In-Market Packaging: New packaging will reflect the Portland Brewing name. For cases like MacTarnahan’s Amber Ale, consumers will easily see the beer’s name on all products. Ex. Portland Brewing: MacTarnahan’s Amber Ale
· Timing: Consumers can expect to see beers under the Portland Brewing Company name in February 2013.

As Portland Brewing Company moves forward, the company plans to introduce several new beers in 2013. This spring alone, consumers will see three new beers:
· Portland Brewing IPA: a new year-round beer. With a darker golden color and some of the most popular citrusy IPA hops, as well as Sterling for a bit of spiciness in the finish, this IPA is hoppy like a Northwest IPA should be. Five different hops and a soft malt backing make for one great, easy-drinking ale. Available in six-pack, 12-pack, 22 oz. bottles and on draft.
· Rose Hip Gold: a new spring seasonal that is a Belgian-style ale with notes of fruit and spice and a little citrusy bite from a generous addition of rose hips in the kettle. Available in six-pack, 22 oz. bottles and on draft.
· Oyster Stout: the company’s first brew in a new small batch draft program that is exclusive to the state of Oregon. It will feature locally sourced oysters from Yaquina Bay.

Consumers will begin to see some of these beers in market as early as Feb. 1.

About Portland Brewing Co.:
Founded in 1986 by Fred Bowman and Art Larrance, Portland Brewing Company was a pioneer of the Portland craft beer movement. Since opening its doors, the company quickly grew into an important part of Portland’s brewing landscape. The company’s flagship brew, MacTarnahan’s Amber Ale, was first introduced in 1992, earning gold at the Great American Beer Festival. It remains one of the company’s most popular brews today. Driven by a love for brewing great beer for the people of Portland, OR and beyond, Portland Brewing Company is committed to delivering great beer, all the time. From unique small batches, to seasonal brews and new year-round offerings, beer drinkers can expect variety, innovation, quality and great-tasting beer in 2013 from a company that, simply, brews with a passion for beer.