Archive for the 'beer touring' Category

St. Albans: CAMRA’s hometown beer fest Sept 24th – 27th

OK, this is a long way away, but imagine the beers! (300 of them, according to the website, plus real ciders, perries and a tombola with lots of prizes, no, I don’t know wyhat that is either…)And you could wrangle…

Oregon Bounty/ Brewers Guild announce fresh hop Tastivals in Octover

Bless their pointy little heads… The Fresh Hop Beer “Tastivals,” produced by the Oregon Brewers Guild, will highlight the seasonal beers created with fresh hops from the September harvest instead of traditional dried hops. This year’s Tastivals will feature…

7th annual Pacific Northwest Brewcup in Astoria, Sept. 26th-28th

Summer may be ending, but things are just heating up on the coast! You’ll have a chance to taste some of the best craft beers the region has to offer in Astoria at the 7th annual Pacific Northwest Brewcup…

Great American Beer Festival: now greater thanks to Oregon fresh hop beers

The Great American Beer Festival happens October 9th-11th, 2008, in Denver and for the first time, the Brewers Association will have a guilds’ pavillion on the floor of the festival. brewers guild director Brian Butenschoen and Lisa Morrison championing the…

Heater Allen Oktoberfest

From owner & brewer Rick Allen: We will celebrate Oktoberfest September 20th and 21st at the brewery. We’ll be open from noon to 5:00 on Saturday and noon to 4:00 on Sunday. This will be the release date for…

TCBC article from the Bend Bulletin

Three Creeks Brewing Co. is the seventh brewer to establish itself in Central Oregon, but it’s the first to call Sisters home By Jeff McDonald / The Bulletin SISTERS — Central Oregon’s reputation as a mecca for craft beer…

Double Mountain at the Highland Stillhouse Wed. Aug 20th

Double Mountain Brewery & Taproom owners Matt Swihart and Charlie Devereux at the Highland Stillhouse as they tap cask versions of both Hop Lava and India Red Ale, along with some of their fine Pilsner summer seasonal. 5 p.m….

Fifth Annual Bend Brew Festival, Aug 15th & 16th

4 – 11 p.m. Friday and on noon -11 p.m. Saturday, Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend; free admission. $5 2008 souvenir mug required for tasting. Beer tokens cost $1 for a four-ounce taste. Les Schwab Amphitheater in conjunction with Big…

Fort George’s great chalkboard art — and upcoming events

My pal Lisa Morrison found this link for your enjoyment, a gallery of the great chalkboard art at the Fort George Brewery pub. Good stuff! Watch the Astoria Regatta Parade with a pint of Fort George beer at the latest…

Lighthouse Annual Brewfest, Aug. 16th at Linciln City

McMenamins Lighthouse Brewpub hosts its 13th Annual Brewfest showcasing 20 McMenamins breweries from Oregon and Washington. This expo of beer is sure to satisfy even the most discriminating beer lover’s palate. Each brewery creates its own distinct craft beer style…