tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2344854560244913802024-03-04T20:18:44.431-08:00The Not So Professional Beer BlogExplorations of craft beer and cider in Oregon.The Not So Professional Beer Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13509910363270635578noreply@blogger.comBlogger1186125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-13383662089587838602022-07-23T10:30:00.013-07:002022-07-23T10:32:59.449-07:00Zupan's Farm To Market: Mega Mammoth Imperial IPA<p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Zupan's Markets long running Farm-to-Market beer series continues this summer with its 19th release. This time, Zupan's partnered with Laurelwood Brewing to bring us Farm-to-Market Mega Mammoth Imperial IPA. Text in italics is provided by Zupan's Markets:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Partnering with Portland’s Laurelwood Brewing to develop the new Mega Mammoth Imperial IPA, the latest Farm-to-Market release is brewed with a classic hop profile of Simcoe, Cascade, and Mosaic with a new Sultana hop twist, giving this old-school style IPA big notes of tropical pineapple and oranges. This beer finishes dank, with beautiful dryness and piney notes to balance out the fruit, the perfect brew to sip on a warm and sunny summer day.</i></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>"We are excited to be celebrating Laurelwood Brewing's 21st birthday with this collaboration, creating a beer that is very special to me as I spent more than 10 years with them prior to my role at Zupan’s Markets," says Burnside store director and creator of the Farm-to-Market program, Micah Bell. "This Imperial IPA was brewed with nostalgia in mind, combining some of my favorite IPA recipes that LBC has brewed over the past two-plus decades.”</i></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><b>My Thoughts: </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">The beer was released in early June, and Zupan's sent me a sample. Color is a </span>deep<span style="font-family: inherit;"> golden. Aroma is full of </span>orange, pineapple, and a bit of pine. In taste, orange dominated. I can't think of another IPA that has such strong orange flavor. It's unusual and I like it! Its medium to full bodied, and finishes dry with a touch of alcohol. This is a 9% ABV beer, so one a hot day is plenty for me! </p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;">If this sounds good to you, you can find it only at Zupan's Markets three locations.</p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"> </p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnkos25FbdRe-B4hljnGrWqD5q0LaV--bk8AaPSEz0s9cTg2mHt1wDn8UA3ggYbg41sXTnobNc7z1gVRlKYNbk60QkHkOuydL-8rlW57FoIX_HpQGyaa0D5ie6blz6oeILRRbuWrRhOx7bKyAGrHMr2KcxK9BsjgHz2I3l7L2oznxE3N8e9kkgiO7l/s3264/Zupan's%20Market%20and%20Laurelwood%20Brewing%20Farm%20to%20Market%20Mega%20Mammoth%202.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="3264" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnkos25FbdRe-B4hljnGrWqD5q0LaV--bk8AaPSEz0s9cTg2mHt1wDn8UA3ggYbg41sXTnobNc7z1gVRlKYNbk60QkHkOuydL-8rlW57FoIX_HpQGyaa0D5ie6blz6oeILRRbuWrRhOx7bKyAGrHMr2KcxK9BsjgHz2I3l7L2oznxE3N8e9kkgiO7l/w400-h400/Zupan's%20Market%20and%20Laurelwood%20Brewing%20Farm%20to%20Market%20Mega%20Mammoth%202.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2F6CsQplPzgdWTIxhgT_ifQBl5rc594GR3Co0Wxu8NrEvaiOhnrG27ztDltaAqUWpDz7Hk_a6-7gGK4kI32QxwnXVVPlMr39E96rZsjFJxjy11U3jSqJ9mYkYcZJuGOhNLzKM5EK--DJeMa2ce3ApViXfMnQa1xWre5ne3qwJCVKRJgaIfsQ3Bxqk/s4928/Zupan's%20Market%20and%20Laurelwood%20Brewing%20Farm%20to%20Market%20Mega%20Mammoth%201.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4928" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2F6CsQplPzgdWTIxhgT_ifQBl5rc594GR3Co0Wxu8NrEvaiOhnrG27ztDltaAqUWpDz7Hk_a6-7gGK4kI32QxwnXVVPlMr39E96rZsjFJxjy11U3jSqJ9mYkYcZJuGOhNLzKM5EK--DJeMa2ce3ApViXfMnQa1xWre5ne3qwJCVKRJgaIfsQ3Bxqk/w400-h265/Zupan's%20Market%20and%20Laurelwood%20Brewing%20Farm%20to%20Market%20Mega%20Mammoth%201.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjizy8t7tFsL05JKr-WiTPAsCJYXVoqqJdbZCPTezbprRs7Tv1bo7Bp-a2bSBnw6zSDjdATMzWBgIKGQGxI0dYR-uoyoqxX7pGHyiok_s_hEnBUm9zCYV7PLo6oDjM6zj3NDoh8by0YgRHC_CCMw6WhMpmZehRwTV7zTipxS181dzeb1ltvFvTuMAP7/s4032/Zupan's%20Market%20Farm%20to%20Market%20Beer%20Display.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjizy8t7tFsL05JKr-WiTPAsCJYXVoqqJdbZCPTezbprRs7Tv1bo7Bp-a2bSBnw6zSDjdATMzWBgIKGQGxI0dYR-uoyoqxX7pGHyiok_s_hEnBUm9zCYV7PLo6oDjM6zj3NDoh8by0YgRHC_CCMw6WhMpmZehRwTV7zTipxS181dzeb1ltvFvTuMAP7/w400-h300/Zupan's%20Market%20Farm%20to%20Market%20Beer%20Display.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div>The Not So Professional Beer Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13509910363270635578noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-14015252077531835832022-07-19T19:39:00.000-07:002022-07-19T19:39:05.586-07:0019th Annual Roadhouse Brewfest: July 23rd<p>This Saturday, McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse is hosting the 19th Annual Roadhouse Brewfest. It's going to be a beautiful and warm weekend here in Portland, so consider adding a beerfest to your agenda! Here are all the details:</p><p class="m_7938673999478437036MsoNoSpacing" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;">Nothing screams summer like the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.mcmenamins.com/events/232585-19th-annual-roadhouse-brewfest&source=gmail&ust=1658370390206000&usg=AOvVaw3bpuiYIamdEkpCcp3sW1-R" href="https://www.mcmenamins.com/events/232585-19th-annual-roadhouse-brewfest" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">19<sup>th</sup> Annual Roadhouse Brewfest</a><span class="m_7938673999478437036MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span><span class="m_7938673999478437036MsoHyperlink" style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">at McMenamins’ Cornelius Pass Roadhouse</span></span>. Why? Live music, cold beers and BBQ – that’s why. This hugely popular McMenamins brewfest, held outdoors at CPR in Hillsboro is open to all ages (and leashed dogs!). The event features live music from 2pm – 9pm, and it has 32 brews and ciders to choose from for folks who are 21 and older.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="m_7938673999478437036MsoNoSpacing" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="m_7938673999478437036MsoNoSpacing" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in;">Pouring at the event are special sour ales and barrel-aged beers from McMenamins and guest breweries. You can find the full list of participating breweries on the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.mcmenamins.com/events/232585-19th-annual-roadhouse-brewfest&source=gmail&ust=1658370390206000&usg=AOvVaw3bpuiYIamdEkpCcp3sW1-R" href="https://www.mcmenamins.com/events/232585-19th-annual-roadhouse-brewfest" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">website</a>. Attendees can enjoy the live tunes, wander the grounds, grab BBQ food and snack specials, and tour the on-site brewery and distillery throughout the day.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="m_7938673999478437036MsoNoSpacing" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 12pt;"><br /><u></u></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7fMTj73PJLyKTH3qbNpCNd5DKg_-Ra0NM9F4eQhWWHlFfx1dDRypefNspHR9BSv-RPLFy8bppH0e9WSWVg5iiq_1m9bDrEOK7mO6CbxUjCUz-UGL0jO3MT1_0C3RHFxDtUTBzN1W0anA8j4RU81ZvZ5ybg-eeYfyyw9vJOSyxrzF6ATuznj78Ggqb/s1920/18CPR-Retouched-WebRes20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7fMTj73PJLyKTH3qbNpCNd5DKg_-Ra0NM9F4eQhWWHlFfx1dDRypefNspHR9BSv-RPLFy8bppH0e9WSWVg5iiq_1m9bDrEOK7mO6CbxUjCUz-UGL0jO3MT1_0C3RHFxDtUTBzN1W0anA8j4RU81ZvZ5ybg-eeYfyyw9vJOSyxrzF6ATuznj78Ggqb/w400-h266/18CPR-Retouched-WebRes20.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image courtesy of McMenamins</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="m_7938673999478437036MsoNoSpacing" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 12pt;"><br /></p><p class="m_7938673999478437036MsoNoSpacing" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b>Event Details:<u></u><u></u></b></p><p class="m_7938673999478437036MsoNoSpacing" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Saturday, July 23<sup>rd, </sup><u></u><u></u></p><p class="m_7938673999478437036MsoNoSpacing" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">1pm – 9pm <br />All ages welcome; 21+ to drink <br />Cornelius Pass Roadhouse<br />4045 NW Cornelius Pass Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97124<u></u><u></u></p><p class="m_7938673999478437036MsoNoSpacing" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Additional details <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.mcmenamins.com/events/232585-19th-annual-roadhouse-brewfest&source=gmail&ust=1658370390206000&usg=AOvVaw3bpuiYIamdEkpCcp3sW1-R" href="https://www.mcmenamins.com/events/232585-19th-annual-roadhouse-brewfest" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">linked here</a><b><br /></b><br /><b>Pricing:</b><br />10 4-oz tastes plus a specialty pint glass: $28<br /><b><u><br /></u>Live Music:<br /></b>2pm – 5pm – Fortunate Son @ the Meadow Stage<u></u><u></u></p><p class="m_7938673999478437036MsoNoSpacing" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">3pm – 5pm – Falcon Heart @ the Orchard Stage<u></u><u></u></p><p class="m_7938673999478437036MsoNoSpacing" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">4pm – 7pm – High Deductibles @ the Octagonal Barn<u></u><u></u></p><p class="m_7938673999478437036MsoNoSpacing" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">5:30pm – 8pm – Jack Maybe Project @ the Meadow Stage<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px;">6pm – 9pm – Sonny Hess @ the Orchard Stage<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ34q9RrkISYoTu5weUC7geMzpIv53cnPWrRGxtqjFkRxjz0GYYi0y3A2-E2hp9oZyWpYu8tVWhf-uf1TngA9zCDBcGYkzgi2O_BmQN5lgi3YEkWW3JEPs5mVAv0be2wFYeDlovZiH8UYNp1wnRjA-eHoeDXqN2TV4L8tiIqJRI9NgGeR83nXkufuF/s1920/18CPR-Retouched-WebRes18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ34q9RrkISYoTu5weUC7geMzpIv53cnPWrRGxtqjFkRxjz0GYYi0y3A2-E2hp9oZyWpYu8tVWhf-uf1TngA9zCDBcGYkzgi2O_BmQN5lgi3YEkWW3JEPs5mVAv0be2wFYeDlovZiH8UYNp1wnRjA-eHoeDXqN2TV4L8tiIqJRI9NgGeR83nXkufuF/w400-h266/18CPR-Retouched-WebRes18.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image courtesy of McMenamins</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><u></u> </p>The Not So Professional Beer Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13509910363270635578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-48829682336722568382022-07-12T17:31:00.000-07:002022-07-12T17:31:01.713-07:00Recap of Ferment Brewing's Spring Release<p>As part of <a href="https://www.fermentbrewing.com" target="_blank">Ferment Brewing's</a> recent Spring release, they launched White River Saison, Hana Pils, and Holy Citra IPA. The brewery sent me some samples and I'd like to share my thoughts on each. While this post is terribly late, the good news is that you may still be able to find these! Text in italics is taken directly from Ferment's beer descriptions, followed by my impressions.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKD2DfHWgeb-iDujUpe1KLr754Lca8IEKTBjSAOEM97x7Q9hNWKmulSeBLyr7w5Es6sOXJBlEYVAAWK-eYrq2UweJzQ9WjMcNs3lRg9X6Yoi7CeuCgMT1y193_Wc6UD3vAFPtXxlxfTSplQ1x_a3LAC3Jm8cCd2tBE1PBpS7iIgEfc4K-tDZQhm5Tu/s4928/Ferment%20Brewing%20New%20Beers.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4928" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKD2DfHWgeb-iDujUpe1KLr754Lca8IEKTBjSAOEM97x7Q9hNWKmulSeBLyr7w5Es6sOXJBlEYVAAWK-eYrq2UweJzQ9WjMcNs3lRg9X6Yoi7CeuCgMT1y193_Wc6UD3vAFPtXxlxfTSplQ1x_a3LAC3Jm8cCd2tBE1PBpS7iIgEfc4K-tDZQhm5Tu/w640-h424/Ferment%20Brewing%20New%20Beers.JPEG" width="640" /></a></div><b style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"><u><i><div><b style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"><u><i><br /></i></u></b></div><br /></i></u></b><p></p><p><b style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"><u><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Hana Pils</span></i></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><i>Hana Pils is a 4.8% ABV Japanese-style lager brewed with toasted rice, which gives the beer a slight</i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><i>nuttiness while keeping it light and refreshing. French Strissel Spalt, Slovenian Celeia, and German Hüll Melon hops layer on aromas of wildflowers, fruit blossoms, melons and strawberries.</i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"><br /></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;">My thoughts:</b><span style="color: #222222;"><span> Super clean, crisp, and ideal for summer! I didn't notice a lot of the fruit flavors mentioned by the brewery. However, the toasted nutty notes came through nicely and made Hana Pils a distinctive thirst quencher.</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgzDCdoLDZnuCV1j2V_iX24S09sFLiVjiRULHLRAQ3REodqJFzETvBiZlZVVgOM5tkQyoPhKllw6VMuB_EwDms6CsIZvN90M7I_ut9vHHb44ChXJj1Bp4Qin3aMkbiTNQe5YECFHIQckpa1Yv2fbD-DyjqZy1G6D_EYuDJJLfo8Dq0TBoVfPuMAWLt/s4928/Ferment%20Brewing%20Hana%20Pils.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4928" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgzDCdoLDZnuCV1j2V_iX24S09sFLiVjiRULHLRAQ3REodqJFzETvBiZlZVVgOM5tkQyoPhKllw6VMuB_EwDms6CsIZvN90M7I_ut9vHHb44ChXJj1Bp4Qin3aMkbiTNQe5YECFHIQckpa1Yv2fbD-DyjqZy1G6D_EYuDJJLfo8Dq0TBoVfPuMAWLt/w400-h265/Ferment%20Brewing%20Hana%20Pils.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><p><b style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"><u><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Holy Citra IPA</span></i></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><i>Brewed with pilsner malt, malted and raw wheat, and oats to establish a light and soft base, Holy Citra</i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><i>IPA is brewed with no hops in the kettle. A cool whirlpool allows the loads of Citra and Amarillo hops to retain their aromatics while denying them the chance to become bitter.</i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"><br /></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;">My thoughts:</b><span style="color: #222222;"><span> In recent years, IPAs have tended to become less bitter and more flavorful. Brewers accomplish this by using less hops in the boil (where maximum bitterness is extracted), and more hops in the whirlpool, where aroma and flavor are extracted--but without the bitterness. I'm not aware of other IPAs that fully omit hops in the kettle. Anyway, I tasted plenty of juicy grapefruit and light notes of melon. It had lots of flavor and very mild bitterness. The soft and creamy mouthfeel was unexpected, but pleasant.</span></span></span></span></p></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg51rHSEEE_-DoMcapKOPHF5bNOUcbGAOx2yEtHIlNYJLHeDGQprU5xtwB0j5h--YjrzRuG4kE_qQBFj_ok7DoWACKHaeNM29HVnLHK_o-4z0rhwbMFCQbfQrfFmYMZGI6T3OMrnCho5dOdOMe_w6FJB67QqJEroh9Ot6xP_LWXNJO8B89ZRFNdiJ9j/s4928/Ferment%20Brewing%20Holy%20Citra%20IPA.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4928" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg51rHSEEE_-DoMcapKOPHF5bNOUcbGAOx2yEtHIlNYJLHeDGQprU5xtwB0j5h--YjrzRuG4kE_qQBFj_ok7DoWACKHaeNM29HVnLHK_o-4z0rhwbMFCQbfQrfFmYMZGI6T3OMrnCho5dOdOMe_w6FJB67QqJEroh9Ot6xP_LWXNJO8B89ZRFNdiJ9j/w400-h265/Ferment%20Brewing%20Holy%20Citra%20IPA.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><p><b style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"><u><i><span style="font-size: medium;">White River Saison</span></i></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><i>Ferment’s White River Saison is released every year in limited 500 ml bottles with a recipe that changes</i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><i>year to year. The beer is a classic saison, highly effervescent, 5% ABV, and inspired by the small</i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><i>farmhouse breweries of Wallonia.</i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"><br /></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;">My thoughts:</b><span style="color: #222222;"><span> When I first read the news release from Ferment Brewing, I was most intrigued by this beer. The vast majority of beer is fermented with commercial yeast cultures--which lead to highly predictable and repeatable end product. This beer is unique because it uses a wild yeast. Like nature, wild yeast strains are highly unpredictable and the resulting beers can be delicious or a disaster. In the case of White River Saison, the wild yeast harvested from the Mt. Hood National Forest works beautifully. The aroma and taste are full of spicy and herbal notes. It has an effervecent mouthfeel and finishes dry. The simplicity of White River Saison makes it shine! Pair it with heartier fare and it will serve as an excellent palate cleanser. </span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"> </span></p></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX5OFGm0x7FDPodjjvk08oXxkP-QOZJ8U11Fb_DG8ns-pGUKoSSQLiVD4X7T-EoO57phYKAHzL97XD9B-wRG_tGaQhvH8nb6K9RxmO5yEKtqktBjKxPFZigpSTW7f9VdSgplg0QA5Vg7TIax8Wnrm-Z8sAITc1PLpvsfYcuLox63kDOL5VB3GpKHb9/s4928/Ferment%20Brewing%20White%20River%20Saison.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4928" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX5OFGm0x7FDPodjjvk08oXxkP-QOZJ8U11Fb_DG8ns-pGUKoSSQLiVD4X7T-EoO57phYKAHzL97XD9B-wRG_tGaQhvH8nb6K9RxmO5yEKtqktBjKxPFZigpSTW7f9VdSgplg0QA5Vg7TIax8Wnrm-Z8sAITc1PLpvsfYcuLox63kDOL5VB3GpKHb9/w400-h265/Ferment%20Brewing%20White%20River%20Saison.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white;">Overall, this was a a solid release from Ferment Brewing! Thanks to the brewery for giving me the opportunity to sample these!</span></span></div>The Not So Professional Beer Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13509910363270635578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-27780887281359926222022-07-01T10:12:00.000-07:002022-07-01T10:12:11.542-07:00Recent IPA Releases from McMenamins<p><a href="https://www.mcmenamins.com/handcrafted/ales" target="_blank">McMenamins</a> continues to release new IPAs each month from their many local breweries. They sent me some samples, and there are few I'd like to highlight. Text in italics is taken directly from McMenamins' beer descriptions, followed by my impressions.</p><p><b style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"><u><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></i></u></b></p><p><b style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"><u><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hazy Mango Double IPA</span></i></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">With the sweet-tangy juiciness of mango and a burst of Mosaic and Idaho-7 hops, this Double IPA is a powerhouse of flavor. There's a reason this was the first beer to be canned after our flagship ales!</span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; margin: 0px;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>ABV:</b> 7.9%</span></i></li><li><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Special Ingredients: </b>Fresh Mango</span></i></li></ul><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: small;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;">My thoughts:</b><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> </span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Opaque with a fine white head that left sticky lacing on the glass. Aroma is full of juicy mango and grapefruit.</span></span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">At the first sip, sweet mango rushes forward in flavor, followed by citrus and light notes of pine. It’s medium bodied, has a soft mouth feel and finishes with grapefruit and warming alcohol. Given the combination of body and alcohol, one 16 oz. can made for the perfect thirst quencher!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwUyGnJTlQBcnsX6OtFpRRYxNhYIxX3dUd6t9o1dRNtAwGG37qYaH79kouteDXOs_lFC7SKYVUH-6MZFdk6BtsWvtGfwwtHFat8bLQeaHWuN9J5-vm9Uma-s2CT8A4O-iwBvAS1eZ6br47x6cKRb4YArCkI6nRYqpFS2wAj-GpRtufYCyDqbJWof7n/s4781/McMenamins%20Hazy%20Mango%20Double%20IPA.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3167" data-original-width="4781" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwUyGnJTlQBcnsX6OtFpRRYxNhYIxX3dUd6t9o1dRNtAwGG37qYaH79kouteDXOs_lFC7SKYVUH-6MZFdk6BtsWvtGfwwtHFat8bLQeaHWuN9J5-vm9Uma-s2CT8A4O-iwBvAS1eZ6br47x6cKRb4YArCkI6nRYqpFS2wAj-GpRtufYCyDqbJWof7n/w640-h424/McMenamins%20Hazy%20Mango%20Double%20IPA.JPEG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><b><u><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Sabertooth Hazy IPA</i></span></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><b><u><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><br /></i></span></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>This hazy IPA boasts aromas of citrus and ripe papaya while a smooth, pillowy mouthfeel gives ton of flavor of juicy tropical fruit.</i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; margin: 0px;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><i><b style="font-family: inherit;">ABV:</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> 6%</span></i></li><li><i><b style="font-family: inherit;">Special Techniques</b><span style="font-family: inherit;">: Dry Hopped</span></i></li></ul><p></p></div><div><b style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"><br /></b></div><div><b style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;">My thoughts:</b><span style="color: #222222;"> This batch was made with Sabro Hops and HBC 586, and experimental variety known for tropical fruit flavors. </span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Aroma and </span></span><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">flavor</span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> of citrus, pineapple, and guava. </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">The smooth and soft mouthfeel puts this beer over </span></span><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">the top</span></span><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> for me. It's </span>beautifully<span style="font-family: inherit;"> balanced </span>overall<span style="font-family: inherit;"> and a </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">hint of alcohol is present in the finish in this 6.6% ABV beer. I could easily drink a few of these in a session.</span></div><div><span style="color: #222222;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #222222;">In recent years, I've grown to favor hazy IPAs. This is a standout--probably my favorite IPA from McMenamins to date!</span></div><div><span style="color: #222222;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir4-R9gnqZypZaY-ibNSZXFXzUsqyon8FA_32FFaKhu4vGsyw9xijzjtG-gDzoEKaS-f_oxQ7fZ1CF-04TuAJ4ut07m7JNAhjwZMzQwy4B0v988Y_azUcIPoQFzpH9EvtoyCZuN4MQWuw-PAYhrGpSoMxUif9NscGPSz-JeU8jTvvTHzzQYJVmO_ZW/s4450/McMenamins%20Sabertooth%20Haze%20IPA.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2947" data-original-width="4450" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir4-R9gnqZypZaY-ibNSZXFXzUsqyon8FA_32FFaKhu4vGsyw9xijzjtG-gDzoEKaS-f_oxQ7fZ1CF-04TuAJ4ut07m7JNAhjwZMzQwy4B0v988Y_azUcIPoQFzpH9EvtoyCZuN4MQWuw-PAYhrGpSoMxUif9NscGPSz-JeU8jTvvTHzzQYJVmO_ZW/w640-h424/McMenamins%20Sabertooth%20Haze%20IPA.JPEG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Both of these IPAs are delicious and perfect for the warm weather that has finally arrived in the Pacific Northwest! If these are in stock at your local McMenamins, give 'em a try. </p><p>Happy 4th of July!</p>The Not So Professional Beer Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13509910363270635578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-14830790977946963762022-05-05T17:16:00.000-07:002022-05-05T17:16:12.143-07:00McMenamins Releases Pau Hana Gold: Island Lager<p>The folks at <a href="https://www.mcmenamins.com/" target="_blank">McMenamins</a> are getting ready for spring with the release of two new beers--Sabretooth Hazy IPA and Pau Hana Gold: Island Lager. The brewery gave me samples of both. Since yesterday was a beautiful day in Portland that reached the low 70s, I opted for the lager. Here's the beer's description:</p><p><i>"When construction was complete on Kalama Harbor Lodge, an exuberant pau hana - 'work is finished' in Hawaiian - erupted from the brewery, and so we canned it. With fruity notes from lager yeast and noble hops, Pau Hana is crisp and refreshing, a daily celebration when your work is done." </i><br /></p><p>Pau Hana was released last year, but this year's can features some beautiful new artwork. </p><p>The beer poured golden straw in color and left a sticky lacing on my glass. I didn't taste the fruity notes as described, but noticed light biscuit from the malt followed by spicy and herbal notes from the hops. It finishes clean and crisp.</p><p>As we head into warmer weather, Pau Hana Gold is a great candidate for a "lawnmower lager". Since it weighs in at just 4.9% ABV, you could easily put down a few of these. Check out a McMenamins location near you.<br /></p><p> <br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhCdbOjKWBCYuonDLrFn9MEwqv-q96QME1wV9KBV_glePw4Q3ROw04KsoYeP7_jJ8OBtfYHWBDfX9_IvPfOJhoIiLR3K6LDzZa34w_1hJIVtyK2rBlNglRzLlg-5CxUavCm8BItFRYb4D6mPCwtAE4JGXP-3ZDM8vZBYQFP1c7WZ7RI_6d1mFd7K7I/s2992/McMenamins%20Pau%20Hana%20Gold%201.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2992" data-original-width="2992" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhCdbOjKWBCYuonDLrFn9MEwqv-q96QME1wV9KBV_glePw4Q3ROw04KsoYeP7_jJ8OBtfYHWBDfX9_IvPfOJhoIiLR3K6LDzZa34w_1hJIVtyK2rBlNglRzLlg-5CxUavCm8BItFRYb4D6mPCwtAE4JGXP-3ZDM8vZBYQFP1c7WZ7RI_6d1mFd7K7I/w400-h400/McMenamins%20Pau%20Hana%20Gold%201.JPEG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBdsbS5h_XB3YGVtuIh2BtIi021WgYfJfzzAfronDMAt2gIcrLo1pqyUBqZr47DhP7sj0XjW-lXwsxbMPTWRIs1v4mGLo14pnzdG0oMIVlTG7rQP7JWWdWZAPWxpoGB4pxY8Ga_xuSajVBhe7JOzGG5238zN6jQW_APbpWw5EjdmDU39MAPt8IzjG1/s4692/McMenamins%20Pau%20Hana%20Gold%202.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3108" data-original-width="4692" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBdsbS5h_XB3YGVtuIh2BtIi021WgYfJfzzAfronDMAt2gIcrLo1pqyUBqZr47DhP7sj0XjW-lXwsxbMPTWRIs1v4mGLo14pnzdG0oMIVlTG7rQP7JWWdWZAPWxpoGB4pxY8Ga_xuSajVBhe7JOzGG5238zN6jQW_APbpWw5EjdmDU39MAPt8IzjG1/w640-h424/McMenamins%20Pau%20Hana%20Gold%202.JPEG" width="640" /></a><p></p>The Not So Professional Beer Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13509910363270635578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-80079912701941016292022-03-28T17:44:00.001-07:002022-03-28T17:44:22.320-07:002 Towns Ciderhouse Launches Two New Cosmic Crisp® Flavors<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span>Last month, 2 Towns Ciderhouse launched two new flavors to join its award-winning </span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(55, 55, 55); color: #373737;">Cosmic Crisp®. The new flavors, Tropical Cosmic Crisp</span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(55, 55, 55); color: #373737;"><span style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(55, 55, 55); color: #373737; display: inline !important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">®</span> and Blueberry Cosmic Crisp</span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(55, 55, 55); color: #373737;"><span style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(55, 55, 55); color: #373737; display: inline !important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">®</span>, like original Cosmic Crisp</span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(55, 55, 55); color: #373737;"><span style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(55, 55, 55); color: #373737; display: inline !important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">®</span> are imperial ciders and weigh in at 8.0% ABV.</span></span></span></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #373737;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 55, 55);">2 Towns sent me a few samples of their latest creations. My wife is a big fan of cider, so she joined me in </span></span><span style="color: #373737;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 55, 55);">tasting these as well. Here are a few of our thoughts...</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span><span style="color: #373737;"><span style="background-color: white;">First up was </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #373737;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 55, 55);">Blueberry Cosmic Crisp®. In general, we've always found that blueberry is a difficult fruit to use in beer and cider. It has a delicate flavor that tends to get lost within the drink. This is not the case with this </span></span></span><span style="color: #373737;">cider. The blueberry flavor is prominent in aroma, as well as in taste. It's nicely tart, and finishes with a touch of sweetness. Very well done!</span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: #373737;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG6PVOq8j71xmCwAlUvGfRpoKX9sRtmGd4ZIApLCw9F5g9tCCWpmhyoWtfJtrdT8zsKazDCvZV2Naa-Yw9d5KvtZuK-coADxjNpmaWIPcM4_7-DTiFkegCANgTJjXYBpx6emVCfLnO8N9WPFgbs_BBXkkLsQ74mMpi-besjn6Omjn_lpb7N6OHQDCh/s4032/IMG_0115-(W)%202.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG6PVOq8j71xmCwAlUvGfRpoKX9sRtmGd4ZIApLCw9F5g9tCCWpmhyoWtfJtrdT8zsKazDCvZV2Naa-Yw9d5KvtZuK-coADxjNpmaWIPcM4_7-DTiFkegCANgTJjXYBpx6emVCfLnO8N9WPFgbs_BBXkkLsQ74mMpi-besjn6Omjn_lpb7N6OHQDCh/w640-h480/IMG_0115-(W)%202.HEIC" width="640" /></a></span></span></span></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: #373737;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #373737;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: #373737;"><span>Next up is Tropical Cosmic Crisp®, which melds purple passion fruit and hibiscus flowers into the mix. Passionfruit tastes great in beer, but neither of us recalled tasting it in a cider. The juicy tropical fruit flavor comes through nicely. It's also tart and finishes with a light touch of alcohol heat. As we enter the warmer seasons, both of these new ciders would be ideal thirst quenchers on hot sunny days! <br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: #373737;"><span>Coincidentally, while I was at my local Costco the other day, I noticed they stocked mixed cases of 18 cans of </span>Cosmic Crisp® Dynamic Duo <span>(each containing 9 of the two new flavors). For more details, check out the news release below.</span></span></span></span></p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #373737;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxVRxUrI1naV8iMZxfFu7jnxUw5ldi6N06v4YB1EmLPq-dwdHgP6_byUSLdK1tDQVtLSPYZsh-HZwDZ0m0RPKUgnXg4AqECCYnn86TT9QLs7GpL6T-s0E9e9Zx_LY4Q5vV3dd1M6ClW2vwaRmmbxeO9sy2n2GI08CtkyZX5dz1FpyrWkf7GuVMiaM7/s3158/IMG_0191-(W)%202.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2368" data-original-width="3158" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxVRxUrI1naV8iMZxfFu7jnxUw5ldi6N06v4YB1EmLPq-dwdHgP6_byUSLdK1tDQVtLSPYZsh-HZwDZ0m0RPKUgnXg4AqECCYnn86TT9QLs7GpL6T-s0E9e9Zx_LY4Q5vV3dd1M6ClW2vwaRmmbxeO9sy2n2GI08CtkyZX5dz1FpyrWkf7GuVMiaM7/w640-h480/IMG_0191-(W)%202.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 55, 55);"><br /></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #373737;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #373737;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1QDYv3E4dws1atj2gzZn6nAxwcXF_BUuQoujn95zyPoGLi-CQ-HwzqAWZRZzI82YAgNXUSQkZ3LDKw4uLsj_J4F6TI-c-mDbU0LqtJpoGYgZGbzGrl5e6Kapag46CiF7_baihvOsTcC02MLeU8mTq0LGL4xRR3iVebSim-1T3F4B718wx2W1kENn7/s2330/IMG_0121-(W)%202.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1588" data-original-width="2330" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1QDYv3E4dws1atj2gzZn6nAxwcXF_BUuQoujn95zyPoGLi-CQ-HwzqAWZRZzI82YAgNXUSQkZ3LDKw4uLsj_J4F6TI-c-mDbU0LqtJpoGYgZGbzGrl5e6Kapag46CiF7_baihvOsTcC02MLeU8mTq0LGL4xRR3iVebSim-1T3F4B718wx2W1kENn7/w640-h436/IMG_0121-(W)%202.HEIC" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #373737;"><br /></span><h2 style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 Towns Ciderhouse Expands Cosmic Explorer Series to New Galaxies</span></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(55, 55, 55); color: #373737; font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Two new flavors, Tropical Comic Crisp® and Blueberry Comic Crisp®, complement the celestial line this February 2022</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(55, 55, 55); color: #373737; font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><p style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 55, 55); color: #373737; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0px 0px 35px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="legendSpanClass" style="box-sizing: border-box;">CORVALLIS, Ore.</span>, -- Launching off its astronomical success with award-winning Comic Crisp®, 2 Towns Ciderhouse expands its interstellar imperial series with two bold, new flavor frontiers, Tropical Cosmic Crisp® and Blueberry Cosmic Crisp® (both at 8% ABV).</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 55, 55); color: #373737; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0px 0px 35px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hitting earthling stores in early February, Tropical Cosmic Crisp® and Blueberry Cosmic Crisp® join the original Cosmic Crisp® (launched in 2021) to round out the Cosmic Explorer Series–the new, high ABV, imperial cider line from 2 Towns.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 55, 55); color: #373737; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0px 0px 35px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">All three high gravity ciders (Tropical Cosmic Crisp®, Blueberry Cosmic Crisp®, and the original Cosmic Crisp®) are crafted with Cosmic Crisp® apples and designed to transport you straight across the galaxy. Tropical Cosmic Crisp® embodies purple passion fruit, hibiscus flowers, and Comic Crisp® apples and will have you getting pitted on some epic solar flares! On a nearby planet, Blueberry Cosmic Crisp® hits the flavor notes of Northwest blueberries jammin' with Cosmic Crisp® apples, creating the ultimate space-age cider.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 55, 55); color: #373737; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0px 0px 35px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"We are thrilled to launch these new varieties of the Cosmic Explorer Series," says <span class="xn-person" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Dave Takush</span>, head cider maker. "The spectacular flavor of the Cosmic Crisp apple really supports the tangy and tropical vibes of the passionfruit and hibiscus. I also love how the character of the NW Blueberries really shine through in the Blueberry Cosmic. Both of these new Cosmic ciders are out of this world." </span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 55, 55); color: #373737; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0px 0px 35px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Cosmic Crisp® apple is the work of 20 years of study and research by <span class="xn-org" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Washington State University</span>, resulting in a classically bred hybrid of Enterprise and Honeycrisp apples. The resulting fruit is a large, round, crisp, and super juicy apple that is perfect for snacking, baking, and clearly, cider making. Large, round, crisp and super juicy, these bi-color apples have a rich red that almost sparkles with starburst-like lenticels—which is where the name "Cosmic" comes from.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 55, 55); color: #373737; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0px 0px 35px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"Undoubtedly, the partnership with 2 Towns Ciderhouse and Cosmic Crisp® will live long and prosper," said <span class="xn-person" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Kathryn Grandy</span>, chief marketing officer, Cosmic Crisp®. "We are delighted to build upon this natural alliance and excited to be collaborating on such incredible flavor innovations with 2 Towns."</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 55, 55); color: #373737; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0px 0px 35px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Cosmic Explorer Series </b>will be available in 4x6x12 oz cans, ½ bbl & ⅙ bbl kegs through distributors in <span class="xn-location" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Oregon</span>, <span class="xn-location" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Washington</span>, <span class="xn-location" style="box-sizing: border-box;">California</span>, <span class="xn-location" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Alaska</span>, <span class="xn-location" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Idaho</span>, <span class="xn-location" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Hawaii</span>, <span class="xn-location" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Illinois</span>, <span class="xn-location" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Minnesota</span>, <span class="xn-location" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Montana</span>, <span class="xn-location" style="box-sizing: border-box;">South Dakota</span>, and <span class="xn-location" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Arizona</span>.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 55, 55); color: #373737; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0px 0px 35px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">About 2 Towns Ciderhouse<br class="dnr" style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></b>At 2 Towns Ciderhouse we believe that the long history of cidermaking demands respect and deserves to be done right. Starting with the highest quality whole ingredients from local farms, we take no shortcuts in crafting our ciders. We never add any sugar or concentrates and instead use slow, cold fermentation methods to allow the fruit to speak for itself. As a family-owned company, we are committed to the growth of our team and enrichment of our communities. We take pride in producing true Northwest craft cider. For more information on 2 Towns Ciderhouse, visit<u style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3424279-1&h=2955660148&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.2townsciderhouse.com%2F&a=%C2%A0" rel="nofollow" style="-webkit-hyphens: auto; box-sizing: border-box; color: #00837e; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration: none; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3424279-1&h=2341129114&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.2townsciderhouse.com%2F&a=www.2townsciderhouse.com" rel="nofollow" style="-webkit-hyphens: auto; box-sizing: border-box; color: #00837e; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration: none; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">www.2townsciderhouse.com</a></u>.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 55, 55); color: #373737; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0px 0px 35px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">About </b><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Cosmic Crisp®<br class="dnr" style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></b>The Cosmic Crisp® brand apple is the remarkable result of 20 years of study and research by <span class="xn-org" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Washington State University's</span> world-class tree fruit breeding program. Classically bred and grown in <span class="xn-location" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Washington State</span>, the Cosmic Crisp® is a cross of the Enterprise and Honeycrisp varieties. The apple has a perfectly balanced flavor, striking color, and crisp texture, making it ideal for snacking, cooking, baking, and entertaining. Find recipes, inspiration and more at <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3424279-1&h=2226875142&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cosmiccrisp.com%2F&a=www.cosmiccrisp.com" rel="nofollow" style="-webkit-hyphens: auto; box-sizing: border-box; color: #00837e; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration: none; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">www.cosmiccrisp.com</a>.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 55, 55); color: #373737; font-family: Montserrat, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0px 0px 35px;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;" /></p></div>The Not So Professional Beer Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13509910363270635578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-26550446158615259772022-03-22T12:56:00.001-07:002022-03-22T12:56:56.127-07:00Ferment Brewing Launches Marion Rubus in First 6-Pack Offering<p>Spring is here, and summer is quickly approaching! <a href="http://fermentbrewing.com/" target="_blank">Ferment Brewing</a> is helping us to get ready with Marion Rubus--the brewery's first release in a new a new line of seasonally rotating cans made with Oregon-grown fruit. </p><p>In addition, the brewery is releasing 16 oz 4-packs of NZ Hop IPA and and El Lager Dorado. For more details, check out Ferment Brewing's press release below.<br /></p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTNzVz8Z_n_WK7-rFPHudhzAGh7HUkMA2_ujNMJrAbkEX4zbJ9gsy11w7b1HGSAvqsTRTfXpRAV6Sdk227iklIDkbyKxc09bGa__vYgdV7cOb-3bvHfLwANJkuDJX1lcrkrNEzHEme78TBFdD3dLfW4OVoh8mv-H5hoZbq1o9qaY-NEteKr8mfMtaj/s2048/Marion%20Rubus%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTNzVz8Z_n_WK7-rFPHudhzAGh7HUkMA2_ujNMJrAbkEX4zbJ9gsy11w7b1HGSAvqsTRTfXpRAV6Sdk227iklIDkbyKxc09bGa__vYgdV7cOb-3bvHfLwANJkuDJX1lcrkrNEzHEme78TBFdD3dLfW4OVoh8mv-H5hoZbq1o9qaY-NEteKr8mfMtaj/w640-h426/Marion%20Rubus%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIN_6zrDHnYjuP1MzHPBZFb7Y_kcSn7sTskpL3oLwGRBkBwY1IfkDk1tqHWrSYSM3CRy6Mc7x53W9mDVhuIIsmp-ER8s9GdpXj8K_1aX6c3VDbUUCLTAzeBKulrvjXy57-jrlZilaV7u4K1FzKZ4pf2dsViZFQb5hXulUscN4fSVWuDq5hGt1xCn6h/s2838/ZN_ugdfp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1612" data-original-width="2838" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIN_6zrDHnYjuP1MzHPBZFb7Y_kcSn7sTskpL3oLwGRBkBwY1IfkDk1tqHWrSYSM3CRy6Mc7x53W9mDVhuIIsmp-ER8s9GdpXj8K_1aX6c3VDbUUCLTAzeBKulrvjXy57-jrlZilaV7u4K1FzKZ4pf2dsViZFQb5hXulUscN4fSVWuDq5hGt1xCn6h/w640-h365/ZN_ugdfp.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Ferment Brewing releases three new beers including Marion Rubus, its first 12oz 6-pack offering</b></span><br /></p><p><br />March 15, 2022 — Ferment Brewing in Hood River today announced the release of three new beers — Marion Rubus Fruited Sour Ale, NZ Hop IPA, and El Lager Dorado. Marion Rubus is the first in a new series of seasonally rotating cans that highlight Oregon-grown fruit and also represents the brewery’s first foray into 12oz 6-pack cans. NZ Hop IPA and El Lager Dorado are part of Ferment’s Top & Bottom series, which consists of the simultaneous release of a limited ale and lager.<br /><br />Marion Rubus is a neon purply-pink color thanks to Marionberries and Raspberries sourced from Willamette Valley Fruit Company. The marionberry gives the beer a rich and sweet earthy berry character while the raspberry packs an extra dose of zingy tartness. <br /><br />Ferment’s brewers make Marion Rubus using a quick sour technique in which they pitch lactobacillus brevis into a warm wort and then ale yeast once the wort cools. The brewers then add 20 lbs of Marionberry and Raspberry per barrel before primary fermentation ends and give the beer a subtle dry hop charge with Hüll Melon hops. The result is a live sour ale with a light and soft tartness balanced by the sweetness from the berries.<br /><br />The beer is the first in Ferment Brewing’s rotating Wild Batch Series, which will feature beers that showcase Oregon-grown fruit. Marion Rubus will be followed in the summer by Lost in Fragaria, a strawberry sour ale.<br /><br />NZ Hop IPA represents the top side of the Top & Bottom beer series, in which Ferment two releases an ale and lager side by side. This unfiltered IPA is brewed with Motueka and Moutere hops, which hail from New Zealand and impart lime zest and over ripe tropical fruits aromas and flavors. Brewed with wheat, flaked wheat, and flaked oats, the beer has a pillowy soft texture. <br /><br />The bottom half of the Top & Bottom release is El Lager Dorado, a 4.3% ABV crisp, clear, and golden-colored lager brewed with maize. Wild agave syrup was added during the boil to add brightness and a floral character. Visitors at Ferment Brewing can order micheladas made with El Lager Dorado, a house-made tomato and spice juice blend, and a house-made harissa salt that is also for sale at the pub.<br /><br />Both the NZ Hop IPA and El Lager Dorado are released in 16oz 4-pack cans, while Marion Rubus is packaged in 12oz 6-pack cans. All three beers can be found throughout Ferment’s distribution footprint in Oregon and Washington. <br /><br /><u><b>About Ferment Brewing Co.</b></u><br />Ferment Brewing Co. opened in 2018 as a 20-barrel brewery and tasting room in Hood River, Oregon. Born out of an appreciation for the art of fermentation, the company prides itself in providing a modern brewery and tasting room experience that fuses traditional farmhouse techniques with a forward-thinking scientific approach. Ferment offers a unique family of beers and kombuchas that tap the wild terrain of the Columbia River Gorge for inspiration. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.fermentbrewing.com/">https://www.fermentbrewing.com/</a><br /><br />###<br /><br /> </p>The Not So Professional Beer Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13509910363270635578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-21910239307831367892021-03-01T19:05:00.000-08:002021-03-01T19:05:00.477-08:00Public Coast Brewing Launches Hazy Grapefruit Mosaic IPA as Part of New Slack Tide IPA Series<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">The good folks at <a href="https://publiccoastbrewing.com/" target="_blank">Public Coast Brewing Co.</a> were kind enough to stop by last week and share samples of a new beer as well as some exciting news! First, the beer...</div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">It's been quite a while since my last blog, but one thing hasn't changed--the popularity of cans, and particularly the 16 oz. variety. Capitalizing on this and craft beer fans' undying love of the IPA, the brewery is launching its new <i><b>Slack Tide IPA Series</b></i>. Focusing on small-batch experimental IPAs, this series gives Public Coast's brewers the freedom to mix it up and have some fun. We can look forward to monthly releases packaged in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans.</div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Hazy Grapefruit Mosaic IPA, the inaugural Slack Tide IPA release features Mosaic, Mandarina, and Belma hops. 160 lbs. of grapefruit puree were tossed in for good measure. From the picture below, you can see it's an absolutely gorgeous color. While grapefruit overloads the aroma, it's more balanced in the taste. Overall bitterness is moderate, it has a smooth mouth feel, and finishes with lingering grapefruit and melon. This beer is a great start to the Slack Tide IPA Series, and I look forward to seeing what's in store in the coming months!</div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">In other news, the brewery has some exciting plans for <a href="https://martinnorth.team/public-coast-farm/" target="_blank">Public Coast Farm</a>. Details are not final but it sounds like the farm will open for blueberry picking. Blueberry picking has always been a summer highlight for my family. 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If you've followed breweries for any length of time, you've probably noticed that branding refreshes occur regularly. Preserving market share is a challenge and breweries often rely on fresh labeling with new designs to recapture the attention and dollars of consumers.<br />
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Pyramid Brewing just announced their new branding, which is making its way to a beer fridge near you. I've been writing this blog for nearly 10 years, and I've written about two previous rebranding efforts.<br />
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<a href="http://www.notsoprofessionalbeer.com/2017/04/pyramid-brewing-launches-new-cans-and.html?" target="_blank">The next rebrand happened in 2018.</a> I also liked the cohesive look that this iteration provided. However, it didn't have a long shelf life and lasted just two years.<br />
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Last week, Pyramid announced its newest refresh. You can see three of the rebranded bottles below. Each label sports a unique, bright, bold image. However, outside of Pyramid’s name and logo, the labeling lacks a cohesive feel and identity, in my humble opinion. They clearly are eye catching—and that’s likely the intent.<br />
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What is impressive is the longevity of Pyramid’s flagship beers. These have each been around for a long time in beer years. At 10 years of age, Outburst Imperial IPA is the youngster of the trio. In an age of “what have you done for me lately,” the fact that these beers have been relevant in the market for so long is impressive! <br />
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This success hasn’t stopped Pyramid from experimenting with a portion of its lineup. Blazing Bright Juicy IPA, a year-round release, is available in cans only. If you like hazies, you'll definitely want to give this one a try. The design shown below is an experimental label that was wedged between the previous and newly launched branding.<br />
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So be on the lookout for these new labels. If you don't like them--don't worry. Nothing is permanent! Thanks to Pyramid for the samples! I'll look forward to re-tasting these NW classics in the near future.<br />
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For more details, check out Pyramid's news release below.<br />
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Pyramid Brewing, makers of the award-winning Apricot Ale, announced a major packaging redesign for the brewery’s existing beer lineup. With an entirely new look, the updates offer fresh imagery and bold patterns to keep longtime Pyramid fans thirsty while drawing the attention of newer craft beer drinkers. <br />
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“After trying out a wildly new design on Blazing Bright, we knew it was time to take a big leap with our entire lineup,” said Pyramid Brewing’s Brand Director, Bruce Kehe. “It’s been a ton of fun working on and launching such a large packaging overhaul. The new art does a fantastic job echoing the pride we have in our beer’s quality and flavor.”<br />
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For decades the primary feature of the brewery’s packaging has been the iconic pyramids situated in illustrated landscapes. For the new packaging, these scenes are replaced with a graphic-forward, simplified identity. Each beer’s ingredients, history, and personality are distilled into a single icon wrapped in waves of bright, radiating lines. When placed side by side, the individual brands contribute to a unified billboard effect.<br />
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The design project was executed by Tim Karpinksi, a Portland-based graphic design conceptor who tested a half dozen explorations before arriving at the new, final architecture. He also made subtle adjustments to the Pyramid logo by giving the pyramids a cleaner and sharper two-color look and attaching them directly to Pyramid’s wordmark.<br />
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The new designs are featured on all 12oz bottles, 22oz bottles and package cartons for Pyramid Hefeweizen, Apricot Ale, Outburst Imperial IPA, and the seasonal series, which includes Snow Cap Winter Ale, Curveball Blonde Ale, and Subliminal State Hazy Pale Ale. Early versions of the art have been seen on Blazing Bright Juicy IPA and on some seasonal releases. The remaining brands will receive the new design treatment throughout the year.<br />
<u><b><br />About Pyramid Brewing</b></u><br />
Born in the Pacific Northwest, Pyramid Brewing Co. crafts some of the PNW’s favorite brews from its year-round ales and lagers to its highly anticipated rotating seasonals. In 1984, Pyramid discovered a new way of crafting beer by bringing together adventure, friends, and bold new flavors and innovations that have withstood the tests of time. Find Pyramid beers by visiting: <a href="http://www.pyramidbrew.com./">www.pyramidbrew.com.</a><br />
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The Not So Professional Beer Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13509910363270635578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-58949462912002414132020-06-16T17:27:00.001-07:002020-06-16T17:27:42.343-07:00Ninkasi's Tricerahops in a Huge Can with New Artwork! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Ninkasi's classic double IPA, Tricerahops, is sporting a brand new look in a bigger format! First, this 8% ABV beer is being packaged in a 19.2 oz tall can! I've become a bit of a lightweight these days, and would need to share this with a friend.<br />
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Second, you will notice the snazzy new artwork developed by D<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">ark Horse Comics artist Eduardo Francisco. This design is the 2nd in the Ninkasi comic universe series which started with Megalodom Legendary IPA. For more details, check out the news release below.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">NINKASI BREWING RELEASES TRICERAHOPS DOUBLE IPA IN A 19.2OZ. CAN, EXPANDING ON NINKASI’S COMIC UNIVERSE</span></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: inherit;">Featuring artwork from Dark Horse Comics’ Eduardo Francisco, Tricerahops Double IPA joins Megalodom Legendary IPA in the Ninkasi Brewing comic can series.</span></em></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>EUGENE, Ore.— </strong><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn%3DCfPhAgrRanH6bD58IrddgI1Er-2BGCbMWQItf-2BFa10WlcIFfvxEHsc3hhNwkqQbv7s5Frb_ZbTQYzg2pHtL-2B622DjqzPxEuvOri7PNe29cZvVwO9v-2B-2Br-2BUCAbh6AGhcbKB8MzQsAUIM-2BMSc-2FZCMrzYpnjC6dS7ngdKMM175TmPzjm1BOnhYoJMwHUMKY3A5QQctodeJy1k3-2BeYkVNYdwoUaEBsMUhbxQYLvg05ob5kk78ccI-2F1IIgwmHjHkhuqPp34fQqPp-2Bx2fotfLr7RWMoJdggswrGNXxrbtSRoNcocyukP6adENtNBaBu4T8VfquDDGvozajdfohlQ9Bg9gMRr0VajMr37Wx5yJ1l-2BkF7H1RqCVz3G6IsFevy7TCxMoQSQH6KYLWAHYARrK-2BpnyPShQ9ZEt8Miq9fNF9RImjNy-2FfdhRR6y2EwZbv19IxJ7Ml2c-2BSGzn-2BY4xXZTYYXk7CeZ2J-2F0SNw-3D-3D&source=gmail&ust=1592434472742000&usg=AFQjCNHR-3UG6x9qvQCxDFPlYN3kfWKUMw" href="http://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=CfPhAgrRanH6bD58IrddgI1Er-2BGCbMWQItf-2BFa10WlcIFfvxEHsc3hhNwkqQbv7s5Frb_ZbTQYzg2pHtL-2B622DjqzPxEuvOri7PNe29cZvVwO9v-2B-2Br-2BUCAbh6AGhcbKB8MzQsAUIM-2BMSc-2FZCMrzYpnjC6dS7ngdKMM175TmPzjm1BOnhYoJMwHUMKY3A5QQctodeJy1k3-2BeYkVNYdwoUaEBsMUhbxQYLvg05ob5kk78ccI-2F1IIgwmHjHkhuqPp34fQqPp-2Bx2fotfLr7RWMoJdggswrGNXxrbtSRoNcocyukP6adENtNBaBu4T8VfquDDGvozajdfohlQ9Bg9gMRr0VajMr37Wx5yJ1l-2BkF7H1RqCVz3G6IsFevy7TCxMoQSQH6KYLWAHYARrK-2BpnyPShQ9ZEt8Miq9fNF9RImjNy-2FfdhRR6y2EwZbv19IxJ7Ml2c-2BSGzn-2BY4xXZTYYXk7CeZ2J-2F0SNw-3D-3D" style="color: #0563c1;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif;">Ninkasi Brewing Company</span></a> is excited to announce the second installment of their 19.2oz. can comic universe: Tricerahops Double IPA, available on shelves now. Though a classic Ninkasi brew since 2007, Tricerahops continues as a favorite among hop enthusiasts, making it the perfect companion to join Megalodom Legendary IPA in the 19.2oz comic can universe. Both cans feature artwork from Dark Horse Comics artist Eduardo Francisco.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“Eduardo Francisco has really brought Tricerahops to life,” said Ninkasi co-founder Jamie Floyd. “We’re excited to show the Ninkasi comic universe unfold on these 19.2oz cans, as it is a story I have been developing with some help of Nikos Ridge, Ninkasi’s co-founder, over our almost-15 years in existence. This art really does the beer justice.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Megalodom Legendary IPA, the first in the comic can series, was originally released in December 2019. Ninkasi’s comic can series with Dark Horse Comics will continue to evolve throughout 2020 and beyond, with a guardian of the Goddess to come this fall, and other merchandise to celebrate the comic universe to follow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ninkasi’s year-round lineup offers a full spectrum of beer styles, including their flagship Total Domination Northwest IPA alongside Tricerahops Double IPA, Prismatic Juicy IPA, Hazy Domination IPA, Pacific Rain Northwest Pale, Oatis Oatmeal Stout, Brightberry Raspberry Lime Ale, Pilsner Cold Fermented Lager, Dawn of the Red IPA, Heart and Science West Coast IPA, Juicy Domination Tropical IPA, and Megalodom Legendary IPA.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><span style="font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif;">Available:</span></strong><span style="font-family: "calibri light" , sans-serif;"> Now</span></span></div>
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The Not So Professional Beer Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13509910363270635578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-25885088470841967732020-01-13T22:00:00.000-08:002020-01-13T22:00:01.700-08:00Cascade Brewing Releases New Line of Canned Beers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Today, <a href="https://www.cascadebrewing.com/" target="_blank">Cascade Brewing</a> announced the launch of a new line of canned beers. This marks a big change for Cascade as the brewery's package of choice has been 750ml and more recently, 500ml bottles.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Details about Tropical Grasslands, the first beer in this new series are listed in the press release below. At Cascade's pubs, these new cans will be priced at $20/4-pack of 12 oz cans or $6/single 12 oz can. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I was curious to learn about how Cascade plans to offer this beer at a significantly lower price point. Kevin Martin, Director of Brewery Operations shared some insights with me.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">"In an effort to created a canned sour beer that is different from our standard sour line and with a lower price point, we made some changes to our process. We are brewing a new beer recipe with lower starting gravity around 8-11 Plato (our standard sours are typically 17-24 Plato), which gives us a greater yield per brew. We also limited the amount of sugars available for the sour bacteria to ferment, which essentially lessened the aging period by roughly 4-6 months. We are also opting to use ingredients that are less labor intensive than many of our other projects. As a result of these changes, we’ve been able to bring this beer to market at a lower price point than our standard line of Northwest Sour Ales."</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Congrats to Cascade Brewing on their new line of beers. I look forward to tasting them as they are released!</span></div>
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<b>PORTLAND, Ore. –– Jan. 13, 2020</b> –– Cascade Brewing, a pioneer of the sour beer renaissance, is releasing its first sour beer in a can. Tropical Grasslands is available i<span style="background-color: white;">n single 12 ounce cans </span>starting today <span style="background-color: white;">at both Cascade Brewing pubs in Portland; four packs are available through very limited distribution in </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">California, Oregon, Washington and Idaho</span><span style="background-color: white;">. This beer will not be available on draft.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Tropical Grasslands is a Gose-style ale aged in oak barrels for up to 10 months then infused with fresh orange zest, fresh lemongrass, ground coriander and Oregon Coast sea salt (5% ABV).</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">"Tropical Grasslands </span>is the first in a new series of canned sours that are designed to be crisp, easy-drinking sours with clean and complex flavors,” explained Kevin Martin, director of brewery operations for Cascade Brewing. "With soft acidity and fresh flavors, this canned series will be a great gateway sour for those new to sour beer, and will also appeal to the sour beer connoisseur looking for a softer approach to the style.”</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Unlike Cascade Brewing’s bottled sour beers, </span><span style="background-color: white;">Tropical Grasslands and future canned sour beers are</span> meant to be consumed fresh, not aged. For more information, visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cascadebrewing.com/&source=gmail&ust=1579066135654000&usg=AFQjCNHdIIYu3Bq-2CIKOoOUNC12pMzfxg" href="http://www.cascadebrewing.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.cascadebrewing.com</a> <wbr></wbr>and engage socially at @CascadeBrewing.</div>
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Founded in Portland, Oregon in 1998, Cascade Brewing has been a pioneer in the sour beer renaissance since 2006 and the proud innovator of the Northwest Sour Ale. Its distinctive sour beer blends feature fruit-forward, barrel-aged ales with an emphasis on project year-to-year variation. These beers offer a complex array of flavors derived from the acid, the fruit and the residual flavors present in the barrels in which they age. The resulting beers offer a complex array of flavors and aromas derived from with each project year release capturing the unique subtleties of that year’s growing season. Cascade Brewing’s beers are collected by sour fans and connoisseurs around the world. Learn more at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cascadebrewing.com/&source=gmail&ust=1579066135654000&usg=AFQjCNHdIIYu3Bq-2CIKOoOUNC12pMzfxg" href="http://www.cascadebrewing.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.cascadebrewing.com</a>.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Prior to becoming Public Coast's head brewer, Will Leroux trained and worked as a chef. He uses his culinary knowledge to design beers that pair beautifully with food. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The brewery sent me samples of their newest canned releases. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">First up is Old Bog Farm Cranberry Kettle Sour. This crimson colored kettle soured ale bursts with bright cranberry flavor! I'd recommend pairing this with turkey & gravy or other heavy meat courses, as the beer's tartness (bordering on sour) will cut through and serve as a nice contrast to your dish's fatty rich goodness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Next up is Stackstout Candy Cap Stout, made with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candy_cap" target="_blank">candy cap mushrooms</a>. While I can't detect the mushroom notes in this beer, I do taste plenty of vanilla, espresso, and roasted malt. Fortunately, this stout is light bodied and you still will be able to enjoy it at the end of a heavy meal. That's a good thing as it will pair well with desert selections, especially chocolate.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Thanksgiving is just a few days away and you can find these beers (in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans) at <a href="https://www.hopsontap-pdx.com/" target="_blank">Hops on Tap in Tigard</a>, <a href="https://www.johnsmarketplace.com/" target="_blank">John's Marketplace in Portland</a>, and the Milwaukee Bottle Shop. Thanks to Public Coast Brewing for giving me the opportunity to try these unique beers!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Black Friday will be here in less than a week! Don't spend the day in a crowded mall. Go buy some beer! <a href="http://block15.com/" target="_blank">Block 15 Brewing</a> has you covered. On Friday November 29th, they will host their 3rd Annual Block Friday. This event will feature the release of three new beers, a limited edition box set of four collaboration beers with deGarde Brewing, and a cellar sale of vintage bottles. Check out the brewery's news release below for all of the details!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Corvallis, OR — Forget the crowded stores this Black Friday—head to Block 15 Brewery and Tap Room in south Corvallis for their annual Block Friday event, which features the release of rare bottles from their cellar; the 2019 releases of their Hoppy Holidays, Maple, and Willa; a limited edition wood box set featuring all four of 2019’s releases from their cooperative Amusement Series blending project with de Garde Brewing; and discounts on apparel and non-release packaged beer. Doors open at 11:30am, with cellared bottles available until they sell out. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><b>Hoppy Holidays Imperial IPA with Citrus & Spruce Tips:</b> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">A seasonally-inspired IPA brewed with a sleigh-full of Northwest-grown hops, warming malts, orange zest, and local spruce tips foraged by Block 15’s brewers. </span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><b>Maple Robust Maple Porter:</b> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">A robust porter brewed with maple syrup and conditioned on American Sugar Maple wood—decadent additions that are backed by roasty malts and a balanced finish. </span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><b>Willa Wild Farmhouse Ale: </b> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">A rustic red farmhouse ale blended with spontaneously fermented wild ale from Block 15’s lambic-inspired Turbulent Consequence series and then matured for one year in red wine barrels. </span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>AMUSEMENT SERIES BOX SET</u> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Block 15 and de Garde’s Amusement Series is a rotating seasonal project that blends friendship, technique, and beer from both breweries. This special edition box set contains one 500mL bottle from all four of 2019’s Amusement Series releases—each featuring a unique blend of young saison from Block 15 and aged spontaneously fermented wild ale from de Garde. (This box set will also be available at de Garde in Tillamook, starting Friday, November 29.) </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">7th Anniversary 2015 </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Block Friday 2018</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cassidy 2016</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ferme de la Ville Provision 2016</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Figgy Pudding 2014 - 2016</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fortuitous 2015</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Framboise Black 2016</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Framboise White 2015</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Golden Canary 2014 & 2016</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Golden Ticket 2018 </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Holiday Friends 2017</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hypnosis 2017</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Imagine 2015</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Interfusion 201</span>6</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kriek 2014 & 2016</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ripple 2018 </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Strawberry Fields 2016 </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Summer Shortcake 2017 </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Super Nebula 2015 - 2016</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Super Nebula, Coffee with Elijah 2015</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sweet Sassy Molassy 2016 </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Demon's Farm 2018</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Turbulent Consequence </span>Bing 2018</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Turbulent Consequence, Framboise 2016</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Turbulent Consequence, Honey Faro 2017</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Turbulent Consequence, Pêche 2014 - 2017</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Turbulent Consequence, Queen Anne 2016</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Turbulent Consequence, The 5th 2017 </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Turbulent Consequence, The Bog 2016 </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>ABOUT BLOCK 15 BREWING</u> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Offering unique hop forward ales, crisp lagers, traditionally brewed abbey beers, barrel-aged rarities, and one of the Northwest’s most extensive wild and sour programs, Block 15 produces a range of artfully crafted beers, brewed with a nod toward fresh ingredients and fresh thinking. Established in 2008, and brewer-owned from day one. </span></div>
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The Not So Professional Beer Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13509910363270635578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-37660252740614628462019-11-17T17:54:00.001-08:002019-11-17T17:54:43.727-08:00Portland Brewing Launches Portland Lager in 16oz 6-Packs<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Portland Brewing just announced that it's making its Portland Lager available as a year-round beer. I noticed a few interesting things about the brewery's press release (included in its entirety below).</div>
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First, you will see some highly technical brewing details. I don't think I've every seen a brewery press release with level of brewing geekery. As a homebrewer, I find it very informative. I just wonder if the typical craft beer drinker cares. It's quite light on flavor descriptions. </div>
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The second interesting tidbit is pricepoint. Portland Lager is priced at $8.99 for six <i>16 ounce</i> six-packs. Six-pack formats almost always contain 12 oz packages. Seems like this could be a value. I'm intrigued. Look for it in the wild...<br />
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Portland, Ore -- Portland Brewing today announced that it has made, and will continue to make, a new year-round beer called Portland Lager. The beer is a domestic lager, made with domestic products such as Pilsner malt from the Pacific Northwest, pale malt, flaked corn, and Mt. Hood hops that have been pelletized together to a standardized profile.<br />
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To make the Portland Lager, the brewer begins by using a six roll mill with three different sets of rollers to crack the grain, leaving the husk as whole as possible and breaking the kernel into small pieces. The brewer mixes the grains with water in three steps at 122 degrees, 146 degrees, and 158 degrees fahrenheit to break down starches in an efficient way. The mash is stirred the whole time so that every grain has the highest chance to reach the desired temperature.<br />
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The mixture is pumped to another vessel to create an even layer of grain while more water is added. The liquid wort is separated from the grain and collected for boiling. It is boiled for 90 minutes and hops are added. The boiling sterilizes the wort, coagulates proteins, and drives off compounds that have negative effects on the finished lager beer.<br />
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The brewer lowers the temperature of the liquid and adds it to a fermentation vessel for a cold fermentation at 50 degrees fahrenheit. The fermentation occurs over the course of at least three weeks and then it is cold conditioned for multiple weeks after that. During this time the beer develops a clearness and the flavors stabilize.<br />
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The beer is spun at 5500 rotations per minute to separate much of the yeast out of the liquid and further clarify the beer. It is packaged on site into 16 ounce cans, with proper sealing, and stored in large refrigerated warehouses.<br />
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Every new batch is scientifically studied at least five times throughout this process. The brewers must ensure the beer has the proper taste, color, bitterness, alcohol, carbonation, and that it is free of unwanted microbes.<br />
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If everything is over analyzed and done perfectly, Portland Lager is delivered to taverns and other establishments throughout the Pacific Northwest, where it is enjoyed by the region’s finest people.<br />
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“We made an American Lager that we as brewers would want to drink,” said Portland Brewing Head Brewery, Ryan Pappe. “The beer is light and smooth, clear, contains a hint of sweetness from the flaked corn, and it exhibits a nice balance. It is quite good and we are proud of it.”<br />
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Portland Lager is available in 6-packs of 16 oz. cans and on draft throughout the city of Portland and the metro area. 6-packs are priced at $8.99.<br />
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The Not So Professional Beer Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13509910363270635578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-39690764649148748422019-11-17T12:12:00.000-08:002019-11-17T12:12:00.313-08:007th Annual Central Oregon Winter Beer Festival<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The Winter Beer Festival season will soon be here! GoodLife Brewing just announced details for its 7th Annual Central Oregon Winter Beer Festival. It will be held on Saturday, December 14th in Bend, and will feature more than 22 breweries. For more details, check out the event information below.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">BEND, OR -- GoodLife Brewing is hosting the 7th Annual Central Oregon Winter Beer Festival presented by Bigfoot Beverages in the Century Center parking lot on Saturday, December 14th, 2019 from 2pm-9pm. Last years festival had 22 breweries involved and just over 1,200 attendees, and this year is going to be even bigger. This annual event is held the second Saturday in December at GoodLife Brewing, and we are happy to announce Bigfoot Beverages as our Title Sponsor again in 2019. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">COWBF is a fundraiser for the Central Oregon Brewers Guild, COBG, which works to bring outside awareness to Central Oregon by focusing on our local craft beer culture, with a mission to drive tourism and commerce to Central Oregon, as well as surrounding Oregon communities. The COBG is composed of people working at Central Oregon breweries and was formed to give Central Oregon beer a united voice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Central Oregon Winter Beer Festival is a showcase for seasonal and specialty beers brewed in celebration of the holiday season. Admission to COWBF will be $15.00 and attendees will receive a commemorative COWBF mug, as well as 5 drink tokens. We are excited to announce that DrinkTanks will be making a limited run of COWBF tumblers that will be available for $20, in addition to 5 drink tokens. Each additional token will cost $1.00. The festival will be in a heated tent provided by Incredible Events with a DJ playing throughout the day and night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We are excited to announce that Pro Caliber Motorsports and Cascadia Vehicle Tents will be bringing some of their goods to show off again. Milltown Industries is providing firewood to help keep everyone warm all day and night. In addition to toys and gear, we’ll have Big Ski’s Pierogi, Avid wings, and GoodLife’s food truck on-site serving up delicious food.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For additional information regarding the festival, please contact Chris Nelson at <a href="mailto:chris@goodlifebrewing.com">chris@goodlifebrewing.com</a>. To sign up as a volunteer pourer for the Central Oregon Winter Beer Festival, please email Lauranne “Lou” Crooks at <a href="mailto:cobg.lou@gmail.com">cobg.lou@gmail.com</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As brewers of hand crafted ales, we are outdoor enthusiasts who look forward to sharing our craft beers that are most balanced and of the highest quality. GoodLife Brewing Company has been making award-winning beers since 2011 in its home of Bend, Oregon. GoodLife's “Adventurous Ales” are Descender IPA, Sweet As Pacific Ale and a selection of seasonal beers. In addition to making beer, GoodLife enjoys giving back to the community by supporting many local and national non-profit organizations. Play hard, live easy and enjoy GoodBeer for GoodLife! For more information, visit <a href="http://www.goodlifebrewing.com/">www.goodlifebrewing.com</a> or find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter at @GoodLifeBrewing.</span></div>
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Widmer is celebrating the holiday season with not one, but two winter seasonals! Brrr, longtime hoppy holiday favorite returns once again. Snow Plow Milk Stout makes its first appearance since 2014. The use of milk sugar gives this stout a creamy mouthfeel and a touch of residual sweetness. <br />
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Both will be released in bottles and cans and will be available throughout winter. If you want to get a sneak peak of both beers, join the release party this Friday at Tilt in NW Portland. For more details check out the news release below.<br />
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AND SNOW PLOW MILK STOUT</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><i style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Both fan-favorite beers will be
available in cans for the first time this winter</span></i></b></span></div>
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winter with the release of its classic seasonal, Brrr Hoppy Red Ale, and the
return of an old favorite, Snow Plow Milk Stout. Brrr will be available in six-
and 12-packs of 12-ounce cans and Snow Plow will be available in six-packs of
12-ounce cans during the winter months.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“As we head into winter, our brewers – and beer drinkers – start thinking about
rich, complex beers that warm from within,” said Widmer Brothers Senior Brand
Manager Steven Hallstone. “The arrival of Brrr is a winter tradition I look
forward to every year.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To celebrate the arrival of
the two beers, Widmer Brothers will throw a party at Tilt in Northwest Portland
on Friday, November 8 at 6 p.m. Guests can donate a can to Oregon Food Bank and
receive a dollar off a pint of Snow Plow or Brrr.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Brrr is unique among winter
warmers, with spicy Cascade and Simcoe hops and a hearty malt presence that
finishes with a deep, red pour. First released as N.W. Red Ale as part of the
brewery’s experimental W Series in 2006, the beer quickly earned a permanent
spot in Widmer Brothers’ seasonal lineup and has since become a regional beer
staple. Brrr will be available in cans for the first time, designed in a rich
cranberry red offset by snow and ice. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Snow
Plow Milk Stout, a classic winter beer with a soft and creamy mouthfeel and
roasted chocolate notes, was first brewed in 1999 as the first winning recipe
of the Collaborator Project, an annual homebrewing competition with the Oregon
Brew Crew.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“Snow Plow Milk Stout has always been one of
my favorites and probably my favorite beer from the Collaborator Project,” said
Hallstone. “The Collaborator Project with the Oregon Brew Crew has produced
some inventive styles and individual beers. We are extremely proud that the
program is still going after all these years and that beers like Snow Plow can
be enjoyed by even more beer lovers” </span></span></div>
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Plow has not only been a Widmer Brothers fan-favorite for many years, it also
won two Gold Medals at the Great American Beer Festival Competition in 2002 and
2004. Snow Plow clocks in at 6% ABV and incorporates lactose (milk sugar),
wheat, black malt, and oats that give it a soft, creamy mouthfeel and notes of
roasted malt that rounds out nicely when packaged in the new 12-ounce cans.</span></span></div>
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<b><u>About Brrr Hoppy Red<br />
</u></b>Brrr is a one-of-a-kind winter
warmer. Generously hopped, Brrr’s citrusy hop aroma and smooth bitterness,
exemplify the northwest-style red ale. ‘Tis the season to warm up with a cold
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Malts: Pale, Caramel 10L & 80L, Carapils,
and Dark Chocolate<br />
Hops: Alchemy, Cascade, and Eureka<br />
ABV: 7.2%<br />
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</span></b><span style="color: black;">Since 1999, Widmer Brothers worked with the Oregon Brew Crew, a local
homebrew club, to brew winning homebrew recipes at its brewery. Contrary to
most winter ales on the market at the time which used some dark malts and were
very hoppy, this beer was extremely dark, used a ton of specialty malt (which
had to be hand-loaded, making it one of our most labor-intensive brews), and
had a sweet characteristic from the use of milk sugar.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<b><u>About Widmer Brothers Brewing<br />
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create the Pacific Northwest craft beer movement in 1984 when founders Kurt and
Rob Widmer, then in their 20s, began brewing unique interpretations of
traditional German beer styles. In 1986, Widmer Brothers Brewing introduced the
original American-style Hefeweizen, which elevated the brewery to national
acclaim. Since then, the brewery’s iconic Hefe has grown to become Oregon’s
favorite craft beer. For more than three decades, Widmer Brothers has continued
to push the boundaries of craft beer. Based in Portland, Oregon, the brewery
currently brews a variety of beers including Hefe, Drop Top Amber and a full
seasonal lineup. Additionally, the brewery continues to make a series of
limited edition, small-batch beers available in Oregon and at the Widmer
Brothers Pub in North Portland. For more information about Widmer Brothers
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The Not So Professional Beer Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13509910363270635578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-82661673803898219572019-10-29T21:50:00.000-07:002019-10-29T21:50:05.580-07:00Von Ebert Releases Hop Haze and Agostini Italian-Style Pils<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Von Ebert Brewing is preparing to launch its next canned releases. First up is Haze Hop, a hazy pale ale brewed with Citra, Azacca, and Mandarina Bavaria hops. Next up is Agostini Italian-style Pils. I'm most intrigued by this one because I don't recall ever tasting an Italian-style pilsner. I'll be keeping an eye out for it! Both will be released at Von Ebert's two locations this week, and across its distribution footprint shortly thereafter.<br />
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PORTLAND, Ore. - Fresh off the positive reception of its inaugural release of canned beers in September, Von Ebert Brewing is following it up with the release of Haze Hop and Agostini Pils in 16 oz. four-pack cans. </div>
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Agostini Pils will be canned and released at Von Ebert’s Glendoveer location on November 1, while Haze Hop will be canned and released at its Pearl location on October 30. The two beers will be available at both Von Ebert locations in the immediate days following each canning. They will also both be shipped to distributors in Oregon, California and Southwest Washington.</div>
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“The response to our first can release last month was overwhelmingly positive,” said Tom S Cook, owner of Von Ebert Brewing. “Haze Hop and Agostini Pils are perfect for our next limited canning run. They’re two of our most popular beers and offer a nice diversity - one being juicy and hoppy and the other being crisp and clean.”</div>
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Haze Hop is a hazy pale ale brewed with Citra, Azacca, and Mandarina Bavaria hops. The 5.8% ABV, 50 IBU beer produces a mix of citrus and tropical flavors along with pleasant dank characteristics.</div>
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"Haze Hop was intended to meet the masses with an approachable, light-bodied malt bill that still encompasses what we know as the typical hazy style mouthfeel,” said Eric Ebel, Brewer, Von Ebert Brewing. “We went through a few trials to find the exact hop blend we loved, and it actually ended up being a blend of US and German grown hops, instead of the expected Southern Hemisphere hops. We're glad people have been so receptive to such a sessionable beer in this style."</div>
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Agostini Pils, named for the man that created the style and for legendary Italian motorcycle racer Giacomo Agostini, is an Italian-style dry-hopped pilsner. At 5.0% ABV and 40 IBUs, this beer has a solid platform for allowing the German and Slovian hops used in it to shine.</div>
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“With this being an emerging style in the US, we wanted to present our take on it and try to showcase the use of the Slovenian Styrian Cardinals in the dry-hop,” said Sean Burke, head brewer, Von Ebert Glendoveer. “I think there has been a lot of great reception to these beers and we are excited to be putting ours into cans.”</div>
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Find Von Ebert on social media: @vebrewing and <a href="http://facebook.com/VonEbertBrewing">facebook.com/VonEbertBrewing</a>.</div>
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Von Ebert Brewing sits at the crossroads where storied traditions meet bold new ideas in brewing. Independently owned and operated, Portland, OR, based Von Ebert produces award-winning beers in a variety of styles. In addition to modern IPAs and crisp lagers, the oak-aged, bottle-conditioned heritage beer program sets the brewery apart. All of the beers pair perfectly with the elevated American pub cuisine served at both brewpub locations. For more information, please visit <u>www.vonebertbrewing.com</u>. </div>
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The Not So Professional Beer Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13509910363270635578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-33406031012881738732019-10-24T23:38:00.000-07:002019-10-24T23:38:06.394-07:00Lompoc Brewing Announces Closure<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It seems all too familiar these days. Today, it was announced that Lompoc Brewing will cease operations next week. The brewery's full statement is below...<br />
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<i>"It is with great sadness that we announce that Lompoc Brewing is closing up shop after 23 years in business. The closure includes the brewery, as well as 5th Quadrant and Sidebar, its two pubs on North Williams Avenue. The final day of business will be Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019. That means this weekend is the last weekend, next Monday is the last Wing Night, and next Tuesday is the last Tightwad Tuesday; it truly is The Last Waltz with Lompoc Brewing.</i></div>
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<i>Oaks Bottom Public House at 1621 SE Bybee Blvd. will continue to operate as its own entity, owned and run by Jerry Fechter. It will serve and sell all remaining Lompoc beer while it lasts. For now, Fechter plans on focusing on making Oaks Bottom the best neighborhood pub it can be.</i><div>
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<i>Brewmaster Bryan Keilty has moved on to another brewery, and we wish him the very best. Look for amazing things to come from him in the near future. We will be offering a severance package to the remaining employees, and will try to absorb as many as we can at Oaks Bottom.</i></div>
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<i>Fechter will hold a final “garage sale” next Saturday, Nov. 2 at Sidebar (3901 N Williams Ave.) from Noon to 5pm to sell off vintage Lompoc bottles, merchandise, glassware, and more.</i></div>
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<i><br />Established in 1996, Lompoc Brewing is part of the old-guard of craft breweries, and has been a longtime Portland favorite. Fechter would like to thank everyone for their support over the past 23 years. To quote another Jerry, “What a long strange trip it’s been.” Cheers!"</i></div>
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I don't know the exact reasons for the closure, but they seem to echo the <a href="http://www.notsoprofessionalbeer.com/2019/10/laurelwood-brewing-acquired-by-parent.html" target="_blank">recent happenings at Laurelwood Brewing</a>. It's tough out there. Older breweries are having a hard time staying relevant--at both the pub level and at retail distribution.<br />
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I've covered a fair bit of Lompoc's news over the years, and as I was reminiscing over some of my old stories, I came across <a href="http://www.notsoprofessionalbeer.com/2011/03/afternoon-at-new-old-lompoc.html" target="_blank">this post I wrote way back in 2011</a> after my wife and I had visited the New Old Lompoc on NW 21st for the first time, before the remodel. While I was never a regular, I always enjoyed my visits.<br />
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If you'd like to visit one last time, you have just a few days left. Best wishes to the Jerry and the Lompoc crew...<br />
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The Not So Professional Beer Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13509910363270635578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-32670821529908917902019-10-23T22:27:00.001-07:002019-10-23T22:27:50.450-07:00Gigantic & Dark Horse's Hellboy Halloween Party at Loyal Legion<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Halloween is just around the corner. Gigantic Brewing and Dark Horse Comics are kicking off a ghoulish Halloween weekend with a Hellboy Halloween party at Loyal Legion on 10/31. The festivities will feature a 6-6-6 themed taplist that consists of 6 Hellboy beers, 6 hoppy beers, and 6 barrel aged beers. It's an impressive lineup!<br />
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I recently attended the <a href="http://www.notsoprofessionalbeer.com/2019/10/afternoon-at-loyal-legions-late-harvest.html" target="_blank">Late Harvest Fresh Hop Festival at Loyal Legion</a>. They have an extensive taplist (99 taps) and great food! To see more details about the event as well as the beers to be served, check out the news release below.<br />
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PORTLAND, OR - Join Gigantic Brewing & Dark Horse for an epic Hellboy Halloween Party at Loyal Legion on Thursday, Oct 31st. The party celebrates the six Hellboy theme beers Gigantic brewed this year, with all six Hellboy beers on tap. Gigantic will be pouring 6-6-6 beers: All six Hellboy beers, six hoppy beers, and six barrel aged beers. In addition Angels Envy Bourbon will be making devilishly delicious custom cocktails.</div>
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The party will take place over two floors of Loyal Legion with Heaven and Hell themes. This will be the introduction of the new basement bar at Loyal Legion aka Hell (for this party).</div>
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People are invited to wear a costume and make it good! There will be a costume contest with prizes from Dark Horse, Gigantic and Loyal Legion.</div>
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Loyal Legion - 710 6th Ave, Portland, OR <a href="http://www.loyallegionpdx.com/">www.loyallegionpdx.com</a></div>
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Hellboy - Maple Syrup Pancakes</div>
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Liz Sherman - Mole Stout</div>
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Abe Sapien - Indigo IPA</div>
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Johann Kraus - Citrus Wit</div>
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Blood Queen - Cranberry & Yuzu Tart</div>
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Trevor Bruttenholm - Barleywine</div>
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Gigantic IPA</div>
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NITRO Gigantic IPA</div>
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Sassy Pony</div>
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<b><i><u>6 BARREL AGED BEERS</u></i></b></div>
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Pipewrench</div>
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Fantastic Voyage - Gewurtztraminer</div>
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Blackberry Bramble Gin</div>
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2019 MASSIVE! BBA</div>
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Satan Quad - Bourbon Barrel Aged Quad</div>
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The Not So Professional Beer Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13509910363270635578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-24113655354850665112019-10-23T21:55:00.000-07:002019-10-23T21:55:12.610-07:00Central Oregon Homebrewers Hosts Learn to Homebrew Event on 11/2<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I started homebrewing 10 years ago, and it has been a great hobby for me! However, it can be daunting to get started. If you're interested in learning more about homebrewing, you're in luck! November 2 is Learn to Homebrew Day. Across the country, local homebrew clubs will be offering lessons and demonstrations, and tastings.<br />
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Central Oregon Homebrewers Organization (COHO) is sponsoring a Lean to Homebrew event from 10AM to 4PM on 11/2. If you're in the Bend area, and have ever considered homebrewing, I highly recommend you check out this great event! For more details, check out the news release below.<br />
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To learn more about other beer events, please visit the <a href="http://www.notsoprofessionalbeer.com/p/beer-fests-events.html" target="_blank">Oregon Beer Event Calendar</a>.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Join Central Oregon Homebrewers for Learn to Homebrew Day, Saturday, November 2, 2019</span></b></div>
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Bend, OR – On November 2, Central Oregon Homebrewers Organization (COHO) is hosting an American Homebrewers Association® Learn to Homebrew Day event. The celebration, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the Old Mill District’s Center Plaza from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<br />
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Learn to Homebrew Day is an opportunity for homebrewers to draft their non-brewer friends and families to learn how to make their own beer. Hundreds of fun, educational events are held at homes, breweries, shops and clubs worldwide.<br />
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COHO invites anyone interested in beer and homebrewing to stop by the Old Mill District starting at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2019 to join the fun and learn the process behind making beer at home.<br />
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“Since 1999, we have celebrated and shared our passion for one of the most rewarding hobbies of all time—homebrewing,” said Gary Glass, director, American Homebrewers Association. “We invite you to stop by this event to give brewing a try and join in raising a glass with your local community of homebrewers.”<br />
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“Central Oregon has many terrific homebrewers, who are enthusiastic about the craft and willing to share their knowledge,” said COHO president Jon Abernathy. “We’re thrilled to be able to celebrate Learn to Homebrew Day at a great venue in the Old Mill District, which has always been very supportive of the club. We invite anyone who is curious about homebrewing to join us, ask questions, and find out how to get started brewing at home!”<br />
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<u>About Learn to Homebrew Day</u><br />
Established in 1999, Learn to Homebrew Day is an opportunity for homebrewers to teach their friends, families, and the public how to make their own beer. Hundreds of fun, educational events are held at homes, breweries, homebrew shops, and clubs worldwide. For more information, visit homebrewersassociation.org/aha-events/learn-to-homebrew-day/.<br />
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<u>About COHO</u><br />
Central Oregon Homebrewers Organization was founded in 2005 in Bend as a means for homebrew enthusiasts to educate themselves and others about brewing beer, wine, and other fermentable beverages. The goal of the club is to associate ourselves with like minded individuals that have a thirst for knowledge and an appetite for an enjoyable time. The club is open to the public, and anyone with an interest is encouraged to participate. Visit <a href="http://www.cohomebrewers.org/">http://www.cohomebrewers.org/</a> for more information.<br />
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The Not So Professional Beer Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13509910363270635578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-78980614793294363722019-10-20T21:39:00.002-07:002019-10-21T20:11:09.472-07:00Afternoon at Loyal Legion's Late Harvest Fresh Hop Festival<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
On Saturday, I made a visit to <a href="http://www.notsoprofessionalbeer.com/2019/10/late-harvest-fresh-hop-festival-at.html" target="_blank">The Late Harvest Fresh Hop Festival at Loyal Legion</a>. I wasn't able at attend other Fresh Hop beer festivals this season, so I was glad to learn about this when it was announced.<br />
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While I love beer festivals in general, I especially enjoyed the format of this event. It had no tasting mugs, no entry fees, tokens, or long lines. Instead, I just selected the beers I wanted to taste and received a personalized tasting tray. Prices, at $2 for a 5 oz. taster, were great. Also unique was the ability to taste the beers side-by-side--something you generally can't do at a "traditional" beer fest. The only improvement I might suggest is to provide a list of detailed beer descriptions, which would have been helpful when making selections.<br />
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As far as favorite tastes, Stormbreaker's Cloudripper FH Citra was a standout for me. It was loaded with bright, juicy orange. I was less excited about DeGarde's The Frais FH, as it had <i>way too much</i> barnyard flavor. Apparently, some people are into that...<br />
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Anyway, I thought it was a great event and hope to see more with a similar format! To learn more about other beer events, please visit the <a href="http://www.notsoprofessionalbeer.com/p/beer-fests-events.html" target="_blank">Oregon Beer Event Calendar</a>.<br />
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The brewers at McMenamins have been busy. In late September, they released Thundercone Fresh Hop Pale ale (featuring Simcoe hops) and White Tiger IPA. Just last week, Black Widow Porter made her annual return. Next week, Lord Gourd from the Wood will be released.<br />
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All of the descriptions (provided by the brewery) are listed below. Be sure to take a look at the details for Lord Gourd from the Wood. That looks very unique!<br />
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<i>Release Date - September 27, 2019 - Available at all McMenamins locations while it lasts</i><b><u><u></u><u></u></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Fresh Simcoe Hops from the fields of Oregon’s Sodbuster Farms were rushed to every eagerly awaiting brewer within hours of the hops being picked. This fresh hop showcase boasts a smooth foundation, slight maltiness and an earthy, raw hop decadence. You may think you're dreaming, but this beer is in reality a short-lived dream come true.<i><u></u><u></u></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">A reincarnation of a beer originally brewed by John Richen at the Fulton Brewery in 1993, this IPA is fierce. You're met by a straw color, and aromas of lime, berries and tropical fruit. A lively body crafted on a light foundation sets the stage for magnificent hop quality. Flavors of honeydew and citrus abound, followed by a crisp, dry finish.<i><u></u><u></u></i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 10pt;">OG: 1.060 TG: 1.010 ABV: 6.45 IBU: 35 SRM: 4<u></u><u></u></span></i></div>
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<i>Release Date: October 11, 2019 – Available in cans at all McMenamins locations while it lasts<u></u><u></u></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Originally created at the Thompson Brewery on October 15th in 1991, Black Widow’s web now envelops the entire company every year. Each sublime deep-black goblet is packed with the robust notes afforded by generous amounts of Black and Roast Malts, and further spirited with ethereal wisps of caramel and licorice. Available in cans.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<i>Release Date: October 25, 2019 – Available in cans at select McMenamins locations while it lasts</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Lord Gourd is a blend of barrel-aged Black Widow Porter and barrel-aged Longest Night Barleywine. Terminator Stout was added to cut the heat and contributes roast character. The barrel adds a hint of vanilla that pairs well with the spice from rum soaked cinnamon sticks, creating the illusion of freshly baked pumpkin pie. This festive offering is limited, so enjoy it while you can!<i><u></u><u></u></i></span></div>
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The Not So Professional Beer Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13509910363270635578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-85538704787483226692019-10-17T22:38:00.000-07:002019-10-17T22:38:06.701-07:00Laurelwood Brewing Acquired by Parent of Ninkasi Brewing<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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These are tough times in Beervana--especially for established (or older, in less PC terms) breweries. In today's craft beer culture, there is a fascination with the latest and greatest. The last few years have seen the emergence of many new breweries in Portland, and it's hard to compete from a mind share perspective. Although it was much larger, <a href="http://www.notsoprofessionalbeer.com/2019/03/the-end-of-bridgeport-brewing-co.html?q=jeff+edgerton" target="_blank">BridgePort Brewing shut down earlier this year</a> for similar reasons. As a beer blogger, I'm part of the problem as I tend to explore and write about what's new. From that standpoint, the Laurelwood brand has been on the decline for many years.<br />
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This acquisition is still a bit of a head scratcher for me. Laurelwood and Ninkasi seem to compete in the same market segments and have similar lineups. I guess this enables Legacy to add a few of Laurelwood's bigger brands (Workhorse IPA and Free Range Red) to its roster and fill up brewing capacity. On the other hand, Ninkasi's recent agreement to distribute Alesong Brewing & Blending's beers makes more sense to me, as Alesong is focused on a higher-end niche market segment. <br />
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Regardless, we'll see how this plays out. Interesting times...<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">LEGACY BREWERIES PARTNERS WITH ASPEN BREWING COMPANY AND LAURELWOOD BREWING COMPANY</span></b></div>
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<b><i> Both brands will continue producing beer as independent craft breweries with the support of Legacy.</i></b></div>
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ASPEN, CO.— Legacy Breweries, the parent company of Ninkasi Brewing Company, has partnered with both Aspen Brewing Company (Aspen, Colorado) and Laurelwood Brewing Company (Portland, Oregon). Legacy will obtain all Aspen assets, including brand, production facilities, and the pub in downtown Aspen. All Laurelwood assets will transfer ownership, except for the Laurelwood Brewpub, which will continue to operate under the original ownership. Both Aspen and Laurelwood will continue to produce beer as independent craft breweries under their respective brand names with the support of Legacy.<br />
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Legacy Breweries was approached earlier this year to help Aspen Brewing meet demand for Colorado’s exceptional craft beer market. “When we saw Aspen’s unique position in the Colorado market, we instantly knew we wanted to be involved with their future. They have a long tradition of local support and great beers. The brewery has a strong history of philanthropy in the Colorado Rockies region, which aligns with Legacy’s values,” said Legacy CEO Don Bryant.<br />
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Aspen Brewing Company was founded in 2008 by Duncan Clauss. He and his team will continue operations under the new partnership, brewing favorites such as the 2016 World Beer Cup gold medalist Independent Pass IPA. Aspen beers are distributed in Colorado by Elite Brands of Colorado, the premier supplier of craft beer. Led by Owner & President Terry Cekola, Elite Brands has been instrumental in helping to support the brand in Colorado. Additionally, Aspen and Legacy have hired Brewmaster Scott Kimball to continue producing unique craft offerings to the Colorado beer market. “We’re thrilled to be a part of Legacy Breweries,” said Clauss. “This partnership will help us reinforce our commitment to support the people and causes that make the Aspen area one of the most aspirational areas in the United States.”<br />
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All Laurelwood Brewing assets, except for the Laurelwood Brewpub, have been acquired by Legacy Breweries. Laurelwood Brewery and Public House were opened in 2001 by Mike De Kalb and his wife Cathy Woo-De Kalb, who will continue to own and operate the Brew Pub under license from Legacy Breweries. “Legacy and Ninkasi currently partner in helping us brew our beers, which have always had a strong following in the Northwest,” said Mike De Kalb. “We’re thrilled to have their continued support in bringing our craft to our loyal customers.”<br />
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This announcement closely follows the Ninkasi Brewing Company distribution agreement with Alesong Brewing and Blending. “Our recent independent brewery partnerships and acquisitions have rich traditions of support from their local communities and history brewing only the highest quality beers,” said Nikos Ridge, Ninkasi Brewing Company CEO and partner in Legacy Breweries. “Our goal is to support high-quality craft breweries with resources to help strengthen the overall craft brewery market in these regions.”<br />
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Ninkasi Brewing will be opening a restaurant experience called the Better Living Room on their brewery campus in Eugene, Oregon in early 2020. A second location is slated for summer 2020 in Tumwater, Washington.<br />
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<u>About Legacy Breweries</u><br />
Legacy Breweries was founded for the purpose of supporting world-class breweries and allowing them to focus on what they do best: brewing great beers for their communities. For more information about their breweries, please visit:<br />
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Ninkasi Brewing Company: <a href="http://www.ninkasibrewing.com/">www.ninkasibrewing.com</a><br />
Alesong Brewing and Blending: <a href="http://www.alesongbrewing.com/">www.alesongbrewing.com</a><br />
Aspen Brewing Company: <a href="http://www.aspenbrewing.com/">www.aspenbrewing.com</a><br />
Laurelwood Brewing: <a href="http://www.laurelwoodbrewpub.com/">www.laurelwoodbrewpub.com</a><br />
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The Not So Professional Beer Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13509910363270635578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-234485456024491380.post-12114667799302356172019-10-16T22:09:00.001-07:002019-10-16T22:09:47.304-07:00Little Beast Releases Merit Badge S'mores Imperial Stout<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Little Beast Brewing is preparing to launch a new beer, and this one looks like a very tasty treat! As part of its new Maker Series, the brewery will collaborate with specialty food artisans on a quarterly basis. The first release, Merit Badge S'mores Imperial Stout was crafted in partnership with Hot Cakes restaurant from Seattle. This full bodied, 11% ABV beast is made with Tanzanian cacao nibs, graham flour, cinnamon, vanilla, and dry-burned caramel syrup! Might be good to have some insulin on standby...<br />
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Release parties will be held at Little Beast in Portland on 10/26, and Hot Cakes in Seattle on 11/1. For more details about this beer and the release parties, check out the news release below.<br />
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<span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Portland, OR -- Little Beast Brewing announced today the upcoming release of Merit Badge S’mores Imperial Stout, the first beer in the brewery’s Maker Series. In Oregon, the beer is available beginning Saturday, October 26 at 12:00pm exclusively at the Little Beast Brewing Beer Garden in SE Portland. In Seattle, Merit Badge will be served for on-site consumption at both Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery restaurants during a November 1 beer release, and sold to-go exclusively at both Chuck’s Hop Shop locations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A full-bodied and luscious confection ale, Merit Badge is 11% ABV and is brewed with whole ingredients including 1.5 pounds of Meridian Cacao Co.’s Tanzanian cacao nibs per barrel, graham flour, cinnamon, vanilla, and organic dry-burned caramel syrup from Hot Cakes in Seattle for an extra layer of complexity. The malt bill includes Briess cherrywood smoked malt and German beechwood smoked malt for extra campfire flavor. </span></div>
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<span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Merit Badge represents the first beer in Little Beast’s new food-based Maker Series, which aims to highlight, through quarterly collaborations, the exquisite craftsmanship of specialty food artisans. The first in the series is a collaboration with Hot Cakes, a Seattle dessert restaurant founded by confection maker Autumn Martin, and is directly inspired by the organic s’mores molten hot cake served at Hot Cakes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“Before starting Little Beast my career and passion was in specialty food. I worked directly with food artisans that inspired me with their integrity of process and ingredients,” said Little Beast co-founder Brenda Crow. “Autumn is one of those artisans, and she is one of the most creative people I know. She was a chocolatier, she runs a plant-based ice cream shop called Frankie & Jo's, and she opened up Hot Cakes, which serves extraordinary desserts, packaged confections, and other sweet things. When we dreamed up the Maker Series, Autumn’s Hot Cakes was always going to be our first collaboration.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Portland, OR - On October 26 at 12:00pm Little Beast will release Merit Badge to the public at their year-round beer garden in SE Portland. The brewery produced only a couple kegs and 75 cases of the beer, fourteen of which will be sent to Seattle. 4-packs cost $22 and are limited to six 4-packs per customer. During the beer release, Little Beast will also serve Hot Cakes S’mores molten chocolate cake until sold out. The dessert is made with smoked chocolate, marshmallow, and graham crumble. Alongside Merit Badge, Little Beast will release the 2018 vintage of Radical Forces, a 10.7% adventuresome beer with loads of 2018 whole cluster Pinot Noir grapes from Echo Hill Vineyard in North Plains, Oregon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Seattle, WA - On Friday November 1, Little Beast will release Merit Badge for on-site drinking at both Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery locations in Seattle. Both restaurants will receive two cases and will serve a specialty dessert to pair with the decadent S’mores beer. Little Beast co-founders, Brenda Crow and Charles Porter, will be at the Capitol Hill location to say hi to sweet-toothed fans beginning at 4:00pm. </span></div>
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<span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In Washington, to-go 4-packs of Merit Badge are available exclusively at Chuck’s Hop Shop beginning November 1. Both Chuck’s Hop Shop locations will receive five cases of the beer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Founded in 2008 by Autumn Martin, Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery is two dessert restaurants in Seattle, WA, and a line of organic retail desserts sold nationwide. Rooted in the PNW, we inspire and nurture our community by creating beautiful, organic desserts. We are dedicated to our employees and partnerships, and advocate for the preservation of wild and farm lands.</span><br />
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Fresh Hop season keeps lingering, and that's a good thing! Just announced is the Late Harvest Fresh Hop Festival. This single day event, at Loyal Legion, showcases several hop varieties (Citra, Mosaic, Comet and Idaho 7) that are harvested at the tail end of the hop harvest.<br />
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Check out the news release below for more details about the taplist and the festival, which will be held on Saturday, October 19, from noon to 5pm. To learn more about other beer events, please visit the <a href="http://www.notsoprofessionalbeer.com/p/beer-fests-events.html" target="_blank">Oregon Beer Event Calendar</a>.<br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Late Harvest Fresh Hop Festival at Loyal Legion </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Just when you thought fresh hop season was over and it was time to return to drinking boring old kilned hop beers...the </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.pdxbeerweek.com/lateharvest&source=gmail&ust=1571115393990000&usg=AFQjCNEM0oVMSh689htGXm08U_HHJ8p3Vw" href="https://www.pdxbeerweek.com/lateharvest" style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Late Harvest Fresh Hop Fest</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is here to delight your palates with a curated selection of new school hopped beers that are just now being released! </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.pdxbeerweek.com/&source=gmail&ust=1571115393990000&usg=AFQjCNG50NpPcaWlYcwCNph8mGcYLd0EDw" href="https://www.pdxbeerweek.com/" style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Portland Beer Week</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> has organized a curated selection of some of the finest new fresh hop beers from Oregon and Washington that use hot new hop varieties like Citra, Mosaic, Comet and Idaho 7. These fresh hop beers are released much later than the rest because these hip hops are harvested last, at the tail end of the season.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white;" /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Late Harvest Fresh Hop Fest will feature hard-to-find beers from Block 15 Brewing, Grains of Wrath, Bale Breaker, Fremont Brewing, Reuben’s Brews, Fort George Brewery, Wayfinder Beer, Sunriver Brewing, Culmination Brewing and more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;">Best of all, this fest is FREE, you just have to purchase your beers like regular at the bar. A special menu of 12oz glass pours or tasting flights of eight 5oz pours will be available for this event and the late harvest fresh hop beers only. Loyal Legion will host the Late Harvest Fresh Hop Fest on Saturday, October 19th from noon to 5pm.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Loyal Legion - 710 SE 6th Ave Portland, Oregon <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://loyallegionpdx.com&source=gmail&ust=1571115393990000&usg=AFQjCNHfSbTbeMuqCUNK_lUEOYvLFGkH-g" href="https://loyallegionpdx.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://loyallegionpdx.com</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wayfinder Beer/Varietal Beer: </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Peaceful Death and Pretty Flowers Fresh Hop Hazy IPA</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A collab w/ Varietal Beer in Sunnyside, Washington in the Yakima Valley. Brewed with fresh mosaic hops. 6.5% ABV</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A fresh-hopped pale ale brewed with Willamette Valley Amarillo fresh hops that we picked up at the hop farm hours before adding them to a custom "hop back" tank, which we then pumped hot wort through on its way to the fermenter, extracting vibrant notes of orange marmalade, resinous herbs, and ripe citrus. ABV: 5.7%</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Culmination Brewing: </span><span style="color: #222222; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fresh Hop Tiny Spirals Hazy Pale Ale </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Our Final Fresh Hop beer of the season. This snappy little 4.5% Hazy Pale was Dry Hopped with 100lbs of Fresh Idaho 7 that we first flash froze using liquid nitrogen and second proceeded to shatter for maximum contact with the gland and oils within. The result is extremely pleasant notes of Pineapple, Pine, Stonefruit, and a soft earthiness. We also used Simcoe and Vic Secret in the Whirlpool as well as Ella in the Dry Hop. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fremont Brewing:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b> Head Full of Fresh Hops</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Head Full of Fresh Hops starts with select fresh hops harvested in Yakima and loaded into the brew kettle within 24 hours of harvest. Fresh hop beers signal the harvest season in the Pacific Northwest and are the height of our brewing year. “Friends bring happiness into your life, best friends bring fresh hop beer.” – VWP</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Reuben’s Brews: Fresh Hop Double Crush IPA</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fresh Hop version of our Double Crush imperial hazy IPA with fresh Citra hops.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Grains of Wrath: FH Heavy Wetal IPA</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Grains of Wrath: Fresh Hop Papermaker Pale</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Franconian landbier-style country lager with German malts and fresh centennial hops from Growing Farms in Lynden, Washington. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wander Brewing: 400 Cents: Centennial Fresh Hop </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Our first fresh hop of the 2019 Yakima Valley harvest season. 400 pounds of freshly picked (we're talking like 5 hours fresh) gorgeous cones of centennial from CLS Farms made it into this very special extra pale ale. Featuring barley, spelt, and a whole lotta fresh hops. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Our second fresh hop of the 2019 Yakima Valley harvest season. 320 pounds of freshly picked Citra cones from Cornerstone Ranches in the hopback followed by a dosing of Citra cryo and ultra-tropical El Dorado at dryhop. Round mouthfeel with candied tangerine, green melon and tropical tang. This one's for the hop heads. You know who you are. </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #f1c232; font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;">*Winner – Best in Show at 2019 Yakima Fresh Hop Festival</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Blended oak-aged farmhouse ale with fresh Comet hops from Cosby. Medium acidity sour ale with big citrus, fruit and resin nose from the fresh hops used in the dry hopping stage. 6.8%</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Oakshire Brewing: </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hop Harvest 2019</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;">Oakshire brewed two different fresh hop beers over the course of two days, one was with fresh citra hops and the other with mosaic hops, both from Coleman Farms in Oregon. Both beers were brewed with the same hazy ale base and yeast strain. After fermentation each was double dry-hopped with the same hop varieties from last years harvest and then blended together to showcase their combined fresh hop characteristics. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wet Hop IPA – </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;">Each hop harvest, the big city brewers from Cloudburst Brewing make the trek from downtown Seattle over the Cascades to team up with the farm brewers from Bale Breaker to brew Citra® Slicker Wet Hop IPA, a fresh hop beer that was first brewed in 2014 with then-owner of Elysian Brewing, Dick Cantwell. While it takes the Cloudburst team over two hours to get to Bale Breaker, the hundreds of pounds of wet Citra® hops picked fresh from the fields travel just four minutes from farm to kettle. Heavily dry-hopped, while light in color and body, this beer is all about these fresh, farm-grown hops! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Rotating seasonal fresh hop IPA, this year using fresh Comet hops from Crosby Farm. Hops, malts, and yeast may vary from batch to batch. The 7.6% ABV will always remain the same.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #414141; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This fresh hop IPA uses over 100 pounds of fresh Mosaic hops provided by our friends at B.T. Loftus Ranches in Yakima, WA. These unique "wet" hops provide layers of tropical fruit, citrus, salted blueberry and earthy-pine flavors. Enjoy this once a year hop harvest brew!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This amarillo fresh hop beer has notes of jasmine and allium. 7.4% ABV and 30 IBUs.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">De Garde Brewing: </span><span style="color: #222222; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Frais </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">a spontaneous wild ale aged in oak barrels for two years, dry hopped with fresh Amarillo Hops from Crosby Hop Farm.</span></span></div>
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