HOTLIPS Pizza and Back Pedal Brewing Co-release Spotted Leopard Pale Ale

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HOTLIPS’ latest local brewing collaboration made with pizza crusts

 

Portland, Ore. (November 16, 2016) - HOTLIPS Pizza, in partnership with Portland’s Back Pedal Brewing, is releasing the eighth in its continuing series of collaborative brews. Debuting on Thursday, November 17th, the limited edition Spotted Leopard Pale Ale is an earthy brew made with six whole HOTLIPS Pizza crusts. 

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Named after the crisp, dark, charred spots that dot a rustic pizza crust, this small-batch ale will be on tap while the supply lasts at all six HOTLIPS Pizza restaurants in Portland, as part of its well-established craft beer program.

“Pizza is inherently a fun, lighthearted food, so we try not to take ourselves too seriously,” said David Yudkin, co-owner of HOTLIPS Pizza. “We enjoy spending time inventing interesting new pizza combinations, and to be able to carry that creativity over into our partnership with Back Pedal is our kind of fun.”

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In October, a group of HOTLIPS employees teamed up with the Back Pedal crew in the Pearl District brewery to help make the Spotted Leopard beer and learn more about the brewing process in person. The pizza crusts were added into the mash, and the Centennial hops were chosen to brighten up the flavor with citrusy, floral notes. HOTLIPS Pizza's crust is made with Shepherd's Grain flour, grown sustainably in the Pacific Northwest.

“Pizza and beer are the ultimate pairing, and we found ourselves wondering what would happen if we just mixed them together,” said Greg Passmore, head brewer at Back Pedal Brewing. “The result is even better than we expected: bready and full, but with a clean, crisp single-hop flavor.”

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ABOUT HOTLIPS PIZZA + SODA

Founded in 1984, HOTLIPS is a Portland family-owned business and a respected, iconic local brand. Currently employing 160 people in six pizza restaurants, a commissary kitchen, a craft soda-brewing operation and a full calendar of off-site and catering events, HOTLIPS demonstrates a long-standing dedication to sustainability, quality, innovation and community leadership. HOTLIPS is passionate about great food and drink, the power of community and the bounty of the region’s harvest. HOTLIPS’ mission is to preserve culture and celebrate humanity through the rich culinary traditions and by joining with others in finding new and sustainable ways of doing business. www.HOTLIPSPizza.com

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ABOUT BACK PEDAL BREWING

Back Pedal Brewing is the Pearl District's small independent brewery and home of the BrewCycle. Founded in Portland in 2015, our award winning small batch beers focus on sessionable ales, bold hops, fruit beers, and experimentation. Come visit our tasting room for a flight of our ever changing beers, or book a BrewCycle or BrewBarge for a pedal powered exploration of our lovely city and beer scene. www.backpedalbrewing.com

It’s Time! Portland Beer Week Opens Ticket Sales to Coveted Events

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 11 Days, Dozens of Events & Beers Galore

PORTLAND, Ore. (April 6, 2016) — Mark your calendars! Portland Beer Week, presented by Portland Brewing Co., is ready to take over your schedule in mid-June for 11 straight days of all things beer. Beer enthusiast, self-described geek, or a professional? With festivals focused on solo-styles of beer, to beer and food pairings, educational seminars and screenings — there’s something for everyone. That includes a special celebration of Portland’s unique love for collaboration with limited releases of Salt & Straw ice cream, Blue Star Donuts, Hot Lips Pizza and Bunk Sandwiches — yes, ALL made with beer! They’re just a few examples of how Portland Beer Week keeps true to keeping things weird.

Presented by Portland Brewing, PDX Beer Week kicks off June 9th and runs through June 19th, highlighting the Rose City as a leader and innovative force in the beer world. Tickets to the most anticipated events are now on sale! Here’s what you can expect:

Portland Fruit Beer Festival: The 6th annual event celebrates the increasing popularity of fruit beers, featuring 35 breweries and cideries.
PRICE:              $25 advanced tickets
WHEN:              June 10 —11:30am – 9:00pm
                          June 11 — 11:00am – 9:00pm
                          June 12 — 11:00am – 6:00pm
WHERE:            North Park Blocks, Downtown Portland

Rye Beer Fest: Back for its 5th year with expanded hours, rye beers, beer cocktails, live music and entertainment.
WHEN:              June 10 — 11:00am – 2:00am
WHERE:            EastBurn, 1800 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214

New Oregon Breweries Showcase (presented by The New School): Welcome 11 of the newest breweries from across Oregon, meet their brewers and owners and taste their brews.
WHEN:              June 13 — 5:00pm – 8:00pm
WHERE:            Bailey's Taproom, 213 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205

Sour & Wild Ale Seminar (presented by Oregon State University): Learn about sour beer production from the masters and try rare beers.
PRICE:              $45 advanced tickets
WHEN:              June 14 — 5:30pm
WHERE:            Upright Brewing, 240 N Broadway #2, Portland, OR 97227

Barrel-Aged Beer Seminar (presented by Oregon State University): Learn from the masters of non-sour, barrel-aged beer and taste rare beers.
PRICE:              $40 advanced tickets
WHEN:              June 15 — 5:30pm
WHERE:            Ecliptic Brewing, 825 North Cook St, Portland, OR 97227

Branding for Breweries Seminar (presented by Oregon State University): An expert panel discusses how to brand a brewery and its products, from beer labels to logos and merchandise.
PRICE:              $11 advanced tickets
WHEN:              June 16 — 5:30pm
WHERE:            The Labrewatory, 670 N Russell St, Portland, OR 97227

Down Under Smackdown: New Zealand vs. Australian Hop Beer. Local breweries are creating beers utilizing hops from both countries. You be the judge of which down under hop varieties have the best taste profiles. Let's keep this fight clean.
WHEN:               June 16 — 5:00pm – Close
WHERE:             Big Legrowlski, 812 NW Couch St, Portland, OR 97201

The Love for Beer: 5 Year Anniversary Party + Women & Beer Meet-up: Women are fighting their way to become some of the most influential people in the craft beer world. Based in the Pacific NW, The Love of Beer follows these inspirational women. The evening includes a showing of the documentary and features several special guests.
PRICE:              FREE
WHEN:              June 17 — 5:00pm – 11:00pm
WHERE:            Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209

Portland Beer and Cheese Festival: The 5th annual event unfolds at the most anticipated new Portland brewery of the year — Wayfinder Beer. Master Cheesemonger Steve Jones (Cheese Bar, Cheese Annex, Chizu) pairs 10 beers from 10 breweries with 10 amazing cheeses. 
PRICE:              $35 advanced tickets or $45 for VIP session
WHEN:              June 18 — 1:00pm
WHERE:            Wayfinder Beer, 304 Southeast 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97214

SNACKDOWN!: The official Portland Beer Week closing party brings together 10 brewers and 10 chefs to create their greatest beer and snack pairings! Guests choose their favorites and the winners are awarded the SNACKDOWN Belt!
PRICE:              $49 advanced tickets
WHEN:              June 19 — 12:00pm – 4:00pm
WHERE:            The Evergreen, 618 SE Alder St, Portland, OR 97214

Save the date for these additional events:
June 12 — Understanding the Three-Tier System @ Belmont Station
June 15 — Weird Beer Bonanza @ Imperial Bottle Shop & Taproom
June 16 — Brewers and Their Bands @ Ecliptic Brewing
June 17 — Ecliptic & Worthy Brewing Collaboration Beer Release & Tap Takeover @ Beer
June 18 — Sour Solstice Fest @ Imperial Bottle Shop & Taproom 

Discounts:
Portland Beer Week visitors can enjoy a 10% discount at Society Hotel — the historic 1881 sailors’ hotel in the heart of Portland’s Old Town/Chinatown. To redeem the discount, you must call in to book your reservation at (503) 445-0444 and mention Portland Beer Week. 

Travelers and Portlanders alike can enjoy a 20% discount on any beers sold at Whole Foods locations in Oregon (except Bend & Eugene) on Fri., June 17.

For full details about Portland Beer Week festivities, visit http://pdxbeerweek.com/