No-Li Brewhouse Releases Crony Your Dads Favorite Beer

CRONY: BREWER TESTED, DAD APPROVED

No-Li Launches Second 6-Pack

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Spokane, WA…It’s been less than 3 months since No-Li Brewhouse launched its first, mother-loving, craft-beer-for-the-masses 6-pack – Poser.  Because No-Li equally adores fathers and couldn’t bear the thought of any of them wandering the world without a beer to call their own, No-Li has just launched CRONY – your dad’s favorite beer.

“Crony is the culmination of our search to pair robust dark malts with citrusy Northwest hops,” says No-Li’s Brewery Operations Manager, Damon Scott.  “Boo-yah,” adds Head Brewer, Carey Fristoe.

Crony is designed to highlight the unique tropical fruit aromas and piney character of Simcoe hops.  Layer these distinct hops on a smooth malt body and you get a NW Brown Ale with hints of garnet red.

6-packs hit the stores this week and Crony will be tapped at the No-Li pub this Friday (5/8) at 5pm!

About No-Li Brewhouse
Born & Raised in Washington’s Inland Empire, No-Li Brewhouse is an internationally award-winning brewery, crafting Spokane-Style beers with No Boundaries: innovative beers brewed with locally sourced ingredients. No-Li has won fourteen international awards, including a gold medal from the 2012 Great American Beer Festival.  For more information about the beers, brewery and the pub, visit:www.nolibrewhouse.com

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Central Oregon Beer Week Events

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Central Oregon Beer Week Main Events*

Annual celebration of craft brewing will take place Friday May 22 thru Saturday May 31, 2015

With ten days to celebrate the craft beer industry, this years Central Oregon Beer Week is a great chance to taste beers, ciders, food, and listen to live music. Taste and vote on specially crafted single malt and single hop (SMaSH) beers from Oregon breweries at the 2nd Annual SMaSH Fest; Check out events around Central Oregon with Deschutes Brewery, Broken Top Bottle Shop, Wild Ride Brewing, Sunriver Brewing, and more. Once again this year, participate in the Epic Brewery Challenge with a grand prize including a DrinkTanks 64 oz. Growler and one night stay at the Sunriver Resort.

Here’s a list of scheduled events, with more added daily online at centraloregonbeerweek.com

Friday May 22
11am  - 12am Bend
Deschutes Brewery The Stoic Release Party
Join Deschutes Brewery and kick-off Central Oregon Beer Week the right way with the celebration and release of their Belgian-Style Quad, The Stoic. Gather to celebrate this unique, complex but light bodied, whiskey aged beer.  The pub will be serving culinary specials all day, handing out complimentary samples, 22 oz. bottles available for sale, vertical flights (The Stoic, Not the Stoic, Not the Stoic 2015, and The Must Have Tripel) and more.  Come enjoy the festivities or just grab a bottle to put in your cellar for next year.

1pm - 9pm Bend
Central Oregon Beer Week Kick-Off and SMaSH Fest Invitational at Hugh O’Kanes at McMenamins
Featuring one of a kind SMaSH (Single Malt Single Hop) craft beers made just for Central Oregon Beer Week from Bend Brewing Co., Deschutes Brewery, McMenamins, North Rim Brewing, Oblivion Brewing, RiverBend Brewing, Shade Tree Brewing, Worthy Brewing, Solstice Brewing, Cascade Lakes Brewing, Wild Ride Brewing, Juniper Brewing, Three Creeks Brewing Co, and Sunriver Brewing Company. Breweries from outside Central Oregon include, Ecliptic Brewing, Salem Ale Works, and Portland Brewing. This will be the release party for the SMaSH beers and main event for Central Oregon Beer Week. Tickets are $25 which include a punch card for 4oz tasters and a commemorative glass. Additional Punch Cards will be available for purchase. For more information on this years SMaSH beers and to purchase tickets online, visit: http://centraloregonbeerweek.com/single-malt-single-hop-fest-2015/
6pm - 9pm Bend
Beer Geek Week only at Broken Top Bottle Shop!
Ten days of live music and beer tastings at Broken Top Bottle Shop. Each night, breweries will offer tastings from 6pm - 8pm and bands will play from 7pm - 9 pm. All tastings and the live music will be free!
Tastings › Bend Brewing Co., GoodLife Brewing Co., Back Drop Distillery

Live music › Sweatband

Saturday  May 23
3pm - 8pm Bend
Primal Cuts/Growler Phil’s Mini Brewfest!
$10 to get in, which includes food and tastings.
This will be an epic afternoon with tastings from Deschutes Brewery, Silver Moon, Crux Fermentation, NorthRim Brewing, Bridge 99, Wild Ride Brewing, Red Tank, Oblivion Brewing, Basecamp Brewing, Volcano Vineyards, and Shade Tree Brewing!
5pm - 8pm Bend
Three Way IPA Release Party!
Head over to Crow’s Feet Commons and join the folks from Ft George, pFriem and possibly Georgetown. They will be featuring 3 beers inside from each brewery, some core brands and some specialty, as well as the much anticipated 3-Way IPA!
6pm - 9pm Bend
Beer Geek Week only at Broken Top Bottle Shop!
Tastings › Crux Fermentation, Worthy Brewing Co, The Commons Brewery

Live music › Keez

Sunday  May 24
5pm - 9pm Bend
Worthy Brewing Party with a Randall infusion, a special firkin, and folked up, genre-bending tunes from the Los Angeles band, The Crockett Sisters.
6pm - 9pm Bend
Beer Geek Week only at Broken Top Bottle Shop!
Tastings › Red Tank Cider, Atlas Cider, Nectar Creek

Live music › Pitch Fork Revolution

Monday  May 25 - Sunday May 31
Only at GoodLife Brewing! Bend
From May 25th – May 31st, GoodLife Brewing is extending their typical Wednesday $3 GoodLife Pints for a whole week.

Monday  May 25
6pm - 9pm Bend
Beer Geek Week only at Broken Top Bottle Shop!
Tastings › 10 Barrel Brewing, Solstice Brewing, Basecamp Brewing Co.

Live music › Tone Red

Tuesday  May 26 - Thursday May 28
6:30pm - 9:30pm Bend
Only at RiverBend Brewing!
From May 26th – May 28th, RiverBend Brewing is having live music and special tastings.

Tuesday  May 26
6pm - 9pm Bend
Beer Geek Week only at Broken Top Bottle Shop!
Tastings › Silver Moon Brewing, North Rim Brewing, Flat Tail Brewing

Live music › Moon Room

Wednesday  May 27
6pm - 9pm Bend
Beer Geek Week only at Broken Top Bottle Shop!
Tastings › Cascade Lakes Brewing, Sunriver Brewing, Caldera Brewing

Live music › Voodoo Highway
6pm - 9pm Redmond
Only at Wild Ride Brewing!
Special food and beer pairing event.

Thursday  May 28
6pm - 9pm Bend
Beer Geek Week only at Broken Top Bottle Shop!
Tastings › Three Creeks Brewing, Plank Town Brewing, Double Mountain Brewery
Live music › The Cutmen
7pm - 9pm Sisters
Three Creeks Brewers Dinner!
To celebrate Central Oregon Craft Beer Week, Three Creeks invites you to their Brewers Dinner.  Indulge in a four course meal that has been carefully paired with their finest ales by their head brewer and chef as they walk you through each course.
 $50/person (gratuity included). Space is limited. Reservations Required. Call (541) 549-1963.

Friday  May 29
5pm - 8pm Bend
Three Creeks Production Facility Grand Opening Party!
To celebrate Central Oregon Craft Beer Week, Three Creeks would like to invite you to their Production Facility Grand Opening Party! Stop by for brewery tours, tastings, light appetizers, music by Greg Botsford and more! Please RSVP to celebrate@threecreeksbrewing.com.
5pm - 9pm Bend
High Desert Museum - Brewing Culture Closing Event
Join the High Desert Museum for beer tastings, food and live music by Truck Stop Gravy. This will be the closing event for Brewing Culture:  The Craft of Beer exhibit (closes 5/31). The exhibit will be open during the event. The cost is $8 per adult, $5 per child or student with I.D. Beer tasting packages are $10 and include a souvenir glass and 5 tasting tickets. Additional tastings are $1 per ticket. We’re asking for RSVPs so we can plan the right amount of food for the evening. RSVPs: www.highdesertmuseum.org/rsvp
6pm - 9pm Bend
Beer Geek Week only at Broken Top Bottle Shop!
Tastings › Oblivion Brewing, RiverBend Brewing, Ninkasi Brewing

Live music › Mark Ransom & The Mostest

Saturday May 30
6pm - 9pm Bend
Beer Geek Week only at Broken Top Bottle Shop!
Tastings › Wild Ride Brewing, Mazama Brewing, Logsdon Farmhouse Ales

Live music › Trailer 31

Sunday May 31
6pm - 9pm Bend
Beer Geek Week only at Broken Top Bottle Shop!
Tastings › Payette Brewing, Hop Valley Brewing, Bend Distillery

Live music › Jive Coulis

*Dates and events are subject to change, but pretty solid. More events are being planned, and will begin to be posted daily..

About COBW
Now in their third year, Central Oregon Beer Week unites breweries, brewers, businesses, and beer lovers for an annual week-long celebration of craft brews. Central Oregon Beer Week also supports the local community by donating a portion of proceeds to a charitable organization, last year Bethlehem Inn was their primary beneficiary. Visit centraloregonbeerweek.com.

Las Vegas Brewery Sin City Releases its First Ever Maibock

This is a bit out of freshpints.com usual Pacific Northwest press release coverage area, but we have personally enjoyed Sin City Brews while visiting Las Vegas on many occasions. So if your out local in Vegas or going to Vegas, check out Sin City Brewing and look for its new Maibock.

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 LAS VEGAS – Las Vegas craft beer fanatics can experience a never-before-tasted seasonal from Sin City Brewing Co. as the local brewery debuts its first-ever Maibock draft May 5. The Maibock is the latest brew of a series of high-alcohol seasonals Sin City plans to unveil this year and will be available at its locations on Las Vegas Boulevard at Harmon Corner and Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian.

“I’ve noticed that nowadays when people order seasonal beers, they want that extra oomph! Our Maibock is like an amber lager on steroids,” said Sin City’s Master Brewer Rich Johnson. “It is strong, but not hoppy at all. So guests will enjoy a very smooth, malty and balanced beer that packs a punch.” 

Sin City’s Maibock is 7.2 percent ABV, 25 IBU, and boasts a beautiful amber hue. Bock beers are stronger versions of classic German lagers, usually brewed for the separate seasons, "Mai" meaning the month of May in German. The Maibock was historically used as a source of nutrition for Bavarian monks during times of fasting. Sin City’s Maibock will be available on tap through June.

About Sin City Brewing Co.
Sin City Brewing Co. is a Las Vegas-based craft brewery launched by beer expert Richard Johnson in 2003. Produced to satisfy both the savvy beer drinker and those with a preference for a traditional domestic-style brew, Sin City beers accentuate the indulgent nature of Las Vegas. The beers are brewed in small batches (100 kegs at a time) using premium raw materials and traditional methods that differentiates Sin City beers from the big guys. Sin City beers are brewed and distributed exclusively in Las Vegas. Sin City Brewing Co. also features a popular retail line that is available through its online store and at its branded bars in Miracle Mile Shops, The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian and Harmon Corner. For more information, visit www.sincitybeer.com, follow @sincitybeer on Twitter check-in on Yelp!

Reuben's Brews Ready To Unveil New Brewery And Taproom

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SEATTLE, Wash. (May 5, 2015) The wait is finally over. The taproom that RateBeer named 2014 Best Taproom in Washington is getting even better…and bigger!

At noon on Saturday, May 9, Reuben’s Brews will open the doors to its new, larger brewery and taproom at 5010 14^th Ave NW! The celebration will include special beers from the cellar, complimentary Reuben’s Brews bottle openers for the first 100 people, brewery tours and more. The Burgerphenia food truck will be onsite as well.

“We’re really excited to show people the new brewery!” said Adam Robbings, co-founder and head brewer of Reuben’s Brews. “We’ve aimed to make the new taproom really comfortable but still open to the wonders of the brewing space. We are excited to brew more styles, add to our line-up with sours and lagers, and expand our barrel-aging program.”

The 4,000 square-foot space, located at 5010 14^th Avenue NW, is only two blocks south of the existing brewery and will feature a 15-barrel brewhouse, 30-barrel fermenters and a larger taproom with 24 taps, an outside deck, more seating, and a 10-foot video screen for showing Sounders and Seahawks games and other major sports events. Beer fans will also be able to enjoy Reuben’s seven days a week! The new taproom will be open Monday – Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Thursday – Sunday from noon to 9 p.m.

When Adam, wife Grace and brother-in-law Mike Pfeiffer opened Reuben’s Brews in August 2012, they had five of their beers available in the taproom. Since then Reuben’s has regularly had 12 of their own beers on tap. They quickly became a well-respected brewery and have won more awards for their beers than any other brewery in Washington since opening their doors.

“Keeping our existing brewery as a pilot brewery and barrel house was key to us continuing to be able to brew a wide variety of beers,” said Robbings. “We already have bourbon, whiskey and tequila barrels on their way and sherry and red wine puncheons are ready to start our sour program. We are also really excited to also expand our distribution as at last we have beer for existing and new customers.”

Saturday, May 9 will mark a major milestone for Reuben’s.  Since opening in August 2012, they reached brewing capacity within six months and started searching for expansion spaces exactly two years ago – in May 2013. After a long, difficult search for a suitable space they signed their lease for the new brewery in August 2014, having ordered their new brewhouse four months earlier.  In January 2015 they signed with Click Wholesale Distribution in anticipation of the new brewery coming online to help make their brews more widely available.

The existing taproom will continue to operate on its regular schedule through March 8. Additional information and photos of the construction can be found on the Reuben’s Brews Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.

About Reuben’s Brews
Reuben’s Brews is a small, family-owned brewery located in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, WA. Since we opened in 2012, our beer has been awarded several local, regional, national and international awards. We were a top 10 brewery at the 2014 and 2013 U.S. Open Beer Championships, have won 21 medals at the World Beer Championships, and were runner up Best Small Brewery in the 2013 Washington Beer Awards. It’s been an amazing journey since we opened in 2012, and we expect it to get even busier in 2015 with the addition of our new taproom and production brewery.

2015 Fort George 3-Way IPA Release & Tour

Fort George Brewing has announced the details of its latest version of its super popular 3-Way IPA. The 2015 version is a collaboration between Fort George, Pfriem Family Brewers, and Georgetown Brewing. 3-Way IPA will be available in the Pacific Northwest on draft and 16oz 4-packs starting on May 22nd.

Courtesy of Fort George Brewing Co.

Behind the Scenes of 3-Way IPA 2015

  A Fort George Collaboration with Georgetown Brewing And Pfriem Family Brewers

THE COLLABORATION
Preparations for a 3-Way IPA can be intricate, as you may imagine. Where do you begin? How does one approach a 3-Way IPA with a collaborator? With all of the amazing brewers out there, how do you choose? Well, it turns out the first step is to invite them out to dinner.

This year’s collaboration began back in January at the Fort George Indian & IPA Brewer’s Dinner. Manny Chao arrived from Seattle with a keg of Eddie IPL, and Josh Pfriem brought along a Double IPA from Hood River. Jack Harris and Chris Nemlowill (and Beta IPA and Vortex) filled out the table. After five courses of spicy food and hoppy ales, a leisurely tour around Astoria’s nighttime establishments, and a few awkward late night photos in front of “The Pig,” everyone retired for the night in their respective rooms.

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The following day - bright and early at 11 am sharp - the recipe meeting commenced behind closed doors in the Lovell Taproom.

Jack: I really like the way you guys make your IPAs.

Manny: Thanks Jack. So, do we shoot for something different, or keep it something West Coast?

Jack: We can make anything you guys want, as long as it’s an IPA.

Potential hop varieties, packed into 8-oz Mason jars, circulated around the table. Aromas were analyzed, ideas were bandied about, and samples were sampled.

“I think we all agree, we want it to be dry, we want it to be aromatic, and we want it to be hoppy,” Manny summarized.

“And bright!” Josh added, diving into the specifics of the hop additions - amounts, times, and temperatures. “A little bit of Citra makes Equinox pop,” he explained.

“Landing in that sweet spot, right around five and a half percent,” Manny continued.

“A 5.7% ABV beer with over four pounds per barrel...you’re going to get a LOT of hops,” Jack noted.

Duly noted.

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THIS YEAR’S 3-WAY IPA
From the moment you pop the can, hop aroma hits you right in the nose. Fruit forward, with a crescendo of tropical and citrus flavors - 3-Way IPA presents an ensemble of Simcoe, Meridian, Citra, and Equinox hops. Enjoy a lustrous and lively play across the palate.

Fort George’s 3-Way IPA is a collaboration of craft, a chance to exchange ideas and knowledge with brewers who are doing fantastic things with IPAs. Every summer features a new collaboration, a different recipe, and a unique 16-oz can design, but with the same 3-Way IPA name.

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THE TOUR
Come hang out and grab a pint of 3-Way IPA, along with several other IPAs from Fort George, Georgetown, and Pfriem. The 3-Way IPA Tour is coming to a Pacific Northwest city near you.

Vancouver, WA - Thursday May 14th - By the Bottle - 5pm to 8pm
Cannon Beach, OR - Thursday May 14th - Cannon Beach Hardware - 4pm to 7pm
Portland, OR - Friday May 15th - Roscoe’s - 5pm to 8pm
Eugene, OR - Saturday May 16th - The Bier Stein - 5pm to 8pm
Longview, WA - Wednesday May 20th - Porky’s Public House - 5pm to 8pm
Bend, OR - Saturday May 23rd - Crow’s Feet Commons - 6pm to 9pm
Bellingham, WA - Thursday June 4th - The Archer Ale House - 5pm to 8pm
Seattle, WA - Saturday June 13th - The Pine Box (Tricycle Races) - 4pm to 7pm
Spokane, WA - Friday June 19th - Lantern Tap House - 4pm to 8pm
Seattle, WA - Saturday June 20th - The Masonry - 5pm to 8pm
Seattle, WA - Friday June 26th - Beveridge Place Pub - 5pm to 8pm

GEORGETOWN
A Seattle craft brewery focused on doing one thing right... draft beer. Started by Roger Bialous and Manny Chao... a couple of beer loving local boys who brewed up a pretty darn tasty beer in the garage (actually it was the back deck, but garage sounded better). Sorry, no brewpub, but they do have a retail shop where you can pick up kegs to go, growlers, and perhaps get a taste of their newest beer before it's released. Or you could be social and get out to your favorite local watering hole. If Georgetown beer is not on tap, let them know and they'll do their best to pester 'em into submission.

PFRIEM
The goals for the brewery were modest: to build a business that was tightly integrated with their family lives, to honor the place they call home, and to create a warm, friendly space where others could experience the creations. The goals for the creations themselves are anything but modest.
               
Pfriem artisanal beers are symphonies of flavor and balance, influenced by the great brewers of Belgium, but unmistakably true to their homegrown roots in the Pacific Northwest. Although they are served humbly, each glass is overflowing with pride and a relentless aspiration to brew the best beer in the world.           

FORT GEORGE
Locally owned and operated in historic downtown Astoria, Oregon, Fort George crafts original beers available only in the Pacific Northwest. Whether in cans or kegs, at the pub or on your front porch, Fort George beer brings people together in aromatic headiness and lupulin ecstasy. For more information about Fort George, go to www.fortgeorgebrewery.com or follow them on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat @FortGeorgeBeer.

3-Way IPA is available in 16-oz four-packs and draft starting May 22nd. Fort George beer is distributed only in the Pacific Northwest.

Redhook Brewery's 20th Annual Tour De Brew Ride May 16th

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CYCLISTS HAUL ASH FOR REDHOOK BREWERY’S 20th ANNUAL TOUR DE BREW BIKE RIDE AND POST PEDAL PARTY

Beer and Cycle Enthusiasts Ride 42 Miles Round-Trip, Commemorating the 35th Anniversary of the Mount St. Helens Eruption

SEATTLE — Redhook Brewery will kick off cycling season in the Pacific Northwest with its 20th annual Haul Ash Tour De Brew on Saturday, May 16. The ride commemorates the 35th anniversary of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.

Hundreds of cyclists will embark on the 42-mile round-trip ride from Redhook Brewery in Woodinville to LTD Bar & Grill in Fremont, pedaling their way on the scenic Burke-Gilman Trail. Upon arriving in Fremont, participants over the age of 21 can quench their thirst with a cold pint before biking back to the brewery for a post-ride celebration. The ride will last about 2.5-4 hours.

Preregistration is $40, or you can register on the day of the event for $45. Participants may register online now at secure.getmeregistered.com, or at Redhook Brewery’s Forecaster’s Pub in Woodinville, beginning February 28.

All participants will receive a Haul Ash t-shirt, pint glass, a pocket-sized cyclist survival tool complete with a beer bottle opener, two beer tickets and entry to the Post Pedal Party.

Admission to Redhook’s Post Pedal Party is included in the registration fee and will include beer, delicious hot food and live music. The event is open to all ages, with a suggested $5 donation to The Hope Heart Institute, a Washington-based nonprofit dedicated to research, education and prevention of cardiovascular disease in the Northwest. 

WHERE: Redhook Brewery
14300 NE 145th Street

Woodinville, WA 98072

WHEN: Saturday, May 16, 2015
Ride begins at 10 a.m., Post Pedal Party lasts 12:30-4 p.m.

            COST: $40 preregistration, $45 day of ride
            Register online or at Redhook Brewery in Woodinville

                       PARKING: Available at Redhook Brewery and designated neighboring lots

 
 

About Redhook

Redhook was born out of the energy and spirit of the early 80s in the heart of Seattle. While the term didn’t exist at the time, Redhook became one of America’s first “craft” breweries. From a modest start in a former transmission shop in the Seattle neighborhood of Ballard, to the current breweries in Woodinville, WA, and Portsmouth, NH, Redhook has become one of America’s most recognized craft breweries. While Redhook has “grown up” over the past thirty years, one thing has never changed—Redhook is still brewing great beers like ESB, Long Hammer IPA and Audible Ale. Most importantly, Redhook has fun doing it. Redhook beers are available on draught and in bottles around the country. For more information, visit www.redhook.com.

Twitter and Instagram: @Redhook_Brewery

Facebook: www.facebook.com/RedhookWoodinville

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Fremont Brewing Release Back To The Future IPA, a Collaboration With Breakside Brewing For Seattle Beer Week

Fremont Brewing will be releasing Back To The Future IPA on May 7th, a collaboration brew with Breakside Brewing. Back to the Future IPA was brewed for the upcoming Seattle Beer Week which starts May 7th and runs through May 17th. See release info below for Back to the Future, as well as events that Fremont Brewing will be putting on during Seattle Beer Week.

Courtesy of Fremont Brewing Co

Back to the Future IPA

This collaboration is a liquid representation of the Pacific Northwest craft beer community; a cross-border collaboration between Seattle’s Fremont Brewing and Portland’s Breakside Brewing. We decided to brew this beer for Seattle Beer Week and will release another beer for Portland Beer Week...stay tuned. 

This bromance beer is named Back To The Future IPA as a nod to the futuristic hops used in each of our releases; Jarylo and Equinox in Seattle and Azaaca and Ella in Portland. So, why did you collaborate? 

Thanks for asking. We came up with the idea to collaborate while traveling through the Mexican desert on a vision quest search of the little-known but potent Chulo Berry. Although the Chulo Berry eluded us that trip, we decided to dedicate what remains of our very existence to finding that damn berry. And since that idea creeped us out, we decided to brew these beers and chill out. So, pop the top, pour yourself a little adventure and Chill Out as you ride Back To The Future on this magic hop carpet ride! 

 

ABV: 7.0% 

IBU: 65

Availability: Released, 5/7 at Chuck’s Hop Shop (85th) and available across Washington

 

Courtesy of Fremont Brewing

 Release Information:

Fremont Brewing is having two events during beer week focusing on the collaboration 

 

1) Bottle Release at Chuck’s 85th

• Thursday, May 7th at Chuck’s Hop Shop (85th)
• Bottles available upon opening, Brewery reps present from 5-7pm

2) Collaboration Celebration at Fremont

• Wednesday, May 13th at Fremont Brewing UBG, 5-9pm
• Featuring Back to the Future IPA, randalled versions of Back to the Future, and additional Breakside beers (Braggadocio, Apollo & Dionysus, Sunshine Pilsner, Session Black IPA)

Fremont Brewing Events During Seattle Beer Week.

 

Courtesy of Fremont Brewing

 

Coin Toss Brewing Co. Launches First Brews

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Release Party will take place May 16 in historic Oregon City saloon

OREGON CITY, Ore. – May 4, 2015 – Coin Toss Brewing Co., Oregon City's newest brewery, will release its first two house brews to the public at the historic Trail’s End Saloon, 1320 Main St., on May 16 from 5 to 9 p.m. Black Hohl Cascadian Dark Ale and George's Honest Ale will make their Oregon City debut in advance of the brewery and taproom’s opening this summer.

“What better place to debut our history-themed creation product than at the Trail’s End Saloon,” said Coin Toss Brewing Co. founder Tim Hohl. “We love the atmosphere, the friendly people and a growing interest in local craft beer.”

Black Hohl CDA, the brewery’s flagship beer, is dark and hoppy with a malty backbone and a touch of roast. Two-row, Crystal, Victory and Chocolate malts are complemented by Columbus, Chinook, Centennial, Cascade and CTZ hops. It comes in at 6.1 % ABV and 65 IBU.

George's Honest Ale is the first offering in Coin Toss' Heritage Series, which showcases beers brewed based on historical recipes. It’s an interpretation of a beer brewed by George Washington at Mount Vernon. Sweet molasses plays an integral role in this beer, as do Cluster hops and six-row pale malt. These ingredients closely resemble those used by our Founding Father in the 1700s. George’s Honest Ale is 6% ABV and 25 IBU.

The release party will feature samples and pints of both beers. Food will be available for purchase, and door prizes will be awarded throughout the evening. Oregon City blues favorite Rae Gordon (www.raegordon.com) will perform a special acoustic set. Minors are allowed until 7 p.m.

For more information, visit:
 www.cointossbrewing.com,

 www.facebook.com/cointossbrewing 

 www.twitter.com/cointossbrewing.

About Coin Toss Brewing Co.
Coin Toss Brewing Company was founded with a nod to the region’s rich history, its pioneering spirit, and for the legendary toss of the penny that gave Portland its name (sorry, Boston). The brewery and tasting room at 14214 Fir Street, Suite H in Oregon City are scheduled to open this summer.

About Trail’s End Saloon
Established in 1992, Trail’s End Saloon is a family friendly venue where anyone can stop by, feel comfortable, hear some great live music and enjoy a meal and libation. It’s been owned and operated by Mark and Linda Temple since 2014. Learn more at www.trailsendsaloon.net.

Burnside Brewing Releases Blueberry Mint Saison The First Beer From The New Elemental Scale Series

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5/4/2015 Portland, OR - Burnside Brewing Co. introduces the first beer in the new Elemental Scale series of one-off limited release beers with Blueberry Mint Saison. Released in limited edition 22oz bottles and 1/6 barrel kegs in Oregon next week the first tapping of Blueberry Mint Saison will be at the Burnside Brewing Pub this Thursday May 7th, 2015.

The first of four new beers for the Elemental Scale series, Burnside's Blueberry Mint Saison is a French style saison that has been kettle soured to yield an intensely aromatic beer that pays proud homage to it's rustic roots. Inspired by a Kombucha drink with a similar profile, Burnside's brewers set out to create a refreshing but complex beer with an interesting flavor profile. This ale is fermented at slightly higher temperature than normal with Blueberries and local Honey added at conditioning along with a cold side infusion of a "mint tea." This gives the beer a slightly tart and fruity quality with a subtle hint of mint freshness.

Malts: Pilsner, Vienna, and CaraPils. Hops: EKG's. 6.9% Abv 21.55 IBU's.

Blueberry Mint Saison, as all Burnside Ales, is unfiltered. This requires an increased commitment, but pays dividends in the depth, character and flavor profile of our brews.

Burnside Brewing Co.

701 E. Burnside

Portland, OR 97214

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5th Annual Portland Fruit Beer Festival

May 4, 2015 Portland, OR -
Advanced tickets are now on sale for the 5th annual Portland Fruit Beer Festival (June 12-14 2015) with an estimated 40% increase in size to accommodate crowds and the largest fruit beer list yet. The first festival dedicated to fruit beers popularity has demanded more space so organizers are happy to announce the addition of an extra lot west of Burnside Brewing allowing the festival to flow from the brewery parking lot, closing off 7th street and into the adjacent lot. This new addition allows much more space for attendees and spreads out the beer lines so there will be less of a wait. In addition to more space the festival is also opening up Friday evening 4-9pm for general admission early birds with all the beers pouring but space limited to Burnside Brewing's lot. Beginning Saturday June 13th the Fruit Beer Festival takes over the street and both lots with food vendors like Bunk Sandwiches as well as non-alcoholic drinks for designated drivers or kids. As usual the Portland Fruit Beer Festival will feature the most extensive list of fresh, juicy and exotic fruit beers in the world made in a variety of beer styles.

Some of the participating breweries and cideries in 2015: Alameda Brewing, Baerlic Brewing, Breakside Brewery, Burnside Brewing, The Commons Brewery, Deschutes Brewery, Ecliptic Brewing, Ex Novo Brewing, Fat Head's Brewing, Fort George Brewery, Gigantic Brewing, Hi-Wheel Wine & Mead Co., Hopworks Urban Brewery, Kell's Brewing, Laurelwood Brewing, Lompoc Brewing, Lucky Labrador Brew Pub, Oakshire Brewing, Upright Brewing, Widmer Brothers Brewing, Reverend Nat's Hard Cider, 2 Towns Ciderhouse and Cider Riot. More TBA.

Homebrew Competition

The Portland Fruit Beer Festival is pleased to be teaming with the Oregon Brew Crew for another year and another Fruit Beer Homebrew Competition with winners in five categories including Light Colored (12 SRM and lower), Dark Colored (greater than 12 SRM), Sour / Wild Fermentation, Spice/Herb and Cider / Perry with an overall winner chosen amongst the winners of each. Homebrewers also have a chance to have their beers featured at our annual preview dinner at the EastBurn. More info on the Homebrew Contest here.

Volunteer

Now seeking OLCC certified volunteers! If you are an Oregon Liquor Control Comission certified server or are interested in obtaining a permit (which you can now do online) we could use your help in exchange for free entry, glass, tickets and merchandise! Contact jenn@mcpolanders.com for more info.

Regular Festival Hours:

Saturday June 13th 11am – 9pm
Sunday June 14th 11am – 6pm

Friday Evening Session

Friday June 12th 4pm – 9pm

Advanced General Admission

$20 for 12 tickets and a Glass, print your ticket for faster entry.

Follow the Portland Fruit Beer Festival at fruitbeerfest.com on Twitter @FruitBeerFest and on Facebook