Black Out Beer Festival Beer Lineup

Courtesy Lompoc Brewing Co.

Lompoc Brewing will host its third annual Black Out Beer Fest on Friday, Feb. 20 from 4 to 10pm at Sidebar, 3901 N Williams Ave. The Black Out Beer Fest will feature 19 dark beers: four from Lompoc and the remaining 15 from craft breweries including Alameda, Breakside, Buoy, Burnside, Cascade, Ecliptic, Fort George, Gigantic, Hopworks, Lucky Lab, pFriem, The Commons, Three Creeks, Upright & Widmer. The Black Out Beer Fest will serve the beers in Sidebar and in the tented and heated parking lot adjacent to Sidebar on N. Williams.

Tasting packages are required to drink the Black Out beers and cost $15, which includes a souvenir 15.5 oz glass tasting mug and 8 beer tickets. Additional tickets are available for $1 apiece. It costs four tickets for a full mug or $1 for a taste. Original mug and ticket sales take place in the fest tent. There will also be live music by Joey Comanche in the fest tent. Food service will be available in the 5th Quadrant. Bring ID, the event is for ages 21+.

BEER LINEUP
Alameda Siberian Bear Russian Imperial Stout: Russian Imperial Stouts were originally brewed by English breweries for export to the Russian Tzars. Higher in strength and bitterness than ordinary stouts, they were meant to travel and be consumed during the cold winters. This version was brewed with a small amount of peat smoked malt lending a smokey, scotch-like flavor to this ale. Blacker than night, roasty, smokey and strong, this is the perfect beer to black out on. 11% ABV

Breakside Salted Caramel Stout: A collaboration with Salt & Straw Ice Cream, this has been one of Breakside’s most popular beers over the past few years. The base beer is a full-bodied stout, with sea salt and a specially made caramel added to the wort before fermentation. The finished beer is rich and balanced with a luscious caramel flavor in the aroma and mid-palate, a hint of salt in the finish, and a smooth, rich roast character. 7.9% ABV

Buoy Beer Co Swarzbier: Buoy’s take on this traditional German lager features medium-bodied and malt accented without the strong roasted character found in most dark ales. 5.1% ABV

Burnside Red Light District: A stout brewed with chocolate and strawberries aged in rum barrels. 8.5% ABV

Cascade Dark Day CDA: Cascade’s tribute to the shortest days of the year, this citrusy-resinous, hop forward, malty Cascadian Dark Ale was brewed with roasted cacao nibs and a healthy dose of Brewer’s Gold, Centennial, Cascade and Amarillo hops. If you’re looking for a hoppy, spicy, chocolaty ale with a smooth, black malt character and gripping hop bitterness, you’ve found your cure. 6.0% ABV

Ecliptic OORT Imperial Stout: Named after the mysterious region of our solar system that breeds comets, OORT is as black as the vacuum of space. Loads of roasted barley and chocolate malts combine with three types of caramel malts for a rich, full, roasty mouthfeel. Chinook, Cascade and Sterling hops lends a balanced bitterness and subtle hop flavor. This beer is thick and chewy and has been aging since June. 8.5 % ABV

Fort George Tuesday’s Lunch Stout: A smooth, well balanced stout made with all the fixin’s for your PB&J Sammy. Brewed with roasted Spanish peanuts and blackberries, this beer will definitely pack your lunchbox. 9.3% ABV

Gigantic Saboteur Baltic Porter: It’s like Porter but with more! Richly chocolaty and roasty, with a smooth alcoholic warmth, Saboteur tastes a lot better than a machine broken by a shoe. 8% ABV

Hopworks Motherland Russian Imperial Stout: As dark as a moonless Siberian winter’s night, but warming enough to weather it. Bittersweet chocolate flavors mingle with deep fig and plum fruitiness. A gentle heat and spiciness linger long on the palate, leaving you craving more of the sweet warmth of the Motherland. 9.8% ABV

Lompoc Batch 69 Baltic Porter: This strong dark beer has hints of chocolate and black licorice. It was brewed with a lager yeast giving it a much cleaner smoother finish than a traditional porter.

Lompoc 2013 Bourbon Barrel Aged Dark Side Porter: A robust, dark porter with hints of toffee and soft roastiness in the nose balanced with flavors of rich chocolate and toasted nuts, aged for 10 months in Bourbon barrels. 6.4% ABV

Lompoc Jitterbrew Stout: A light-bodied stout that has a chocolate malt base. The brewers added six lbs of Tarrazu Santa Ekna coffee from Ristretto Roasters to the kettle and dry-hopped it with eight lbs of orange peel to create an Orange Mocha Frappuccino beer. 6.6% ABV

Lompoc Cheval de Trait Belge: Named in honor of Belgian work horses, which are one of the strongest breeds of horses, this dark Belgian strong ale has a malty body finishing dry with notes of chocolate and tobacco. 8.5 % ABV

Lucky Lab Accidentally Iced Porter: An old favorite with a new twist, Lucky Lab took a Stumptown Porter that was over-refrigerated and froze. This resulted in a fair portion of water removed. The sweetness of the porter blends with the extra kick for a subtle, smooth finish. 8.5% ABV

pFriem Oatmeal Stout: This creamy stout with notes of hazelnut and chocolate was inspired by pFriem brewer Dave McGinley. Oatmeal has been a long time favorite brewing ingredient since King Arthur’s time and once you savor the rich smoothness you’ll understand why! 5.5% ABV

The Commons Putin from the Wood: A Baltic Porter aged in Bourbon Barrels with Brettanomyces Bruxellensis. 8.0% ABV

Three Creeks Tenpine Double Chocolate Porter: A chocoholic’s dream! This amped up version of the brewery’s popular Fivepine Chocolate Porter features double the chocolate malt, and double the dark Belgian chocolate in the boil; it’s then aged on organic cacao nibs in the brite tank. A true dessert beer with a full body and intense chocolate flavor. 8.4% ABV

Upright Oyster Stout: Formerly an annual bottled seasonal, this is now a draft-only brew. The beer uses a robust bittersweet stout base and adds dozens of whole oysters plus gallons of “juice,” making the beer nearly 3% by volume oyster liquor. While it may sound strange, the result is a satiating beer with a complex flavor and finish, showing strong minerality. 5.8% ABV

Widmer KGB Russian Imperial Stout: Using roasted barley, chocolate malt and Midnight Wheat, KGB has a color that is as dark as a torrid past, a body as full as a well-kept dossier, and a taste as complex as a conspiracy theory. 9.3% ABV

A Portland staple since 1996, Lompoc Brewing creates seven flavorful year-round beers, plus a ridiculous number of seasonals. You can find Lompoc in 22 oz bottles and on draft at locations around the Northwest, and at its five neighborhood pubs: Lompoc Tavern in Northwest Portland, Fifth Quadrant and Sidebar in North Portland, and Hedge House and Oaks Bottom in Southeast. Drink Local, Drink Lompoc! 

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Ninkasi Brewing's Beer is Love Program for 2014

Through its Beer is Love Program, Ninkasi Donations Supported More Than 500 Nonprofit and Community Organizations

Courtesy of Ninkasi Brewing Co.

EUGENE, Ore.—Feb. 12, 2015—Established in 2012, Ninkasi Brewing Company’s Beer is Love program allows the brewery to contribute donations and support to nonprofits and community organizations throughout all the states where Ninkasi is sold. The program enables Ninkasi to Perpetuate Better Living, which is the company’s core purpose, by helping community groups raise awareness and funds for their causes. In 2014, Beer is Love offered support to more than 500 organizations – spanning from the brewery’s home state of Oregon, up to Vancouver, B.C. and down to San Diego, Calif. – donating more than 500 barrels of beer, or nearly 120,000 pints of Ninkasi, to these organizations in 2014 alone.
On a local level, Beer is Love enables the Ninkasi Tasting Room to host regular Pints for a Cause events, occurring twice a week in Eugene, to donate a percentage of pint sales to local community groups. In 2014, Ninkasi held 90 Pints for a Cause nights, raising $22,456 for local Oregon nonprofits and community organizations. The program also works with many regional organizations to provide beer, product and on-the-ground support to help them make a positive difference in the community.
In 2014, Beer is Love expanded its employee volunteer program to offer more support to local community groups. With the help of the new administrative building, the brewery hosted several non-profit partners for a series of volunteer projects and fundraising events. Additionally, employees were encouraged to use paid work days to support local causes of their choice. Ninkasi also expanded its partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Eugene/Springfield to provide funding and volunteers for the brewery’s first start-to-finish home build in Springfield, Ore.
“We are thankful for the nonprofit organizations we have been able to work with and look forward to donating more beer to help their great causes in 2015,” says Emilie Hartvig, Beer is Love Western donations manager.
“Beer is Love is about meaningful community partnerships and helping work towards progress and positive results whenever we have the opportunity,” explains Nicole Nelson, Beer is Love Northwest program manager. “We value our partners and consider them part of our team.”
For more information about Ninkasi’s Beer is Love program and to request a donation, visit: www.ninkasibrewing.com/beerislove.

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Burly Beers and Barleywines Festival

NORTH CAROLINA CRAFT BREWERS GUILD AND SIERRA NEVADA CELEBRATE
BIG BEERS WITH INAUGURAL BURLY BEERS AND BARLEYWINES FESTIVAL

 

Courtesy of Sierra Nevada Brewing CO.

Press Release:

Mills River, NC—February 9, 2015—The North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild (NCCBG) is partnering with Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. to present the inaugural Burly Beers and Barleywines Festival, which celebrates the bold, malt-forward beers common in the cooler months. Together they’ve invited more than 50 breweries from across the country to gather at Sierra Nevada’s brewery in Mills River, NC on Saturday, March 28, to pour a selection of their heartiest beers that will include at least one of the following: Barleywine, Stout or Imperial Stout, Barrel-aged beer or Spiced beer.

Featured breweries at the festival include Allagash Brewing Company (ME), Epic Brewing Company (UT), Dogfish Head Brewery (DE), Flying Dog Brewery (MD), and North Carolina’s own Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery. NCCBG and Sierra Nevada will share the final brewery list late-February at www.SierraNevada.com/BurlyBeers where festivalgoers can find all of the event details.

Festival tickets, on sale today, February 9, at 10 a.m. EST, include a commemorative tasting glass, unlimited tasting pours, live music and food provided by the soon-to-open Sierra Nevada Taproom and Restaurant. All ticket proceeds benefit the NCCBG, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to promote the interests of the craft breweries of North Carolina and to promote North Carolina craft beer.

“You can always cut the chill of winter with a big beer, and the options from American craft brewers are endless,” said Brian Grossman, second-generation brewer and co-manager of Sierra Nevada’s Mills River brewery. “Here in North Carolina, winters are a little longer and a little colder than we were used to in California, so we’re breaking out the Barleywines to celebrate that. We’re excited to see what our brewing friends bring for beer fans—what new twists they’ll use to give their brawny releases an extra edge.”

“We’re honored to partner with Sierra Nevada on this bold new festival,” said Margo Knight Metzger, executive director of NCCBG. “It’s going to be a stellar kickoff to NC Beer Month in April which celebrates our state’s burgeoning craft beer industry with special events and unique brews.”

Burly Beers and Barleywines is the East Coast complement to the annual Single, Fresh, Wet & Wild Harvest Festival held each fall at Sierra Nevada’s Chico, CA location—considered a favorite festival by both brewers and beer lovers alike.

Burly Beers and Barleywines Festival Overview:

• WHEN: Saturday, March 28, from 12–4 p.m.
• WHAT: Rare beer, local food, live music, good cause, great times for all
• WHERE: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River, NC 28732
• TICKETS: $65 general admission. $30 designated driver. On sale starting today, February 9, at 10 a.m. EST online at www.SierraNevada.com/BurlyBeers. Must be 21 years or older to attend.

About the North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild
The North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild is a not-for-profit member organization whose mission is to advance the interests of the craft breweries of North Carolina and to promote North Carolina craft beer. North Carolina boasts the largest number of craft breweries in the American South, with more than 125 breweries and brewpubs. Learn more at www.ncbeer.org.

About Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Founded in 1980, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is one of America’s premier craft breweries, highly regarded for using only the finest quality ingredients. The pioneering spirit that launched Sierra Nevada now spans both coasts with breweries in Chico, California and Mills River, North Carolina. Sierra Nevada has set the standard for craft brewers worldwide with innovations in the brewhouse as well as advances in sustainability. It is famous for its extensive line of beers including Pale Ale, Torpedo^® Extra IPA, Hop Hunter^® IPA, Nooner^® Pilsner, Porter, Stout, Kellerweis^® and a host of seasonal, specialty and limited release beers. Learn more at www.sierranevada.com.

Stone Brewing Releases 2015 Old Guardian Barley Wine and 2015 Old Guardian Barley Wine-Extra Hoppy

Courtesy of Stone Brewing Co.

Press Release:
ESCONDIDO, CA (Feb. 9, 2015) – Since 1998, Stone Brewing Co. has released Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine, a much-anticipated robust, malty ale on an annual basis. In odd-numbered years, the company also releases an “Odd Year” version of the beer per its “Odd Beers for Odd Years” program. Today, 2015 Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine (the classic version) and 2015 Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine - Extra Hoppy will start arriving in 22-ounce bottles and on draft to restaurants, bars and retailers in select markets where Stone beer is sold.

“We started ‘Odd Beers for Odd Years’ in 2011 to focus on Stone's two longest running annual special releases—Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine and Stone Imperial Russian Stout,” explains Stone CEO and Co-founder Greg Koch. “In this case, ‘Odd’ means a different, new and creative take on the classic version, and it has allowed our brewing team to show off their innovative talent by developing beers like 2011 Stone Old Guardian BELGO Barley Wine and 2013 Stone Old Guardian OAK-SMOKED Barley Wine. We’re always excited to have our fans experience a unique take on each style.”

2015 Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine is a rich American-style barley wine that highlights a medley of bready and toffee notes stemming from its heavy malt bill. As the beer begins to warm and open up, fans will discover molasses, banana and subtle tropical fruit flavors. The recipe, created in 1998 by Stone Co-founder and original Brewmaster Steve Wagner, changes only slightly from year to year, and always features a strong hop profile to balance the brawny malt backbone.

 

Courtesy of Stone Brewing Co.

For the 2015 “Odd” version of Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine, current Brewmaster Mitch Steele decided to develop an über hopped interpretation of the beer. Steele and the Stone Brewing team wanted to showcase the attributes of the new Azacca hop varietal (which we think kind of sounds like the name of an all-powerful genie), so copious amounts were used to dry-hop the base recipe, which gives the beer a big candied-fruit character and citrus, pineapple aromatics. Just pop open the bottle to release the genie; no rubbing required. Some wishes granted on request. Others not. No telling which.
 

Courtesy of Stone Brewing Co.

2015 Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine and 2015 Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine - Extra Hoppy are ready to be enjoyed as soon as fans please or may be cellared for several months...or even years. With both beers, the hop character will become subdued and the strong malt characteristics will become smoother and more refined over time.  

2015 Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine Classic and "Odd" Release Distribution:

National Distribution: AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA and Puerto Rico
International Distribution: Alberta and British Columbia, Canada; United Kingdom; Singapore; and Sweden
Find Beer: find.stonebrewing.com

Courtesy of Stone Brewing Co.

2015 Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine (Classic Release) Quick Facts:
URL: Stonebrewing.com/OG
Stats: 11.2% ABV, 80 IBUs
Availability: Limited 22-ounce bottles and draft, beginning February 9
Hops bill: Cascade, Chinook, Delta and Nugget  

Courtesy of Stone Brewing Co.

2015 Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine - Extra Hoppy ("Odd" Release) Quick Facts:
URL: Stonebrewing.com/OG/odd
Stats: 11% ABV, 80 IBUs
Availability: Limited 22-ounce bottles and draft, beginning February 9
Hops bill: Azacca, Cascade, Chinook, Delta and Nugget 

About Stone Brewing Co.
Founded by Greg Koch and Steve Wagner in 1996, San Diego-based Stone Brewing Co. is the 10^th largest craft brewer in the United States. Stone has been listed on the Inc. 500 | 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list 10 times, and has been called the “All-time Top Brewery on Planet Earth” by BeerAdvocate magazine twice. The multi-faceted company will be the first American craft brewer to own and operate its own brewery in Europe, and is also building a production brewery and destination restaurant in Richmond, Virginia. Brewing at both locations is anticipated to begin late 2015. Known for its bold, flavorful and largely hop-centric beers, Stone has earned a reputation for brewing outstanding, unique beers while maintaining an unwavering commitment to sustainability, business ethics, philanthropy and the art of brewing. For more information on Stone Brewing Co., please visit stonebrewing.com or the company’s social media sites: Facebook, Google+, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and The Stone Blog.

3rd Annual Portland Farmhouse and Wild Ale Festival

Advanced tickets are now on sale for the 3rd annual Portland Farmhouse and Wild Ale Festival on Saturday March 28th and Sunday March 29th in Portland, Oregon. This is Portland's only festival dedicated exclusively to rustic farmhouse saisons, oak barrel-aged, spontaneously fermented brettanomyces beers and gruits brewed with locally foraged herbs and spices. 

Hosted by Saraveza Bottleshop & Pasty Tavern this years festival will be the most ambitious yet by closing off even more of the street on N. Michigan for booths, beers and food vendors. Exciting additions to the festival this year are special guests Crooked Stave Artisan Beer from Denver, Colorado and Almanac Brewing from San Francisco, California as well as beers from newcomers Holy Mountain Brewing of Seattle, Washington. They will be joined by breweries from across the country including Block 15, De Garde Brewing, The Commons Brewery, The Ale Apothecary, pFriem Family Brewers, Destihl, Logsdon Farmhouse Ales, Upright Brewing, Agrarian Ales, Holy Mountain Brewing, Solera Brewery, Pelican Pub and Brewery, Ommegang, Stillwater, Propolis, Elysian, Breakside Brewery and more.

For the first time this years festival will feature guest artisan snack and food vendors carefully selected to pair well with the food friendly beer lineup. The Portland Farmhouse and Wild Ale Festival is pleased to announce we will have a cheese booth from Cascadia Creamery, Charcuterie and sausages from Olympic Provisions and an assortment of Pickled veggies from Picklopolis all on-site.

Like last year we will have an exclusive festival bottle release, this year by Upright Brewing. Bottles will be on sale of this single cask sour fruited wild ale exclusively at the Farmhouse Festival with a few kegs on draft as well. More details on the beer TBA.

Advanced Tickets are now on Sale at http://www.beerboutique.com/product/portland-farmhouse-and-wild-ale-festival-entry

3rd annual

Portland Farmhouse and Wild Ale Festival

Saturday March 28th 11am-9pm & Sunday March 29th 11am-7pm

at Saraveza, Bad Habit Room and on N. Michigan Street.
$25 Entry includes 10 beer tickets and a commemorative tasting glass. Choose from 30+ Rotating Farmhouse and Wild Ales.
There is a $1.25 processing fee for purchasing your ticket online. Additional entries and beer tickets can be purchased (Cash Only!) at the door.
This is a ticketless entry - your purchase will be recorded on a will-call list. All ticket holders must be 21 years of age or older and are required to show photo ID at the door.

22nd Annual Hillsdale Brewfest

Hillsdale Brewery & Public House in Portland is home to one of the biggest beer battles of the year for McMenamins brewers. On February 21, 2015, the 22^nd annual Hillsdale Brewfest pits 22 of the finest ales from McMenamins breweries against each other for the chance at winning a championship belt, bragging rights and inclusion into the Oregon Brewers Festival. No small prize.

Awesome. Ka-Boom. Darn tasty. These were among the tasting notes from last year’s Hillsdale Brewfest. For tasters to become part of beer history this year, they can drop by anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 a.m. to order sampler trays (from IPAs to stouts, goldens to porters) and cast their ballot for the beer they love the most. May the best beer win!
While guests are sampling taster trays they can take a sip down memory lane. Hillsdale Brewery & Public House was the first brew pub opened in Oregon after prohibition cementing McMenamins role in cultivating Oregon’s beer culture.
Below are a few beers that will be included this year. The full list is at: http://www.mcmenamins.com/events/132011-22nd-Annual-Hillsdale-Brewfest
Apple Jack Ale
McMenamins on the Columbia Brewery
This is a full-flavored ale with a winter kick. The flavors from the malt have blended with apple cider, apple spice, and oak infused with our own Aval Pota as well as Jack Daniels and cinnamon. Aged for 6 weeks, this is a smooth winter drink that carries the season in every pint.
High Top Double IPA
Old Saint Francis Brewery
Take a trip to the top with this Double IPA. Brewed with excellent malt varieties to showcase a mellow malt flavor yet chewy and flavorful. Slight bread and grain complexities relax on the tip of your tongue. The dry hopping of the tank allows bold hop flavors to hit you on a high note! Floral aromas start your experience. Notes of lemon citrus and mild tropical fruit round out the middle of the hop flavor. Lingering hop bitterness doesn’t overpower-it leaves your tongue on a high note of enjoyment!  Overall, it’s a smooth drinking experience for those who enjoy the High Top moments of life!
Death Star
Cornelius Pass Roadhouse Brewery
What happens when the Roadhouse brewers and distillers unite to make the ultimate big beer? Behold the DEATH STAR. Built from 1,000 pounds of malt and capable of destroying minds in a single blast, this sinister ale has enormous body and bold notes of candied raisins, dark cherry, and brandied figs. Thirty months of cellar time transformed huge hoppiness into a citrus-blossom icing just bitter enough to have you longing for another sip. So raise your glass and yield to the dark side!
Cerberus Wild Ale
Edgefield Brewery
Tart and funky, this three-headed beast is a blend of Belgian strong ale, golden ale and Berliner Weisse. All three were aged together in a Hogshead Whiskey barrel from the Edgefield Distillery and inoculated with a Belgian wild ale strain, Brettannomyces bruxellensis, to create that pleasant, earthy tang that pervades this balanced wild ale.
- See more at: http://brewdad.com/2015/02/06/mcmenamins-22nd-annual-hillsdale-brewfest/#more-6180

Hillsdale Brewery & Public House in Portland is home to one of the biggest beer battles of the year for McMenamins brewers. On February 21, 2015, the 22^nd annual Hillsdale Brewfest pits 22 of the finest ales from McMenamins breweries against each other for the chance at winning a championship belt, bragging rights and inclusion into the Oregon Brewers Festival. No small prize.

Awesome. Ka-Boom. Darn tasty. These were among the tasting notes from last year’s Hillsdale Brewfest. For tasters to become part of beer history this year, they can drop by anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 a.m. to order sampler trays (from IPAs to stouts, goldens to porters) and cast their ballot for the beer they love the most. May the best beer win!
While guests are sampling taster trays they can take a sip down memory lane. Hillsdale Brewery & Public House was the first brew pub opened in Oregon after prohibition cementing McMenamins role in cultivating Oregon’s beer culture.
Below are a few beers that will be included this year. The full list is at: http://www.mcmenamins.com/events/132011-22nd-Annual-Hillsdale-Brewfest
Apple Jack Ale
McMenamins on the Columbia Brewery
This is a full-flavored ale with a winter kick. The flavors from the malt have blended with apple cider, apple spice, and oak infused with our own Aval Pota as well as Jack Daniels and cinnamon. Aged for 6 weeks, this is a smooth winter drink that carries the season in every pint.
High Top Double IPA
Old Saint Francis Brewery
Take a trip to the top with this Double IPA. Brewed with excellent malt varieties to showcase a mellow malt flavor yet chewy and flavorful. Slight bread and grain complexities relax on the tip of your tongue. The dry hopping of the tank allows bold hop flavors to hit you on a high note! Floral aromas start your experience. Notes of lemon citrus and mild tropical fruit round out the middle of the hop flavor. Lingering hop bitterness doesn’t overpower-it leaves your tongue on a high note of enjoyment!  Overall, it’s a smooth drinking experience for those who enjoy the High Top moments of life!
Death Star
Cornelius Pass Roadhouse Brewery
What happens when the Roadhouse brewers and distillers unite to make the ultimate big beer? Behold the DEATH STAR. Built from 1,000 pounds of malt and capable of destroying minds in a single blast, this sinister ale has enormous body and bold notes of candied raisins, dark cherry, and brandied figs. Thirty months of cellar time transformed huge hoppiness into a citrus-blossom icing just bitter enough to have you longing for another sip. So raise your glass and yield to the dark side!
Cerberus Wild Ale
Edgefield Brewery
Tart and funky, this three-headed beast is a blend of Belgian strong ale, golden ale and Berliner Weisse. All three were aged together in a Hogshead Whiskey barrel from the Edgefield Distillery and inoculated with a Belgian wild ale strain, Brettannomyces bruxellensis, to create that pleasant, earthy tang that pervades this balanced wild ale.
- See more at: http://brewdad.com/2015/02/06/mcmenamins-22nd-annual-hillsdale-brewfest/#more-6180

Hillsdale Brewery & Public House in Portland is home to one of the biggest beer battles of the year for McMenamins brewers. On February 21, 2015, the 22^nd annual Hillsdale Brewfest pits 22 of the finest ales from McMenamins breweries against each other for the chance at winning a championship belt, bragging rights and inclusion into the Oregon Brewers Festival. No small prize.

Awesome. Ka-Boom. Darn tasty. These were among the tasting notes from last year’s Hillsdale Brewfest. For tasters to become part of beer history this year, they can drop by anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 a.m. to order sampler trays (from IPAs to stouts, goldens to porters) and cast their ballot for the beer they love the most. May the best beer win!
While guests are sampling taster trays they can take a sip down memory lane. Hillsdale Brewery & Public House was the first brew pub opened in Oregon after prohibition cementing McMenamins role in cultivating Oregon’s beer culture.
Below are a few beers that will be included this year. The full list is at: http://www.mcmenamins.com/events/132011-22nd-Annual-Hillsdale-Brewfest
Apple Jack Ale
McMenamins on the Columbia Brewery
This is a full-flavored ale with a winter kick. The flavors from the malt have blended with apple cider, apple spice, and oak infused with our own Aval Pota as well as Jack Daniels and cinnamon. Aged for 6 weeks, this is a smooth winter drink that carries the season in every pint.
High Top Double IPA
Old Saint Francis Brewery
Take a trip to the top with this Double IPA. Brewed with excellent malt varieties to showcase a mellow malt flavor yet chewy and flavorful. Slight bread and grain complexities relax on the tip of your tongue. The dry hopping of the tank allows bold hop flavors to hit you on a high note! Floral aromas start your experience. Notes of lemon citrus and mild tropical fruit round out the middle of the hop flavor. Lingering hop bitterness doesn’t overpower-it leaves your tongue on a high note of enjoyment!  Overall, it’s a smooth drinking experience for those who enjoy the High Top moments of life!
Death Star
Cornelius Pass Roadhouse Brewery
What happens when the Roadhouse brewers and distillers unite to make the ultimate big beer? Behold the DEATH STAR. Built from 1,000 pounds of malt and capable of destroying minds in a single blast, this sinister ale has enormous body and bold notes of candied raisins, dark cherry, and brandied figs. Thirty months of cellar time transformed huge hoppiness into a citrus-blossom icing just bitter enough to have you longing for another sip. So raise your glass and yield to the dark side!
Cerberus Wild Ale
Edgefield Brewery
Tart and funky, this three-headed beast is a blend of Belgian strong ale, golden ale and Berliner Weisse. All three were aged together in a Hogshead Whiskey barrel from the Edgefield Distillery and inoculated with a Belgian wild ale strain, Brettannomyces bruxellensis, to create that pleasant, earthy tang that pervades this balanced wild ale.
- See more at: http://brewdad.com/2015/02/06/mcmenamins-22nd-annual-hillsdale-brewfest/#more-6180

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by BrewDad on February 6, 2015 at 6:34 am

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Hillsdale Brewery & Public House in Portland is home to one of the biggest beer battles of the year for McMenamins brewers. On February 21, 2015, the 22^nd annual Hillsdale Brewfest pits 22 of the finest ales from McMenamins breweries against each other for the chance at winning a championship belt, bragging rights and inclusion into the Oregon Brewers Festival. No small prize.

Awesome. Ka-Boom. Darn tasty. These were among the tasting notes from last year’s Hillsdale Brewfest. For tasters to become part of beer history this year, they can drop by anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 a.m. to order sampler trays (from IPAs to stouts, goldens to porters) and cast their ballot for the beer they love the most. May the best beer win!
While guests are sampling taster trays they can take a sip down memory lane. Hillsdale Brewery & Public House was the first brew pub opened in Oregon after prohibition cementing McMenamins role in cultivating Oregon’s beer culture.
Below are a few beers that will be included this year. The full list is at: http://www.mcmenamins.com/events/132011-22nd-Annual-Hillsdale-Brewfest
Apple Jack Ale
McMenamins on the Columbia Brewery
This is a full-flavored ale with a winter kick. The flavors from the malt have blended with apple cider, apple spice, and oak infused with our own Aval Pota as well as Jack Daniels and cinnamon. Aged for 6 weeks, this is a smooth winter drink that carries the season in every pint.
High Top Double IPA
Old Saint Francis Brewery
Take a trip to the top with this Double IPA. Brewed with excellent malt varieties to showcase a mellow malt flavor yet chewy and flavorful. Slight bread and grain complexities relax on the tip of your tongue. The dry hopping of the tank allows bold hop flavors to hit you on a high note! Floral aromas start your experience. Notes of lemon citrus and mild tropical fruit round out the middle of the hop flavor. Lingering hop bitterness doesn’t overpower-it leaves your tongue on a high note of enjoyment!  Overall, it’s a smooth drinking experience for those who enjoy the High Top moments of life!
Death Star
Cornelius Pass Roadhouse Brewery
What happens when the Roadhouse brewers and distillers unite to make the ultimate big beer? Behold the DEATH STAR. Built from 1,000 pounds of malt and capable of destroying minds in a single blast, this sinister ale has enormous body and bold notes of candied raisins, dark cherry, and brandied figs. Thirty months of cellar time transformed huge hoppiness into a citrus-blossom icing just bitter enough to have you longing for another sip. So raise your glass and yield to the dark side!
Cerberus Wild Ale
Edgefield Brewery
Tart and funky, this three-headed beast is a blend of Belgian strong ale, golden ale and Berliner Weisse. All three were aged together in a Hogshead Whiskey barrel from the Edgefield Distillery and inoculated with a Belgian wild ale strain, Brettannomyces bruxellensis, to create that pleasant, earthy tang that pervades this balanced wild ale.

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- See more at: http://brewdad.com/2015/02/06/mcmenamins-22nd-annual-hillsdale-brewfest/#more-6180

Awesome. Ka-Boom. Darn tasty. These were among the tasting notes from last year’s Hillsdale Brewfest. For tasters to become part of beer history this year, they can drop by anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 a.m. to order sampler trays (from IPAs to stouts, goldens to porters) and cast their ballot for the beer they love the most. May the best beer win!
While guests are sampling taster trays they can take a sip down memory lane. Hillsdale Brewery & Public House was the first brew pub opened in Oregon after prohibition cementing McMenamins role in cultivating Oregon’s beer culture.
Below are a few beers that will be included this year. The full list is at: http://www.mcmenamins.com/events/132011-22nd-Annual-Hillsdale-Brewfest
Apple Jack Ale
McMenamins on the Columbia Brewery
This is a full-flavored ale with a winter kick. The flavors from the malt have blended with apple cider, apple spice, and oak infused with our own Aval Pota as well as Jack Daniels and cinnamon. Aged for 6 weeks, this is a smooth winter drink that carries the season in every pint.
High Top Double IPA
Old Saint Francis Brewery
Take a trip to the top with this Double IPA. Brewed with excellent malt varieties to showcase a mellow malt flavor yet chewy and flavorful. Slight bread and grain complexities relax on the tip of your tongue. The dry hopping of the tank allows bold hop flavors to hit you on a high note! Floral aromas start your experience. Notes of lemon citrus and mild tropical fruit round out the middle of the hop flavor. Lingering hop bitterness doesn’t overpower-it leaves your tongue on a high note of enjoyment!  Overall, it’s a smooth drinking experience for those who enjoy the High Top moments of life!
Death Star
Cornelius Pass Roadhouse Brewery
What happens when the Roadhouse brewers and distillers unite to make the ultimate big beer? Behold the DEATH STAR. Built from 1,000 pounds of malt and capable of destroying minds in a single blast, this sinister ale has enormous body and bold notes of candied raisins, dark cherry, and brandied figs. Thirty months of cellar time transformed huge hoppiness into a citrus-blossom icing just bitter enough to have you longing for another sip. So raise your glass and yield to the dark side!
Cerberus Wild Ale
Edgefield Brewery
Tart and funky, this three-headed beast is a blend of Belgian strong ale, golden ale and Berliner Weisse. All three were aged together in a Hogshead Whiskey barrel from the Edgefield Distillery and inoculated with a Belgian wild ale strain, Brettannomyces bruxellensis, to create that pleasant, earthy tang that pervades this balanced wild ale.
- See more at: http://brewdad.com/2015/02/06/mcmenamins-22nd-annual-hillsdale-brewfest/#more-6180

 Hillsdale Brewery & Public House in Portland is home to one of the biggest beer battles of the year for McMenamins brewers. On February 21, 2015, the 22^nd annual Hillsdale Brewfest pits 22 of the finest ales from McMenamins breweries against each other for the chance at winning a championship belt, bragging rights and inclusion into the Oregon Brewers Festival. No small prize.

Awesome. Ka-Boom. Darn tasty. These were among the tasting notes from last year’s Hillsdale Brewfest. For tasters to become part of beer history this year, they can drop by anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 a.m. to order sampler trays (from IPAs to stouts, goldens to porters) and cast their ballot for the beer they love the most. May the best beer win!

While guests are sampling taster trays they can take a sip down memory lane. Hillsdale Brewery & Public House was the first brew pub opened in Oregon after prohibition cementing McMenamins role in cultivating Oregon’s beer culture.

Below are a few beers that will be included this year. The full list is at: http://www.mcmenamins.com/events/132011-22nd-Annual-Hillsdale-Brewfest
 
Apple Jack Ale - McMenamins on the Columbia Brewery
This is a full-flavored ale with a winter kick. The flavors from the malt have blended with apple cider, apple spice, and oak infused with our own Aval Pota as well as Jack Daniels and cinnamon. Aged for 6 weeks, this is a smooth winter drink that carries the season in every pint.

High Top Double IPA-Old Saint Francis Brewery
Take a trip to the top with this Double IPA. Brewed with excellent malt varieties to showcase a mellow malt flavor yet chewy and flavorful. Slight bread and grain complexities relax on the tip of your tongue. The dry hopping of the tank allows bold hop flavors to hit you on a high note! Floral aromas start your experience. Notes of lemon citrus and mild tropical fruit round out the middle of the hop flavor. Lingering hop bitterness doesn't overpower-it leaves your tongue on a high note of enjoyment!  Overall, it's a smooth drinking experience for those who enjoy the High Top moments of life!

Death Star-Cornelius Pass Roadhouse Brewery
What happens when the Roadhouse brewers and distillers unite to make the ultimate big beer? Behold the DEATH STAR. Built from 1,000 pounds of malt and capable of destroying minds in a single blast, this sinister ale has enormous body and bold notes of candied raisins, dark cherry, and brandied figs. Thirty months of cellar time transformed huge hoppiness into a citrus-blossom icing just bitter enough to have you longing for another sip. So raise your glass and yield to the dark side!

Cerberus Wild Ale- Edgefield Brewery

Tart and funky, this three-headed beast is a blend of Belgian strong ale, golden ale and Berliner Weisse. All three were aged together in a Hogshead Whiskey barrel from the Edgefield Distillery and inoculated with a Belgian wild ale strain, Brettannomyces bruxellensis, to create that pleasant, earthy tang that pervades this balanced wild ale.

Event Information:

Event: Hillsdale Brewfest

Date: Saturday, February 21, 2015

Time: 11 a.m. to close (1 a.m.)

Place: Hillsdale Brewery & Public House

Address: 1505 S.W. Sunset Blvd., Portland, OR 97239

Cost: Free to attend; Sampler tray with 10 (4 oz.) tastes is $9.00
http://www.mcmenamins.com/events/132011-22nd-Annual-Hillsdale-Brewfest

Cerberus Wild Ale
Edgefield Brewery
Tart and funky, this three-headed beast is a blend of Belgian strong ale, golden ale and Berliner Weisse. All three were aged together in a Hogshead Whiskey barrel from the Edgefield Distillery and inoculated with a Belgian wild ale strain, Brettannomyces bruxellensis, to create that pleasant, earthy tang that pervades this balanced wild ale. - See more at: http://brewdad.com/2015/02/06/mcmenamins-22nd-annual-hillsdale-brewfest/#more-6180

Hillsdale Brewery & Public House in Portland is home to one of the biggest beer battles of the year for McMenamins brewers. On February 21, 2015, the 22^nd annual Hillsdale Brewfest pits 22 of the finest ales from McMenamins breweries against each other for the chance at winning a championship belt, bragging rights and inclusion into the Oregon Brewers Festival. No small prize.

Awesome. Ka-Boom. Darn tasty. These were among the tasting notes from last year’s Hillsdale Brewfest. For tasters to become part of beer history this year, they can drop by anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 a.m. to order sampler trays (from IPAs to stouts, goldens to porters) and cast their ballot for the beer they love the most. May the best beer win!
While guests are sampling taster trays they can take a sip down memory lane. Hillsdale Brewery & Public House was the first brew pub opened in Oregon after prohibition cementing McMenamins role in cultivating Oregon’s beer culture.
Below are a few beers that will be included this year. The full list is at: http://www.mcmenamins.com/events/132011-22nd-Annual-Hillsdale-Brewfest
Apple Jack Ale
McMenamins on the Columbia Brewery
This is a full-flavored ale with a winter kick. The flavors from the malt have blended with apple cider, apple spice, and oak infused with our own Aval Pota as well as Jack Daniels and cinnamon. Aged for 6 weeks, this is a smooth winter drink that carries the season in every pint.
High Top Double IPA
Old Saint Francis Brewery
Take a trip to the top with this Double IPA. Brewed with excellent malt varieties to showcase a mellow malt flavor yet chewy and flavorful. Slight bread and grain complexities relax on the tip of your tongue. The dry hopping of the tank allows bold hop flavors to hit you on a high note! Floral aromas start your experience. Notes of lemon citrus and mild tropical fruit round out the middle of the hop flavor. Lingering hop bitterness doesn’t overpower-it leaves your tongue on a high note of enjoyment!  Overall, it’s a smooth drinking experience for those who enjoy the High Top moments of life!
Death Star
Cornelius Pass Roadhouse Brewery
What happens when the Roadhouse brewers and distillers unite to make the ultimate big beer? Behold the DEATH STAR. Built from 1,000 pounds of malt and capable of destroying minds in a single blast, this sinister ale has enormous body and bold notes of candied raisins, dark cherry, and brandied figs. Thirty months of cellar time transformed huge hoppiness into a citrus-blossom icing just bitter enough to have you longing for another sip. So raise your glass and yield to the dark side!
Cerberus Wild Ale
Edgefield Brewery
Tart and funky, this three-headed beast is a blend of Belgian strong ale, golden ale and Berliner Weisse. All three were aged together in a Hogshead Whiskey barrel from the Edgefield Distillery and inoculated with a Belgian wild ale strain, Brettannomyces bruxellensis, to create that pleasant, earthy tang that pervades this balanced wild ale.
- See more at: http://brewdad.com/2015/02/06/mcmenamins-22nd-annual-hillsdale-brewfest/#more-6180

Cascade Brewing's 2015 Tart Fruit Fest.

Pucker up! Cascade Brewing announces Tart Fruit Fest dates and partial lineup

Press Release:
PORTLAND, Ore. – Feb. 6, 2015 – Cascade Brewing, a pioneer of the Northwest style sour beer movement, has announced the dates and lineup of its annual Tart Fruit Fest. This year’s event will launch on Feb. 25 and run through March 2 during regular business hours at the Cascade Brewing Barrel House, 939 SE Belmont St.

The Tart Fruit Fest features past live barrels that contain fruit, vintage blends and unique one-off projects. A partial list of the beer lineup includes Kriek, Apricot, Black Cap Raspberry, Noyaux, Honey Ginger Lime, Melon Mélange, Date Vlad, Berry Gose, Goji Berry, Sour Fruit Leather, Candied Cantaloupe, Shrieking Violet, Grey Monk, Supracot, Lemon Drop, Blueberry Bourbonic, Pumpkin à la Mode and many more.

Many of the beers are limited in availability and will not last long; the brewery will post to Twitter & Facebook when taps change out. There will also be a number of vintage 750ml bottled products for sale. Additionally, two taps will be reserved for Portland Pale and Cascade IPA for those looking for a non-sour option.

There is no admission cost for the Tart Fruit Fest. All beers will be served in standard 8oz and 2oz pours, with the exception of 4oz pours for select vintage beers; prices will vary depending on the product.

Tart, barrel-aged beers are an emerging beer style and Cascade Brewing is recognized worldwide as a leader of the movement. The artisanal brewery refuses to be bound by stylistic guidelines, instead focusing on the imagination of its brewers and blenders and the ingredients they can access. Cascade was recently named one of the top 100 brewers in the world according to RateBeer. Pucker up and join the sour revolution
For more information, visit www.cascadebrewingbarrelhouse.com or call 503-265-8603.

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New limited edition beers coming from Breakside Brewing.

Breakside Brewing is releasing two limited release beers in bottle this month.  Bellweather a Sour Double Wit barrel aged in gin barrels with kaffir lime leaf is available now. Safe Word Triple IPA bottles will be available only on Zwickelmania on Febuary 14th at the Breakside Milwauki location. See details below.

Courtesy of Breakside Brewing

Press release:
Portland & Milwaukie, Oregon -
Breakside Brewery is releasing two new limited edition beers in bottles in the next few weeks - Safe Word Triple IPA and Bellwether, a Sour Imperial Wit Gin Barrel-Aged with Kaffir Lime Leaf. Safe Word Triple IPA will have an extremely limited bottling run of 40 cases available only on Zwickelmania February 14th at Breakside Woodlawn and the Breakside Taproom in Milwaukie, Oregon ahead of it's draft beer release. Bellwether is now available in limited edition 22oz bottles and 1/6 barrel draft.

Zwickelmania - 

Super rare Safe Word Bottle Release

February 14th is Zwickelmania, Oregon's open house for breweries where the public is invited to come tour our brewhouse and sample some beers at either Breakside location in the NE Portland Woodlawn neighborhood or Milwaukie, Oregon both from 11am to 4pm. For this special occasion Breakside Brewery has bottled up 40 cases of Safe Word Triple IPA, each bottle hand spray painted and tagged by Breakside's own Jack Johnson. Safe Word Triple IPA bottles will only be available at the brewery only and we expect them to sell out that day. A 22oz bottle will be on sale for $15 each and a limit of 3 bottles per person. Limited edition kegs of draft safe Safe Word will be available beginning the 3rd week of February.

Courtesy of Breakside Brewing

 

Bellwether - Sour Double Wit Aged In Gin Barrels with Kaffir Lime Leaf

Bellwether may be one of our proudest creations yet. One of Breakside's most peculiar and delicious barrel-aged concoctions. this beer harkens back to the days when our barrel-aging program had only a few barrels in it, and one of those beers was a blend of a sour wheat beer with a double wit in a single second-use gin barrel. the result was delicious: tropical, botanical, tart, malty and very refreshing for a barrel-aged beer. we've recreated this beer adding some kaffir lime leaves for additional complexity and fun herbal notes. Bellwether is now available in limited edition 22oz bottles at the brewery and fine bottleshops.Malts: Two Row, Flaked Wheat, Malted Wheat, Acidulated, Unmalted Wheat, Flaked Oats. Hops: Newport. 8.4% ABV 25 IBU.

Courtesy of Breakside Brewing

Safe Word Triple IPA
Once a year, we release this hoppy behemoth that used over 9 pounds of hops per barrel of beer, got two separate dry hop additions, and clocks in at over 11% alcohol. You need to have a deeply masochistic streak to desire this much hoppiness in your beer. It is a tongue-scraping, aggressive beer with more punch than anything else we make. Safe Word will push you to the limit of how much hop and beer you can handle, but we think you'll like it enough to keep coming back. The tropical, grapefruit and dank notes of someo f our favorite hops make this a pleausure that is hard to refuse. Just know when to say stop.Malts: Two Row, c20L, C40L, CaraPils. Hops: Columbus, Cascade, Cetennial, Citra and Simcoe. 11.1% ABV 100+ IBU.

 

About Breakside Brewery

Opened in 2010 in the quiet Woodlawn neighborhood of Northeast Portland as a restaurant and nano-sized brewery, Breakside expanded to a 3.5 BBL brewhouse while winning their first medal at the Great American Beer Festival in 2011 where they have earned medals each year since. In late 2013 the brewery expanded operations to Milwaukie, Oregon with a 30BBL production brewery filled with 60 and 120BBL tanks, barrel rooms for wild and non-wild/sour fermentation's and a 20 tap tasting room. In 2014 Breakside was awarded with the highly coveted Gold Medal for American-style IPA at the Great American Beer Festival for their flagship IPA that was also named to Men's Journals 100 Best Beers In The World and Sip Northwest's Best IPA in the Northwest. Breakside is also known for their experimental, barrel-aged and sour beers like Bourbon Barrel-Aged Aztec a strong amber ale with chocolate and chilies that won Bronze at both Chicago's Festival of Barrel-Aged Beers and Best of Craft Beer Awards and Passionfruit Sour a berliner-weisse style beer that earned a Bronze at the 2013 GABF.

Breakside Beers are available on draft and in 22oz bottles in Oregon, Seattle-Washington area, Denver, Hawaii and British Columbia. 2015 expansion plans include introducing 6-packs of 12oz bottles and more specialty bottles and sour beers.

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Stone Brewing Co. Contributes More Than $490,000 to Charity in 2014

Courtesy of Stone Brewing Co

 

Press Release:

ESCONDIDO, CA (Jan. 28, 2015) – Thanks to loyal fans, passionate volunteers, craft brewing compatriots and Stone employees, Stone Brewing Co. contributed more than $490,000 in cash and donated more than $230,000 worth of beer to various charities in 2014. As in previous years, the past 12 months were filled with fundraising events and other endeavors that benefitted a diverse group of organizations.

“Since establishing Stone Brewing Co. in 1996, we have donated more than $3 million to charitable and nonprofit organizations throughout the world,” said Stone CEO and Co-founder Greg Koch. “We are dedicated to supporting our community and promoting a culture of social responsibility. Through the various events held this year and the donations we provided, Stone is investing in organizations that make a positive difference in the cities where we live. Cheers to our fans and the people who made these donations possible!”

2014 charitable efforts include:
                              

Stone 18th Anniversary Celebration & Invitational Beer Festival The Stone 18th Anniversary Celebration & Invitational Beer Festival was held on August 15 and 16. One hundred percent of the proceeds, $270,000 in all, was donated to San Diego County area charities, including the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos, Fight ALD, Palomar Family YMCA, Surfrider Foundation and California State University San Marcos Foundation. In addition to covering a number of expenses, Stone paid employees for more than 3,000 hours worked alongside charity volunteers to produce the event. Stone Brewing Co. Brewery Tours A portion of proceeds from Stone brewery tours, $45,000, was donated to San Diego County charities, including Urban Corps of San Diego County, Community HousingWorks, Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego, the San Diego Blood Bank and Palomar College Foundation. Stone made this possible by contributing $1 from each public brewery tour admission. Matt’s Burning Rosids Imperial Cherrywood-Smoked Saison Stone donated $75,000 from the proceeds of Matt’s Burning Rosids Imperial Cherrywood-Smoked Saison to two nonprofit organizations: GoDesignInc.org and TKF (Tariq Khamisa Foundation). Additionally, Stone contributed $25,000 to the Matt Courtright Memorial Brewing Scholarship, which is administered by the Southern California District of the Master Brewers Association of the Americas. May 2014 Fire Siege Fundraising Event Stone partnered with the San Diego County Council of Firefighters to host a fundraising event at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Escondido that netted in $20,000 for families impacted by May's Cocos and Poinsettia fires. Stone freight trucks were also parked outside the restaurant to accept donations of new and gently used clothing and housing goods to assist families devastated by the fires. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station 12/15 IPA: Ales for ALS IPA Stone donated $17,000 from the proceeds of Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station 12/15 IPA: Ales for ALS IPA to Ales for ALS, an organization that supports research for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station Operation Homefront IPA  Stone donated more than $27,000 from sales of Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station Operation Homefront IPA to the Hops for Heroes initiative, benefitting the nonprofit organization Operation Homefront, which supports and betters the lives of U.S. military families. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station Going Red In a support of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign, Stone donated funds from the sale of Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station Going Red, a pink-hued Belgian wheat ale brewed with hibiscus. Hop-Con 2.0: The w00tstout Launch Festival Dave Gibbons, famed comic artist and co-creator of the "Watchmen" series, signed lithographic prints of the Stone w00tstout 2.0 label he designed at the second annual Hop-Con 2.0 event. At the suggestion of the artist, Stone donated $1,800 to The Hero Initiative, a charity organization that provides retirement funds to golden-age comic book artists. San Diego Blood Bank Stone hosted a public blood drive in support of the San Diego Blood Bank in September. Thanks to participating fans and Stone employees, the two-day drive that took place at both Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens locations collected 51 units of blood, which the San Diego Blood Bank tells us was equivalent to 153 lives saved. Thanksgiving Dinners Stone donated 45 Thanksgiving meals to Casa de Amparo, an organization that treats and prevents child abuse and neglect throughout San Diego County, and five dinners to the Oceanside Yacht Club, which served them to Camp Pendleton Marines and U.S. Marine Corps veterans. Beer Donations Stone supported more than 350 local, regional and national charities by donating more than $230,000 worth of Stone beer for nonprofit events in 2014, and contributing countless hours of labor to the events as well.