Hands on Cooking with Beer
07/18/09
In Good Taste Cooking School
231 NW 11th Ave
Portland
503-548-2015
$80
With Hank Sawtelle techniques you will learn include: how to select from among different beer styles for cooking and pairing with food; how to quick-pickle vegetables; how to make a vinaigrette dressing, including how to balance sweet, sour, and salty flavors; meat grilling tips; how to make quick breads; and, how to make ice cream.

50th Annual Dory Days
07/17/09-07/19/09
Pelican Pub & Brewery
33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr.
Pacific City
503-965-7007
Call for times and costs.
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Pacific City’s Dory Days which celebrates the Dory fisherman of the area.  The Pelican will have a beer garden, so come and have great beer right on the beach in Pacific City.  There will also be a Doryman fish fry, a dedication ceremony for the new Doryman’s Memorial Wall at Cape Kiwanda and a parade through Pacific City on Saturday.  Ongoing activities include live music, vending booths, an artisan’s fair and much more.

Portland International Beerfest
07/17/09 – 07/19/09
North Park Blocks
Portland
Friday 4-9pm
Saturday 12-10pm
Sunday 12-7pm
$20 for 10 beer tickets and official PIB glass.
More tickets available for $1 each, All beers are 4oz. servings, Each beer costs 1 to 4 tickets depending on “swank factor”. Usually at least half are just 1 ticket. $5 for non-drinkers/designated drivers, includes free N/A bevs.

Ninkasi Beermaker Dinner
Red Star Tavern & Roast House
503 SW Alder St
Portland
503-222-0005
6:30
$65

Blue Fin Tuna Sashimi
Smoked Tomato Sponge, Caviar, Watercress, Katz Meyer Lemon Oil
Spring Reign

Truffled Heirloom Squash
Chervil Risotto, Grain Mustard Vinaigrette
Quantum Pale Ale

Red Beer Braised Pork Belly
Snap Peas, Clams, Pea Tendrils
Believer Double Red Ale

Tempura Kobe Short Rib
IPA Tempura, Sweet Onion Jam, Potato Puree
Total Domination IPA

Chocolate
Oatis Oatmeal Stout
$65 per person
Call for RSVP 503.222.0005

Meet the Brewer and The Beer
07/13/09
McCormick & Schmicks Harborside Restaurant
Full Sail at Riverplace
0307 SW Montgomery St
Portland
503-222-5343
5-6:30pm
You are invited to swing by and raise a toast with brewer Andy Cummings
and the Full Sail Crew to celebrate Oregon Craft Beer Month and to “Meet
the Brewer and the Beer” at their Riverplace Brewery in Portland, on
Monday, July 13th from 5:00 to 6:30PM and at the Full Sail Tasting Room
and Pub in Hood River, on Thursday, July 16th, from 5:00 to 6:30PM.

In Greek mythology ambrosia was considered the drink of the gods.
Rightfully so that brewer Andy Cummings has crafted this heavenly red
ale; its namesake also means “delightful liquid”. This medium-bodied,
dry-hopped red ale was brewed with a variety of specialty malts
(Crystal, Munich, Honey and Carafa) with a pronounced hop flavor and an
emphasis on the aroma from the dry Brewer’s Gold hops.

Living up to Full Sail’s reputation as “brewers of godlike nectar,” Andy
notes that his inspiration was to brew something for any beer lover to
enjoy midst the summer’s hellacious heat. “It’s generously hopped, but
the alcohol is on the lighter side, making it easy to drink more than
just one… and perhaps experience a bit of that immortality.” ABV 4.9%
IBU 53.

Full Sail’s Brewer’s Share beers will be exclusively available on tap at
Full Sail’s Tasting Room and Pub in Hood River, Oregon, and at Full
Sail’s Brewery at Riverplace, in Portland, Oregon. Growlers to go are
also available. The next Brewer’s Share will be crafted by Full Sail
brewer Nathan Jacobson and is expected in early September.

Cascade Brewing Night
07/13/09
Belmont Station
Puckerfest
4500 SE Stark
Portland
503-232-8538
6-8pm
Brewer Curtis Bain will offer free tastes of several of Cascade’s Northwest Sour Beers. Nightfall Blackberry & Barrel 323 will be on draft.

The 2500th SNOB signed was Nick D. of Portland.
The person who won the contest was Pat McN. of Beaverton.
Congrats!

1. One person will be named the 2500th SNOB at Baileys Taproon at 3:30pm on July 11th, 2009 and will receive SNOB membership for life and two tickets to the Oregon Brewers Guild Brewers Dinner.
2. Everyone who signs up or renews their membership between 05/20/2009 online at http://oregonbeer.org/snob/, in person or before before 3pm on July 11th, 2009 at the Bailey’s Taproom, 213 SW Broadway, 503-295-1004 will be entered to win a prize package worth approximately $300 made up of OBG merchandise and tickets to OBG events.

2 tickets to brewers dinner – $100
2 SNOB memberships – $40
2 tickets to the Brewers Brunch – $60
2 $20 Gift Certs to the OBF – $40
1 Limited Edition OBG Hoodie – $30
2 Think Oregon Drink Oregon T-shirts – $30
Total value = $300

Devil’s Kriek Release Party
07/10/09
Belmont Station & Biercafe
4500 SE Stark
Portland
503-232-8538
5-9pm
Brewer Matt Swihart will help kick off Puckerfest with the debut of this year’s Devil’s Kriek, a Belgian-inspired ale brewed with cherries from Swihart’s own orchard.

Bob’s Braggot Debut
07/11/09
Lompoc Sidebar
3901-B N Williams
503-288-3996
11-5 pm
Lompoc Brewing’s 5Q debuts Bob’s Braggot. Lompoc Brewing’s 5th Quadrant and its new Sidebar will host the Bob Farrell Braggot Release Party from noon until 5 p.m. Bob’s Braggot is a traditional braggot (half ale and half mead) made with Willamette Valley honey from Buckwheat and Fireweed wildflowers. The beer was brewed with Bob’s help before he lost his battle with cancer in the Spring of 08.
Lompoc finished the braggot in the fall of ’08 and the brewers believe it has aged enough to serve. Bob would be proud. Portions of the proceeds go to the Oregon Brew Crew and to Farrell’s family for medical costs. Enjoy a glass in the Sidebar or take a 22 oz bottle home for $9.00.
Wait! There’s more! For a mere $1, toss one of the loveable Lompoc brewers into the Dunk Tank to benefit Locks of Love and the Bob Farrell fund, tour the brewery and enjoy another beer in the Bastille Day Beer Garden.

North Portland’s Craft Dash
07/11/09
Saraveza
Bottle Shop & Pasty Tavern
1004 N Killingsworth
Portland
www.saraveza.com
503-206-4252
A 5-K with stops with hops! Presented by Saraveza, The Hop & Vine, Vendetta, Amnesia Brewing, Double Mountain Brewery, Ninkasi Brewing and Widmer Brothers Brewing Co.