Deschutes Brewery Names Two New Brewmasters
Two brewers who have been critical in the success of the Bend, Oregon brewery step into new, expanded roles

27 October 2011 – Bend, Oregon –Deschutes Brewery has promoted Cam O’Connor and Brian Faivre to two newly formed brewmaster positions. The two, who have been instrumental in the development of such game-changing brews as Hop in the Dark, Red Chair NWPA, Gluten Free Ale, the soon to be released Chainbreaker White IPA, and others, were chosen for their abilities to both innovate and lead.

“Pushing boundaries and experimenting with new beers is what defines us as a company,” said Gary Fish, president and founder of Deschutes Brewery. “Brian and Cam have been instrumental in creating many of the new beers that have been brought to our fans over the last few years. The fact that we were able to promote from within the brewing department is a testament to the strong team of brewers we have here at Deschutes, and we are looking forward to seeing their creativity continue in their expanded roles as brewmasters.”

Cam (pictured below in the brewhouse) was the first brewer at the Portland pub when it opened in 2009, has been responsible for crafting many of the exclusive experimental beers served there. He has also worked on labors of love like Hop in the Dark, which wasn’t released formally until it had gone through 22 rounds of tinkering. He joined the company in 2004 after spending a couple of years with Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. Cam holds a bachelor of arts in biology with a minor in chemistry, and has completed the University of California Davis Master Brewer Program.

Brian (pictured below with hop bales) has been with Deschutes Brewery for five years and worked in various roles in the brewing department, most recently as assistant brewmaster for production technology. With a background in computer science and software development, Brian brings this precision to the brewhouse – optimizing recipes and developing operating procedures. He holds a bachelor of science in computer science and has also completed the University of California Davis Master Brewer Program.

Both Brian and Cam have played critical roles for the past several years in the ongoing success and growth of Deschutes Brewery. In their new roles as brewmasters, they will continue to help guide the development of the company’s future.

Ben Edmunds to lead Brewvana’s next Connoisseur Tour
11/13/11
Brewvana Brewery Tours
12-5pm.
$80
Breakside Brewery’s brewer, Ben Edmunds will be leading Brewvana’s next Connoisseur Tour. Ben has studied at the Seibel Institute, spent time in Belgium and now is the head Brewer at Breakside Brewery. He is constantly coming up with new and fun ideas and incorporating classic beer styles into his own beers. There is a new beer tapped weekly at his brewery, and he often collaborated with other brewers. He is the founder of the Oregon Beer Odyssey and loves to talk about beer and lead classes, samplings and pairings. He also writes for the New School Beer Blog and is very well known and respected within the beer community. The tour will visit 3 local breweries, a restaurant that is featuring Breakside beer and a local beer bar: Breakside, Podnah’s Pit, Saraveza, Widmer and Upright. Tour price includes beer at each location, lunch at Podnah’s Pit, and transportation

2nd Annual Eugene Winter & Strong Ale Festival
11/19+11/20, 2011
16 Tons
265 E 13th
Eugene

Burnside Beermaker Dinner
10/28/11
Simpatica Dining Hall
828 SE Ash St
Portland
503-235-1600
inquiries@simpaticacatering.com
7:30pm
$50

Burnside Brewing joins forces with Simpatica Catering and Laurelhurst Market executive chef David Kriefels to concoct a unique menu inspired by traditional items of Jamaica and playing off the spiciness, smokiness and sweetness found in various Burnside Brewing beers that work with any style of food. This extremely limited dinner will sell out fast so we recommend making your seating reservation soon.
Beef Patties (Hand Pies) with Jicama Slaw & Herb Coulis- Gratzer Ale
Curried Shrimp & Snapper Stew with Potatoes & Heirloom Peppers-Burnside Sweet Heat Ale
Jerk Poussin with Rice & Peas, Grilled Scallions & Jerk Sauce-Oatmeal Pale Ale
Sweet Potato Pie with Ginger Snap Crust & Chantilly Cream-Bourbon Stout

1st Annual Rusty Truck Brewers Dinner
10/29/11
Rusty Truck Brewing Co
4649 SW Hwy 101
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 994-7729
$45
3 course dinner -starting with a beer appetizer, Baby Spring Crab Salad
Tenderloin Steak Diane with Honey Glazed Asparagus and Fingerling Potatoes
Lemon Cheesecake, Flourless Chocolate Cake, and Key Lime Pie.

Lompoc Brewing Co. Tasting
10/28/11
Hop Haven
2130 NE Broadway
Portland
7-9pm
FREE
Tasting C-Note IPA, Kick Axe Pale Ale, Proletariat Red, Monster Mash Imperial Porter and a new ‘hoppy red’ the Closet Cleaner Red on tap

Night of the Living Ales
10/29/11
Burnside Brewing Co.
701 E. Burnside
Portland, OR 97214
8pm-1am
$8
Advanced tickets http://www.nightofthelivingales.com

Back for it’s second year Night of the Living Ales is the ultimate Halloween party for the craft beer minded drinker featuring eight unique and special beers from seven Oregon breweries. This years festivities take place inside the elaborately decorated actual brewhouse warehouse space of Burnside Brewing Co. and with an adjacent covered outdoor beer garden. To entertain you while you sip fine brews we have lined up live music by The Ascetic Junkies and Boy Eats Drum Machine, fabulous sexy Halloween themed Burlesque from Meghan Mayhem and Hai Fleisch of Rose City Shimmy and amazing fire performers and games. Throughout the evening expect on-stage costume contests and amateur burlesque with prizes like gift cards and swag to Burnside Brewing. Costumes strongly encouraged though not required.

Brought to you by Burnside Brewing, Maletis Beverage, Yelp and Ninkasi Brewing this year’s celebration brings together seven of Oregon’s best breweries with some unique holiday themed beers. However this years party is not limited to just beer, we will have a full bar with liquor and drink specials too!

Beer List:
Burnside Brewing: Permafrost – is Burnside Brewing Co.’s first winter elixir. It’s a big strong ale brewed with 7 different malts and copious amounts of Columbia and Amarillo hops pillowed in the middle to give this warming brew a chewy complex malt body and a unique fruity juicy hoppiness throughout. You wont want to sip this dangerously strong and tasty beer like you should but pound it . 8.3% abv 77.4 IBU

Burnside Brewing: Peanut Butter Chocolate Alt – A one-off keg of Burnside Brewing’s take on the traditional German-style Alt bier malty and carmelly with reese’s peanut butter cups infused into the beer to complement the creamy body and nutty dry finish. It’s all the favorite flavors of Halloween candy you loved as a kid infused into your favorite adult beverage!

Fort George Brewery: North V – This year we took another Holiday Icon, The Fruitcake, and designed our Winter Seasonal in its’ honor. A mash of barley, oats, wheat, rye, rich caramel and honey malts are mildly spiced with Cascade and Saaz hops, fermented with Fort George House Yeast then allowed to condition on hand-splintered, rum inspired oak. A Glase Fruit concoction that includes cherries, pineapple, orange and lemon peel is dissolved into the finished beer to add the final touches.
While designed and bottled to age, we are sure this version of the Fruitcake will not be passed down for generations, but opened and imbibed at many a cheerful gathering. 7.5% abv. IBU’s Hard To Tell

Oakshire Brewing: Big Black Jack (Imperial Chocolate Pumpkin Porter) – Oven roasted pumpkins, cocoa nibs, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and ginger round out this burly Imperial Porter. Trick…. or Treat?

Lompoc: 2010 Bourbon Barrel Aged Monster Mash – this batch was aged in Bourbon barrels for 11 months and cellared for an additional two. This Imperial Porter has a slight Bourbon aroma with chocolate and licorice flavors finishing with vanilla notes (8% ABV).

Ninkasi Brewing: TBA

Widmer Brothers Brewing: TBA

10 Barrel Brewing: TBA

BLOCK 15 Ferme de La Demons RELEASE PARTY
10/26/11
Belmont Station
4500 SE Stark
Portland
6-8PM
Join owner/brewer Nick Arzner for a limited release of Ferme de La Demons in bottles and a special lineup of drafts in our biercafe: Ferme de la Demons – dark farmhouse ale matured in bourbon, pinot noir, & Oregon Oak barrels with two Brettanomyces strains and local cherries.
Strawberry Fields – A blend of golden sour/wild ales matured up to 16 months. Conditioned with 200 lbs of fresh local strawberries. Very limited.
Slice – an IPA developed and brewed by OSU Food Science professors using several hop varities from their breeding program.

Mac’s & Pyramid Tasting
10/27/11
Belmont Station
4500 SE Stark
Portland
4-7PM
Taste Pyramid Thunderhead IPA, Snowcap Winter Ale, and Apricot, Buffalo Bills Alimony Ale and Pumpkin Ale, Mactarnahan’s Ink Blot Baltic Porter and Humbug’r Winter Ale. Bourbon Barrel aged Snowcap on tap in our Biercafe.

Ninkasi Total Tap Takeover
10/27/11
Union Cafe
2864 Willamette #500
Eugene
4pm
13 Ninkasi Beers on Tap and one beer on cask.