Hop Harvest
09/02/10
Lucky Lab
915 SE Hawthorne
Portland
503-236-3555
3- 9:30pm
Pick hops off the vine for the annual fresh hop beer, The Mutt. Bring your backyard hops or come pick with your new friends and their hops. Food and drink provided.

The Little Woody
9/3-9/4, 2010
DesSchutes Historical Museum
129 NW Idaho
Bend
Fri/5-10pm
Sat/12-10pm

Imperial IPA Fest
9/4-9/6,2010
Belmont Station
4500 SE Stark Ave
Portland
503-232-8538
12-cl
Double Mountain Molten Lava, Laurelwood Organic Green Elephant, Terminal Gravity Simcoe Double IPA, Oakshire Perfect Storm+some others you will want to taste.

Full Sail New Release
09/07/10
Full Sail at Riverplace
0307 SW Montgomery
Portland
503-222-5343
5-6:30
Adam’s Malty Bomb brewed by Full Sail Brewer Adam Bulson, “Adam’s Malty Bomb” is pray for powder porter that’s sure to make our mountain snowy white all season long. Porters are Adam’s favorite beer after a day on the snow, and he thought releasing his own version preseason would be a good omen for a great winter.
Adam’s Malty Bomb is a robust porter with a big body and lots of dark, caramel/toffee flavor, yet it won’t weigh you down like heavy snow. It’s hopped with just enough hops to balance out the malts, and finishes smooth with no sharp edges. Bomb’s away! (ABV 5.3% IBU 41)

Microhopic 2.0
09/08/10
Bailey’s Taproom
213 SW Broadway St
Portland
503-295-1004
4PM
Big Horse Brewery:Cascadian Dark Ale.
Migration Brewing:MPA-Migration Pale Ale 5.5% ABV 55 IBU.
Buckman Village Brewery: Chamomellow Ale 6% ABV, 19 IBU-Lots of honey apple notes from the herbal spice.
Natian Brewery: Big Block IPA 6.8% ABV
Vertigo Brewing: Friar Gone Wild Imperial IPA 8.5% ABV
Plus a few more you will want to try.

Full Sail New Release
09/09/10
Full Sail Tasting Room and Pub
506 Columbia St
Hood River
541-386-2247
5-6:30
Adam’s Malty Bomb brewed by Full Sail Brewer Adam Bulson, “Adam’s Malty Bomb” is pray for powder porter that’s sure to make our mountain snowy white all season long. Porters are Adam’s favorite beer after a day on the snow, and he thought releasing his own version preseason would be a good omen for a great winter.
Adam’s Malty Bomb is a robust porter with a big body and lots of dark, caramel/toffee flavor, yet it won’t weigh you down like heavy snow. It’s hopped with just enough hops to balance out the malts, and finishes smooth with no sharp edges. Bomb’s away! (ABV 5.3% IBU 41)
With Adam’s brew comes a new feature of the Brewer’s Share series—each brewer will pick a local charity of his or her choice to receive a portion of the proceeds from the sales of their beer.
Adam chose Hood River Adopt-a-Dog – Hukari Animal Shelter, so every keg of Adam’s Malty Bomb benefits local animals in need.

Laurelwood Collaborative Dinner
09/09/10
Laurelwood NW Public House
2327 NW Kearney
Portland
503-228-5553
6-10pm
$55-8 courses
*Melon Gazpacho with Blackened Shrimp and pared with Walking Man’s Flip Flop Pilsner
*Truffle Tremor with Arugula & Prosciutto Wrapped Peach, Chestnut Honey and paired with Everybody’s Brewing Summer Lovin Ale
*Seared Halibut Cheek with Summer Succotash paired with Everybody’s Brewing Law of Nature Pale Ale
*Bruised Pork Ribs with Zucchini Pickles & Apricot Mustard BBQ Sauce with Upright’s Seven
*Teriyaki Glazed Smoked Sturgeon on a Crispy Wonton with Citrus Radish Slaw paired with Laurelwood Workhorse IPA
*Smoked Duck Sausage with Lentils, Cherry, & Walla Walla Onion Chutney paired with Upright Barrel Aged Six
*Chili-Coffee Rubbed Beef Ribeye, Potato Gnocchi, Rogue Blue Cheese Sauce and paired with Laurelwood Deranger Organic Imperial Red
*Flourless Chocolate Stout Cake with Chili Spiced Whipped Cream & Cherries paired with Walking Man Black Cherry Stout
contact avery at laurelwoodbrewpub.com

Farmers Feast Beer Dinner
09/11/10
Deschutes Brewery
Mountain Room
901 SW Simpson
Bend
541-312-6946
6-10pm
$65

Oktoberfest
09/11/10
Widmer Brothers Brewing
929 N Russell
Portland
503-281-2437
3pm
Free Admission
$5 Mug
6th annual block party draws more than 5,000 beer enthusiasts and is the largest Oktoberfest celebration in Portland. Widmer Brothers brews including Okto (Oktoberfest Ale), Widmer Hefeweizen, Drifter Pale Ale, Drop Top Amber Ale, and Broken Halo IPA. Food includes German-style brats, chicken schnitzel wraps, kraut, and pretzels.
Live music from Those Darn Accordions, Amadan, Hillstomp, Chris Margolin & The Dregs, and more.

Lompoc Oktoberfest
09/11/10
Lompoc 5Q
3901 N Williams
Portland
503-288-3996
12-8pm
German barbecue+beer in the Lompoc’s Fifth Quadrant Brewery and inside the Sidebar tasting room,
the menu will feature a selection of German sausages with a variety of condiments/toppings.
Lompoc Oktoberfest is a Marzen Lager featuring a clean malt flavor balanced by a touch of Perle hops.
A portion of the grains used was roasted in the oven at Lompoc’s Fifth Quadrant restaurant, giving the beer a slight biscuity flavor.
The beer is 5% ABV and 15 IBUs. Lompoc Oktoberfest will be on draft in all five of Lompoc’s pubs beginning Sept. 13.

Natian Turns 1
09/11/10
Radio Room
1101 NE Alberta St
Portland
$3.25 Pints
Live music at 4pm

Tour de Lab
09/11/10
Lucky Lab Beer Hall
1945 NW Quimby
Portland
503-459-4508
10-5pm
$35
Bicycle tour of the four local Lucky Lab brewpubs supports the DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital.
Ride Highlights
* Riders can choose from two route options: an 18-mile “Puppy” course (visits three pubs) or a 30-mile “Big Dog” Hill Climb Challenge
*Riders will earn their dog gear (collar, nose) at rest stops and enjoy human treats as they make their way to the finish line festival – the Dog Park at Lucky Lab Northwest.
* All-you-can-eat hot dog bar at the finish line.
* Commemorative Tour de Lab etched pint glass and a complimentary pint of Lucky Lab’s handcrafted ale for all participants.
* Gigantic “Best in Show” costume contest will award prizes for the best costumes in the categories of “dogs” and “things that dog

Septoberfest
9/17-9/19, 2010
Seven Brides Brewing
990 N First St
Silverton
The outdoor festival will showcase the best of local restaurants, breweries, wineries and entertainment for the entire family. Proceeds to benefit SACA (Silverton Area Community Aid), Silverton Volunteer Fire Association and the Silver Fox Foundation Scholarship Fund.

Glisan Street Party
09/18/10
Migration Brewing
2828 NE Glisan St
Portland
503-206-5221
A special collaboration beer will be on tap, plus BBQ and music.

Bottle Release Party
09/24/10
Upright Brewing Co.
240 N Broadway
Left Bank Building
4:30-9pm
In the basement of the building east of the Broadway Bridge as Weidler and Broadway diverge going east.
Release party with DJ Bogman aks Abraham Goldman-Armstrong spinning classic punk. The beer uses a Munchen lager yeast, brewed with Canadian grown pilsener malt and hopped with Magnum, Liberty+Tettnanger hops from Mt. Angel. 6.77% ABV

Laurelfest
09/25/10
Laurelwood Public House & Brewery
5115 NE Sandy
Portland
503-282-0622
3pm
Release of Laurelfest Lager

Sisters Fresh Hop Festival
09/25/10
Sisters
Village Green Park
12-9pm
$5/glass
$1/taster
10+Brewers with Fresh Hop Beers

Oregon Bounty Fresh Hop Tastivals
10/02/10
Hood River
Downtown
Noon-9pm
$5/glass
$1/taster

Oktoberfest Bier Competition
10/03/10
Prost!
4237 N Mississippi
Portland
503-954-2674
$10
10 Oktoberfest beers
Patrons will be able to purchase three-ounce tasters of each of the brews for $10. Peoples choice will account for 50% balloting and a panel of celebrity judges will count for the other 50%. Winner gets their beer on tap at Prost. All proceeds go to a charity.

Oregon Bounty Fresh Hop Tastivals
Preview Party
10/08/10
Oaks Amusement Park
7805 SE Oaks Park Way
Portland
971-270-0965
5:30-8:30
Cost TBD
http://oregonbeer.org/fhbt2010/

Oregon Bounty Fresh Hop Tastivals
10/09/10
Oaks Amusement Park
7805 SE Oaks Park Way
Portland
971-270-0965
12-9pm
$5/glass
$1/taster

Oregon Bounty Fresh Hop Tastivals
10/16/10
Eugene
971-270-0965
12-9pm
$5/glass
$1/taster

OREGON BREWERIES ON TWITTER
NEW
Laurlwood Brewer
4thStBrewing
BridgePort HopCzar
FortGeorgeBeer
SilverMoonBeer
VertigoBrew
MacTarnahan’s TaproomPDX
SOBMedford

Oregon Brewers Guild
10 Barrel Brewing http://twitter.com/10BarrelBrewing
Bend Brewing http://twitter.com/chickbrewer
Block 15 Brewing http://twitter.com/Block15Brewing
Bridgeport Brewing Co. http://twitter.com/bridgeportbrew
BridgePort Ale House http://twitter.com/BP_Ale_House
Cascade Brewing http://twitter.com/cascadebrewing
Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. http://twitter.com/CascadeLakesAle
Deschutes Brewery http://twitter.com/DeschutesBeer
Deschutes Brewery http://twitter.com/dbwoody
Double Mountain http://twitter.com/DoubleMountain
Fanno Creek Brewpub http://twitter.com/FannoCreekBrew
Full Sail Brewing Co. http://twitter.com/FullSailBrewing
Hair of the Dog Brewing Co. http://twitter.com/hairofthedog
Hop Valley Brewing http://twitter.com/HopValley
Hopworks Urban Brewery http://twitter.com/HopworksBrewery
Laurelwood Brewing Co. http://twitter.com/laurelwood1
Lompoc Brewing Co. http://twitter.com/lompocbeer
McMenamins http://twitter.com/CaptainNeon
McMenamins http://twitter.com/McMenaminsMeets
Natian Brewery http://twitter.com/NatianBrewery
Ninkasi Brewing Co. http://twitter.com/ninkasi
Oakshire Brewing http://twitter.com/Oakshire
Oakshire Matthttp://twitter.com/OakshireMatt
Pelican Pub & Brewery http://twitter.com/thepelicanpub
Pelican Brewerhttp://twitter.com/PelicanBrewer
Pyramid Breweries http://twitter.com/PyramidBrew
Rogue Ales http://twitter.com/RogueAles
Standing Stone Brewing Co. http://twitter.com/ssbc
Upright Brewing http://twitter.com/UprightBrewing
Widmer Brothers Brewing Co. http://twitter.com/Widmer_Brothers

Concordia Cup 2010 results
Deschutes Brewery Portland Pub – Hop Henge Experimental Batch #8 Wins Concordia Cup 2010

Cam O’Connor Head Brewer at Deschutes Brewery Portland Pub has won this event three times in a row, winning the “Oregon Only” Imperial IPA Concordia Cup for three straight years, 2008, 2009, and 2010. He will captain the OREGON BEER BRAWL IV team at Concordia Ale House yet another time coming 02/2011.

After 579 taster trays Hop Henge Experimental Batch #8 won by 6 votes over Hopworks Ace of Spades.

Blind Imperial IPA Tasting Results
1. Deschutes Brewery Portland Pub Hop Henge Experimental Batch #8
2. Hopworks Urban Brewery Ace of Spades
3. Widmer Brothers Brewing Co. Deadlift
4. Rogue Ales’s I2PA
5. Double Mountain Brewery & Taproom Molten Lava
6. Caldera Brewing Hopportunity Knocks
6. Ninkasi Brewing Co. Tricerahops

If you want to see which beer was which on the taster tray head on over to http://www.concordia-ale.com/news.php

Deschutes Brewery has been an avid supporter of homebrewers for years, and would never do anything to jeopardize their rights. In fact, we were planning an event to celebrate homebrewing during which our brewers would brew on a home system at our pub and homebrewers would bring their beer to our pub to be discussed, tasted and critiqued. We contacted the OLCC to ensure we were not violating any regulations. Now it seems that the OLCC has resurrected a dormant law regarding homebrewers, much to the dismay of the brewing community, including Deschutes Brewery. We have always felt that passion for craft beer starts at home and we support homebrewers all across the United States. We are always happy to fulfill homebrewer requests for clone recipes, hops and raffle items for homebrew competitions. We also sponsor the Porter category at the American Homebrewers Association’s National Homebrew Competition each year.

Gary Fish, president and founder of Deschutes Brewery, said:

“The real story is that Deschutes Brewery contacted the OLCC to ensure that a homebrewers forum we were planning during American Craft Beer Week was legal. Given the rules we are bound to as licensee of the OLCC and as a responsible member of the brewing community, we always want to make sure that we understand the intricacies of the OLCC’s regulations. After a three-minute conversation with an OLCC representative, we were told that they didn’t think we would be able to do it but said they were still investigating the matter. So, we decided to drop the planned event as a result.

“The bottom line is that we were attempting to create an event celebrating homebrewing, and our roots in this culture. We were never contacted by any media outlets to clarify this story and the reasons for our inquiry. We hope that these OLCC laws will change in the near future, as recent coverage has suggested, and that homebrewers can continue to share their creations with the world.”

Deschutes Brewery strongly believes in the value and importance of homebrewing, and will continue to support homebrewers whole-heartedly in the future.

ROCK BOTTOM BOTTLED SAISON RELEASE
7/14
Cheese Bar
6031 SE Belmont St
Portland
503-222-6014
7-10pm
$7 650’s of Saison there
$5 650’s of Saison to go
DJ Bling International on the turntable spinning Martin Denny, Devo, Wall of Voodoo, the Faces+Style Council.

The Oregon Brewers Festival Presents
2010 Oregon Brewers Guild Brewers Dinner
Wednesday, July 21st
6:00-8:30 p.m.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Portland
TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT

CHEESE BAR
All Oregon beer on Tap. 6030 S.E. Belmont St.,, Portland; 503-222-6014
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EUGENE CITY BREWERY
25 Track Town and Rogue Ales and 10 other Oregon beers on tap, Free Rogue Nation sign-ups. 844 Olive St., Eugene; 541-345-4155
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FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN
1706 E. Burnside St., Portland; 503-230-9464
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HORSE BRASS PUB
All Oregon beers on 8 guest taps plus rotating Oregon cask beers. 4534 S.E. Belmont, Portland; 503-232-2202
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PILSNER ROOM
24 Oregon taps. McCormick & Schmick’s Harborside at the Marina, home to Full Sail Brewing Co., 0309 S.W. Montgomery, Portland; 503-220-1865
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ROGUE ALES PUBLIC HOUSE
30 taps featuring Rogue beers along with other Oregon beers. 100 39th St. (Pier 39), Astoria; 503-325-5964
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ROGUE PUBLIC HOUSE AND DISTILLERY
23 Rogue and Track Town beers and 10 other Oregon beers on tap; Free Rogue Nation sign-ups; Oregon Brewers Festival tokens, mugs and T-shirts available. 1339 N.W. Flanders, Portland; 503-222-5910
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ROGUE BREWER’S ON THE BAY
30 Rogue & Track Town beers on tap, as well as 10 other Oregon brews. 2320 OSU Dr., Newport; 541-867-3660
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ROGUE ALES PUBLIC HOUSE, BAYFRONT
25 Rogue & Track Town Ales on tap, as well as 10 other Oregon brews. 748 S.W. Bay Blvd., Newport; 541-265-3188
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ROSCOES
8105 S.E. Stark St., Portland; 503-255-0049
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WILDWOOD
1221 NW 21st Ave., Portland; 503-248-9663

All Month Long
MCMENAMINS SAND TRAP. Goonies Anniversary Beers. 11157 N. Marion Ave., Gearhart; 503-717-8150
WIDMER GASTHAUS. Rotating collection of special barrel-aged beers. 955 N. Russell, Portland; 503-281-3333
VERTIGO BREWING. $8 Growler Fills and $10 Seasonal Growler Fills. 21420 N.W. Nicholas Ct., Hillsboro; 503-645-6644

Need something to do? If the day ends in Y we have something for you!

Every Monday
MAC TARNAHAN’S TAPROOM. Free trivia with prizes 7:30 p.m. 2730 N.W. 31st Ave., Portland; 503-228-5269

Every Tuesday
MAC TARNAHAN’S TAPROOM. Buy a seasonal beer and keep the glass. 2730 N.W. 31st Ave., Portland; 503-228-5269

Every Wednesday
EUGENE CITY BREWERY. Bingo Night at 8 p.m. 844 Olive St., Eugene; 541-345-4155
GREEN DRAGON. Premier pour with the Oregon Brew Crew at 6 p.m. 928 S.E. 9th Ave., Portland; 503-517-0660
MAC TARNAHAN’S TAPROOM. Follow on Twitter @TheTaproomPDX to get promotions. 2730 N.W. 31st Ave., Portland; 503-228-5269
BRIDGETOWN BEERHOUSE 5-7p.m. Bridgetown Beerhouse, 915 N. Shaver St., Portland; 503-477-8763

Every Thursday
DRAKE PARK. Munch+Music. Deschutes Brewery Beer Garden and food from Bend’s top restaurants. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Bend
EUGENE CITY BREWERY. Meet the Brewer at 6 p.m. 844 Olive St., Eugene; 541-345-4155
GREEN DRAGON. Meet the Brewer at 6 p.m. 928 S.E. 9th Ave., Portland; 503-517-0660
MAC TARNAHAN’S TAPROOM. $2 pints 7-9 p.m. 2730 N.W. 31st Ave., Portland; 503-228-5269
PHILADELPHIA’S STEAKS & HOAGIES. New Beer Release and Meet the Brewer 5:30-7:30 p.m., $2.95 Pints 7:30-cl. 6410 S.E. Milwaukie Ave, Portland; 503-239-8544
WAKONDA BREWING. Sushi Night catered by Aloha Sushi. 1725 Kingswood St. #4, Florence; 541-991-0694

Every Friday
BRIDGEPORT BREWING CO. Sampling on the Portland Spirit’s Friday Afternoon Escape Cruises 3-5 p.m. $22 Live Music. 110 S.E. Caruthers St., Portland; 503-224-3900
EUGENE CITY BREWERY. Trivia with Mr. Bill at 6 p.m. 844 Olive St., Eugene; 541-345-4155
MAC TARNAHAN’S TAPROOM. Buy One Get One Free growler fills. 2730 N.W. 31st Ave., Portland; 503-228-5269
WIDMER BROTHERS BREWING CO. Brewery Tour 3 p.m. Reservations Required. 955 N. Russell St., Portland; 503-281-2437

Every Saturday
MAC TARNAHAN’S TAPROOM .½ rack of ribs and a beer for $9.95; ½ lb of wings and a beer for $6.95. 2730 N.W. 31st Ave., Portland; 503-228-5269
OAKSHIRE BREWING. Tastings and Tours 12-4 p.m. 1055 Madera St., Eugene; 541-688-4555
WAKONDA BREWING. Women receive $0.50 off every beer. 1725 Kingswood St. #4, Florence; 541-991-0694
WIDMER BROTHERS BREWING CO. Brewery Tour 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Reservations Required. 955 N. Russell St., Portland; 503-281-2437

Every Sunday
MAC TARNAHAN’S TAPROOM. $2 pints of selected beer starting at 4 p.m. till the keg is gone. 2730 N.W. 31st Ave., Portland; 503-228-5269

Social Media – Share your OCBM experiences.
Twitter hash tag – #OCBM
Oregon Craft Beer Month Facebook page http://bit.ly/OCBMFacebook
Oregon Craft Beer Month Group on Flickr http://bit.ly/OCBMphoto

Look for the Oregon Craft Beer Month pull out in the Oregonian around Portland.
Want to read the Oregonian’s OCBM pull out online? http://bit.ly/OCBMOregonian
Willamette Week in the Dish section out June 30th  http://wweek.com/events/latest/dish/#36.34
Willamette Week in the Cheapskate column out June 30th http://wweek.com/columns/cheapskate/
The State of Suds in July 1st Eugene Weekly
Portland Mercury Food Issue out July 1st – we’ve got the centerfold
KGW-8 Live at 7 at 7:10-7:20 p.m. for Oregon Craft Beer Month Kick Off Toast