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brian — Tue, 22 May 2012 08:01:05 +0000

Three Creeks Tasting at
05/22/12
The Wine Shop
55 NW Minnesota Ave
Bend
6-8pm
Join Three Creeks Brewmaster Pat Shea for a pouring and “meet and greet”

BREWS & BANDS
05/22/12
Broken Top Bottle Shop
1740 NW Pence Lane, Suite 1
Bend
5-7pm
Featuring 10 Barrel Brewing Co.’s Brewmaster Jimmy Seifrit and Live Music performed by Matt Murphy

GoodLife Tasting
05/22/12
The Platypus Pub
1203 NE 3rd St
Bend
6-8pm

Meet the Commons Brewer
05/23/12
Belmont Station
4500 SE Stark
Portland
503-232-8538
6-8pm
Brewers Josh Grgas and Sean Burke will pour samples of The Commons Urban Farmhouse Ale, Flemish Kiss, and the brand new Wit. We’ll have a couple of The Commons brews on draft, including the Walnut Belgian style porter.

Upright Beermaker Dinner
05/24/12
Brasserie Montmarte
626 SW Park Avenue
Portland
503-236-3036
1830
$45
4 courses paired with the finest from Upright Brewing.

3rd Annual Belgian Beer Summit
05/25/12
Roscoe’s
8105 SE Stark
Portland
4pm
Look for Double Mountain Brewery’s 2011 Sacre Bleu, Gigantic Brewing’s The City Never Sleeps, Fort George Brewery ABCDA, Logsdon Farmhouse’s Barrel Aged Seizoen Bretta and many more. Taster trays will be available.

BREWPUBLIC KillerBeerFest 3.5
05/27/12
Bailey’s Taproom
213 SW Broadway
Portland
2-10pm

Thunderdome Imperial IPA Release
05/31/12
Rock Bottom Brewery
206 SW Morrison
Portland
5:30-6pm

Big Beer Bash
05/31/12
Horse Brass Pub
4534 SE Belmont
Portland 1pm
Blind tasting of Double IPAs

Harvester Brewing’s Gluten-Free Red Ale

brian — Tue, 22 May 2012 05:01:16 +0000

Harvester Brewing’s Gluten-Free Red Ale joins Pale and Dark Ales in Year Round All GF Line-Up

Responding to popular demand, Harvester Brewing is bringing their Red Ale into year-round production. The Red Ale was originally released as one of the Experiment Ale series of seasonal/rotating beers. The Red Ale will have its own label, joining the Pale Ale and Dark Ale in the year-round line-up.

The Red Ale is made with a medium dark roast of Willamette Valley chestnuts that lend great flavor to the beer as well as a beautiful red color. Additional ingredients include certified gluten-free oats, pure cane sugar, and sorghum balancing the flavor profile. The Red Ale features Willamette hops and comes in at ~ 5.8% ABV and 25 IBU.

With the Red Ale has moving to year-round production, Harvester is looking forward to developing new and exciting beers to add to the Experiment Ale series. Expect to see the Red Ale hitting shelves in its own label by the end of the month. Additional information on all of our beers as well as an image of the Red Ale label is available here.

James Neumeister
John Dugan
Harvester Brewing

A Good Firkin Time at the Firkin Fest

brian — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:00:01 +0000

The Green Dragon and Buckman Botanical Brewery will co-host the 5th Annual Firkin Fest at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 2nd at the Green Dragon.

The Firkin Fest will feature unique beers from breweries including Good Life Brewing, Lompoc Brewing, F.O.T.M. Brewing, Silver Moon Brewing, Rogue Ales, Track Town Ales, Columbia River Brewing, Green Dragon Brew Crew, Buckman Botanical Brewery, and the Rogue Farmstead Brewery, with more being added each week. Each brewery will present a beer of its choice, prepared in the traditional English cask-style. Unlike most draft beers, Firkin beers are unpasteurized, unfiltered, naturally carbonated in the cask, and served at cellar temperature, approximately 55 degrees. In addition to showcasing these rare beers, the Green Dragon will provide a sampling of artisan cheeses, chocolates, and meats.

The event will be held in two, three hour sessions. The first will run from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The second session will run from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Admission is $10, which includes five drink tickets. Tasters will be one ticket each, 8oz pours will be two tickets each. Additional tickets will be available for purchase at the event. This is a charity event that benefits the Buckman Elementary School and is sponsored by Food Services of America.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.rogue.com, or in person or by phone at the Green Dragon at
(503) 517-0660.

WIDMER BROTHERS BREWING INVESTS $3 MILLION

brian — Mon, 21 May 2012 20:50:57 +0000

WIDMER BROTHERS BREWING INVESTS $3 MILLION IN PORTLAND BREWERY EXPANSION:INSTALLS FOUR NEW 1,750 BARREL FERMENTATION TANKS
Brewery Production to Increase by 10,000–12,000 Barrels per Month

PORTLAND, Ore. – May 21, 2012 – Widmer Brothers Brewing is expanding its Portland, Ore., brewery to increase production by as much as 10,000 to 12,000 barrels per month. Beginning Monday, May 21, the brewery will install the first two of four new 1,750 barrel fermentation tanks. This expansion reaffirms the brewery’s commitment to growing Oregon’s craft beer industry, fuels local job creation, and allows the company to increase production while remaining at its North Portland location.

“We are thrilled to expand the brewery. Our last expansion was in 2008, and we’re to a point where increasing the brewery’s capacity has become necessary for further growth,” said Kurt Widmer, co-founder of Widmer Brothers Brewing. “This expansion is not only a significant landmark for Widmer Brothers, but for the Oregon craft beer community. While national domestic beer sales are declining, craft beer is on the rise and the Portland brewing community is largely behind driving the innovation and excitement for the craft beer industry.”

The company is investing more than $3 million in the expansion, which is part of a multi-phased growth project that includes a $1.7 investment in the new fermentation tanks, and a $1.3 million investment in the brewery’s bright tank cellar which is due to be complete in the fall. The expansion will increase the brewery’s production capacity by 140,000 barrels per year, estimating to a total annual capacity of 700,000 to 800,000 barrels and will serve the needs of Widmer Brothers Brewing and the Craft Brew Alliance portfolio. The brewery expects to be operating at full capacity by 2013 and will now run 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

“Nearly thirty years ago when Kurt and I sought out to start a brewery, we never imagined where it would lead,” said Rob Widmer, co-founder of Widmer Brothers Brewing. “The Widmer Brothers Brewing team is producing incredible beers and is really driving the potential of what craft beer can be. We’re extremely proud of how far the brewery has come and look forward to the opportunities presented by this expansion.”

Full Sail Brewing Releases New Brewer’s Share Experimental Beer

brian — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:42:29 +0000

Full Sail Brewing Releases New Brewer’s Share Experimental Beer, Allman’s All Mild:Brewery Invites you to Meet the Brewer and the Beer and Support the Columbia Gorge Ecology Institute

Hood River, Oregon – To celebrate American Craft Beer Week (May 14-20th), Full Sail Brewing will release a new beer in their Brewer’s Share Experimental line up: “Allman’s All Mild” crafted by Lead Lab Technician Joshua Allman. Inspired by traditional English mild style beers he found in London pubs in his early 20s, Joshua wanted to honor his English heritage and those fond memories by brewing his own mild style ale.

Allman’s All Mild is a beautiful light copper colored English Mild Ale, using a blend of 2-row Pale, Munich, English crystal and brown malts that provide a toasty biscuit character and a dry and balanced finish. Golding and Willamette hops impart an herbal aroma and subtle hop finish that complements the malt complexity. The ale’s low carbonation delivers an incredibly refreshing and light beer perfect for summertime enjoyment. ABV 4.1% IBU 25

“Coming from English heritage, I was very excited to brew this easy drinking and sessionable ale for Full Sail,” says Joshua. “This is a great beer for the warm and sunny days ahead, and a beer that you can enjoy pint after pint with friends. I selected English malts that provide the flavor I remember fondly from that first pint in London. I hope you all enjoy the simple beauty of this Old World brew. Cheers!”

Full Sail has scheduled two “Meet the Brewer and the Beer” events to showcase this new beer. The first Meet Brewer and the Beer event will be at Full Sail at Riverplace in Portland, Tuesday, May 15th, from 5:00 – 6:30PM. The second is at the Full Sail Tasting Room and Pub in Hood River, on Thursday, May 17th from 5:00 to 6:30PM. Join the Full Sail crew to celebrate and toast a pint of this new brew.

With each Brewer’s Share series beer, Full Sail picks a local charity to receive a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the beer. Joshua has chosen to support the Columbia Gorge Ecology Institute, so every keg of Allman’s All Mild benefits this organization whose mission is to create life-long learning opportunities that foster a sense of wonder and community stewardship in the natural systems of the Columbia River Gorge.

The Brewer’s Share Experimental series is a line-up of small batch draft beers where each Full Sail brewer takes a turn hand-crafting their own single batch recipe. A portion of the proceeds benefit a local charity or organization of their choice. Full Sail’s Brewer’s Share Experimental beers will only be 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 available. The next Brewer’s Share Experimental will be brewed by Brewer, Clinton Wertzbaugher and is planned for late summer.

Bring Mom Out for a Beer

brian — Fri, 11 May 2012 08:06:25 +0000

Bring Mom Out for a Beer 2012-Full Sail hosts brewery open house for Mother’s Day

Hood River, Or – This Mother’s Day, show your mom some love with quality time and a local beer. She’s been teaching you for years; it’s your turn to show her a thing or two. So grab your mom and swing by Full Sail, take a tour, grab a bite, have a pint and soak up the view. Share with her your favorite beer, treat her to a meal and Full Sail will treat her to dessert. Who knows? You may just convert her to a beer goddess of sorts. If she’s not already, that is.

“Having a chance to honor moms is something very special to us. A big percentage of the Full Sail crew is female and many of us are moms too. At Full Sail, we are not about business as usual. We are about truly appreciating our “human resources,” and building a culture that’s based on balancing work, life, family and friends,” said Irene Firmat, Full Sail’s Founder & CEO. “And who’s better at achieving that balance than mothers?”

From 1-4PM on Sunday, May 13th, Mother’s Day, the Pink Boots Society has invited breweries, brewpubs, restaurants, bars and bottle shops all across the nation to raise a pint in appreciation of all moms. Full Sail will open their brewhouse doors to guests and their moms for a fun and informative guided tour of the brewery. Meet the people behind the pints and learn about the art and science of crafting beer. You’ll also see the local ingredients used to concoct Full Sail’s award winning brews and learn a plethora of Full Sail fun facts and history, including their sustainable brewing practices.

After, you can sample brews and grab a bite in the Tasting Room and Pub and Full Sail will treat mom to a free dessert with the purchase of a meal. If there is one thing a brewer loves more than great beer – it’s great food and great beer! Full Sail’s northwest inspired menu complements their award winning brews and features seasonal, local ingredients. Tours begin and end in the Tasting Room and Pub. Tours are free of charge at 1, 2, 3 and 4pm and each tour participant will receive a complementary glass. (Kids 12 and over welcome on Tours with parent or guardian.) The Tasting Room and Pub opens at 11:00am for more information call 541-386-2247.

Rogue is Brewing up Roses

brian — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:11:21 +0000

Rogue is Brewing up Roses for Portland Rose Festival
PORTLAND, OR, May 9th, 2012 – Rogue Ales has been selected as the official brewery of the 105th annual Portland Rose Festival, which runs May 25th – June 17th. To celebrate the City of Roses, Rogue has brewed Portland Rose Festival Ale.
Rose Festival Ale is brewed with Oregon Rose Petals and comes in a commemorative painted white bottle. The ale will be available for purchase at the Rogue Distillery and Public House in the Pearl District, Rogue Hall located on the Portland State University campus, and the pop-up Rogue Waterfront Pub at the Rose Festival.
The Rogue Waterfront Pub will throw its tent flaps open on Friday, May 25th at 5pm and will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 3pm – 11pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 11am – 11pm for the duration of the Rose Festival. The pub will have five Rogue ales on tap and will be pouring Rogue’s award winning spirits. Menu items will include pulled pork sandwiches, pizza and beer cheese soup. Guests can stop by the pub before a concert, for lunch with family, to sip on cocktails, or just to enjoy a beer on the waterfront.

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brian — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:56:02 +0000

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Oregon Garden Brewfest

brian — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:52:27 +0000

Oregon Garden Brewfest raises a glass to record attendance at 8th annual event

SILVERTON, Ore. – April 30, 2012 – The 8th annual Oregon Garden Brewfest smashed attendance records this past Friday & Saturday, with more than 6,000 people rolling through the gates, nearly double last year’s record of 3,200. Attendees came from all over the northwest to sample from more than 90 handcrafted beers and ciders from 45 different breweries.

The People’s Choice, as determined by votes cast at the festival, was a last minute entry by Gigantic Brewing. The City Never Sleeps, a black saison, was the debut of Gigantic Brewing, the collaboration of Van Havig and Ben Love, two rock stars in the Portland brewing scene who will open the doors to their production brewery in SE Portland in a few weeks. Other crowd favorites included Seven Brides Brewing’s Becky’s Black CatPorter and Calapooia’s Chili Beer.

The two-day event kicked off Thursday night with an inaugural Brewer’s Tasting Dinner, a six-course tasting featured small plates paired with beers from six Northwest breweries. Brewing industry members mingled with craft beer aficionados at the intimate event, which featured a short introduction by each of the brewers about that particular beer prior to it being served.

Another popular activity was a presentation given both days by Women Enjoying Beer, a research based education and marketing company that develops and serves female (and male) beer consumers. Founder Ginger Johnson helped the enthusiastic crowds learn how to better enjoy their beer at the festival by talking about beer’s color, aroma and flavor.

The Oregon Garden Brewfest took place under twinkly white lights in the Frank J. Schmidt Pavilion on the grounds of the Oregon Garden, with spillover in an outdoor clear-topped tent. Attendees were welcome to stroll through the lush landscaping of The Oregon Garden in-between drinks. Crowds squeezed together to enjoy the music of a number of local bands, particularly Saturday night’s headliner Blitzen Trapper.

Many attendees took advantage of The Oregon Garden Resort on the grounds and booked rooms right up the hill from the festival. The Oregon Garden Resort, a Moonstone Hotel property, offers 103 rooms overlooking The Oregon Garden and offered special brewfest package deals.

The Oregon Garden Brewfest always takes place the last weekend in April. The 9th annual event will take place April 26 & 27, 2013.

OBG Associate Members

brian — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:19:58 +0000

Oregon Brewers Guild Associate Members

Briess Malt & Ingredients Co.

Contact: David Richter
P.O. Box 226
Chilton, WI 53014
(800) 657-0806
email david dot richter at briess dot com – he’s the NW rep

Emma
524 E. Burnside, Suite 510
Portland, OR 97214
P 800.595.4401 x 252
Contact: Lisa Creamer Email: lisa dot creamer at myemma dot com

Graphic Packaging International
525 Airport Parkway
Oroville, CA 95965
Contact:Gary McMahon-he’s the local rep and OBG Board Member
gary.mcmahon at graphicpkg dot com
(503)320-3622

Maletis Beverage
Contact: Robin Hawley
POB 3109
Portland, OR 97208
(503)735-2300
www.maletis.com
email:rhawley at maletis . com

Metalcraft Fabrication LLC
723 N Tillamook St
Portland OR 97227
503-807-7726
Contact:Charlie Frye
Email:Charlie at metalcraftfabrication dotcom

Oregon Beer and Wine Distributors Association.

Saxco Pacific Coast

Contact: Fred Czuba
11010 NE 37Th Circle #110
Vancouver, WA 98682
800-326-8971

Sodbuster Farms, Inc.
9775 WHEATLAND RD N
SALEM, OR 97303
P 503-991-1132
Contact: Douglas Weathers Email: sixpac at meritel dot net

Wyeast Laboratories
Contact: Jess Caudill
Box 146
Odell, OR 97044
(541) 354-1335

Associate Members

AAA Metals
14305 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97005
P 503-601-3212
www.aaametal.com
Contact: Ben Hance ben at aaametal dot com

Bank of the Cascades
888 SW 5th Ave – Suite 1000
Portland OR 97204
P 503-499-5936
F 503-499-5491
www.botc.com
Contact Patrick Mc Carthy Email: pmccarthy at botc dot com

Boelter Companies
Contact: Karen Peterson
N22W23685 Ridgeview Pkwy W
Waukesha WI 53188
(800) 233-7287 x6620

Brewvana-Portland Brewery Tours by bus
Contact:Ashley Salvitti
0602 SW California St
Portland OR 97219
503-729-6804
Email brewvana at gmail
Facebook Page - Facebook Fan

Brewery Branding Co.
708 Monroe St
Oregon City OR 97045
800-396-7520
www.brewerybranding.com
Contact:Jeremy Wood or Joel Mayer
Email: woodj at brewerybranding dot com
Email:mayerj at brewerybranding dot com

Carbonic Systems
Contact: Wayne Holloway or Steve McKendrick
POB 244
Vancouver WA 98666
P/360-906-8467
F/360-699-1920
Email: w.holloway at carbonicsystems dot com
Email: s.mckendrick at carbonicsystems dot com

Cascade Graphics
475 SE Bridgeford Blvd
Bend OR 97702
P 541-389-7622 X304
F 541-382-8187
www.cascadegraphics.com
www.beerbottleprinters.com
Contact: Billy Sherritt Email: billy at cascadegraphics dot com

Christensen Malting
Contact: Zach Christensen
16201 SW Christensen Rd
McMinnville OR 97128
503-550-3576
F/503-835-1008
Email:christensenfarms at landdb dot com

Columbia Distributing
Contact: Chris Hodge
6840 N. Cutter Circle
Portland, OR 97210
(503) 240-8330

Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP
888 SW 5th Ave – Suite 500
Portland OR 97204
P 503-323-900 D 503-276-6071
F 503-323-9019
www.cosgravelaw.com
Contact: Marcus Reed Email:mreed at cosgravelaw dot com

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Contact: Jesse Lyon
1300 SW 5th Ave – Suite 2300
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 241-2300

Energy Trust of Oregon
New Buildings
100 SW Main St – Suite 1600
Portland OR 97201
P 503-334-7994
F 503-961-7642
www.energytrust.org
Contact: Nicole Hillis E-mail: nhillis at peci.org
Bend Contact: Diane Fischetti E-mail: dfischetti@earthadvantage.org

F.H. Steinbart Co.
Contact: John DeBenedetti
234 SE 12Th Ave
Portland, OR 97214
503 232.8793

F.L. Bowman LLC
Contact: Fred Bowman
11940 NW Kearney St
Portland OR 97229
503-329-9506
Email:Fbowman44 at gmail dot com

Fischer, Hayes & Associates, PC
Contact:Stephen Joye
3295 Triangle Dri. SE, Suite 200
Salem OR 97302
Phone 503-378-0220
Fax 503-364-1259
Email stephen @ fhapc . com

General Distributors, Inc.
13895 Fir Street
Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: 503-656-9470
Fax: 503-557-4333
Website
Contact: Rick Antonacci
Email: rantonacci at generaldistributors dot com

Glass Tech
Stacy Foss
23780 NW Huffman Rd Ste 101
Hillsboro OR 97124
Phone 503-646-3989
Fax 503-626-2890
www.glasstechweb.com
Email stacy at glasstechweb . com

Goschie Farms
7365 Meridian Road NE
Silverton OR 97381
Phone: 503-932-8119
Fax: 503-873-2209
Contact: Gayle Goschie
Email: gayle at goschiefarms dot com

Hop Union CBS LLC
Contact: Ralph Olson
P.O. Box 9697
Yakima, WA 98909
800-952-4873

Identity Impressions
20210 S. Ferguson Rd.
Oregon City OR 97045
503-702-3042
Fax 503-632-1612
Screen Printing
Contact Michelle Satter
michelle at idimpressions dot com

Indie Hops
4215 SE Comus St
Portland OR 97219
503-901-7945 P
503-452-6005 F
www.indiehops.com
Contact:Matt Sage
matt at indiehops dot com

JV Northwest Inc.
Contact: Phil Loen
390 South Redwood
Canby, OR 97013
503-263-2858

Kernutt Stokes LLP
Contact: Matthew Diment
1600 Executive Parkway Suite 110
Eugene, OR 97401
P/541-687-1170
F/541-345-8540
Website: www.kernuttstokes.com
Email: mdiment at kernuttstokes dot com

Leonard Adams Insurance
5201 SW Westgate Dr Ste 300
Portland 97221
503-296-0077
www.lacoinsurance.com
Contact: Jeremy Callas
email jeremyc at lacoinsurance dot com

McDantim Inc
Contact: Lenette Egan
3730 N Montana Ave
Helena MT 59602
Phone 406-442-5153
Fax 406-442-5154
Email: lenette at mcdantim . com

Oregon Hop Growers Association
Contact: Nancy Frketich
POB 198
Aurora, OR 97002
503-982-7600
Fax 503-982-7602

Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association
Contact: Stephanie Bremner
8565 SW Salish Lane, Suite 120
Wilsonville, OR 97070
503.682.4422

Oregon Screen Impressions
Contact:Chris Gunderson
3580 NE Broadway
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 231-0181

Perkins & Co.
1211 SW 5th Ave Suite 1000
Portland OR 97204
www.perkinsaccounting.com
503-221-0336
503-294-4378 FAX
Contact:Keith Myers
Email:kmyers at perkinsaccounting dotcom

PermaCold Engineering Inc.
2945 NE Argyle St.
Portland OR 97211
800-455-8585 P
503-249-8322 F
www.permacold.com
Contact: Phillip McNamara
Email: phillip dot mcnamara at permacold dot com

Rose City Label Co.
7235 SE Label Ln
Portland OR 97206
503-777-4711 P
503-777-4799 F
www.rclabel.com
Contact: Shaun Harris
Email: shaunh at rclabel dot com

Ross & Associates Insurance Services, Inc.
9201 SE 91st Avenue, Suite 220
Portland, OR 97086
503-698-3833
F:503-698-3844
Contact: Jason Jordan
Email: breweryinsurance at ross-ins dot com

Saalfield Griggs
250 Church St. SE – Ste 300
Salem OR 97301
503-399-1070
F:503-371-2927
Contact: Caleb Williams
Email: cwilliams at sglaw dotcom

S.S. Steiner Inc./Hopsteiner
POB 9009
Yakima WA 98909
Phone: 509-453-4731 Fax: 509-457-4638
Contact: Bill Elkins
Email: welkins at hopsteiner dot com

TAPHANDLES
1424 4th Ave Ste 401
Seattle, WA 98104
Website: www.taphandles.com
Phone:877.855.6383 / 206-588-4526
Fax:206.462.6801
Contact name: Jean Powell
Email: jean at taphandles dot com
facebook.com/taphandles | twitter.com/taphandles

Taylor Made Labels
17252 Pilkington Rd
Lake Oswego OR 97035
P 503-699-5000
F 503-699-0408
www.taylormadelabels.com
Contact: Eric Baldwin Email ebaldwin at taylormadelabels dot com

TurnKey Brewery Consulting Group
Portland OR 97220
P 503-314-9040
F 503-477-6602
Contact: Craig Nicholls Email bromanbrew1 at hotmail dot com

Watkinson Laird Rubenstein Baldwin & Burgess, P.C.
101 E Broadway, Suite 200
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: 541-484-2277
Fax: 541-484-2282
www.wlrlaw.com
Contact: Jane Yates
Email: jyates at wlrlaw dot com

Willamette Valley Hops
18704 French Prairie Rd NE
St. Paul OR 97137
503-314-4451
www.willamettevalleyhops.com
Contact:Jeff Langley
Email:Jeff at willamettevalleyhops dotcom