70 Days Later: Reopening Responsibly
A visit to Alesong in Eugene provides an example of how to reopen safely during Phase 1 in Oregon.
56 Days Later: Going Through Phases
Oregon is about to enter reopening phases, but is it ready? And a first-look at the Great Notion Android App.
42 Days Later: The New Normal
What’s happening in the beer industry around the Portland Metro, in Oregon, plus scarcity concerns, and what’s next.
21 Days Later: Best Practices and Updating PDX’s Open Breweries & Taprooms
So here we are. It’s been three weeks since Oregon shut down it’s places of public gathering, including bars, restaurants, and brewpubs – all very much the lifeblood of Portland’s … Continue Reading 21 Days Later: Best Practices and Updating PDX’s Open Breweries & Taprooms
14 Days Later: Portland Breweries Persist
A little over two weeks ago, knowing very well what was happening around the world, I set out to find a provision I overlooked (hand sanitizer) and to spend what … Continue Reading 14 Days Later: Portland Breweries Persist
Fostering Leaders in a Time of Uncertainty
“We have always held to the hope, the belief, the conviction that there is a better life, a better world, beyond the horizon.” Franklin Delano Roosevelt We are currently living … Continue Reading Fostering Leaders in a Time of Uncertainty
Portland’s Beer & Service Industries Adapt Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
The past few days have felt like a month has passed. Every day is filled with breaking news about not only the spread of Coronavirus or COVID-19, but the business … Continue Reading Portland’s Beer & Service Industries Adapt Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Hindsight IS 2020: Craft Beer Trends in the New Year
2019 was a quirky and complicated year for the beer industry, filled primarily with trends we’ve seen in years past that continue to grow, but also a few surprises. Interest … Continue Reading Hindsight IS 2020: Craft Beer Trends in the New Year
Weathering the Storm: Surviving in Today’s Craft Beer Industry
If you haven’t heard, there’s been a lot of beer and cider news that’s broken over the past few weeks in Portland. In fact, the speed at which beer and … Continue Reading Weathering the Storm: Surviving in Today’s Craft Beer Industry
Craft Beer’s Abundance of Small Breweries Enable Continued Evolution
Just as entrepreneurs adapted in the wake of the Dot-Com Boom (and bust), so too have smaller breweries learned from others mistakes, and continue to find a broad audience. But how?
Assembly Brewing Sets Course for the Future by Channeling the Past
The craft beer industry, over the past decade, has seen a myriad of changes, all at a mind-numbing pace. We’ve seen shifts in state regulations resulting in the explosive growth … Continue Reading Assembly Brewing Sets Course for the Future by Channeling the Past
Portland Craft Beer Isn’t Over-Saturated
Anyone who knows my writing will acknowledge that I rarely revel in opinion. I would never attempt to take up the mantel of Martin Cizmar – it’s just not in … Continue Reading Portland Craft Beer Isn’t Over-Saturated
The Undefined Art of Mixed Fermentation
Sometimes an article intended to be about a specific beer style should instead be about all the reasons why it cannot be defined as such.
The Growth and Future of Craft Breweries
Over the past few years, much has been postulated and hypothesized about the status of the craft beer industry. Growth is slowing, shelves are crowded, tap handles are tough to … Continue Reading The Growth and Future of Craft Breweries
Hemp, CBD & Craft Beer: The New Green Wave
To be completely honest, I’m not a regular consumer of marijuana. Of course it’s legal in the state of Oregon and as a creative type, I’ve spent the majority of … Continue Reading Hemp, CBD & Craft Beer: The New Green Wave
Steel & Aluminum Tariffs Versus Beer
Around 5 years ago, I effectively stopped writing about politics for a number of reasons. Overall, it felt like it was eating my soul – the negative attitudes, the vitriol, … Continue Reading Steel & Aluminum Tariffs Versus Beer
