A Portland Beer Blog
Any visit to Portland can seem intimidating, especially if you’re wanting to cover as much ground as possible, but are just passing through for a quick visit. No matter your … Continue Reading 8 Brewpubs & Taprooms to Visit in SE Portland
It’s been quite a week … and for me, in an unexpected way, it’s been filled with Lagers. Yes, not a normal week at all. This is not to say … Continue Reading The Craft Lager Has Arrived
Every spring before the Craft Brewers Conference, the Brewers Association slowly rolls out their annual updates by cataloging the Top 50 Breweries and Craft Breweries. Then just yesterday they announced … Continue Reading Thoughts on the Brewers Association’s Growth Report
For those who closely follow the beer industry, much of the terminology bandied about can be quite technical or downright scientific. After all, there are a multitude of styles, flavors, … Continue Reading We’re Beer Nerds, Not Beer Snobs
It’s been intriguing to watch the revamping of Widmer Brothers brand lineup and their operations in general over the past few years. Of particular note, the prioritization of the Innovation … Continue Reading Widmer’s Hefe X Released as Part of Portland Pub Series
Last night I had the pleasure to sit in on a panel discussion, focusing on how the media covers the brewing industry, specifically within the realm of Portland. Moderated by … Continue Reading Commentary: The Power of the Beer Press
Tomorrow, at the Left Bank Annex in Portland, Oregon, the 5th Annual Cider Rite of Spring will feature three dozen Northwest cideries serving over 100 different ciders. While tickets are … Continue Reading Try 100+ NW Ciders at Cider Rite of Spring
It’s almost hard to grasp just how quickly the craft beer scene has grown in Los Angeles. To think that at the close of 2009 there were only 2 breweries … Continue Reading Exploring LA’s South Bay Breweries
Did you miss the chance to buy a ticket for Willamette Week’s annual Oregon Beer Awards tonight? Have no fear… You can watch it all via their livestream, starting at 6pm … Continue Reading Oregon Beer Awards Live Stream
There was a time when I simply worked 9-5, then bought a six-pack on my way home. It was a mediocre existence… Today, with lord knows how many tap handles … Continue Reading New Tastes at Culmination Brewing
Today begins the second weekend of soft opening sessions for the newest craft beer outpost in LA, Common Space Brewery. It’s foundation has been built upon the desire to offer … Continue Reading Common Space Brewery Opens in LA
Over the past week I’ve been to two local Portland breweries, one an established larger brewer and the other a smaller upstart, and both had a new Hazy IPA on … Continue Reading The Haze Hype and How to Navigate It
Oregon Stalwart adds “new school IPA” to year-round lineup
After less than a full month of preparation, the crew at Modern Times is today celebrating the opening of their new Portland location, The Belmont Fermentorium. For all the details … Continue Reading Modern Times Belmont Fermentorium Now Open
Living in Portland, there’s always a pop-up of something happening… Jamaican food, a Fresh Hop Festival, Hand-Made Goods – you name it, Portland has a pop-up for it. Though this … Continue Reading Small Bar – A PDX Pop-Up Event
Between now and April I will be writing 3 to 4 blog posts a month, as part of my full time job at a local craft beverage software company. And … Continue Reading Buzzwords, Branding and You
