The Rise of Dark Lager
The past six months have seen a great proliferation of Dark Lager styles in the PNW. But why?
Beer in 2020: Adaptation
A look back at how the Portland beer industry weathered a turbulent 2020.
247 Days Later: Into The Freeze
Living through the Freeze by supporting our local breweries and taprooms.
84 Days Later, Part I: Starting Phase 1
This week’s update requires two parts, simply because so much has transpired, thus two different stories must be told. I’m starting with a post that focuses on the reopening of … Continue Reading 84 Days Later, Part I: Starting Phase 1
70 Days Later: Reopening Responsibly
A visit to Alesong in Eugene provides an example of how to reopen safely during Phase 1 in Oregon.
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
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
February is the New Oregon Craft Beer Month and It’s A Good Thing
July is out and February is in as Oregon Craft Beer Month, filled with events, tastings, and more, begins today.
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
The Widmer Pub Begins a New Life
When news from Russell Street hit that Widmer Brother’s Pub was closing, it was a startling revelation for most in the local beer community. Yet within a month, they’ve already … Continue Reading The Widmer Pub Begins a New Life
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
The 2018 Hop Harvest is Here!
Wouldn’t you know… it’s already the best season of the year for one-off beers. Hops are being harvested, often getting swept up immediately by local brewers to be quickly fed … Continue Reading The 2018 Hop Harvest is Here!
Tapping Into Oregon City’s Craft Beer & Cider Culture
As a writer, sometimes the toughest task is to conjure a title. Though attempting to summarize a community as diverse and multifaceted as Oregon City’s brewing landscape turned out to … Continue Reading Tapping Into Oregon City’s Craft Beer & Cider Culture
American Craft Beer Week: Is the Thrill Gone?
Hey, it’s American Craft Beer Week… I remember when that seemed like an exciting proposition. The notion that everyone around the country was going out and celebrating locally brewed craft … Continue Reading American Craft Beer Week: Is the Thrill Gone?
