from The Oregonian via Captured by Porches
“We just got TTB label approval for our two beers that we will have in returnable bottles. We have sent out a few cases to choice accounts to test the waters, and all indications show that Portlanders are happy to pay the dollar deposit additional for a returnable, reusable bottle (or else they are home brewers that recognize that a dollar is a great price for a 750ml flip top!). Either way, we are super excited not only to be finally bottling, but to be doing so in a manner that breaks the ‘use once and destroy’ stream. (I have a ton of statistics and facts about how costly glass is to recycle).
Our IPA should hit the shelves of bottle shops and one New Season location on Jan 15; our ‘Friday’ beer is set for release on Feb 1.”
Backbreaker from Brooklyn
First they came out with Cuvee de Cardoz which I had at GABF, then the Manhattan Project which I still need to taste and now Backbreaker. My Brooklyn list is getting longer.
Saint Somewhere Pays du Soleil
A Belgian Dubbel with the famous yeast used by brewer Bob Sylvester? Count me in.
Modus Hoperandi
Another canned beer that I would love to try from SKA Brewing in Durango Colorado. This is # 3 on my must try canned beer list along with Monk’s Blood and Surly Zwickelbier.
Harpoon Ginger Wheat
Wow does this sound delicious.
I have had two beers spiced with ginger. Both were very nice. Perfect for pairing with food especially in winter.
Review – New Glarus Imperial Saison
Thanks to Z.H. for this amazing bottle!
IPA + Indian food
I have not seen this idea before (doesn’t mean it hasn’t been done) but it is brilliant!
If you are in the most NW part of Oregon then you should try it.
Indian Food and IPAs
Reservations are required. $55 will buy you five courses of food with beer to match each course; this price includes gratuity. A $5 discount per person will apply when you buy 2 or more tickets. Stop in or Call 503-325-PINT to make your reservation today!
When
Wed Jan 13 6pm – 9pm Pacific Time
Where
1483 Duane Street, Astoria, OR 97103
Beer in Reno?
Yes, and there is good beer too!
Here are two hop spots for you to visit the next time you are in the biggest little city in the world.
Chapel Tavern
1495 South Virginia Street
775-324-2244
St. James Infirmary
445 California Avenue
775-657-8484
Blue beer
Apparently the Abashiri Brewery is cornering the colored beer market. They have in addition to the blue, a red beer and a green beer.
50 from 50 – Maine
I got this beer as a Christmas gift and saved it for this challenge. I have had Allagash Four and their White Ale and this is much in the same mold. A lovely Belgian Golden. Here is the rest of the review….
Here is more information on Hugh Malone.