I love the smell of hops in the morning. And so can you if you visit what Rogue calls “Haunted” Independence Oregon.
Beer Pair(ing)
Here is a heads up. One week from today, the great Library Alehouse is pairing with the Beer Chicks for a beer dinner pairing that benefits What a Pair.
Here is the 411 and the menu:
“Christina Perozzi and Hallie Beaune, better known as the Beer Chicks, are the co-authors of The Naked Pint an Unadulterated Guide to Craft Beer. They will be on hand to show us their Pair(ings), and guide you through some of beer’s best styles. Come and learn a little about the world’s favorite beverage.
15% of sales from the entire day will be donated to What a Pair.
Cost is $50 a ticket. Seating is limited, please RSVP ASAP.
To RSVP call Tom Kelley, Alehouse Cicerone at 310-383-2329 “
Their will be 9 beers with some small plates for pairings.
Mamma’s Little Yella Pilsner
Weihenstephaner Hefeweizen (bottle)
Allagash White – Gioia Ricotta dressed with lemon and Allagash White
Ballast Point Calico Amber – Semi-firm Cheese TBA
Bruery Tradewinds Tripel – Heirloom Tomato Salad
Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA – Fish Taco and mango salsa
Chimay Blue (bottle) – Beef Carbonnade with pommes frites
Rodenbach (bottle) – Chocolate
Coconut Porter – Ice Cream float
Nano Monday
Mix in an exotic brewer like Trade Route of Washington. (See motto: “Drink our beer and voyage the trade routes of the old world. At Trade Route Brewing Company, we like to think of ourselves as explorers charting the beer frontier. We are inspired by time honored brewing traditions of the world. We innovate with a bounty of wonderful ingredients. We make beer for the adventurous. We make beer for you. Explore the beer frontier.”)
Then add in a 5 gallon homebrew set-up so that you can experiment with small batches.
Then serve it up on Mondays at their tasting room and you have some magic going.
38 Degrees app
I know the abbreviation “app” has been used to death but if we are going to overuse a phrase, we might as well overuse it in the cause of great beer.
So break out your mobile devices and upload this app to get the lastest scoop on a great Los Angeles beer destination…
Click HERE to get the scoop.
San Diego Beer Week – press release
Here is the official scoop on this year’s San Diego festivities:
“Building off the success of the first San Diego Beer Week, the San Diego Brewers Guild is preparing for San Diego Beer Week 2010 (SDBW), November 5-14, 2010. San Diego Beer Week is a ten-day celebration inspiring people to drink local, craft beer and promoting San Diego’s thriving brewing culture with more than 500 events happening across the county. San Diego Beer Week will kick off with the Brewers Guild Festival and conclude with the Chef Celebration of San Diego Beer, a gourmet beer and food-pairing event.
San Diego is home to more than 35 brew houses and has gained an international reputation for brewing inspired beers. The city recently brought home more medals at the 2010 World Beer Cup than the traditional beer countries of England, Germany, and Belgium combined. With the popularity of craft beer on the rise, San Diego is poised to be the capital of beer tourism in the United States.
SDBW’s inaugural year included more than 300 events spread across San Diego County with an estimated attendance of 20,000 people. Events ranged from specialty beer dinners to beer and cheese pairings to meet and greets with local brewers. “Our goal is to create a variety of events to engage all levels of craft beer drinkers,” says Adam Carbonell, president, San Diego Brewers Guild. “If you’re new to craft beer you can check out a local pint night or take a brewery tour, and if you’re more seasoned you might enjoy a sour ales night or beer and chocolate tasting.”
“San Diego Beer Week is a great opportunity for our city to position itself as the number one beer tourism destination,” says Carbonell. San Diego Beer Week has partnered with several San Diego hotels to work out special room rates and Beer Week travel packages. “San Diego is a great place to visit and in November we’ve still got beautiful weather. Add Beer Week on top of that and there’s no reason not to visit!”
San Diego Beer Week is taking place Friday November 5th through Sunday November 14th, 2010 throughout the county, with new events posted frequently on the official website. For general information about San Diego Beer Week including complete event listings, sponsors, public transportation, and accommodations, visit www.SDBW.org
About San Diego Beer Week
San Diego Beer Week promotes San Diego’s thriving craft beer culture by sponsoring a ten-day countywide festival that attracts beer tourism, fosters knowledge of our regional brewing heritage, and serves as a showcase for San Diego’s breweries, restaurants, pubs, and other businesses with ties to the craft beer community. For more information and a current list of events visit SDBW.org, www.twitter.com/sdbeerweek or www.facebook.com/san.diego.beer.week. Cheers.”
Start making your plans!
Allagash + Library Alehouse =
What sounds to be a great beer night. Check this out…(from the press release)
“Josh Gil can often be found at the bar of Library Alehouse, sampling some of its wonderful libations. He also happens to be the chef de cuisine that earned Joe’s Restaurant its Michelin star, and he has a new project called the Supper Liberation Front — a guerilla style dining experience that sets up tables in an unknown location each week.
Library Alehouse will welcome him as guest chef for a not-so-secret night of food and beer pairings on Wednesday August 4. Rob Tod, founder of Allagash Brewing, will be co-hosting with Tom Kelley, Library’s Certified Cicerone™. Kelley will speak about the pairings while Tod will be introduced and interviewed by special guest, beerscribe Tomm Carroll of the Celebrator Beer News, to provide the dinner guests with a a behind the scenes look at the featured beers. Some stories about the “old” days of craft brewing are bound to come out as well…
This beer pairing dinner promises to be a unique gastronomic experience and of a caliber not usually seen — or tasted — in local beer bars and restaurants. The matching of craft beer with innovative cuisine is being taken to the next level, and the proof will be on your plate and in your glass.
Below is the menu, but beers shall not be limited to this. In addition some small release Allagash beers are sure to be poured.”
This event is by RSVP only. To obtain tickets you may visit
https://www.libraryalehouse.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=39
Wednesday, August 4
One seating at 6:30 p.m.
5 courses + beer pairings, $60 (plus tax and tip)
lil bites
with
allagash white
mackerel victoria ale foam, gari sheet
with
allagash victoria ale
red roast pork croquettes slaw, kung pao glaze
with
allagash curieux
lamb reuben two ways
with
allagash four
foie gras gelato stout swirl, kubocha tempura
with
allagash black
Beer + Books + Surly Goat =
In my ranking of better things in life, beer is near the peak and right near it along with the Portland Trailblazers is books. I read about 30 books a year and would read even more if I could find extra time in the day.
And the Surly Goat is helping me by having them both together!
It’s simple. Buy a delicious beer and money goes to the charity Room to Read.
And, you can do it TONIGHT! I will be doing my small part with a couple of brews. Why don’t you join me?
Oregon Craft Beer Month – Bend Ale Trail
Eastern Oregon is a great area for beer and The Bend Ale Trail, a partnership between the Visit Bend program and eight of the region’s top craft breweries: 10 Barrel Brewing Co., Bend Brewing Company, Cascade Lakes Brewing Co, Deschutes Brewery, McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Silver Moon Brewing, Boneyard Beer and Three Creeks Brewing Co. The website has many fun and helpful features for beer travelers and locals alike, including:
Trail Map and Passport Program: The Bend Discovery Map will serve as the starting point of the Bend Ale Trail. Part navigational tool to each of the breweries, and part “Bend Ale Trail Passport” that visitors can have stamped at each of the breweries verifying their visit. Completed passports can be redeemed at the Visit Bend Welcome Center for a commemorative Silipint® a folding silicone pint glass for beer drinkers on the go. Beer geeks who also visit Three Creeks Brewery in Sisters, will receive an additional prize.
An app for that: In collaboration with Sidestreet Maps, Visit Bend is creating an iPhone and Android Phone compatible interpretive guide that provides an insider’s look at Bend’s beer culture. The Bend Ale Trail iBend Tour download will be available at no cost.
On the interwebs: The Bend Ale Trail website will serve as a portal for all things related to Bend’s beer culture. This site will include links and listings to all area businesses and resources related to Bend’s beer culture, and will include detailed information about the Bend Ale Trail. The website also offers a downloadable Bend Ale Trail Passport and a printable map. Up to date information and inside scoops can be found by following @BendAleTrail.
Guided Tours: For visitors who are looking for a guided tour of the Bend Ale Trail, The GETIT Shuttle will be offering guided tours using bicycle pedicabs, or for larger groups the GETIT Shuttle bus. For reservations with GETIT by Green Energy Transport, call (541) 610-6103.
Special Offers: Many of the Central Oregon breweries are offering a variety of special deals and discounts for those who mention The Bend Ale Trail when ordering.
Beer, Food, Lodging
Beer travels are a great way to break out of the box and this sounds like a great way to hit the Czech beer scene, The Czech Republic’s New Brewery Hotels
Thanks to Richard for alerting me to this!
Oregon Craft Beer Month – Produce Row
The Produce Row Cafe has a long history on Portland’s eastside. Now another chapter has been started with new owners and a remodel for the interior and the beer list.
It is one of the beer bars that is beer bar historical along with the undisputed leader, The Horse Brass.
