Coastal Oregon Brewery # 1 – Defeat River

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Smith River would be an OK name for a brewery but I think that Defeat River is much better. The river near Reedsport is now named after Jedidiah Smith but the nano brewery sticks with the original name.

The brewery was founded in the Old Town by former home brewers Levi Allen and Trevor Frazier in the town they were drawn to by their wives. They occupy a building that has stood for 70 years.

My initial taster tray would include the following:
Early October Marzen
Communion IRA
Thor CDA
Beachhead ISA
The Bravest Pale Ale

Brewer’s Retreat – Astoria

A while back I posted about a Brewer’s Retreat where you got to brew with celebrity brewers on a ranch. Now there is an Oregon Coast version, Astoria to be precise where you will be brewing with those in charge from Deschutes, Rogue, Fort George and Buoy.
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This is not for the faint of wallet but if I had won the Super Bowl pool at work, I would have thought long and hard about booking a ticket. Sounds like an awesome itinerary + you get the beer you made at the end!

Let’s Pour Brewery # 2 – Pelican Pub & Brewery

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For Christmas, I received gift codes to the Let’s Pour craft beer website so that I could buy to my hearts content or the max amount that I was given (whichever came first) and this month I am focusing my brewery spotlight on three breweries that I plan to spend my money on.

Second up is Pacific City’s, Pelican Pub and Brewery.  I haven’t had any of their beers in a long, long while and I guess a part of me was waiting to visit their awesome location literally right on the sand looking out onto the Pacific.

Obviously, I don’t see many of their beers down here in Los Angeles but if I did have access I would get the following:

Nestucca ESB – “Copper-hued and medium-bodied, Nestucca ESB features an English-inspired herbal, floral, and grassy aroma balanced with a toasted bread and toffee-like malt flavor. A subtle fruitiness merges with biscuit-like flavors and a clean, hoppy finish to make this beer both refreshing and full of character. Dry hopped for a delightful fresh hop aroma!”

Kiwanda Cream Ale – “Inspired by one of America’s traditional 19th century beer styles, Kiwanda Cream Ale is pale gold with a fruity, floral hop aroma. A sweet malty flavor and a smooth snappy finish round out this tasty, refreshing brew! “

Oregon Craft Beer Month – Pelican Brewery

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When experimental hops start coming from France, you know beer is now serious.

“On July 14 in honor of the French National Holiday, Bastille Day, Pelican Brewery will release a new one-off beer called “The Guillotine,” which is made with experimental hops from Alsace, France. “This hop (P05-9) is an experimental variety from the grower’s co-op” said Welch. “It’s the first product of the breeding program.” The Guillotine will be an international-style pale ale that is golden hued and slightly stronger than other brews at 6 percent ABV—a perfect beer for summertime on the Pelican patio. The Guillotine will be available on draft only.”