2nd Annual High Gravity Extravaganza at McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Come celebrate the uniqueness of the High Desert in January with an extravaganza of big & bold high-gravity beers. McMenamins Old St. Francis School will play host to their 2nd Annual High Gravity Extravaganza on Saturday, January 17, 2015 from 1:00 to 10:00 p.m.

In the spirit of Central Oregon and the uniqueness of the High Desert in January, step out and celebrate big, bold beers while basking in the crisp winter air at the High Gravity Extravaganza at McMenamins Old St. Francis School (OSF). This second annual “Go Big or Go Home” event brings together high gravity ales from some of Central Oregon’s top breweries and McMenamins around the Northwest with a backdrop of snow-covered mountains while huddling around blazing firepits. With live music by Mark Ransom & The Mostest and Down North,  you can also stop by the brewer’s corner to meet the makers, discuss technique or just share a couple pints with friends.

Joining ten McMenamins brewers from around the Northwest are twelve local Central Oregon breweries including Bend Brewing Co., GoodLife Brewing Co., Solstice Brewing Co., Deschutes Brewing Co., Worthy Brewing Co. and more.

The 2nd Annual High Gravity Extravaganza is free to attend with some special taster pricing for the day. All ages welcome but one must be 21 and over to drink.

McMenamins Old St. Francis School will welcome the following Central Oregon Guest Breweries, pouring their bold beer samples:

• GoodLife Brewing
• Three Creeks Brewing
• Bend Brewing Company
• Solstice Brewing Company
• Worthy Brewing Company
• Sunriver Brewing Company
• Wild Ride Brewing
• Crux Fermentation Project
• Riverbend Brewing
• Deschutes Brewing Company
• Boneyard Beer Company
• Silver Moon Brewing

Participating McMenamins Breweries pouring their big and bold beer samples:

• McMenamins on Monroe
• High Street Brewery
• Thompson Brewery
• McMenamins on the Columbia Brewery
• West Linn Brewery
• Edgefield Brewery
• Concordia – Kennedy School Brewery
• Crystal Brewery
• Old St. Francis Brewery
• Roseburg Brewery

Huddle around the four blazing firepits while chatting with the brewers and taste their samples. Enjoy live music by Mark Ransom & The Mostest and Down North. A Bend based songwriter, Mark Ransom is joined by bassist Tyler Mason and drummer Pete Sussmann to form this dynamic trio. The group performs an eclectic mix of original groovers marked by funk overtones from the rhythm section, and an even balance of acoustic and electric guitar sounds. There is a ’70s folk-pop vibe here, but the songwriting is crafted from outside a pop-song mold. Influences include: Joni Mitchell, 70’s funk, Paul Simon and The Band. Music begins at 3 p.m.

Old St. Francis School
700 Bond St.
Bend, OR 97701