Over the summer, a few great beers graced the tap on my kegerator. One of these that was particularly quenching was Fort George’s Sunrise Oatmeal Pale Ale. Now with the ongoing expansion efforts of the Astoria, Oregon brewhouse, this wonderfully floral brew is soon to become available throughout the Pacific Northwest in 16-ounce cans, joining the popular 1811 Pre-Prohibition-style Lager, Vortex IPA, and Cavatica Stout.

An official release event is slated for February 23, 2012 from 6-11PM at Liberty Glass (938 North Cook St., Portland, OR)

More details on Fort George’s Sunrise Oatmeal Pale Ale:

Nice and Creamy session-style American Pale Ale.

Good beer for drinking anytime of the day, even when the sun is rising, due to its dry nature with Mild bitterness and lovely hop aroma.

This beer is based on the first beer ever produced at the Fort George Brewery, Beer#1: We decided to add 50lbs of Oatmeal to make it even better.

Famous quote: “I’ll have just one more OPA, please.” This beer has become a staff staple.

I.B.U.’s (Intoxicated Brewer Units): See Famous Quote above.

• ABV% 5.5
• SG @ 1050
• TG @ 1009

Ingredients:

• Organic 2-Row Barley
• Flaked Oats
• Chocolate Malt
• Amarillo, Challenger, Zythos, & Summit Hops

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Over the summer, a few great beers graced the tap on my kegerator. One of these that was particularly quenching was Fort George’s Sunrise Oatmeal Pale Ale. Now with the ongoing expansion efforts of the Astoria, Oregon brewhouse, this wonderfully floral brew is soon to become available throughout the Pacific Northwest in 16-ounce cans, joining the popular 1811 Pre-Prohibition-style Lager, Vortex IPA, and Cavatica Stout.

An official release event is slated for February 23, 2012 from 6-11PM at Liberty Glass (938 North Cook St., Portland, OR)

More details on Fort George’s Sunrise Oatmeal Pale Ale: Read More…

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Brewer Jeremiah Boone will be here with some fun drafts. Details coming soon.

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Occidental Brewing Company is pleased to announce it has entered into a distribution agreement with Maletis Beverage. Occidental is excited for this new partnership, which will facilitate the spread of its delicious beer around Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA, the target distribution territories. Brewer and co-founder Ben Engler says “Our truck could only carry so much beer, after all. For beer lovers, this means more Occidental in more locations. To our bar and restaurant partners, please continue to expect the same level of service we have strived to provide. You will still see plenty of the Occidental team; we just won’t be driving the truck. Maletis Beverage will officially take over distribution on Monday, February 13. Occidental will continue to self-distribute until that time.”

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Any time us Cascadians start to feel down about anything beer related – though there really seems no reason as to why this might be the case – we should remember regions of the United States that don’t have it quite so good. Par example, Mississippi. According to the state’s Department of Revenue, Mississippi does not legal allow for beer or light wine to contain more than 5% alcohol by weight (that is 6% by volume). Further, in most counties in Mississippi alcohol sales are not allowed on Sundays, and even worse, there are many dry counties that do not allow for the sale of alcohol, in many of which it is even illegal to possess the stuff. Well, in this backwards world of the South, where multinationalist swill is king, there some brave folks trying to change things. Read More…

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By D.J. Paul

Having just opened their doors over the past couple of weeks, Golden Valley Restaurant & Brewery is bringing in the customers. This being their second location is in Portland’s neighbor to the west, Beaverton. Located directly south of the Sunset Highway between the Cornell Rd. and the Bethany Blvd. exits sure makes it a convenient place to stop in for some beer and food.

Golden Valley opened their first location in the heart of Oregon’s Wine Country in McMinnville, OR back in 1993. Nineteen years in business is very impressive and makes it one of Oregon’s longest running operating breweries. During this time they have gone through a few brewers but their current brewer, Mark Vickery, has been with them for over the past decade. Prior to joining Golden Valley, Mark spent time learning the ropes at Bridgeport Brewing while studying at PSU. He then went on to Bend, OR to become John Harris’ assistant at the Deschutes Brew Pub. During these ten years at Deschutes, Mark assisted in the development of some of the Deschutes beers that continue to be enjoyed today.

At Golden Valley’s new Read More…

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Bad news for the folks at Rogue came down with flooding at their Chatoe Rogue Hopyard in Independence, Oregon that stranding personnel working at the farm. Here’s the news directly from Rogue Ales themselves: Read More…

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Join Troutdale’s premiere craft beer hot spot Brewligans on Thursday January 26, 2012 for their grand opening. Founder John Griffin says he’s got a full weekend of great beer and fun events planned.

For more information, visit Brewligans’ website: brewligansbottleshop.com.

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On Saturday February 4 from 6-8PM, Ninkasi Brewing Co.will be in the house pouring their famous Eugene, Oregon brews.

For more information, visit Brewligans’ website: brewligansbottleshop.com.

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Brewligan’s will also host Mindy Humphrey of Mindy’s Beer Gear on Friday February 3 from 6-8PM. Mindy will show case her upcycled craft brew sixpack goods like purses. bracelets, hairbands, luggage tags, and more.

For more information, visit Brewligans’ website: brewligansbottleshop.com.

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