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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Schwarzenfreude is a first-ever collaboration brew with the Pelican Pub & Brewery and Gigantic Brewing Company. Founded by former Pelican brewer Ben Love and Van Havig, Gigantic is a new brewery scheduled to open in SE Portland this Spring.

Schwarzenfreude was designed and brewed for the Read More…

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Barrel aging beer is certainly an emerging trend amongst craft breweries. The depth and complexity of this added dimension is an unquestionably benevolent element that, if properly executed, lends much to any stalwart brew. Full Sail Brewing knows this well.

On Wednesday February 2, 2012, Full Sail unmasked four renditions of their Top Sail Bourbon Barrel-aged Imperial Porter at McCormick & Schmick’s Riverplace brewpub. This “horizontal” featured three whiskey cask-aged pours of the brew and a final blend of each that married each into one exquisite conclusion. Each spent a full year soaking in and amalgamating the nuances of the bold base beer with the notes provided with each barrel.  Read More…

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Local brewpubs & restaurants compete to see who serves the city’s best clam chowder while raising money for the Community Transitional School

Lompoc Brewing has announced the date for its sixth annual Chowder Challenge, an event that determines which Portland restaurant serves up the best clam chowder. A dozen local brewpubs and restaurants will vie for the coveted Chowder Cup at the annual Chowder Challenge on Saturday, February 25, 2012 from Noon to 4 pm.

The blind tasting competition will take place at Lompoc’s Fifth Quadrant, located at 3901 N Williams Ave. Admission into the event is free. Attendees ages 12 and over must purchase sample trays for $10 to participate in the tasting. All of the money raised will be donated to Portland’s Community Transitional School, which provides important educational services to children who are homeless or otherwise at risk of school failure.

A dozen samples of traditional New England-style clam chowders from the participants are served in non-labeled, two-ounce cups. After tasting all entries, attendees vote for their favorite. The chowder receiving the most votes will be named the People’s Choice Winner and will take home the coveted Chowder Cup; awards will also be given for second and third place.

Confirmed restaurants include Cascade Brewing Barrel House, Columbia River Brewing, D’s Bar, Deschutes Brewery, EAT, El Gaucho, Fifth Quadrant, New Old Lompoc, Rogue, Salty’s and Trebol. The New Old Lompoc, known throughout the city for its chowder, has taken home the Chowder Cup five of the past six years.

The festivities also feature a beer garden, live music, a soda garden for kids, Joe the Balloon Guy, a raffle with prizes from the participants, special beers, and pub food for purchase. Minors are welcome at the family friendly event.

Among the specials beers will be two offerings from LOLA, or Ladies of Lagers and Ales, a social drinking group for ladies who love craft beer in the Portland area. LOLA brewed a collaboration beer with Lompoc Brewing in December. Look for two versions of a Wee Heavy: Wee LOLA, and a version blended with a number of aged Lompoc beers for a woody, dry, slightly sweet and bitter ale, dubbed the Lolampoc Clan.

The Saturday festivities kick off with a shrimp boil on Friday night, Feb. 24, also at the Fifth Quadrant. Beginning at 6 pm, seafood lovers are invited to roll up their sleeves and dig in; admission is $14 a plate which includes shrimp, potatoes, corn on the cob and Louisiana spicy sausage. There will be spicy garlic butter available for dipping and Old Bay on the tables, plus special beers on tap. There are no pre-sales, so early arrival is recommended.

For more information, visit www.lompocbrewing.com.

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Block 15 Pappy’s Dark Portland Release

February 11, 2012

3 to 6pm

the Hop & Vine

1914 N Killingsworth Street

Portland, Oregon 97217

503-954-3322

thehopandvine.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE…..

Block 15 will be releasing their highly coveted Pappy’s Dark at the H&V! We’ll be selling bottles of both Pappy’s Dark & Super Nebula in the Bottleshop starting at 3:00PM (1 per person.) In the Bar Nick Arzner & some of the amazing brewers will be on hand for pints & conversation.

All eight taps will be taken over:

• Pappy’s Dark 2011
• Pappy’s Dark 2012
• Super Nebula
• Imagine
• La ferme de Démons
• Figgy Pudding

& two to be decided on the lighter side

Also Available: Pappy Van Winkle 12, 15 & 20 year

Proost!

About Block 15:

Our brewers are dedicated in bringing beer enthusiasts traditional, unique, and challenging bottle conditioned ales brewed with the finest ingredients from our region and around the world. Drop by our brewpub and enjoy over 13 hand crafted ales and lagers in our historic downtown location. View our bottle our againg journal , real-time tap list, menus, and events at Block 15.com

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Only before seen at Elysian Brewery pubs and the Oregon Brewers Festival in 2011, Idiot Sauvin IPA is being released on tap and in 22oz bottles here in Oregon.  The 1st tapping of this hoppylicious IPA will be at the Green Dragon tonight from 5-7pm.  Idiot Sauvin IPA is a fiercely fruity and floral IPA.  Bursting with citrus and passionfruit from the Nelson Sauvin Hops , this one is for the hopheads!Also on tap>>the 1st of our 12 Beers of the Apocalypse, Nibiru Yerba Mate Tripel. Come try Elysian’s latest creations!

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Harvester Brewing Pale and Dark Ale (Photo: J. Foyston)

The brewers at upstart brewery Harvester Brewing Co. of Southeast Portland have recently announced that they will be adding a new flavor to their repertoire. According to Harvester brewers James Neumeister and John Dugan inform us that said new offering will be Harvester Brewing Dark Ale.

“This has been a consistent request of many of the people we talk to at tastings and we are excited to expand the line past the existing Pale Ale” said Dugan. “We roasted our chestnuts for this batch to a chocolaty brown today at the brewery and plan on brewing the first pilot batch of this beer (on January 18).”

Further, Harvest is pleased to Read More…

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If the Mayans were right and 2012 is last year for us on this earth, the folks at Elysian Brewing Co. in Seattle are making sure we go out with a bang. The recently expanded brewery not only has announced the 12 Beers of the Apocalypse, a release series that will put forth a new and interesting specialty beer style each month, they’ve extended their efforts to include their “Maniac IPA Series.” Beginning in February 2012, Elysian will begin this series with their pub success, Idiot Sauvin IPA, a dank and floral ale brewed with copious quantities of the New Zealand hop varietal, Nelson Sauvin. Two other pub favorites, the Prometheus and Valhalla will also make appearances later in the year. Here’s more information sent out from Elysian founder Dick Cantwell: 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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