Surprise Keg Night @ 16 Tons Taphouse

Several breweries, including Brewer’s Union Local 180 (Oakridge) and Fort George (Astoria) are dropping off mystery kegs and casks for Friday night. We have no idea what beers they’re bringing, but we know it’ll be good!
Where: 16 Tons Taphouse, 265 E 13th, Eugene, OR. sixteentonsbeer@gmail.com

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This post was written by admin on May 11, 2012

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Elysian Rosemary Agave IPA Release & Tasting @ Belmont Station

May’s “12 Beers of the Apocalypse Release” is Rosemary Agave IPA. Taste this, the new Prometheus IPA, and the full regular lineup of tasty Elysians. Rosemary Agave IPA, Hubris Imperial IPA, and more on tap in the Biercafe.

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This post was written by admin on April 28, 2012

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Columbia River Brewing Meet the Brewer @ Green Dragon

Lynn and Rick Burkhardt of Columbia River BrewingThis Thursday, April 26th the Green Dragon will host Columbia River Brewing Co. and brewmaster Rick Burkhardt. On tap will be:

1. War Elephant Double IPA – 85 IBU’s.  8.5% ABV
2. Hop Heaven IPA – 75 IBU’s.  7.5% ABV
3. Northern English Brown – 24 IBU’s.  5.2 %. ABV

Columbia River Brewing was established in 2010, located in the Hollywood neighborhood of Portland, OR. Beers will be on tap at 5pm and introductions will begin at 6pm. See you there!

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This post was written by admin on April 24, 2012

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Gravity Mountain Collaboration IPA Release at Concordia New Seasons

GRAVITY MOUNTAIN Collaborative IPAGravity Mountain Collaboration IPA
7.2% alc by vol, 16.5 Plato, 70 BU
Brewed with Gambrinus Pilsner (Copeland variety), Marris Otter Pale, Biscuit and Munich malts
Styrian Goldings, Chinook and Brewer’s Gold hops; dry-hopped with Styrians and Brewer’s Gold

Limited release, available in 12oz bottles and on draft in Oregon; draft-only in Western WA.

Terminal Gravity made all the bottled beer and Double Mountain made all the draft. We invite you to compare and enjoy the subtle nuances that our facilities contribute to the two versions. You can do just that at the first-ever (to our knowledge) Cross-Street Release Party, next Thursday, April 26th! Concordia Ale House and New Seasons Market Concordia will get first dibs on draft and bottles respectively; we’ll be pouring samples at New Seasons from 4-6pm, and partying down at the Ale House from 5-8pm with a t-shirt raffle and other good stuff.

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This post was written by admin on April 23, 2012

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Brewers Association Releases Top 50 Breweries in 2011

Brewers AssociationToday, the Brewers Association released its annual lists of the top 50 craft and overall brewing companies in the U.S., based on 2011 beer sales volume.

The Brewers Association—the not-for-profit trade group that tabulates production statistics for U.S. breweries—today released its annual lists of the top 50 craft and overall brewing companies in the U.S., based on 2011 beer sales volume. Of the top 50 overall brewing companies, 36 are small and independent¹ craft brewing companies¹,².

“In the last 15 years, craft brewing has gone from one percent of the overall beer market to almost six percent in 2011,” said Paul Gatza, director of the Brewers Association. “We attribute a large part of that growth to the many talented brewers who are providing beer lovers with more beer style and flavor choices than ever before.”

Top 50 Craft Brewing Companies
(Based on 2011 beer sales volume) Read More…

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This post was written by Angelo on April 17, 2012

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Widmer Brew with the Brewer: Pitch Black IPA @ Uptown Market

WidmerThe public has voted and It has been decided, Widmer is going to be brewing their Pitch Black IPA at Uptown Market on April 14th, 2012.  This event is going to be an epic event of grand proportions.  The plan thus far is for WIdmer to take over all 6 of Uptown Markets Beer Taps.  Uptown Market in the mean time is going to try and do their best to clone a couple of Widmer’s beers, the Drifter Pale ale and the Alt Beer.  Those two will also be on tap for tasting during the event.!

What this means for you:  We have agreed that 4 special people will get the opportunity to be the ones actually brewing with the brewer!

How you ask:  We will be running a contest through our shop with an entry available at purchase announce the winners the first Thursday in April at Uptown Market.  Check back soon for further details!

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This post was written by admin on April 14, 2012

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Hop Valley Tasting @ Belmont Station

Hop Valley Brewing Co.They’ve been brewing beer in their valley (Springfield, Oregon) for just over three years and they truly live up to their name. Taste the full Hop Valley lineup: Alpha Centauri Imperial IPA, Natty Red Imperial Red, VIP (Vanilla Infused Porter), and Alphadelic IPA and Double D Blonde (both cans and bottles).  Draft details coming soon.

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This post was written by admin on April 8, 2012

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Cascade Blueberry Sour Beer Bottle Release

Cascade Blueberry SourIt’s here! The release of Blueberry in bottles will be this Thursday, March 22 at 4:30 PM. The blenders will be on hand at “Blue Thursday” to answer questions, and we’ll also have a 1/4 bbl of the original 2010 Blueberry on tap for comparison, plus a little of the Shrieking Violet. The 2011 Blueberry is a blend of wheat and blond ales that were aged in oak barrels for up to 12 months before aging on fresh blueberries for an additional three months. Bottles sell for $17 and are available at the Barrel House, the Raccoon Lodge and online.

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This post was written by admin on March 19, 2012

Scotch and Beer Pairing @ Lompoc Sidebar

New Old LompocWednesday, March 21, join us at Sidebar from 4 to 10 pm for a Scotch & Beer pairing. After extensive research, we’ve chosen to pair Balvenie Doublewood & Stout Out Loud, The Macallan 12 & Bierz Brown and Lagavulin & Kick Axe Dry Hopped Pale Ale. Taster trays will be available with all three pairings for $18.

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This post was written by admin on March 19, 2012

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Hopworks Galactic Imperial Red Release

Hopworks Urban Brewery releases their Galactic Imperial Red for your drinking pleasure.

Hopworks Brewmaster/founder Christian Ettinger powers the pub with a pint of Galactic Imperial Red at HUB Bike Bar

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This post was written by admin on March 5, 2012

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