Where there is smoke there is fire and The Hop & Vine is boiling with anticipation to be bringing them to the first annual Fire & Brimstone: A celebration of smoke & chili beers. Join us in our garden patio on Saturday, September 24th (3-10pm) & Sunday, September 25th (3-8pm) for a tasting of over a dozen beers of the spicy and smoky variety. Burnside, Emilisse, Alaskan, Deschutes, Breakside, Upright, Schlenkerla, Stone, Oakshire, Heater Allen, Lucky Lab, Migration, Coalition, Lompoc, 10 Barrel, Laurelwood & Calapooia will all be representing. Come experience these demonically delicious concoctions from the cauldron’s of the underworld. All Sinners welcome!

As a bonus, on Saturday at dusk we will be screening clips from the late great Bill Hicks a man who appreciated smoke and never backed off a chance to turn up the heat. We’ll be tapping a Smoked Porter made in honor of him by fans Ben Edmunds, Alex Ganum & Yetta Vorobik. Don’t ask, don’t tell.

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Where there is smoke there is fire and The Hop & Vine is boiling with anticipation to be bringing them to the first annual Fire & Brimstone: A celebration of smoke & chili beers. Join us in our garden patio on Saturday, September 24th (3-10pm) & Sunday, September 25th (3-8pm) for a tasting of over a dozen beers of the spicy and smoky variety.

Burnside, Emilisse, Alaskan, Deschutes, Breakside, Upright, Schlenkerla, Stone, Oakshire, Heater Allen, Lucky Lab, Migration, Coalition, Lompoc, 10 Barrel, Laurelwood & Calapooia will all be representing. Come experience these demonically delicious concoctions from the cauldron’s of the underworld. All Sinners welcome!

As a bonus, on Saturday at dusk we will be screening clips from the late great Bill Hicks a man who appreciated smoke and never backed off a chance to turn up the heat. We’ll be tapping a Smoked Porter made in honor of him by fans Ben Edmunds, Alex Ganum & Yetta Vorobik. Don’t ask, don’t tell.

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By DJ Paul

Bend Brewfest August 18-20

With all of the amazing events happening throughout the Portland area this weekend it may have been tough to get out of town. However, if you chose to leave town and head Southeast, you may have noticed that Bend was hosting their Eight Annual Bend Brewfest Thursday through Saturday. Now in its 8^th year, Read More…

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It is already August and this means that Oregon Craft Beer Month has at last come to a conclusion. Another year, and more growth all around in the industry – more breweries, more volume, more events. For many August signifies that summer is in full swing and about a third of the way through, but for those who live for craft beer, this means that the busiest and most eventful month of July is now behind us. With quivering livers and many memories of what July meant – from the Oregon Craft Beer Month kickoff at Jeld Wen, to the finally roaring tent at the Oregon Brewers Guild – it has been undeniable to us that this past July was the biggest and most festive month yet. Here’s a look at some highlights that we experienced during July 2011: Read More…

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The Third Annual Little Woody Barrel-Aged Brew Festival returns to stunning Bend, Oregon over the Labor Day weekend. Following the successful addition of a bourbon tasting at the 2010 Festival, event producer, Lay It Out Events will showcase the Pacific Northwest’s burgeoning whiskey industry on Friday, September 2nd and Saturday, September 3rd.

This growing Festival, which is on the ‘must-attend’ calendar for any true beer aficionado recognizes what the national press has already acknowledged: when it comes to microbrews, the Pacific Northwest has some of the best in the nation. Not to be confused with other beer festivals around the U.S., the Little Woody focuses on the ancient technique of aging beer in wine, whiskey, bourbon or oak barrels, a process which uniquely flavors and intensifies the beer.

The rare opportunity to enjoy this time honored tradition encourages a high percentage of out of towners to the recreational mecca of Bend, Oregon. The U.S. Masters Road National Championships will also be taking place in Bend over the holiday weekend. The Downtown Criterium Course pass directly in front of the Des Chutes Historical Museum giving festival goers a birds-eye view of cyclists competing for the coveted Stars and Stripes jersey. Adding to the entertainment, and keeping with the barrel theme of the event will be a musical lineup of musicians performing on wooden instruments.

“If there’s two things we know how to do in Bend, it’s cycling and imbibing,” said Sandy Henderson of Lay It Out Events. “Expanding the Little Woody to incorporate a bourbon tasting in 2010 was hugely successful. Whiskey is a natural accompaniment to barrel aged beers, most of which won’t be available any other time except this weekend. With the U.S. Masters passing right in front of the event, we’re gearing up for an incredibly unique and exciting festival.”

WHAT: Northwest Community Credit Union Little Woody Barrel Aged Beer Festival

For additional information: www.TheLittleWoody.com or follow us on Facebook.

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The Third Annual Little Woody Barrel-Aged Brew Festival returns to stunning Bend, Oregon over the Labor Day weekend. Following the successful addition of a bourbon tasting at the 2010 Festival, event producer, Lay It Out Events will showcase the Pacific Northwest’s burgeoning whiskey industry on Friday, September 2nd and Saturday, September 3rd.

This growing Festival, which is on the ‘must-attend’ calendar for any true beer aficionado recognizes what the national press has already acknowledged: when it comes to microbrews, the Pacific Northwest has some of the best in the nation. Not to be confused with other beer festivals around the U.S., the Little Woody focuses on the ancient technique of aging beer in wine, whiskey, bourbon or oak barrels, a process which uniquely flavors and intensifies the beer.

The rare opportunity to enjoy this time honored tradition encourages a high percentage of out of towners to the recreational mecca of Bend, Oregon. The U.S. Masters Road National Championships will also be taking place in Bend over the holiday weekend. The Downtown Criterium Course pass directly in front of the Des Chutes Historical Museum giving festival goers a birds-eye view of cyclists competing for the coveted Stars and Stripes jersey. Adding to the entertainment, and keeping with the barrel theme of the event will be a musical lineup of musicians performing on wooden instruments.

“If there’s two things we know how to do in Bend, it’s cycling and imbibing,” said Sandy Henderson of Lay It Out Events. “Expanding the Little Woody to incorporate a bourbon tasting in 2010 was hugely successful. Whiskey is a natural accompaniment to barrel aged beers, most of which won’t be available any other time except this weekend. With the U.S. Masters passing right in front of the event, we’re gearing up for an incredibly unique and exciting festival.”

For additional information: www.TheLittleWoody.com or follow us on Facebook.

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On Friday July 8, 2011 starting at 6PM, The BeerMongers and Brewpublic bring Bend area brewers to Portland for a special night of quaffing and toasting our friends over the Cascades.

Brewers and representatives will be on hand from 10 Barrel Brewing, Bend Brewing, Boneyard Beer, Cascade Lakes Brewing (Redmond), Deschutes Brewery, Silver Moon Brewing, and Three Creeks Brewing (Sisters). These will include specialty and one-off tappings brought in especially for this event, many of which will be pouring no where else in Portland.  Look for giveaways and prizes on this fun night as we raise a glass to Bend, Oregon!

Pick up the Bend Ale Trail at The BeerMongers located at 1125 SE Division Street in summery Portland, Oregon.

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Join one of Oregon’s finest breweries, 10 Barrel for their Pray For Sun Parking Lot Party at their Bend location. Killer!

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Join Brewpublic and the wonderful brewers of Bend, Oregon for some of the best beers on the planet hailing from beautiful Central Oregon. Breweries will include Silver Moon, Deschutes, Bend Brewing, Cascade Lakes (Redmond, OR), Three Creeks (Sisters, OR), Boneyard, and 10 Barrel. Awesome!

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