Southern Oregon Brewing to Release Holywater Maibock

SOB Holywater Maibock

Southern Oregon Brewing of Medford, Oregon has announced the release of their newest spring seasonal, Holywater Maibock Beer. The Maibock are helles lager brewed to bock strength; lighter in color than a traditional bock and with a bigger hops presence. Holywater joins Na Zdravi’ Czech Style Pilsner in the breweries short yet delicious portfolio of bottled lagers. If this one is anywhere as tasty, we’re in for a real treat. Here’s the description from SOB founder Tom Hammond:

Exclusively brewed with German specialty malts, our Maibock is a refreshingly crisp, spring festival beer with a pleasant malt character and a mild spicy hop twist expected from the style.  This German style lager is conditioned for 12 weeks to ensure the perfect flavor profile.

7.1% abv, Color 6 SRM, IBUs: 30

Hops: German Magnum, Sterling

Malt: Weyermann Bohemian Pils, Light Munich type 1,

Carahell, Caramunich 2 and Melanoidin.

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August 20: So Much Happening

Caesar the dog

It is amazing. One of the most action packed craft beer days of the year is unquestionably going to be Saturday August 20, 2011. Where to begin? Well, I’ve got a list of stuff you should consider. As for me, I will be at my dear friends’ wedding and attending my niece’s first birthday party. But here’s the lowdown on what you might consider: Read More…

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Bailey’s Taproom Announces First Annual GermanFest

Bailey's Taproom staff (left to right) Nick, Geoff, Michael, and Scott

Bailey’s Taproom‘s 1st annual GermanFest is almost upon us! This year’s festivities will be held on Saturday, April 16th and will feature German style beers brewed by Oregon breweries. General admission, including a souvenir stein and five tokens, begins at 4 PM and will be sold at the door the day of the festivities for $15.

Bailey's TaproomThis 1st annual GermanFest will have participating beers from Alameda, Bend, Breakside, Block 15, Burnside, Coalition, Columbia River, Flat Tail, Heater Allen, Hopworks, Laurelwood, Lompoc, Oakshire, Seven Brides, Upright, and Vertigo. And here’s a brief taste of just some of the styles you can expect to see represented: Alt, Berlinerweiss, Bock, Doppelbock, Dunkelweizen, Gose, Hefeweizen, Kellerbier, Maibock, Pilsner, Roggenbier, and Schwarzbier.

“By popular demand, we also have a limited number of advance Pre-Sale tickets for $25″ says Bailey’s owner Geoff Phillips. “These tickets include the Read More…

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