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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Fort George Brewery‘s Cavatica Stout will release their first round of 16-ounce cans at The BeerMongers on Thursday afternoon for immediate release.  BeerMonger co-founder Sean Campbell says “We will have some Fort George beer on draft and a few bits of swag to give away.  Thursday we will also be hosting a benefit for the Bridge City Guild, a local group that raises money for children’s charities.  Bridgeport Brewing has donated a keg of Ebenezer that we will pour for $4 a pint and all the money will go to Bridge City Guild.”

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Fort George Brewery‘s Cavatica Stout will release their first round of 16-ounce cans at The BeerMongers on Thursday afternoon for immediate release.  BeerMonger co-founder Sean Campbell says “We will have some Fort George beer on draft and a few bits of swag to give away.  Thursday we will also be hosting a benefit for the Bridge City Guild, a local group that raises money for children’s charities.  Bridgeport Brewing has donated a Read More…

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Thursday night, October 27th our friends from Ft. George Brewing in Astoria will be in town for our own little Astoria Cans Film Fest.  We’ll have $2 cans of their 1811 Lager and $3 cans of their awesome Vortex IPA.

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Fort George Brewery and Public House of Astoria, Oregon is pleased to announce the 22-ounce bottle release of their North V Strong Ale. This everchanging seasonal will embody the character of a fruit cake this year. Here’s the description of this year’s North:

A holiday tradition continues at Fort George Brewery with our Fifth rendition of the North series. Originally brewed to attend the Great American Beer and Barleywine Festival in Alaska we change this beer every year, but keep the Strong Ale base as a constant. Last year we imagined a Christmas tree being thrown into the beer and devised a recipe that included spruce buds, cranberries, and a giant candy-cane. This year we took another holiday icon, the fruitcake, and designed our holiday seasonal in its’ honor. A mash of barley, oats, wheat, rye, rich caramel and honey malts are mildly spiced with Cascade and Saaz hops, fermented with Fort George house yeast then allowed to condition on hand-splintered, rum inspired oak. A Glase Fruit concoction that includes cherries, pineapple, orange and lemon peel is dissolved into the finished beer to add the final touches. Designed and bottled to age, we are sure this version of the Fruit Cake will not be passed down for generations, but opened and imbibed at many a cheerful gathering.

Belmont Station will host a special release party for North V on Friday October 28, 2011 from 5-8PM. They will have 22oz bottles for sale (2 per customer limit 1 to enjoy and 1 to cellar).   North V will also flow on tap along with Fort George’s Drunkin Pumpkin.

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Fort George Brewery and Public House of Astoria, Oregon is pleased to announce the 22-ounce bottle release of their North V Strong Ale. This everchanging seasonal will embody the character of a fruit cake this year. Here’s the description of this year’s North:

A holiday tradition continues at Fort George Brewery with our Fifth rendition of the North series. Originally brewed to attend the Great American Beer and Barleywine Festival in Alaska we change this beer every year, but keep the Strong Ale base as a constant. Last year we imagined a Christmas tree being thrown into the beer and devised a recipe that included spruce buds, cranberries, and a giant candy-cane. This year we took another holiday icon, the fruitcake, and designed our holiday seasonal in its’ honor. A mash of barley, oats, wheat, rye, rich caramel and honey malts are mildly spiced with Cascade and Saaz hops, fermented with Fort George house yeast then allowed to condition on hand-splintered, rum inspired oak. A Glase Fruit concoction that includes cherries, pineapple, orange and lemon peel is dissolved into the finished beer to add the final touches. Designed and bottled to age, we are sure this version of the Fruit Cake will not be passed down for generations, but opened and imbibed at many a cheerful gathering.

65 cases coming of North V will find their way to Portland with a suggested retail of $8.99. Look for it to should start hitting the shelves on Thursday October 27, 2011. Belmont Station will host a special release party for North V on Friday October 28, 2011 from 5-8PM. They will have 22oz bottles for sale (2 per customer limit 1 to enjoy and 1 to cellar).   North V will also flow on tap along with Fort George’s Drunkin Pumpkin.

More tanks and more cans

Look out for more canned goodness coming soon from Fort George. According to Read More…

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It was a weekend filled with brews, birthdays, and beer bashes.

To keep the alliteration rolling, Friday was a Bend beer ball at The BeerMongers. Brewers and representatives from around the Bend and Central Oregon region made the trek to Portland to share some of their finer offerings. Highlights included having Tonya Cornett of Bend Brewing, Jimmy Seifrit of 10 Barrel, Tyler Reichert of Silver Moon, Ryan Schmiege of Deschutes, and Tony Lawrence of Boneyard Beer in the house.

The taps were loaded with some Bend’s best, ranging from sessionable to extreme. On the light side, Three Creeks of Sisters brought their Golden Ale, Deschutes supplied their Portland brewed Armory XPA (an American Extra Pale Ale), and Silver Moon tapped their GABF medal-winning Read More…

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CAN you make it? Finally, Fort George’s can-do efforts are in the CAN, for sale in Washington. Join us for Fort George’s much anticipated release of thier canned beers, Vortex IPA, and 1811 Lager. Their 16-ounce tall cans are great-tasting and good-looking. Talking about tall and good looking, Brian from Fort George will be joining in on the festivities. BTB will be the only access in Washington for some time to get the Fort George can goods, stop By the Bottle for a sample. Fort George Brewery and Public House is located in Astoria, Oregon. more

Beer sample menu, is subject to change at any time:

VORTEX INDIA PALE ALE-tall cans

1811 LAGER-tall cans

on draft:

QUICK WIT BELGIAN-STYLE WHEAT

SUNRISE OATMEAL PALE ALE

WORKING GIRL PORTER

Event date: TODAY! Friday, July 8, 2011 (also Arlene’s B’day, but sorry she will not be at the tasting because she is celebrating her b’day in L.A. She said you could bring her gifts by when she gets back.)

Time: 5p to 7p

Tasting fee: $3, cash only

Fort George Brewery and Public House-Astoria, OR

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By now, especially if you are a craft beer lover, you have likely familiarized yourself with the various benefits of cans versus bottles when packaging. To celebrate the vast benedictions that canned craft beer offers, The Guild Public House is hosting The Cans Fest.

If you missed our previous post about the event. Here’s the details from The Guild’s founder Jesse Cornett with added finalized beer lineup: Read More…

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