Tap It Tuesday: Black Raspberry Reserve @ Cascade Brewing Barrel House

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This week’s Tap It Tuesday is LIVE: Black Raspberry Reserve, a favorite of the blenders. This NW style sour ale started out as blond ale that was barrel aged for one year before spending just 10 days on 60 pounds of blackcap raspberries: think Nouveau Boujoulais with blackberries. Vinous aromas of tart blackberries start this beer off. Sharp, acidic notes of tart berries on the palate lead to a sharp, dark berry taste that results in a finish with a prolonged dry fruit note. 7.25% ABV / $7.50 glass

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This post was written by admin on April 9, 2012

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Cascade Releases Blueberry Sour in Bottles

Cascade Brewing's Brittany Brant-FigleshalerCascade 2011 Blueberry Sour AleCascade Brewing releases their much anticipated Blueberry Sour Ale on March 22, 2012. So does this mean it’s finally spring? Well, yes, technically, but it sure doesn’t feel like it in the Rose City with it just snowing the night prior. Cellarman Beck Jensen says “This is one of the few good things that has come from ‘Angry Johnny’ (brewer John Berry).” This first bottling release  since fall of 2011, the Blueberry Ale offers a sharp tart fruity presence behind the beautiful purplish hue of this 7.33% ABV treasure.

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Saraveza and Brewpublic’s 3rd Annual MY BEERY VALENTINE

Brewpublic & Saraveza Present an event for Beer Lovers

Brewpublic Presents My Beery Valentine 3 @ Saraveza on February 12, 2012On Sunday February 12, 2012, Brewpublic & Saraveza Bottleshop & Pasty Tavern team up for a special Valentine’s event to once again to bring bring sweethearts, sweet tooths, and, of course, beer lovers, the ultimate lineup of Valentine’s brews from Beervana and beyond.

Pairing with a delectable assortment of flavors from some of the most talented craft beer brewers around, My Beery Valentine will also feature four mouthwatering and decadent treats from Sugar Pimp. Read More…

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BREWPUBLIC Presents: MY BEERY VALENTINE 3 @ Saraveza

My Beery Valentine 3

Brewpublic & Saraveza Present an event for Beer Lovers

Brewpublic Presents My Beery Valentine 3 @ Saraveza on February 12, 2012On Sunday February 12, 2012, Brewpublic & Saraveza Bottleshop & Pasty Tavern team up for a special Valentine’s event to once again to bring bring sweethearts, sweet tooths, and, of course, beer lovers, the ultimate lineup of Valentine’s brews from Beervana and beyond.

Pairing with a delectable assortment of flavors from some of the most talented craft beer brewers around, My Beery Valentine will also feature the mouthwatering and decadent treats from Sugar Pimp.

The Beers

Look for some spectacular one-offs from some of our favorite brewers including:

1. Breakside “Lavender Fudge Stout” – “A sweeter version of our dry stout conditioned on cacao nibs and lavender.”

2. Coalition“Sweet Kiss Goodnight Double Porter” – Sweet Kiss Goodnight is a strong porter, coming in at 8.2% ABV, 31 IBU.  Chilean caramel malt, munich malt, and honey malt add sweetness, with a hint of roastiness from carafa.  After fermentation, this beer was aged on cherry wood and vanilla bean to add to its alluring complexity.

3. Upright “Blend Edmunds” – A barrel aged wheaten Four with tart cherry / barrel aged Six with dark sweet cherry

4. Mt Tabor “Valencino’s Dirty Nutz” – “Valentine’s Day is a time for secrets and sweets. Surprise your taste buds with our Dirty Nutz, a stout infused with Nocino, a sweet Italian walnut liqueur. Take your time, as Dirty Nutz is built to last and some say tastes even better when warm (don’t worry, our Dirty Nutz don’t sweat). So get in the mood, grab your sweetheart and wrap your lips around our Dirty Nutz.”

5. Vertigo “Raspberry Blast” – “We took our Arctic Blast Vanilla Porter and pulled out a half-barrel to which we added 6 pounds of raspberries.”

6. Fort George Mexican Chocolate Stout – ?“What does a revolution taste like? Smooth, creamy, and with a kick of cinnamon! Our Mexican chocolate stout starts off with a smooth chocolate taste and balanced body. The different chocolate malts give off not only a creamy dark roasted chocolate flavor, but also a bit of bitterness to help prepare you for the wonderful spices that come at the end. With cinnamon, vanilla, and almond spices blended in the chocolate that we put in the kettle and the bright tank, this potent brew is great to enjoy before or after the revolution. Enjoy this sweet yet spicy new stout from the Fort George and celebrate the revolution that is Stout Month. Viva La Stout!” 7.6% ABV

7. Cascade – “Live From the Barrel: Bourbon Apricot” “This NW-style sour ale is a special one. Apricot nectar was barrel aged for four months then blended with spiced Bourbon Quad and Noyaux shells. Apricot skins, brandy and charred notes from the Bourbon barrel greet you in the nose. Tart rich notes of apricot flesh and oak on the palate lead to a complex finish of apricots, cherry pits, oak and vanillin. Servus!” 7.14% ABV

8. LaurelwoodHugh Heifer Milk Stout “Made with British Maris Otter, Brown, chocolate malts and Roast Barley, Domestic Crystal 60 and 150 as well as oats and Black Prinz Malt, Lactose, Northern Brewer Hops and finished with Cacao Nibs and Coffee. This beer is a luxurious an velvety stout with a with a mature, rich and complex body. The nose is dominated by layers of Chocolate, Coffee, and lightly roasted Coco Puffs. The body is voluptuous. ’nuff said?” 5.2% ABV

9. Alameda “My Bloody Valentine” – “This is the second incarnation of this farmhouse style Saison. It is dry, citric, tart, spritzy, and incredibly drinkable. The orange essence comes from the use of dried orange peels and blood orange juice.”

10. The Commons “Brotherly Love” – A Belgian Dark Strong Ale aged in a Heaven Hill bourbon barrel. Red tart cherry and roasted Peruvian cocoa nibs were added to the barrel and allowed meld with the beer. 8.7% ABV

11. Block 15 “Love Potion #9” – Sweet stout conditioned with locally grown black Raspberries from Stahlbush Island Farms and matured on house roasted Fair Trade cocoa nibs. Developed by Gypsies & guaranteed to help you find love. 6.3%ABV, 30 IBU.

12. Hopworks “Army of Darkness Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout” – Black as a moonless night, Army of Darkness emerges from the Hopworks cellar after 9 months in Bourbon Barrels. What was once a roasty, fruity, warming stout has become a chocolatey and smooth. Caramel and vanilla dominate the nose, while the Bourbon barrels impart and mildly drying finish. Big, black and bold all around, this beer embodies darkness in the best way possible. 11.1% ABV, 63 IBU

13. Oakshire “Cordial Love” – Oatmeal stout made with cocoa nibs and aged on espresso and sweet cherries. 6.4% ABV

This event begins at 11AM (originally listed as 6PM) and goes until midnight. Sample trays available. No tickets required to enter.
Saraveza is located at 1004 N. Killingsworth St. in Portland, OR.

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Tap It Tuesday @ Cascade Brewing Barrel House

Strawberry, a crisp, refreshing wheat beer that was barrel aged for seven months, then additionally aged with strawberries.

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This post was written by admin on August 7, 2011

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Tap It Tuesday @ Cascade Brewing Barrel House

Hey sour fans, get over to the House of Sours aka Cascade Brewing Barrel House for a special release of their Live Quad with Noyeaux nut. It will be tapped straight from the barrel!

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This post was written by admin on July 2, 2011

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Three Perfect Summer Beers at the Cascade Brewing Barrel House

Cascade Brewing Barrel HouseThis weekend at the Cascade Brewing Barrel House in Southeast Portland, patrons can soak in the sunshine on the outdoor patio while quaffing on three refreshing beers. These are beers that promise to pair perfectly with summer. Read More…

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This post was written by Angelo on July 2, 2011

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Tap It Tuesday @ Cascade Barrel House

Cascade Brewing Barrel HouseTonight’s Tap It Tuesday at 6pm is “Live Honey Rye Ginger.”  This NW style sour ale is a honey rye that was barrel aged for eight months before having various types of ginger added for an additional two months.  Ginger, rye malts and lemon greet you in the nose.  A slight sweet ginger spice and heat sparkle on the palate.  A crisp bite of ginger and a lingering honey herbal note lead to a light peppery finish.  The addition of candied ginger provides the slight heat and spice.  It weighs in at 7.9% and costs $6.50 a glass.

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This post was written by admin on May 31, 2011

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Weekend In Review

Taster tray at Upright Brewing Company

The weekend came and went with such celerity that, when chewing the cud, it appears to have moved with the fervor of one devoid of last minute tax filing work. An old adage asserts that there are only two certainties in this world: death and taxes. Well, death happens only but once and sees to an end of its own condition for he who is of its grasp. Elseways, taxes are an annual quibble that returns to haunt us just as we’ve survived the throes of winter.

As mentioned, the past weekend wasn’t without a bit of stress, but once the final tax hurdles were cleared, all seems good in the world…that is until next April (however, if apocalyptic prophecies are fulfilled early enough in 2012, we may be spared of one of these certainties). So, yeah, the weekend… Read More…

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Portland Life

Portland Timbers' Jorge Perlaza scores Portland's first home goal (photo by www.portlandtimbers.com)

What more could you ask for if you live in the best city in the United States? Like great beer? Check. So here it is. The Portland Timbers Football Club made a big impression on their home opener at Jeld Wen Field. A nice little win over the Chicago Fire amidst a soggy rainy evening kicked off by fireworks.

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This post was written by Angelo on April 15, 2011

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