ABYSS DAY & NIGHT!
We saved a KEG just for you, bring your Valentine in for a pint or two of THE ABYSS on Thursday, February 9th, Noon till Gone! She will love you for it!
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This post was written by admin on February 3, 2012
What: Chocolate is often referred to as a gift from the gods. At Deschutes Brewery, it is no different. Each of the five courses for this seated dinner will include…you guessed it…chocolate! Every course will be paired with a specialty hand-crafted brew. Some delectable items from last year’s menu included cocoa dusted lamb shank and a chocolate gnocchi. The menu for 2012 promises to be even more divine! What a great way to share an evening with the ones you love!
When: Saturday, February 11th | Starts at 6 pm
Where: Deschutes Brewery Mountain Room, 901 SW Simpson Avenue, Bend, OR
Cost: $65 – all inclusive
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This post was written by admin on January 30, 2012
Deschutes
Brewery’s pub in downtown Bend, Oregon closed at the beginning of 2012 in order to connect the original Bond Street space with the brand-new building built next door. The expansion includes increased indoor and outdoor customer seating areas, a new larger kitchen, and a small private event room. We look forward to seeing you back down at the pub.
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This post was written by admin on January 30, 2012
The weekend before last we found ourselves in Oregon’s largest town east of the Cascades. Here in Bend, we discovered a breadth of exceptional breweries. And, for a city with the same population as Asheville, North Carolina, which has been dubbed “Beer City USA”, Bend has more breweries. In the coming months, at least a handful of new breweries will emerge in Bend pushing it up to around 15 within the city.
In our last post about our most recent excursions in Bend, we mentioned the new on the scene GoodLife Brewing Co., which has been breaking ground into their 22,ooo square foot warehouse with some promising flavors, as well as the bursting at the seems Deschutes Brewery, which is at the top of Oregon’s players when it comes to artisan beer production. Read More…
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This post was written by Angelo on January 30, 2012
How far are brewing style guidelines to be pushed? Brown Porters, Black IPAs, Strong Pale, and now, after a series of tinkering with various recipes, Deschutes Brewery is unleashing their Chainbreaker White IPA in bottles. You may remember their collaborative Conflux 2 release White IPA release done in conjunction with Boulevard Brewing of Kansas City. This beer, though sharing some similar characteristics, is much different. Slated to be released in late March 2012, Chainbreaker is described by the brewery as a “hop-forward, citrus-packed beer with an unmistakably smooth character” with distribution expanded throughout the 19 states where Deschutes send their goods.
“We’re always experimenting with new ingredients and new styles at the brewery,” said Cam O’Connor, brewmaster for Deschutes. “In the case of Chainbreaker our Read More…
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This post was written by Angelo on January 26, 2012
For some time, going to Bend, Oregon in the midst of winter was a tradition of mine. There’s something about being in Oregon’s high desert hub this time of year that feels like a magical winter wonderland escape. Perhaps its the snow falling on Ponderosa pines alongside lava flows near the Deschutes River. Or, perhaps, more realistically, it’s the supply of excellent beer produced locally here in the state’s biggest city east of the Cascade Mountains.
Deschutes Brewery
A no-brainer for any beer lover in Bend has remained the Deschutes Brewery, a staple not just here in Bend, but in our great state as well. Since 1988, Deschutes has been a pioneer of the craft brewing movement, starting with their Black Butte Porter, which at the time of its initial release, was quite a daring undertaking. Today, with more and more craft breweries springing up around the country (more than 1,700 at last count), Deschutes bravely Read More…
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This post was written by Angelo on January 23, 2012
The Oregon craft beer world witnessed another brewer shakeup this week as Barley Brown’s head brewer Shawn Kelso announced that he will step down from his post at the Baker City, OR Brewpub to assume a position with the rapidly growing 10 Barrel Brewing Co. of Bend, OR.
Kelso, an accomplished brewer with multiple medals at the Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup – perhaps most notable was his 2010 gold medal at GABF for Barley Brown’s Turmoil CDA- will help with 10 Barrels expansion efforts into Boise, ID.
After 11 years at Barley Brown’s, Kelso, a native of Baker City, says the move to Boise, about 120 miles east, is a “better opportunity for me and my family.” 10 Barrel looks to open a new facility in Idaho with a bottling line. Further, the veteran brewer will be doing some commuting to Bend to aid in brand development. “I will also have a presence in Bend.” he says. Other notable brewers at 10 Barrel include brewmaster Jimmy Seifrit, formerly of Deschutes Brewery, and Tonya Cornett of Bend Brewing. “It’s a cool opportunity to be a part of a team who is very accomplished in the industry.” 
Barley Brown’s owner Tyler Brown made this public statement on Facebook yesterday:
As many of you have heard, Shawn Kelso is leaving Barley Brown’s to take a brewing job at larger brewery. We wish him the the best of luck in his new adventure.
Kelso looks to begin his post with 10 Barrel Brewing in March of this year. We wish him the best in his endeavors. More on this story to come soon.
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This post was written by Angelo on January 2, 2012
WHAT: Yes, it’s time once again to fall into the rich chocolately goodness that is The Abyss. The first wax-dipped bottles of 2011 will be available for sale in the Portland and Bend pubs during these special release parties. Early sales are limited to six bottles per person. More details coming soon, so check your local calendars and Deschutes’ website for details.
WHEN: November 15, time tbd
WHERE: Deschutes’ Portland Public House, NW 11th & Davis, Portland, OR
Deschutes’ Bend Public House, 1044 NW Bond St., Bend, OR
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This post was written by admin on November 15, 2011
A beer for the ages. Deschutes Brewery‘s “The Abyss” is not your average imperial stout, it is a deep, mindful and mealy beast in a bottle. Each year since 2006, this hearty robust sipper returns as a must have for any next level beer lover. Wax dipped in handsome 22-ounce bottles, The Abyss is an entity unto itself worthy of the esteem of a select few national barrel-aged double stouts such as Surley Darkness and Three Floyds Dark Lord.
2011′s The Abyss releases to the public at 11AM PST on Tuesday November 15, 2011 at Deschutes’ Bend and Portland brewpubs. Each year the vintage encompasses some Read More…
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This post was written by Angelo on November 15, 2011
Another great weekend here in Beervana and we’re still finding no rest for our hard working livers. Still, what do you expect when the robust, dark and triumphant brews of winter have been knocking at our doors since late summer.
Movember Spawned a Monster
So if you haven’t heard, the eleventh month formerly known as November is now referred to as “Movember.” Supposedly conceived by a group of Aussie dudes, the term is a portmanteau of the words “mustache” and “November.” Tippling about a town in a region where bearded brethren and mustachioed monsieur are often par for the course, we Read More…
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This post was written by Angelo on November 14, 2011
