Each year since Brewpublic began in 2008, we’ve taken special pleasure in rounding up the best-of-the-year lists. Most often you’ve witnessed these year-end inventories in the form of top 5′s. And, to not let down, we’ve rounded up this year’s superlatives in a multi-part series we will bring you throughout the rest of the year.

For 2012, much like we did last year, asking craft beer experts, industry workers, enthusiasts, and friends to conjure up their fondest beer memories of 2012 as well as sharing what they eagerly anticipate for the future in the coming year. We’ve also asked these folks to attest to top trends witnessed in the craft beer scene over the past year as well as some favorite events of 2012.

While we realize that such lists are next to impossible to formulate with any real certainty, the process of thinking back on all of the remarkable brews tested and tasted is a fun and nostalgic process. We will not hold these reputable individuals to their beer choices with absoluteness, because we realize, as mentioned in the past, that choosing just one beer, or even only five for that matter, as a favorite, can be as constrictive and limiting as choosing a favorite song, work of art, or even friend. Variety is the spice of life, just as hops is readily that of Northwest craft brews. So, without further adieu, let’s hear what the people have to say. Read More…

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Eight days of madness, mayhem, and magnificent beer marked Brewpublic’s KillerBeerWeek, a celebration of four years of running this Cascadian-centric craft beer blog and organizing a bunch of fun events along the way. We paced ourselves as best we could and drank lots of water along the way, but it was still an uphill battle. The ultimate test came on Saturday at Bailey’s Taproom when the pinnacle of all the events rolled around – KillerBeerFest. Publican Geoff Phillips and crew helped keep the party rockin’ with 23 total beers flowing throughout the ten hour tastival.

Click here for a look at all 8 days of events through photos that we captured, many with the help of our good man Charlie of the Beer Traveler. Prost!

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Sunday October 28: Yetta’s Recovery Beerunch @ The Hop & Vine – 11a.m.
Publican, foodie, and beer and wine expert Yetta Vorobik helps resuscitate the wounded livers of KillerBeerWeek with a 5-course beerunch (that’s a beer brunch) at her bar and bottle shop The Hop & Vine (1914 N. Killingsworth St., Portland, OR). Yetta and her chef will present pair killer food items with locally brewed specialty craft beers. Meet the brewers from Hopworks, Upright, Breakside, Laurelwood, and The Commons as well as The Hop & Vine’s masterchef Sam Reed as they discuss the pairings. There will also be a special beer cocktail  Limited tickets available for this intimate event. $35 per person. To make a reservation, call (503) 954-3322.  VERY LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE

For a complete list of events happening during Brewpublic’s KillerBeerWeek, visit http://brewpublic.com/events

Get updates on KILLERBEERWEEK by following @KillerBeerWeek on Twitter, and use the hashtag #kbw12

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Saturday October 27: KILLER BEER FEST! @ Bailey’s Taproom – 2p.m.
The mother of all BREWPUBLIC events is undoubtedly KillerBeerFest! Hosted by our homeskillets at Bailey’s Taproom (213 SW Broadway, Portland, OR), a world class craft beer bar, this event will showcase the ultimate of uber-geek offerings ranging many styles, from light and crisp quaffable brews to big and bold barrel-aged behemoths. This installment of KBF will be highlighted by a handful of collaboration beers between some of the best regional breweries and some one-of-a-kind releases. If you’ve ever been to any of our four previous KillerBeerFests, you know we will bring it strong and come correct!

For a complete list of events happening during Brewpublic’s KillerBeerWeek, visit http://brewpublic.com/events

Get updates on KILLERBEERWEEK by following @KillerBeerWeek on Twitter, and use the hashtag #kbw12

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The highlight of KillerBeerWeek remains KillerBeerFest at Bailey’s Taproom. And for the 4th annual KBF, we’ve put together a list of beers we think you, the craft beer lover, will appreciate.

Here’s the lineup of beers and some details: Read More…

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Friday October 26: BREWPUBLIC’s 4th Brewniversary Party! @ Saraveza – 5p.m.
Brewpublic raises a glass of craft beer to all who have participated in the Craft Beer Revolution with a lineup of Killer beers from some of our favorite brewers. Hosted by our dear friends at Saraveza Bottle Shop & Pasty Tavern (1004 N. Killingsworth St. Portland, OR), one of the world’s finest craft beer establishments, our 4th Brewniversary party will not only be highlighted by spectacular beer, but also with a special video art instillation by The Beer Traveler and beer swag giveaways. Come join us and share a pint and a laugh! Cheers!

For a complete list of events happening during Brewpublic’s KillerBeerWeek, visit http://brewpublic.com/events

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Sean/Shawn/Shaun Fest at The BeerMongers was a lot of fun. Brewers Shawn Kelso (10 Barrel), Sean Thommen (Amnesia), Sean Burke (Commons), Shaun O’ Sullivan (21st Amendment), Sean Green (homebrewer), and publican Sean Campbell (The BeerMongers) were among the many who shared the namesake on this fun, festive, and flavorful evening.

• Beers for the night included a range of Sean/Shawn/Shaun brews:
• 10 Barrel (Bend, OR) “My Name Isn’t Shawna” Stout-Shawn Kelso
• Amnesia (Portland, OR) “DesolaSean” Keg hopped IPA-Sean Thommen
• 21st Amendment (San Francisco, CA) “ShaunO’s Strong Red” blend-Shaun O’Sullivan
• Lazy Boy (Everett, WA) “The Shawning” IIPA-Shawn Loring
• The Commons Brewery (Portland, OR) “Plum Brett: Limited EdiSean”-Sean Burke

Here’s a bunch of photos from the event: Read More…

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Thursday October 25: Bend Killer Brewers Night @ The BeerMongers – 6p.m.
Bend, Oregon is a mecca for craft beer. If you’ve ever followed the Bend Ale Trail, you understand how awesome this town truly is. For the third time, Brewpublic has teamed up with our friends at The BeerMongers to present Bend Killer Brewers Night. Look for unique and flavorful offerings from some of Central Oregon’s finest such as Deschutes, Boneyard, 10 Barrel, Bend Brewing, Silver Moon, Crux Fermentation Project, GoodLife, Cascade Lakes, and more!

For a complete list of events happening during Brewpublic’s KillerBeerWeek, visit http://brewpublic.com/events

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On this mini-installment of The Beer Traveler, Charlie Herrin stops by Bailey’s Taproom in downtown Portland to taste some delicious local beers with founder/owner Geoff Phillips during KillerBeerFest.

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KillerBeerWeek is nearly half way through and we’ve already put our livers to the test. So many truly killer beers have been sampled and so many beery friends have made it out to help us celebrate our fourth year running Brewpublic. So far, all of the events have been well attended and we’ve had the pleasure of experiencing so many stellar brews. Now we prepare for a night of craft beer industry superstars named Sean, Shawn, or Shaun who make our lives much tastier.

The BeerMongers presents a celebraSean of sensaShawnAle brewers and craft beer folks who have won our affectShaun with Killer Beer!

The BeerMongers is run by Publican Sean Campbell, so as far as talented Shawns goes, it takes one to know one…or many…

We’ll feature special releases from Sean/Shawn/Shauns including 10 Barrel, The Commons, Lazy Boy, 21st Amendment, Amnesia, and Georgetown Brewing. Here’s your invitaSean! Here’s what you can expect to try from the Shauns: Read More…

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