Here is some information about an upcoming event this Friday, April 12, 2013 at Bazi Bierbrasserie in Portland. Double Mountain Brewery & Taproom of Hood River will bring their new series of Belgian beers known as “The Four Horsemen” to town. This lineup has been available at the taproom for some time, but this particular event marks the first time that they can all be enjoyed together in Portland. Here is what Double Mountain Brewmaster Matt Swihart has to say about his grand project:

The Four Horsemen beers is the latest resurrection of my interest in working with the LaChouffe yeast from Ardennes, Belgium. This particular yeast throws a very nice fruity/estery character without the big phenolic hit I get off many of the other Belgium yeasts used in their strong beers. Most winter seasons, I like to pick a

Belgian yeast and build a variety of beers to display the characteristics of the fermentation. While planning out this year, originally just 3 strong Belgian beers (blond, red, and a dark) the brewers were touring a few breweries and pubs in Portland and we were Read More…

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Press Release:

HELL’S BELLES Headlines This Year’s Anniversary Party on Saturday, March 16 at the Brewery

It’s that time of year again when we toss up the big tent, fill the taps with all we’ve got and throw a shindig to thank all our friends for another great year. The Double Mountain Anniversary Party has become a Northwest institution, and this year’s 6^th Anniversary gig will carry the fun even higher.

The all-day party will culminate with the awesome musical stylings of Hell’s Belles, the all-girl AC/DC cover band that has torched stages across the nation. HB will be supported by a strong roster of local acts including the rockin’ country of Brewer’s Grade (formerly known as Unwound); surf rockers Audio Amigos; and local acoustic acts Shed Shakers and Sid & Al.

On the beer front, three bars will be dispensing a total of two dozen different Double Mountain ales and lagers, many of them from the brewers’ reserve stash. We will be doing half- as well as full-pours into a souvenir glass mug this year, to enable our fans to sample a wider variety. Pizza by-the-slice (new this year) and sandwiches will also be available. $5 admission for adults includes the souvenir mug; kids are welcome with parent/guardian until 5pm.

Summary of info: Read More…

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Collaboration brews are quite popular these days. It seems that most breweries have participated in at least one collaborative effort. Now, two of Oregon’s most popular craft breweries, Terminal Gravity of Enterprise and Double Mountain of Hood River, have teamed up to brew their first collabo brew, GRAVITY MOUNTAIN IPA. Double Mountain co-founder Charlie Devereux explains this new tagteam of Oregon craft brewing superpowers, both carried in the state by Point Blank Distribution. Read More…

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For the first year since they’ve started brewing their beloved holiday seasonal, Double Mountain Brewery of Hood River, Oregon has been in limited supply of the hoppy Fa La La La La. Based on Brewmaster Matt Swihart’s Full Sail treat known as Wreck The Halls, the brew did not make its way into the Portland market. However, fans of the full bodied brew can get a taste not only of this year’s release, but also of the three years prior at a special vertical tasting slated for Christmas Eve at the Hood River brewpub. Here’s the details from the brewery; don’t miss out: Read More…

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at the Taproom, 8 Fourth Street, Hood River
starts Saturday December 24 (Christmas Eve); good while it lasts. Doors open at 11:30am

Brewmaster Matt Swihart is feeling his holiday oats, and to celebrate, he’ll be breaking out an awesome four-year vertical of our Fa La La La La Winter Ale this weekend. Come Saturday morning, one keg apiece of 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 Fa will hit the Taproom taps. Tasters will be $2 for a 5-ounce mini-snifter and $7 for a full flight of four Fas. You’ll also be able to buy regular glasses & pints of all vintages (but no growlers, sorry). Once it’s gone, it’s gone, so beat a path out early to Hood River if you can.

We’ll also be tossing a special pizza for the holidays, “The Christmas Pie”, featuring Chop Butchery soppressata, fresh mozzarella and arugula pesto, yum. The bold flavors of the toppings should stand up well to the big hoppy goodness that is the Fa.

The Taproom will be open ’til 10pm on Christmas Eve and from 1-8pm for a special Christmas Day session. Happy holidays everybody!

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Join the Hood River’s Double Mountain Brewery for a special evening of beer tappings at the Horse Brass Pub.
Double Mountain’s co-founder Charlie Devereux says “We (will) celebrate the finest time of the beer year with a slew of awesome beers on tap at the Horse Brass, our spiritual home-away-from-home. It’ll be the Portland debut of this year’s Killer Green Fresh Hop IPA, along with its younger cousin, Killer Red.”

Also be pouring at this event will be the following select DM brews: Read More…

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Join the Hood River’s Double Mountain Brewery on October 4, 2011 at 6PM for a special evening of beer tappings at the Horse Brass Pub.
Double Mountain’s co-founder Charlie Devereux says “We (will) celebrate the finest time of the beer year with a slew of awesome beers on tap at the Horse Brass, our spiritual home-away-from-home. It’ll be the Portland debut of this year’s Killer Green Fresh Hop IPA, along with its younger cousin, Killer Red.”

Here’s an updated and detailed description of all the beers pouring from DM on this evening: Read More…

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After scraping away the remnants of our tastebuds from Saraveza’s 2nd Annual IIPA Fest over the past weekend, it’s time for us to shift gears and delve into some sours.

Yes, Belmont Station‘s hour of sour is upon us.  Puckerfest, their celebration of wild yeast ales is featuring a daily enfilade of over a dozen of these temptingly toothsome treats (how’s that for alliteration). Read More…

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Oregon Craft Beer Month this July is going to be one hell of a ride with more killer events than you can shake a brew paddle at, so understandably, it will be impossible to attend them all. One event that the real heads won’t want to miss out on is Double Mountain‘s KRIEK KAMP.

Chillaxin’ in the Gorge with Double Mountain’s specialty beer and their pizza…holy crap their pizza! Vertical tastings and sensory training with Brewmaster Matt Swihart; hanging out at and getting a tour of Logsdon Farmhouse Brewery; helping in the beer making process at Double Mountain; picking cherries at Matt’s orchard in Odell for the next batch… Sounds pretty sweet, eh?!

In honor of Double Mountain’s most special and highly coveted brews,  co-founder Charlie Devereux says “We hereby invite the public to join a limited cadre of Double Mountain fanatics at our first-ever “KRIEK KAMP,” an immersive celebration of all things Kriek-y and good. Kampers will get to hang out with our brew staff; see the full picture of how our Devil’s and Rainier Krieks make the voyage from the farm to the glass; and even join in the process themselves.”

Really, can you think of a better craft beer event this summer?

The Double Mountaineers are still in the process of dialing in the complete details for this event, but here’s a peek at the itinerary:

Wed 7/13 pm — Pizza Party w/ Kriek Seminar and Vertical Tasting, led by Brewmaster Matt

Thurs 7/14 am  — In-depth Brew Tour and Sensory Training at the Brewery; Lunch

Thurs 7/14 pm — Brewery Tour at Logsdon’s Farmhouse Ales in Odell

— Cherry Picking Party and Barbecue at Matt’s Orchard in Odell

Fri 7/15 am — Cherry Crush at the Brewery

— Farewell Lunch.

Cost: $150 includes meals, beers, and transportation to/from our events in Odell.

To make your reservations, please call the Taproom at 541-387-0042 during business hours.

Space limited to 20 intrepid Kriek-lovers. Hope you can join us!

For more info contact Charlie Devereux at 503-939-0606 or charlie@doublemountainbrewery.com.

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