Silver Moon Brewing and Migration Brewing Collaborate on the Celebratory Birds & Moons IPA
A year ago, Silver Moon Brewing partnered with Migration Brewing announced a strategic brewing partnership. This deal allowed for Silver Moon from Bend, Oregon to move a majority of its production brewing to Migration’s production facility. At the time, the two breweries released a collaboration beer, Far Side of the Moon. Now the two breweries are back at it, and conjured up a new special collaboration IPA named Birds & Moons.
Since entering the partnership in 2023, Silver Moon and Migration Brewing have worked closely to streamline operations and share resources, resulting in enhanced production capabilities and increased distribution. Both breweries have benefited from the synergy created by their shared commitment to quality and innovation.
“We are incredibly pleased with what we have accomplished together over the past year,” said James Watts, Co-Owner of Silver Moon Brewing. “Our partnership with Migration has not only strengthened our operational efficiencies but has also allowed us to explore new creative avenues and perfect a few challenges we’ve experienced as a brewery over the years. We’re excited to celebrate this milestone with a collaboration beer that embodies the spirit of our teamwork.” Silver Moon was an early champion of contract brewing strategies and has brewed for a number of breweries both in and outside of Central Oregon.
Birds & Moons is a bold 7.1% ABV IPA brewed with lager yeast and a perfectly curated blend of Chinook, Citra, Mosaic and local Amarillo hops. The beer features a light and crisp mouthfeel, with a snappy finish. Birds & Moons IPA promises to deliver a one-of-a-kind taste experience that reflects the innovative spirit of the collaboration.
“Working with Silver Moon has been an amazing journey,” said McKean Banzer-Lausberg, Co-Founder & CEO of Migration Brewing. “We have learned a lot from each other and have made contract brewing partnerships a strategic part of our growth plan. The craft beer business is capital intensive, and it’s the right time for breweries to take advantage of the substantial efficiencies and profitability that can be achieved through shared services” he added. Migration hopes to add 2-3 additional partners to the program for 2025.
On Friday, November 8, 2024, Silver Moon Brewing will host the official release party of Birds & Moons IPA. The daylong event will take place from Noon – 10:00pm and will feature live music, food, camaraderie and of course, the new beer!
Birds & Moons IPA will be available at both breweries and select retailers. For additional information about Silver Moon Brewing and Migration Brewing, please visit their websites at www.silvermoonbrewing.com and www.migrationbrewing.com.
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D.J. is a Portland, Oregon based writer that spent his formative years in the Midwest. With over 25 years under his belt of drinking beer at festivals across America and the world, he has developed a strong appreciation and understanding of craft beer and the industry that surrounds it. He can be found in any of the great breweries or beer bars that make Portland the best beer city in the world. His writing can also be found in the archives of Northwest Brewing News and can be followed on Twitter and Instagram at @hopapalooza.