countdown to my portland road trip
t minus two sleeps
can’t wait to visit you:
rogue
deschutes
hopworks
distillery row
countdown to my portland road trip
t minus two sleeps
can’t wait to visit you:
rogue
deschutes
hopworks
distillery row
my friend is on her way to portland
i am jealous
i have a trip in the works, but not for at least another month dammit!
anyway
in advising her of where she HAS to go i came across this site that provides pub crawl suggestions
so if you haven’t yet purchased the beer goddess’ guide, which of course you need to go do now, this site can tide you over
i was told the other night that deschutes is coming out with a new beer in march
not a seasonal, a new staple beer
now, i was drinking at the time…
but i recall being told it was going to be a wheat ipa
i think…
maybe…
don’t you feel well informed now?
seasonal brews now available from deschutes:
RED CHAIR NWPA
Red Chair NWPA’s meteoric rise from pub darling to seasonal celebrity is as legendary as its name. THE Red Chair is the oldest operating lift at Mt. Bachelor in Central Oregon. As the lift that the locals ride to catch epic untracked snow on powder mornings – it is an obvious path to glory. This is a hop-forward ale showcasing juicy Cascade and Centennial hops in perfect harmony with British Crystal and German Pilsner malts that highlight caramel flavors providing the perfect complement for this seductive brew. Don’t miss one of the winter seasonal’s most thrilling rides…Available in 6-packs, 12-packs and on draft where Deschutes beer is sold. 6.2% ABV / 60 IBUs
SEASONAL (Available January-April)
HOP HENGE EXPERIMENTAL IPA
The 2012 version of Hop Henge examines the virtues of high alpha acid hops in concert with less malty sweetness. Cascade, Centennial, Columbus, Millennium, Citra & Simcoe hops were added in generous quantities to this Imperial IPA and is guaranteed to make any hop lover pucker! This tasty elixir recently won “World’s Best Imperial IPA” at the 2011 World Beer Awards and is constantly evolving each year just like hops in Mother Nature. Hop Henge is the result of a daring effort to create a unique, desirable drinking experience and is a salute to IPA lovers everywhere. Cheers! Available in 22 oz. bottles and on draft wherever Deschutes beer is sold. 9.0% ABV / 90 IBUs
BOND STREET SERIES (Available January – May)
i sure do wish i was going to be in bend or portland, oregonĀ on november 15th
the abyss is beingĀ released
and there will be a vertical tasting
dagnabbit!
the economy is hopping in portland, oregon
well, the craft beer economy anyway!
while everyone else is winding their way to victoria for the great canadian beer festival
i will be winding my way to chilliwack to witness some friends get married
i still think i get the better end of the deal!
(hope there’s not another earthquake…)
in the meantime, check out the fabulous light at hopworks’ bikebar:
rogue, widmer and deschutes on tap at starbucks?
yup, that’s what’s coming to the pearl district of portland
following the example of seattle