Microcosmos
Calling All Homebrewers
Wednesday, 03 October 2012 09:04 Source Staff
Central Oregon’s craft brewing scene has grabbed more than its share of
headlines, but the local homebrew scene has flown under the radar. That’s about to change this weekend when The Deschutes Brewery will host a first-come, first-served home brew competition at the Bend Fall Fest. The competition is open to any and all homebrewers who wish to enter a “fresh hop” beer.I Like My Beer Like I Like My Doughnuts: Rogue Ales’ Voodoo Doughnut Bacon and Maple Ale
Wednesday, 22 August 2012 09:09 Ethan Maffey
When I heard that Rogue, out of Newport, had released a mash-up of its beer and the legendary bacon-topped maple bar from Portland’s Voodoo Doughnuts, I figured there was a good chance mankind had gone too far this time.
Still, when two iconic Oregon establishments are melded together with a never-been-done-before concept, you should not deny yourself.
Once home, with my bright pink 750ml bottle of beer, I grabbed a pint glass and popped the top. As I poured the smoky red ale into the glass, notes of sweet maple quickly wafted into my nose.Read more: I Like My Beer Like I Like My Doughnuts: Rogue Ales’ Voodoo Doughnut Bacon and Maple Ale
Mini Bend Brewfest Guide
Wednesday, 15 August 2012 09:39 Source Staff
IPAs not to miss
Hop Hash, 6%, 90 IBUs
Caldera Brewing Company, Ashland
Made with a non-traditional hopping technique that uses compacted hashlike chunks of hops in the brew.
Wookey Jack, 8.5%, 60 IBUs
Firestone Walker, Paso Robles, California
Black IPA made with dark and spicy malts and citrus-laden hops is unfiltered with a complex flavor profile.
Country Boy IPA, 6.2%, 80 IBUs
Everybody’s Brewing, White Salmon, Washington
Dry, clean, crisp with great citrus character from Centennial, Amarillo and Cascade hops.
Cnote, 6.9%, 100 IBUs
Lompoc Brewing, Portland
Highly hopped orange-hued ale with pine and herbal aromas. Toffee and caramel notes followed by a citrus finish.
Living up to the dream—the beers are different here.
Wednesday, 08 August 2012 09:19 Erin Foote Marlowe
So, Crux Fermentation Project has had its own beer on for a little over a month now—we figured it was time to duck out on our weekly production day and throw back some pints. You know, fortify, for when we got back to the office and everyone was pissed.
And we gotta say, Crux, it was worth it. Your beers are out of the ordinary and we like that. We tried all five of the brewery's selections on draft. Here’s what we think:
• Crux “Sugar Daddy” SPA, 7.1%, 50 IBU—It’s like sweet tea meets a citrusy Pale/IPA. Perfumy, but not sickening so. Definitely something different.
• Crux “On the Fence” NW Pale Ale, 8%, 50 IBU—This beer typifies the Crux line-up with its big, round, smooth malt profile. Very light citrus notes and with a dose of skunkiness.Read more: Living up to the dream—the beers are different here.
