Deschutes Black Butte XXIX: Black Beauty, The Sequel
XXIX is, even in its fast-company lineage, is a fierce and brilliant animal…I’ve had actual sex that wasn’t as satisfying as this ale…
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Deschutes “American Wheat”: Fresh-Baked Goodness
Deschutes “American Wheat” is a classic American ale. Already, with ONE sip, but confirmed with every successive mouthful.
Crux “In The Pocket”: In-The-Mouth Perfection
As they enter into the tail end of their fifth year in business, Crux continues to make a claim, with every new release, as one of America’s truly great breweries.
DrinkTanks Thermal Growlers: The Two Year and Final Update
DrinkTanks is The Real Deal in thermal growlers and no one has, as yet, seriously challenged them.
Deschutes “Swivelhead” India Red Ale: Aesthetic Whiplash
Swivelhead India Red Ale sets a firm template for brewers who hope to work on the style of the uber-elusive IRA.
Silver Moon Brewing: The New Moon Emerges
When Tyler Reichert originally started Bend’s Silver Moon Brewing, he bit off far more than a lot of young Continue reading
Crux “PCT”: Evolving The Perfect Porter
I write what I taste and Crux Fermentation Project PCT Porter is, to me, the Perfect Porter
Deschutes “The Abyss”: Just F&#%ing Perfect
Last night, a great friend of mine, a winemaker and bon vivant and terribly well-traveled academic type, sent me Continue reading
