I found it interesting, especially since I knew nothing about Bend aside from the fact that my bottles of Abyss come from there : http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/06/us/an-economic-lifeline-of-barley-and-hops.html?ref=dining
It's no secret that I have a huge crush on Bend. Great outdoors activities and plenty of great beer. It's been too long, I need to get there again this summer.
2012 Bend Brewfest! August 18 or so it looks like. I think I'm heading down...have some friends in Bend.