Visiting Bend/Sunriver 2019

Forgot to mention Bevel in the recent openings, Ryan. Solid IPAs and other hoppy styles, if that's your thing. Great selection of food trucks and a good vibe.

Also should probably mention in that section that Smith Rock Brewing closed.

 

Yeah, I agree. Excluding them because they have the luxury to make great experimental beer seems silly.

I don't choose to spend my money there, but I go semi-frequently on charity nights and I'm consistently impressed with the beer.

 

Took the family to the high desert museum. Good time. Definitely watch the birds of prey show. Really cool. Resting up now with silver moon’s Simon says.

 

Yeah, that museum is on my must-hit list for anyone visiting Bend.

 

Sadly my time in Bend is coming to an end. Back to the TC in the morn. Just a shout out to @sharpski for 1) keeping this thread up and 2) being so helpful with my questions that I sent him on the side. Even though this was a family focused trip, I was still able to get in plenty of great Bend brews (just check out the Joon thread ) Next time down the road (without the kiddos) I owe you a brew (or three). thanks dude!

 

I've only stuck my head in the door a few times since Silver Moon changed owners. I used to go all the time when Tyler owned it. Can't say it has the same vibe it used to. Used to be a very-local, locals' spot. Went there regulalrly. There were always lots of fundraiser events for bike community stuff and other worthy causes.

Now it seems like everywhere else, packed with tourists or brand-new Bendites slumming it it their $400 down puffy jackets.

I miss the chipotle wings they used to have.

 

Say it aint true..i loved the old Silver Moon..last went 2 years ago..liked the down home blue collar feel ..its changed totally?

 

My impression is that the place has been totally yuppiefied. The remodel probably has a lot to do with the vibe and the amount of people who wouldn't have gone there before when it was a little rough around the edges.

or maybe I'm just mad because my down puffy jacket doesn't fit anymore because I got old and fat. (but it only cost me $99 with my employee discount back in the day).

time marches on.

 

Craft breweries are particularly susceptible to what I call the "Green Day conundrum".

if you were part of the punk music scene in Berkeley, during the late 80s and early 90s...and a die-hard Green Day fan, you were probably horrified when the band became mainstream superstars when Dookie! got released on a major label and was played on every rock and pop radio station for decades to come. Some people might call this selling ou

But if you're a fan..wouldn't you want your favorite band to be successful and make money and have nice things? Who wouldn't wish success upon other people? Just because they have money now and lots of people like them, does that meany they suck now?

Insert Silver Moon, 10 Barrel, Goose Island, or favorite restaurant that now sucks in place of Green Day in above analogy....

 

Agreed, except I'd say that craft beer drinkers are the ones who are susceptible. Like the members of Green Day, I doubt the breweries are sweating it too much.

 

Has anyone had the Silver Moon SMB beers for sale at Plaid Pantry ( i assume they are specially made for PP as this is the only place i see them.)..an IPA and a Blonde..both poor quality..the IPA is maybe drinkable as a APA..remind me of the Weinhard attempst at the styles...but at least they are cheap

 

maybe they werent fresh they were on sale..like i said the IPA is drinkable as a APA..IMO. BY they way i liked the Weinhard attempts as a light drinking beers.

 

They get up here sometimes. I had 'em, thought they were decent enough, for what they are. I would take a sixer to a cookout or the river.

 

They're not just at Plaid Pantry. Food4Less had them for $6/6pk recently and I was tempted, but I have way too much beer in my fridge already thanks to homebrewing and @sharpski.

 

>>>I miss the chipotle wings they used to have.<<<

upon reflection...they were ancho chile wings. not chipotle. a dry rub. they were something special.

 

Any recommendations for local ambers?