Oregon Beer News (2020)

6.8% ABV gets a no thank you from me.

 

That looks almost exactly like the label for Big Luscious from Founders.

 

I mean, we’ve made a raspberry version of cocoa cow that was quite good. And Alesong makes a version of rhino suit that has raspberries. And block 15 makes love potion #9 that is a Porter with raspberries. I won’t knock it til I try it.

 

A new Black Butte variant? Why not?

Am I missing something here?

 

Mmmm, Thorns and Udders...

 

one of my favorite BA barleywines out there.

relate to this: Grabbed a can of Matchless 2020 Ol LIfewine BBA Barleywine. Clocks in at 14.5% and i found it delicious. price was a little steep, (i think $13 or so) , but i was happy with it.

Also grabbed a bottle of pFriem Rye Whiskey aged imperial porter. also delicious

 

I am optimistic. I love raspberries, and Deschutes rarely makes a flat-out clunker, so I see no reason this won't be tasty and enjoyable.

 

I'm cautiously optimistic for the same reason. Mostly wary because of touching an icon like that, not only by adding fruit but adding on to the ABV. I mean, I'll buy one.

 

Plus, I just went and did me a lookup, and, the base version is listed here ad being 6.4%. Not seeing .4abv as a big deal.

Also, I discovered that I am yet to officially review Obsidian. I will correct that in a prompt and timely manner.

 

Life Is Good, Part 1: Heater Allen canned their Rauch Bock this week!

From the December newsletter:

"Also this year we decided to bring back Rauch Bock, a beer we've brewed from time to time but this is the first time it is available in can. This dark, smoky delight is based on Schlenkerla's Ur Bock and is a fabulous food beer (though we like it on it's own too)."

 

Life Is Good, Part 2: Wayfinder is bringing back Export 66!

"EXPORT 66 - Dortmunder-Style Export Lager
PREORDERS START MONDAY 12/21
A bright export beer, soft, sparkling and fresh at the same time, brewed from the finest raw materials. The top product of the old Bavarian brewing art. A treat for every beer connoisseur. Export66 is a stronger version of our classic Hell but made with richer malts, alt und Neu-Bavarian hops, and a proprietary lager yeast. Full-flavored, noble stuff."

 

Speaking of tasty 3 packs priced well, Imperial on SE Division are offering a 16oz bottle/ growlers each of the 16,17&18 B-bomb for$36, or $13 each purchased individually. As someone who came very late to the Fremont barrel aged very party, this is very tempting, even though the size of my to-be-drunk stash of beers triggers anxiety.

 

DO IT!!!!!!!!

 

Thanks for the tip, John! I would have probably grabbed the 16, but now, I'll get the 18 and hope BA Dark Star goes on and load up then!

 

Ran across this deal in the Deschutes store. 500ml bottles of Black Butte 3 (2020), The Ages (2019) and Dissident Marionberry for $21?! The BB3 bottle by itself is listed at $19, Ages $15, and Dissident $16, so that's a screaming good deal if you are interested in those things. Seems to be Bend/Portland pickup only.

 

That's a stupid good deal. I've been wanting to try the BB3 for ages. I just might have to grab this. Thanks for the tip!

 

Fair Isle has shipped beer into Oregon, for what sounds like the first time. I've been a huge fan of their saisons.

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