Oregon Beer News (2020)

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  1. Stevedore

    Stevedore Grand Pooh-Bah (5,096) Nov 16, 2012 Oregon
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    If you've had St Lamvinus, it's very similar. A little bit more cereal-like quality to it. Depending on the year, it has probably a moderate acetic acidity to it. Nowhere near as sour as De Garde beers can get.
     
    #61 Stevedore, Mar 1, 2020
  2. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Thanks. Hmmm... I found the St. Lamvinus to be very sour and funky. The menu says the tartness is mild, but my idea of mild is likely different from the person who drafted the menu. Hmmm...
     
    #62 John_M, Mar 1, 2020
  3. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Decided what the hell. The overly generous bartender gave me a very generous pour, naturally. Just what I didn't need. The nose on this beer... it just screams cantillon. The barnyard and wet blanket aroma is just mind boggling. I assume either a sheep or a pig took a dump in the barrel. Note to self (again). Cantillon beers are not our bag. Do not buy them unless we're feeling especially indulgent and in need of self induced flagellation.

    I swear to God... this beer smells like I'm taking a stroll through an over heated chicken coop.
     
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  4. Stevedore

    Stevedore Grand Pooh-Bah (5,096) Nov 16, 2012 Oregon
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    Yep, it's definitely a Cantillon beer alright. Didn't realize it was already not your cup of tea, sorry!
     
    #64 Stevedore, Mar 1, 2020
  5. DefenCorps

    DefenCorps Grand Pooh-Bah (4,838) Jan 18, 2007 Oregon
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    Well, color me jealous. Let me see if I can run over tonight. Are they doing only 4oz pours, or can one get a larger pour if their heart desires?
     
    #65 DefenCorps, Mar 1, 2020
  6. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    No, no... I've had cantillon beers many times, so I sort of knew what expect. Although not my cup of tea, Cantillon beers fascinate me. There's nothing else quite like them, and I'm fascinated by the allegiance this brewery has engendered. I so, so want to be able to like Cantillon stuff, and I'm saddened by my inability to appreciate them fully. Even so... I plan to keep on trying them... From time to time. I appreciate your input and advice.
     
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  7. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    4 ounce pours are all that's available. But the bartender is providing VERY generous pours I thought.
     
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  8. DefenCorps

    DefenCorps Grand Pooh-Bah (4,838) Jan 18, 2007 Oregon
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    When you move here, you'll occasionally find lambic on tap at very reasonable prices in general. This isn't DC/NYC with $3/oz pours. I've had 10oz pours of the Girardin oude lambiek for $11 and bottles of Cantillon Kriek (375s) for 15 at The Upper Lip. Beermongers had Nath on for their anniversary for an absurd $9/8oz, which is about as cheap as drinking it at the source. Apex occasionally will have some, but their pricing? Well, I'll let you figure it out :-)
     
    #68 DefenCorps, Mar 1, 2020
  9. derftron

    derftron Pooh-Bah (1,663) Feb 8, 2012 Oregon
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    well APEX just announced they are shutting down do to Corona virus until further notice.

    fun times!
     
    #69 derftron, Mar 12, 2020
  10. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Weird. I wouldn't have thought dealing with large congregations of people would have been much of a concern for them.

    All kidding aside, I wonder if this is something we're going to be seeing more of with other pubs and taphouses in the weeks and months ahead.
     
    #70 John_M, Mar 12, 2020
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  11. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    If the capacity of the pub/bar/taphouse is less than 250 people, why close at all?

    C'mon, folks, let's not lose sight of the big picture: In times like this, we need beer more than ever.

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    Regarding the "no gatherings of 250 people for the next 4 weeks": My local Winco clearly holds more than 250 people at a time. Are they going to close? Are they going to hire bouncers to make sure there are no more than 250 people inside at any time?
     
    #71 vurt, Mar 12, 2020
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  12. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    When the governor enacted that prohibition, I know my first reaction was "doesn't look like the wife and I are going to be making any trips over to Costco this month."

    "C'mon, folks, let's not lose sight of the big picture: In times like this, we need beer more than ever." Amen!
     
    #72 John_M, Mar 12, 2020
  13. jason_nwx

    jason_nwx Pooh-Bah (2,571) Sep 12, 2012 Oregon
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    It doesn't apply to grocery stores, schools, offices or restaurants - only to events. So far.
     
    #73 jason_nwx, Mar 12, 2020
  14. DefenCorps

    DefenCorps Grand Pooh-Bah (4,838) Jan 18, 2007 Oregon
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    Got Purell or toilet paper? I might have some beer for trade if you do
     
    #74 DefenCorps, Mar 13, 2020
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  15. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    My wife just scored some TP at the local Target. I'm not sure what I'd have to do to get back in her good graces if I were to trade some of it for beer.
     
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  16. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    I have plenty of beer. Maybe enough that we can use the labels for toilet paper, if it comes to that.
     
    #76 vurt, Mar 13, 2020
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  17. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    Wut bruh, no limited release vinyl labels avails?

    New marketing angle for the Hypeboiz breweries: buy our $24 4pack, get 4 Sticky butt wipes for free!
     
    #77 BBThunderbolt, Mar 13, 2020
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  18. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    Whelp, Wayfinder has to do a recall of one of their Italian Pils, due to diacetyl: https://www.wayfinder.beer/recall?f...aqRbQbSlGUVN831t6b5qYy6K0w3GVuxQuHRclcidzcTWo

    Friends, Lagerlovers and Countrymen,
    Well it turns out our number came up and for the first time in our short, bright history, we've had to pull back a release. Our Glass Dolls Italian-Style Pilsner has developed an issue that's not up to snuff. Although perfectly safe and fine by some, it's not up to Wayfinder's standards and we've made the difficult decision to halt its rollout. Only a few cases made it out the door to customers; if you have any unopened cans and would like to trade them in or get a refund, by all means please come to Wayfinder and we will take care of you. Quality will always be our top priority. An extra-special apology to our friends at Edison City Alehouse, for whom we created this beer in honor of their 5th Anniversary. We'll make it up to you someday, guys, we promise. More extra-geeky info about problem can be found here. https://www.wayfinder.beer/recall
     
    #78 BBThunderbolt, Mar 15, 2020
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  19. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    I can't tell you how many times I have dreamed of the image I just spotted on Barley Brown's Facebook page:

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    "This is what happens when you quarantine the Barley Brown’s crew...

    Pallet Jack IPA now available in cans!

    Available for purchase at the brewery now.

    6-packs for $12 + deposit
    24-packs for $48 + deposit

    Come see us! And please respect social distancing. Cheers"
     
    #79 vurt, Mar 30, 2020
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  20. DefenCorps

    DefenCorps Grand Pooh-Bah (4,838) Jan 18, 2007 Oregon
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    How much for...a pallet?
     
    #80 DefenCorps, Mar 30, 2020
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