Oregon Beer News (2020)

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  1. Stevedore

    Stevedore Grand Pooh-Bah (5,096) Nov 16, 2012 Oregon
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    This is going to be an even bigger bloodbath than we anticipated. Does anyone else here share Mr. Phillips's concern that the pandemic isn't going to end in 2021? I do.. mostly because I have noticed over the years that there are people who have a tendency to not do what's in the best interests of themselves and society.

    I do hope that the downtown area is able to recover in some fashion, but I agree with the several previous posters that I just don't see it happening. Blue Star was predictable as $4 donuts is a tough sell even in the best of times, but I think we'll see more venerable institutions failing more frequently and harder in 2021.

    That being said, being able to buy bottles like 2011 Sanctification for $13 is pretty cool. Looks like Bailey's is digging deep into the cellar to pay the bills.
     
    #421 Stevedore, Sep 15, 2020
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  2. Reidrover

    Reidrover Grand Pooh-Bah (4,886) Jan 14, 2003 Oregon
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    It is only going to get worse as people lose their ability to pay high rents. It's already getting far worse here in Salem. For such a low wage economy apartment rent was crazy high...I see the rents beginning to fall. But too late.
    It's not just mental casualties and drug addicts now. Regular working people.
    Something has to change. But in a nation were inflated property values are peoples only real hope at wealth it won't.
    A terrible future..and more disease and more natural disasters.
     
    #422 Reidrover, Sep 15, 2020
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  3. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Agreed. Lot of good deals to be had, which makes it all the more easy to help out.
     
    #423 John_M, Sep 15, 2020
  4. derftron

    derftron Pooh-Bah (1,663) Feb 8, 2012 Oregon
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    went on a bike ride with my wife and kids around downtown / inner eastside. big mistake. i worked downtown for almost a decade, but even i was shocked at how bad it is. local politicians have failed us (big surprise). anybody who lives downtown or has a business down there is SOL
     
    #424 derftron, Sep 15, 2020
  5. jason_nwx

    jason_nwx Pooh-Bah (2,571) Sep 12, 2012 Oregon
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    Rogue is closing their pub in the Pearl. Sunday is their last day.
     
    #425 jason_nwx, Sep 17, 2020
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  6. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Am at the Apex, and my jaw nearly hit the floor when I saw the unimaginable. The Apex is now accepting credit cards. Everything else here is pretty much the same (great taplist, lousy customer service, high prices, etc)

    They have two large flat screen TVs showing motorcycle racing. Of course absolutely no one is watching it, but at least they're not showing any of those awful football, baseball or basketball games (that someone might actually want to watch).
     
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  7. DefenCorps

    DefenCorps Grand Pooh-Bah (4,838) Jan 18, 2007 Oregon
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  8. DefenCorps

    DefenCorps Grand Pooh-Bah (4,838) Jan 18, 2007 Oregon
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  9. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Are there still tickets available for this? I thought it sold out weeks ago.
     
    #429 John_M, Sep 26, 2020
  10. DefenCorps

    DefenCorps Grand Pooh-Bah (4,838) Jan 18, 2007 Oregon
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    They added a 3rd session!
     
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  11. Stevedore

    Stevedore Grand Pooh-Bah (5,096) Nov 16, 2012 Oregon
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    Dang. Missed it!
     
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  12. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Just as an "oh by the way". Orval Day is this Saturday, and Beermongers is having some sort of event. Not sure what exactly they'll be doing for Orval day, but it's always been pretty outstanding in the past. I know I plan to stop by to find out.

    (Should at least be vintage bottles of Orval for sale).
     
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  13. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    We should all be drinking moar Orval, all the time.
     
    #433 BBThunderbolt, Oct 2, 2020
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  14. DefenCorps

    DefenCorps Grand Pooh-Bah (4,838) Jan 18, 2007 Oregon
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    Also, for those who are tired of fresh hop season and want to get on the hype train and spend more money than is advisable, Beermongers and ABV are releasing 6 DDH IPAs (probably hazy) today.
     
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  15. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    Is there anything about these double dry-hopped IPAs which makes them "hype train"?
     
    #435 vurt, Oct 2, 2020
  16. DefenCorps

    DefenCorps Grand Pooh-Bah (4,838) Jan 18, 2007 Oregon
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    They're from Brooklyn and feature broccoli and potatoes whimsically on the label. Also, if you're on the right side of 35, you don't particularly care ;-)
     
    #436 DefenCorps, Oct 2, 2020
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  17. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    Got it.

    I am not interested in spending more money than is advisable on those beers. And neither is my other half. (See what I did there?)

    And since I am not yet tired of fresh hop season, I opted to spend modestly on a delivery order from Uptown Beer Co.
     
    #437 vurt, Oct 2, 2020
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  18. weaverr

    weaverr Zealot (729) Jun 10, 2008 California

    Sean Burke (formerly The Commons) is leaving Von Ebert to start his own brewery - LandForm Beer in McMinnville. Sean was producing some great "Heritage" beers at Von Ebert that nicely displayed brett-heavy mixed cultures and locally foraged ingredients. I'm sure he'll continue his history of great beers at his new place.
     
    #438 weaverr, Oct 2, 2020
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  19. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Update about Orval day at Beermongers. Taster trays of 17, 18, 19 and 20 vintages for $12. 2020 Orval with the glass for $10, or the 2018 version with the glass for $12.

    Also selling 4 vintage 4 packs for $34.
     
    #439 John_M, Oct 3, 2020
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  20. DefenCorps

    DefenCorps Grand Pooh-Bah (4,838) Jan 18, 2007 Oregon
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    Is FH PJ still on and available to go in a crowler?
     
    #440 DefenCorps, Oct 3, 2020
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