[Bend] Crux Fermentation Project visit and first tapping

Discussion in 'Northwest' started by djbreezy, Jul 9, 2012.

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  1. djbreezy

    djbreezy Maven (1,499) Dec 16, 2008 Washington

    Was down in Bend visiting some friends. Decided to stop by crux and see what was going on.

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    Initially it looked like they only had guest taps on but the space is beautiful so I figured it was worth the visit.

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    Literally about 5 minutes after we walk in I spot Larry Sidor and he gets called over to the bar. I noticed a photo umbrella and a dude taking shots on a nice Nikon upon walking in so I knew something was going down but I thought it was just a marketing shoot.

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    Meanwhile Larry and a couple others start giving a speech and he announces that he's tapping his first beer brewed on the system. Still can't believe the timing.

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    He said that he had only run soap and water through the system so this was literally the first beer. He labeled it a NW Session Ale and described the hops which I forget at this point...centennial, some citra, etc. Described it as a nice summer session beer with citrus hop flavors and currants. Would have never sought out the currants but they were there! So cool.

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    These are all just quick cell phone shots because it was crowded and it wasn't my first stop :confused: (had been to 10 Barrel and GoodLife) but I hope you all enjoy! I also paid with Square and no money ever exchanged hands so that was incredibly cool. Such a nice payment system. You open a tab on the app, say your name when you go to pay and then the tip options pop up on your phone as well as your receipt.
     
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  2. goodbyeohio

    goodbyeohio Pooh-Bah (2,312) Jul 13, 2004 Connecticut
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    from FB:

    "A session Northwest Pale Ale with a refreshing hoppy aroma and flavor. Huge grapefruit notes. Oodles of complexity without the bitterness. Featuring Citra and Centennial whole flower hops from Yakima. 4.7% ABV—perfect for the hot temps"
     
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    djbreezy Maven (1,499) Dec 16, 2008 Washington

    Nice! My memory wasn't all that bad. I'm pretty proud of that. :grinning:
     
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  4. goodbyeohio

    goodbyeohio Pooh-Bah (2,312) Jul 13, 2004 Connecticut
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    visited just prior to the opening event. hung out with dave (former 21A) and was excited about the prospects for this place!
     
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  5. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    Hehe, nice to see the tanks up and working. It was a bit of a challenge transporting them from the warehouse to the brewery, but we got them there and upright!
     
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