I'm Gary Fish. In 1988 I founded Deschutes Brewery. Ask Me Anything!

Thanks for the question. Unfortunately, due to demand, Inversion no longer makes it to Colorado. However, we are seeing a resurgence of the brand in the Northwest, so you never know. Seems in a pandemic, people really love a great IPA, even one that's been around for a while!

 

oops! Yea, Cinder Cone has not yet made it back into the schedule again. However, Chainbreaker and Twilight made it back, so you never know!

 

Obsidian Stout continues in production. So, chances of that are greater than Bachelor Bitter which is only made in our Bend pub. Seems people don't like/know the word "bitter". I know, weird.....

 

Thank you. Glad to hear it!!

 

Certainly not like it is today. I think we were the 4th or 5th brewery to open in Oregon. Now there are hundreds. In Bend, a town of 100k people alone there are over 20 breweries. Extreme beer had a completely different meaning ;-)

 

I would start by working for a brewery. Learn the business and see if that is what you really want to commit your life to. The scene has changed dramatically since we started. The market is very crowded with breweries making very good beer. Also, this is a business. It's nice to think of taking your hobby pro, but think hard about what it is that you really want. It's much more difficult to succeed these days. Good luck!

 

Yea, that was a very unfortunate situation. We supported so much of what was in that bill. However, as with many political subjects, by the time it went public there was much on the bill that had nothing to do with conservation or greenhouse gas. And, nothing that considered the economic harm it would do. Add to that, a conservation organization we belonged to used our name in support of the bill, when we had not even read it yet. We did not believe we had a choice but to withdraw our support and hope a better bill could be crafted that we could support.
I hope this helps.

 

ooh,, great question. One we wrestle with every day. Above all else, we are a commercial brewery. That means we have to make beers people want to buy. We always try and respect beers that came before us by making our beers signature Deschutes'. I've mentioned this before, but we really like beer! So, there aren't many styles we can say don't have some redeeming quality. And, at the end of the day, everything we make must meet the Deschutes standard for quality, both subjective and objective.

 

Thanks! You keep drinking, we'll keep brewing!

 

Beer people are the best!!

 

Thanks, that's good to know. We have no plans at this point, but you never know.....although, sometimes a CDA will pop up at one of our pubs!

 

Thanks! We love them too. Not sure of plans for Stoic, but have you heard of our Reserve Club? https://shop.deschutesbrewery.com/clubs-c2.aspx
There's always something interesting there!

 

We'll keep brewing, as long as you keep drinking!

 

Just knowing you're there, makes us want to get there! Good things come to those who wait! We're doing the research.....

 

Well, I think saturation has been reached, or never will. 20+ breweries in a town of 100k is a lot. With that being said I think growth, overall, has been good for Bend (and the beer scene). However, it's not without it's challenges. And I know everyone in Bend does not agree with this opinion. I'm just hoping we all make it out of this pandemic so we can continue to argue about such things!

 

We have brewed many Belgian styles. The Stoic, Not The Stoic, The Dissident, The Ages, and on and on. However most of those see only limited distribution and may not make their way to Texas. Part of the limitation of our American distribution system. One way to get some of these special beers is through our Reserve Club. https://shop.deschutesbrewery.com/clubs-c2.aspx

Some really good beers there!

 

Pennsylvania, Virginia, DC, New Jersey. We keep looking at more.
Thanks for the props!!

 

Well....... Look this fall for.......Royal Fresh The latest addition to our Fresh Family (Fresh Squeezed, Fresh Haze, L'il Squeezy Juicy Ale, and now, Royal Fresh IIPA)

 

Whereas IPA's are all the rage, I'm with you. Most of the time I just want a beer that doesn't burn my tongue and allows me to have more than one, if I wan to. Whereas IPA's are all the rage, we have several "lighter" Pale Ales like: L'il Squeezy Juicy Ale, Wowza! Hazy Pale Ale, Mirror Pond Pale Ale, and our summer seasonal Twilight Ale.

 

Dan, not sure about the first one. Maybe a sentimental attachment to Coors Banquet....
I'm a restaurant guy (47 years), so food is a big part of what I do. Again, I love variety, and experimenting with pairings. Not sure why, but Paella keeps popping into my head......

 

Casablanca!

 

Thanks! You keep drinking, we'll keep brewing!

 

Thanks, currently, we do not distribute in the Northeast. But, we're working on it! When the current crisis has passed, you never know........:-)

 

Everyone seems to really be digging pilsners lately. And, Americans are starting to make them with real cred.

 

Well, we've kind of given up on naming beers for local landmarks. Mirror Pond (wheras there are many around the country) is not very relevant for someone in Texas, or Pennsylvania. We are more in favor of trying to describe the experience of drinking the beer. Although, with 8,500 breweries in the U.S. sometimes you simply have to take what you can get.

 

I must profess I'm not sure what you can get in Virginia, but look for Bulk Phaze!

 

Thank you!!