Oregon Beer News (2020)

Their Loza Farms collab IPA with Highland Park is probably the best hoppy beer I've had so far this year. Hit all the right notes.

 

I’ve never actually been on the “hunt” for MOAS, I just see it around everywhere. So yeah, not really sure where I would go if I needed a bottle in a pinch. If I was desperate enough I would hit up Apex I suppose

 

Try New Seasons - they still had some last time I went (Progress Ridge). Of course, that was a month ago...

 

Are you planning to visit somewhere or investigating for trade purposes?

 

Was trying to gauge either. If it was something that was still sitting on a shelf, I’d have a friend in PDX try to get some for me (if safe to do so of course).

If it was something I need to post a trade for, I’d also be up for that. Just want to try it, no matter which way I have to pursue.

 

I haven't been there recently but Market of Choice Belmont had bottles for the longest time, both refrigerated and on their little shelf of "special" beers.

 

We have a few 2017 ones available. https://www.baileystaproom.com/product/pelican-17-mother-of-all-storms-650ml/

 

de Garde now shipping statewide: https://www.instagram.com/p/B_QIU2NJ8NJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Today, we are releasing two new beers available to go from our tasting room, with descriptions below. You can call (503-815-1635) or email (orders@degardebrewing.com) and we will have your order ready for you (for pick up within one week). We have other exciting news to share as well... We have some beer that we can ship to your door!
WE CAN ONLY SHIP TO OREGON ADDRESSES (no PO Box). We will occasionally release new offerings through the store at the address linked below, and will ship them (adult signature required) within 24 hours.
THE PRICE INCLUDES THE SHIPPING AND HANDLING, as well as the beer itself.
This first offering includes:
1x750ml bottle of The Purple Kriek
1x750ml bottle of The Floue Floue
1x750ml bottle of Premiere Desay
$80 total
Available here: https://my-site-107697-109873.square.site/

New release beer descriptions:

The Floue Floue
We cherish our relationship with our dear friend Cory at @sideprojectbrew and the rest of his team, and are excited each time we get to work together on a blend. We are pleased to offer another one now. As in the previous iteration, it features a blend of each of our beers, transferred after a long maturation in oak onto stone fruit in secondary oak vessels. We then each sent some of this mature beer across the country. Finally, we carefully selected and blended from the available stock of the best and most complimentary barrels in each of our respective breweries; to both meet and embellish the character of the other.
It's delightful and ready. You'll enjoy.

The Maison
A new blend of one of our favorite beers. Blended from one, two and three year old barrels of spontaneously fermented beer brewed with a large portion of unmalted wheat and aged hops. A very true and delicious expression of location and intent.

Cheers, and be well!

 

The Instagram post was sharing two pieces of news. The first was for the new version of Maison and Floue Floue available in the taproom, and the second was the package of Floue Floue/Premiere Desay/Purple Kriek available online. I agree it was confusing to share both bits of news in the same post.

 

From the Block 15 email newsletter: New beers!

Oaked Maibock
Strong Pale Lager
ONE-OFF CAN
RELEASING 4/25 AT THE TAP ROOM
ALSO DISTRIBUTED TO ACCOUNTS AROUND THE PNW
Brewed with specialty European malts and fermented cold with German lager yeast, our Maibock melds alluring malt notes of honey, caramelized sugar, dried fruit, and freshly baked bread. Conditioning in oak casks layered on subtle notes of vanilla and oak.
7.5% ABV / $2.75 / 16oz can, plus deposit

Spring Amusement
Block 15 Saison with de Garde Oak-Aged Spontaneous Ale
SPRING SEASONAL BOTTLE
RELEASING 4/25 AT THE TAP ROOM
An amber saison from Block 15 blended with nearly two year old spontaneously fermented and oak-aged wild ale from de Garde, which was then dry-hopped with Amarillo and Strata, producing a fruit-forward blend with notes of berries, tart fruit, marmalade, port, and a hint of caramel.
7.5% ABV / $8.00 / 500mL bottle

Also: "Bottles from our cellar stash for this week's sale include Super Nebula, Double Chocolate Vanilla 2017; Turbulent Consequence, Peche 2017; and The Demon's Farm 2017!"

All purchases are made through their online store.

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Not gonna lie: I crave that Oaked Maibock, and look forward to finding some when it hits distribution.

 

Me, too. I’ve been making the rounds - especially with no traffic - in my own backyard: Reuben’s, Fremont, Holy Mountain, Skookum, Mirage, and Hellbent.

However, I saw that email today and intend to intercept that fine libation when the opportunity arises.

 

For those that care about such things, Upright is releasing their new gose, the Chanterelle Gose. Bottles at Belmont Station and the brewery. Some of us remember, and fondly, their previous White Truffle Gose, and I, for one, can't wait to try this, it should be a welcome respite from the double fruited vanilla milkshake goses that seem to pass for the style these days.

For those of you that don't care or aren't excited, let me know and I shall add you to my ignore list.

 

Well, I don't like mushrooms, so, just put me on whichever list.

 

I don't particularly enjoy goses, and I'm not a big fan of mushrooms in my beer, but I do have an interest in new beers from Upright.

Does that put me on your ignore list? Maybe you can ignore me, like, on even numbered weekdays. Or Sundays. Or any day that's a prime number.

Hey, like today, the 23rd of April! That's a prime number!

 

I didn't quite know where else to drop this, but, a couple WA/OR breweries are mentioned here: https://www.porchdrinking.com/artic...ziYEn50_DcVBvVyEfjohAv25P6g8bGB2-cIourtP3-FP0

 

Upright is doing deliveries now!! I am pretty excited by this as I can't make it out to their place on Saturday's, but it looks like they plan on doing this once a week on Wednesday's. I didn't make it in time for today's dropoffs, but will definitely plan on getting something next week.

https://uprightbrewing.square.site/

 

Baileys Taproom is doing delivery, and also growlers. 12 taps total.

Now for the fun part. It appears that a large chunk of their vintage collection is available for delivery. And after perusing the list, i can say that the prices are more than fair. Some are outright steals.

im pretty well stocked up but that list had me tempted.....

 

All they bottle is that size. Don't know how much extra distro they're doing during the shut-down, but it's not unreasonable to think that more might show up during the current times.

 

It seems like it goes in spurts; you'll see one style for a while, then another. I was at the Food Coop a bit ago grabbing lunch, and they had 16oz bottles of kolsch and New World Ale (which is worth a shot if you see it), so keep an eye out.

 

Just like anywhere, it's all about connections. Ya gotta know a guy, who......

 

Ill take any good news i can get....

Ft George Sunrise OPA coming back in 12 oz. 6 packs. woo hoo! love that beer

 

Maybe there is a life after Corona!!!!!!!

 

F!

That’s good news!

Maybe they’ll even bring back Java the Hop. I don’t even like coffee, but that IPA ...

 

no surprise, OBF has been canceled . booooooo!

 

FYI - Johns mkt has chuckanut Pils, Kolsch, and Old world ale

 

Old World or New World?

 

haha, not sure. is there a difference anymore???

 

Well, I've never heard of "old world ale" but my food coop has had the New World on the shelves lately. I suspect that's what you saw. I recommend it. Hell, I even gave it a pretty stellar review: https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/18879/318920/

 

just saw that block 15 maibock strong pale ale on the shelves at new seasons. that will definitely be on the cinco de mayo menu today

 

just went by MoC in West Linn. the selection of local made "light" beers was impressive. Counted over 12 different local made options of Pils, Czech Pils, Lagers, dry hopped pils, kolsh, helles , etc. etc. This doesnt even include lighter IPAs or saisons. good timing with the warming weather