Unbeknownst to most weary travelers, airports across the country are now serving up award-winning local microbrews, but you have to know where they are to take advantage.
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* May/June 2008 issue of DRAFT magazine.
The industry posted strong growth despite increases in hop and barley prices, the two main ingredients in craft beer. Portland, Oregon currently has 32 microbreweries within its city limits, more than any other city in the world. The state of Oregon has 64 brewing companies operating 90 brewing facilities, with strong growth anticipated throughout 2008.
“The impact of the brewing industry stretches far beyond the breweries themselves,” said Brian Butenschoen, Executive Director of the Oregon Brewers Guild. “A strong production year supports a variety of local products including barley, hops, yeast and glass producers as well as providing nearly 5,000 family wage jobs and a draw for tourism across the state.”
Oregonians don’t just love to make great beer, they love to drink it, too. Of the beer brewed in-state, more than 11.4 percent, or 308,000 barrels, were purchased and consumed in Oregon. For draft beer, that percentage is even higher, with Oregon breweries producing 42 percent of all draft beer consumed in the state. This is the highest percentage of local craft draft beer consumption in the country. 2007 marks the first year that Oregon brewers have sold more than 300,000 barrels in state. A barrel is equal to 31 gallons or 13.77 cases or 331 bottles of beer.
“For years we’ve been producing some of the best and most unique beers in the world,” says Oregon Brewers Guild President Van Havig. “No wonder Oregon is known as Beervana and has become a mecca for craft beer enthusiasts.”
Oregon’s largest craft beer producer is Widmer Brothers Brewing Company of Portland, which produced 283,000 barrels in 2007. During 2007 one of Oregon's smallest breweries to open, the Heater-Allen Brewery in McMinnville, produced 36 Barrels.
Highlights from the 2008 World Beer Cup included two Oregon brewmasters winning the prestigious Grand Champion Brewery award. Grand Champion Brewery awards are awarded in five different brewery size categories.
Tonya Cornett of Bend Brewing Company in Bend became the first woman ever to win Champion Brewmaster honors. She collected two gold medals to earn the title of Champion Brewery in the Small Brewpub category.
Darron R.S. Welch of Pelican Pub and Brewery in Pacific City was the World Beer Cup Champion Brewery and Brewmaster in the Large Brewpub category. No craft brewmaster in the U.S. has won more Champion Brewmaster awards between the World Beer Cup and the Great American Beer Festival.
“This is just one more example of why Oregon overall, and Portland in particular, is the craft brewing capitol of the U.S. and a craft beer lovers Beervana. In Oregon you can head to the coast where breweries won six medals, or you can head to the high desert to Bend, where breweries there won three gold medals. No matter where you travel in Oregon you can find world-class beer made locally,” said Oregon Brewers Guild Executive Director Brian Butenschoen, noting that Oregon breweries claimed a total of 18 medals in the competition.
Bend Brewing Co. won two gold medals, one in the American-Style Dark Lager category and one in the Strong Ale Category to win the Champion Brewery in the Small Brewpub Category. “I’ve been working so hard, for so long to systematically make my beers better, that to win two Gold medals is confirmation that I have been on the right path all along.” said Tonya Cornett, of her Champion Brewery honors.
Widmer Brothers Brewing Co. won gold in the American-Style Pale Ale category with Widmer Pale Ale and gold in the American-Style Hefeweizen category for Widmer Hefeweizen – the beer that helped launch that style to prominence. “We’ve been at it out here longer than anywhere else,” said Kurt Widmer of Widmer Brothers. “You are only as good as your competition and in Oregon the competition is excellent.”
- Special WABL tasting glass* (GLASS, not plastic)
- An extra tasting tokens
- WABL Beer*, a WABL-exclusive beer by:
Northern Lights Brewing Co.
* While we try to have enough WABL tasting glasses and WABL Beer for all WABL members in attendance there’s no way for us to predict exactly how many members will attend and how many new members will sign up during the event. Therefore those items are available while supply lasts. Thank you for your understanding!
2008 Washington Brewers Festival
Fathers Day Weekend!
Friday, June 13th, 5 - 9pm- 21+ only
Saturday, June 14th & Sunday, June 15th, 11am - 8pm- All Ages
Saint Edward State Park
14445 Juanita Dr. NE , Kenmore , WA 98028
Rain or shine
Friday
$15 advance tickets/at the door. (Friday advance tickets available online only)
Friday admission includes a tasting cup and FOUR tasting tokens
Designated driver admission is $8 and available at the door only
21+ only
Saturday & Sunday
$15 advance tickets or $20 at the door
Admission includes a tasting cup and SIX tasting tokens
Advance tickets are available online and ticket sale at local outlets will begin May 1st.
Designated driver admission is $8 and available at the door only
All Ages. Those under 21 admitted free (must be accompanied by a parent)
Group Discount
Buy tickets for your friends & family and save money! When you buy 9 tickets you’ll get one ticket free ($135 for 10 tickets- a $15 saving!). Group discount tickets are available online
for advance purchase only.
Volunteer and receive free admission!
Volunteers are needed in the following areas. Volunteers will receive a Volunteer T-shirt and complementary admission to the Festival. For more information please visit the Volunteer page of our web site.
Set-up—help build the event before everyone gets there!
- Ticket booth—help welcome the guests and move the lines quickly at the Ticket Booth
- Merchandise/WABL booth—help with merchandise sales and also sign up new WABL members and serve the WABL Beer.
- Brewery help—make sure to collect tokens for every taste serve and occasionally help brewers pour beer
- Token booth—help with token & water sales
- Kids Playground—help kids be creative and have fun with the craft projects
- Rootbeer Garden —serve rootbeer & soda to kids, designated drivers & anyone thirsty for tasty rootbeer in the unique Washington Beer Rootbeer Garden
BRIDGEPORT BREWING COMPANY WINS TWO MEDALS AT 2008 WORLD BEER CUP
PORTLAND, Ore. - April 22, 2008 - BridgePort Brewing Company, Oregon's
oldest craft brewery, recently claimed a gold and silver medal in the
Brewers Association (BA) World Beer Cup 2008, a global beer competition that
evaluates beers from around the world and recognizes the most outstanding
beers being produced in the world today.
Gold, silver and bronze medals in the competition's 91 beer-style categories
were awarded April 19, 2008 during the World Beer Cup Gala Awards Ceremony
in San Diego, Calif.
BridgePort Brewery was awarded the gold medal in the English-Style Brown Ale
beer style category for its Beertown Brown, a perfectly balanced smooth
roasted chocolate and caramel malt flavored ale mixed with the essence of
hops and crisp spice. BridgePort was also awarded the silver medal in the
Ordinary Bitter beer style category for its Blue Heron Pale Ale, a round
soft flavor with a crisp finish created from the blend of Willamette Valley
hops and barley grown from the Washington Palouse and the high desert of
eastern Oregon.
"The entire brewing team is delighted to get the recognition from the World
Beer Cup for our Beertown Brown and Blue Heron," says Karl Ockert,
BridgePort's brew master. "With more than 2,900 entries, it is quite an
honor and a privilege to have two of our brews recognized."
World Beer Cup 2008 winners were selected by an international panel of 129
beer judges from 22 countries. An impressive field of 2,930 entries from
646 breweries in 58 countries made up the competition. More than 3,800
breweries in 100 countries were invited to compete.
Visit www.worldbeercup.org for World Beer Cup 2008 information.
About BridgePort Brewing Company
As Oregon's oldest craft brewery, BridgePort is celebrating its 24th
anniversary this year. The brewery has reached this milestone by evolving
from a microbrewery to a regional leader in the craft brewing market, while
remaining faithful to its commitment to producing high-quality, innovative
craft ales. The BridgePort family of ales includes IPA, ESB, Black Strap
Stout, Ropewalk Amber Ale, Blue Heron Pale Ale, Old Knucklehead and seasonal
beers, Beertown Brown, Haymaker Extra Pale Ale and Ebenezer Ale. BridgePort
Brewery is located at 1313 N.W. Marshall St. For more information, call
503-241-7179 or visit www.bridgeportbrew.com.
About the World Beer Cup
The World Beer Cup has been held every other year since 1996 and is
presented by the Brewers Association (BA). Based in Boulder, Colo, U.S.A.,
the BA is the non-for-profit trade and education association for American
craft brewers and the community of beer enthusiasts. Visit the website
www.beertown.org to learn more. The association's activities include events
and publishing. World Beer Cup; Great Beer Festival; Craft Brewers
Conference and Brew Expo America; National Homebrewers Conference; National
Homebrew Competition; American Craft Beer Week (May); The New Brewer
magazine; and books on beer and brewing. The BA has an additional
membership division of 15,000+ homebrewers, American Homebrewers
Association.
BRIDGEPORT’S NEW BREW
BridgePort’s newest offering is a fruit-infused ale deliciously named Stumptown Tart. For Brewmaster Karl Ockert’s first fruit ale, he brewed a lightly hopped golden ale as his base beer, and aged a third of it in used oak pinot barrels while a ton of Oregon marionberries were added to the rest, still in the tank. After blending and settling, the unfiltered beer was bottled in 22-ounce bottles. Stop by the BridgePort Brewpub on Thursday, April 24th from 5 – 8PM for the release party and you’ll be able to meet Brewmaster Karl Ockert, as well as Portland model Bernie Dexter, the label's pin-up girl. (BridgePort Brewpub, 1313 NW Marshall St., 503-241-7179)
DRAININ’ VASILIOS’ CELLAR
BJ’s Restaurants is closing their breweries in the restaurants and will brew at a central brewery in Reno. That means local Brewmaster VasiliosGletsos, the talented brewer at Portland's restaurant, was out of a job. He’s since found employment with Rock Bottom Brewery but he’s looking for help to finish off some of the beers he used to brew: BJ's Redrum, Grand Cru, IPA, Comet Old Ale, Chocolate Stout and Barrel-Aged Sour Enfant Terriblè. Stop by Belmont Station on Wednesday April 23rd from 6-9PM to do your share of drainin’ Vasilios’ cellar. (Belmont Station, 4500 SE Stark, 503-232-8538, www.Belmont-station.com)
HAIR OF THE DOG EARTH DAY SALE
Stop by Hair of the Dog for their 2008 Earth Day sale on Sat. April 26th from 10-4. Brewmaster and Owner, Alan Sprints says to expect some of the Spring 2008 bottling ofBlue Dot and a new bottling of Fred From The Wood as well as most of the other beers for tasting and sale. First-come, first-served so get there early for the best selection. While you are there, ask about the upcoming series of small Brewmaster Dinners to be hosted by Alan. (Hair of the Dog, 4509 SE 23rd Ave., 503-232-6585, www.hairofthedog.com)
Pyramid Crystal Wheat Ale Wins Another Gold Medal at the 2008 World Beer Cup
Pyramid Crystal Wheat Ale, recently launched in the Pacific Northwest, won yet another gold medal at the 2008 World Beer Cup this past weekend in the American Style Wheat Beer category. Crystal Wheat Ale has until recently been available only at Pyramid’s own Alehouses.
Since its inception in 2005, just three years ago, Crystal Wheat Ale has won an amazing number of awards, including medals at the Great American Beer Festival in 2005 (Silver), 2006 (Gold) and 2007 (Gold), as well as a medal at the World Beer Cup in 2006 (Bronze). The Company began distributing Crystal Wheat Ale throughout the Pacific Northwest this spring.
“This latest recognition for Crystal Wheat Ale at the World Beer Cup validates our decision to launch the brand throughout the Pacific Northwest,” said Paul Curhan, Vice President of Marketing, Pyramid Breweries. “Craft beer fans are responding with a big thumbs up to the refreshingly flavorful taste of Crystal Wheat.”
“The award is a tribute to our talented brewing team, brewing capabilities and expertise in making the best wheat beers,” said George Arnold, Master Brewer, Pyramid Breweries.
Crystal Wheat Ale was inspired by Pyramid’s very first beer in 1984 – Wheaten Ale – which was one of the first year-round wheat beers brewed in America since Prohibition. Crystal Wheat Ale builds on Pyramid’s more than two decades of experience making the best wheat beers. Pyramid’s flagship American-style unfiltered wheat ale - Hefeweizen - has won four medals over the past decade, including a medal at the World Beer Cup in 2006 (Bronze) and at the Great American Beer Festival in 2004 (Gold).
This year, 644 breweries from 58 countries and 45 U.S. states vied for awards at the World Beer Cup with 2,864 beers entered in 91 beer style categories.
Meet the Lompoc Brewers Monday April 28 at Hedge House
The Hedge House is at 3412 SE Division in Portland and on April 28th between 5 and 7. Brewers Jon and Brian will be bringing in a special keg for the event. Rumor says it might be oak-aged oak, but you need to come in to find out…
FredFest 2008 Honors Memory of Michael Jackson
PORTLAND, Ore. — What started as a surprise 80th birthday party for world-renowned beer writer Fred Eckhardt is coming back around in its third year as a fundraiser in the memory of fellow beer scribe, Michael Jackson, also known as the Beer Hunter.
More than 15 rare and unique beers created by some of Oregon's most celebrated breweries will be on tap at FredFest 2008. The event will take place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 -- the actual date of Eckhardt's 82nd birthday -- at Hair of the Dog Brewing, 4509 SE 23rd Avenue in Portland.
The beer menu is still being firmed up, but brewers are promising to pony up something special for the event. The number of beers for FredFest will increase from last year, according to co-organizer and chief beer wrangler Preston Weesner. Some of the breweries that already have committed to the event include: Hair of the Dog (with a special keg of Jim 07), BridgePort, Deschutes, Widmer, Hopworks Urban Brewery, Rogue and Firestone Walker.
Attendees will be treated not only to a rare assortment of hand-selected beers, but also light fare including pastrami cured with Hair of the Dog Fred ale and a birthday cake -- complete with a round of "Happy Birthday" -- for Eckhardt. Cheeses, chocolate, candy and even cereal will be offered in abundance so attendees can experience some of Eckhardt's famed beer-and-food pairings.
Cost for the event is $50 in advance and includes a souvenir glass, free ticket for a raffle of bottled specialty beers and four hours' of sampling, sipping and story-telling with Eckhardt. Admission is limited to 200 attendees. Judging from previous years, the event is expected to sell out quickly. Tickets are available through Pay-Pal. E-mail fredfest@comcast.net to purchase tickets.
Additionally, this year, a silent auction featuring bottles of rare beers running in conjunction with FredFest, allowing Fred fans across the country to be a part of Eckhardt's birthday and the FredFest celebration and fundraiser.
As always, proceeds from FredFest and the related online auction will go to a charity of Eckhardt's choice. This year, Eckhardt named Parkinson's Resources of Oregon, the local affiliate chapter of the National Parkinson Foundation, as the featured charity in memory of his longtime friend and fellow beer writer Michael Jackson, who died in 2007 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
The Grand Opening has finally arrived! On Thursday, April 3rd , Laurelwood Brewing Company, the Port of Portland and Food Travel Experts, SSP America, invited local travelers to come join them in the opening of Laurelwood Public House & Brewery at PDX. (Concourse E)The Speakers included Les Cappetta, chief executive officer, SSP America; Mike De Kalb, owner, Laurelwood Public House & Brewery;Chris Madsen, general manager, business and properties, Port of Portland ; Chad Kennedy, head brewer, Laurelwood Public House & Brewery;Brian Butenschoen, executive director, Oregon Brewers Guild Laurelwood Brewing is known in Portland for its “Original Certified Organic Beer,” sustainable food options and family friendly pubs, the new Laurelwood Public House & Brewery at PDX presents travelers with a unique dining experience while passing through the concourse. This opening marked the second of two new Laurelwood locations at PDX.
Pyramid’s Award-Winning Filtered Wheat Beer is being re-introduced to the markets
Alehouse Favorite Now Available from Pyramid, the Wheat Beer Experts
By popular demand, Pyramid’s Crystal Wheat Ale, an award-winning, filtered wheat beer, will be available more widely to consumers for the first time this spring. Beginning immediately, consumers will be able to find Pyramid Crystal Wheat Ale in local grocery store and retail outlets in the Pacific Northwest. It has previously been available only at Pyramid’s Alehouses.
Crystal Wheat Ale, created and brewed by Pyramid Breweries, the wheat beer experts, won an extraordinary three consecutive medals at the Great American Beer Festival in 2005 (Silver), 2006 (Gold) and 2007 (Gold). It was inspired by Pyramid’s very first beer in 1984 – Wheaten Ale – which was the first year-round wheat beer brewed in America since Prohibition. Crystal Wheat Ale builds on Pyramid’s more than two decades of experience making the best wheat beers. Pyramid Hefeweizen has won four medals over the past decade, including a medal at the World Beer Cup in 2006 (Bronze) and at the Great American Beer Festival in 2004 (Gold).
“Pyramid Crystal Wheat has been a well-kept secret for too long,” said George Arnold, Master Brewer, Pyramid Breweries. “We’re now making it more widely available to its fans throughout the Pacific Northwest. Crystal is light-bodied and refreshing, but still full of flavor. It’s one of the most approachable and drinkable craft beers available.”
Crystal Wheat Ale has an alcohol by volume of 5.3% and is made with Mt. Hood, US Tettnang, and US Spalt wheat hops and 2 Row Pale Barley.
FULL SAIL BREWING CO. WINS SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
Brewery wins award among Portland, Oregon area companies for sustainability practices
Portland, Ore. – Full Sail Brewing Company is nestled between the mighty Columbia River and the snow-capped peak of Mt. Hood, just one hour east of Portland. So it’s not hard see the connection all of us at Full Sail feel for our environment. We do our best to be stewards of our environment and are dedicated to operating our brewery in the most responsible manner possible.
We are very proud to have been recognized for our efforts by Portland Office of Sustainable Development. On April 17, 2008 Full Sail was the recipient of the 16th Annual Businesses for an Environmentally Sustainable Tomorrow (BEST) Awards for Medium sized company. An award presented for “demonstrating excellence in business practices that promote economic growth and environmental benefits.”
Because employees are the owners at Full Sail – and because many of us call beautiful Hood River home – we are empowered to run the brewery in a responsible manner every day. “As much as we are committed to brew great beers, we are also committed to our community,” says James Emmerson, Full Sail’s Executive Brewmaster. “It would be impossible to live and work in the Gorge and not be inspired by the sheer beauty of the place. It is the blue skies, green forests, snow-capped mountains and pristine rivers surrounding us are that insure our dedication.”
Some of the company’s sustainability measures include:
· Efficient brewhouse: The brewery is as sustainable and efficient as possible, starting with the parts of the building that were reclaimed and recycled when the brewery first opened in the old Diamond Fruit cannery. The company utilizes energy measures such as energy-efficient lighting and air compressors, and compresses the work week into four very productive days, which helps reduce water and energy consumption by 20 percent.
· Sustainable brew process: Pure water literally flows from the peaks that surround the brewery, so Full Sail takes care to conserve this precious resource. While average breweries consume six to eight gallons of water for every gallon of beer produced, Full Sail has reduced its consumption to a mere 3.45 gallons, and operates its own on-site wastewater treatment facility. Local farms supply the other essential ingredients for award-winning brews: 85 percent of hops and 95 percent of barley come straight from Northwest farms.
· Reduce-Reuse-Recycle: Full Sail uses 100% recycled paperboard on all its packaging (and was one of the first in the industry to commit to long-term purchasing of recycled paper products). Everything from office paper to glass to stretch wrap to wooden pallets is recycled. Even dairy cows are beneficiaries of brewery waste: 4,160 tons of spent grain and 1,248 tons of spent yeast are sent back to farmers every year to use as feed for cows.
· Community-wide practices: Full Sail purchases 140 blocks of Pacific Power Blue Sky renewable energy per month. This practice results in the reduction of 168 tons of carbon dioxide emissions, the equivalent of planting 33,000 trees. Full Sail also supports over 300 events and charities each year, with a focus on those in the Hood River area. Employees at the company have inspired environmental change among other businesses in the Hood River area as well. Full Sail was a founding member of the Hood River Chamber of Commerce’s Green Smart program, an initiative that helps businesses and organizations within the Hood River watershed increase their productivity and profitability by improving resource efficiency and by reducing waste and pollution.
Environmental practices are gaining the company’s Portland Riverplace Brewery and offices positive recognition as well. Recently, the Portland Office of Sustainable Development awarded Full Sail recognition as a RecycleWorks business for its excellent track record of recycling, reducing waste and buying environmentally preferable products.
HUB OPENS THE DOOR
As of press deadline for this column, Hopworks Urban Brewery is scheduled to open as this issue hits the streets. According to Brewer Ben Love, they will have 12 beers on tap when they open at 11am on Tuesday, March 25. The delicious dozen will include HUB Lager, Velvet ESB, Crosstown Pale, Hopworks IPA, Survival "Seven Grain" Stout, Deluxe Organic Ale (DOA), Cultivator Doppelbock, El Diablo, Abominable Winter Ale and Kentucky Christmas. Check out www.HopworksBeer.com for full menu and more information.
HOMEBREWER'S INVITATIONAL
Apologies for the short notice, but homebrewers take note. The Fort George Brewery & Public House is shining a spotlight on homebrewers this spring. They will be using a juried selection of five different homebrews at the brewpub's April brewers’ dinner. Contributing homebrewers will be honorary guests, and receive complimentary tickets to the dinner. To enter, homebrewers must submit two bottles of any style of beer to the jury no later than Friday, March 28th. Homebrewers may enter as many different beers as they wish. If their brew is selected, they must be able to supply approximately 2.7 gallons for the dinner. For details, visit www.fortgeorgebrewery.com. The jury will announce the food and beer pairings by Monday, March 31st. The April 16th beer dinner will be open to the public. The Fort George will release more information on attending the event after the jury selects the beers.
TASTINGS AT THE STATION
Stop by the station tonight (Tues. March 25) from 6-8 pm for an evening of cider. Taste Ciders from a range of cidermakers. So far confirmed to offer their ciders are Fox Barrel, Blue Mountain, Spire Mountain, and Wandering Aengus. Special offers on Cider all night long. All Tastings are free and open to all over 21 years of age. Over the course of this year you can sample over 400 beers and ciders, just by showing up at the Station! (www.belmont-station.com)
BIG BEER FROM LAURELWOOD
Stop by Laurelwood for a pint of their Organic Deranger Imperial Red Ale. A Gold Medal winner at the 2007 Great American Beer Festival, Deranger clocks in at 8.6% ABV and 100+ IBU. Tons of organic barley malt and citrus hop flavor combine to make Deranger insanely flavorful. Look for it at the Laurelwood Brewery & Public House (51st & NE Sandy) and also on cask at Laurelwood Pizza Co. (1728 NE 40th Ave.) for a limited time.
ROGUE WINS AGAIN
Rogue Ales was awarded three Gold medals and one Silver medal at the 2008 World Beer Championships in the Stout and Porter judging. Rogue’s Russian Imperial Stout, Chocolate Stout and Shakespeare Stout each won Gold in their respective categories while Rogue Mocha Porter took the silver medal in the Flavored Porter category. The World Beer Championships began in 1994 and is held annually in Chicago, Illinois. Since then, Rogue Ales has been awarded 60 medals in 21 styles. (www.rogue.com)
SPRING IS ON THE WAY
And Summer is not far behind. That means new seasonal beers galore. On April 1st, MacTarnahan's will be releasing their Slingshot Extra Pale Ale. Light gold in color, with 6.2% ABV and about 30 IBU, a perfect complement to the warming temperatures and longer days. It will be available in six packs, 22-oz. bottles and on draft at local pubs.
"Night of Mischief" on Tuesday, April 1st
In celebration of Sling Shot's introduction, MacTarnahan's is sponsoring a "Night of Mischief" on Tuesday, April 1st, featuring samplings of Sling Shot Extra Pale Ale, food and entertainment, open to the public at MacTarnahan's Taproom located at 2730 NW 31st Street in Portland. More details are available at <www.macsbeer.com>.
Pyramid Annouces Seattle Mariner Agreement
Pyramid announced a new multi-year sponsorship deal with the Seattle Mariners today that should give hometown baseball fans another reason to cheer!
"Fans in the Northwest are passionate about two things: baseball and beer. And they love the Mariners and Pyramid," said Scott Barnum, CEO of Pyramid Breweries. "We're looking forward to lively and winning events throughout the 2008 baseball season that will give fans even more opportunities to enjoy Pyramid beers as they root for our Seattle Mariners." Adds Joe Chard, V.P. of Corporate Business for the Seattle Mariners, "We are thrilled to be partnering with our local neighbors and a true Northwest icon."
In celebration of the new partnership, Pyramid is also announcing its Opening Day Promotion for Fans of Award-Winning Beer & Baseball.
Opening Day is Monday, March 31st at Safeco Field, Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers at 3:40 p.m. The Seattle Pyramid Alehouse, located across the street from Safeco Field, will be open before and after the Opening Day game to welcome fans and the start of another exciting season. Mariners' fans 21 and over can go to the Pyramid Alehouse to enter to win a free lunch, complimentary beer tasting with Pyramid's Master Brewer at the Pyramid Alehouse and two tickets to Opening Day at Safeco Field. The promotion starts immediately and runs through March 28, 2008. Complete rules can be found at the Pyramid Alehouse.
Beer Fights Cancer
Researchers are always looking for the magic bullet to kill cancer, and now they may have found it in a surprising place — a glass of beer! (Who knew?) It turns out that hops, which is the flavor component of beer, contains a cancer-fighting compound called xanthohumol.
Xanthohumol turns out to be toxic to several kinds of human cancer, including prostate, ovarian, breast, and colon. Further, it inhibits enzymes that can activate the development of cancer, and also helps detoxify carcinogens. It even seems to slow down tumor growth in the early stages. Scientists are trying to produce hops that contain even more xanthohumol, and the Germans are racing to develop a “health” beer.
But wait – there’s more! Other compounds in hops are potent phytoestrogens which may help with post-menopausal hot flashes and also prevent osteoporosis.
Beers that provide the most benefits contain the most hops, and include strong brews such as ale, stout, and porter. In general, the darker the beer, the better.
A GREAT DAY FOR AN ANNIVERSARY
On March 15, local faves at Roots Brewing celebrated three years of tasty brews, and not-to-distant faves in Hood River, Double Mountain Brewing, celebrated their rookie year of success. Congrats to all and here’s to many more!
DESCHUTES IN PORTLAND…ALMOST
Deschutes Pub & Brewery in downtown Portland is nearing completion and is scheduling an early-May Grand Opening. Stay tuned for details.
TASTINGS AT THE STATION
Stop by Belmont Station tonight (Tues, 3/18) from 6-8pm for a night of Belgian beers. Renowned Importer Alan Shapiro will offer tastes of several great beers from the multiple award winning De Proef Brewery in Belgium. And next week, on Tues. March 18 from 6-8pm, stop by for a night of European beers. Taste the full range of Paulaner beers from Germany, Moretti Lager and La Rossa from Italy, and Fischer Amber from France. All tastings are free and open to all over 21 years of age. Over the course of this year you can sample over 400 beers and ciders, just by showing up at the Station!
Rogue wins another award!
Rogue Dead Guy Ale was named best Bock/Dopplebock, with Doppleblock from Sudwerk in Davis, California as runner up by Northwest Brewing News.
Look on the shelves this week at your local bottle shop. Ninkasi will begin distributing in bottles and the Portland Metro Market should start reaping the benefits as of press time for this column.
Laurelwood Espresso Stout! Two great tastes that taste great together. Brewed with three-quarters of a pound of Stumptown coffee per keg, this opaque creation features a smooth java flavor and aroma. Great for breakfast or dessert, this is one of their most anticipated seasonals of the year. Look for it at Laurelwood Brewery & Public House (51st & NE Sandy).
Night of Mischief
What
In celebration of Sling Shot’s introduction, MacTarnahan’s is sponsoring a “Night of Mischief” on Tuesday, April 1st, featuring samplings of Sling Shot Extra Pale Ale, food and entertainment, open to the public.
When
April 1st. Doors open at 5:00PM.
Where
MacTarnahan’s Taproom
2730 NW 31st Ave.
Portland, OR 97210 | Get a Map
ph. 503.226.7623
info@macsbeer.com
Pug Crawl
What
MacTarnahan’s Taproom is proud to present 2008’s Pug Crawl! The Portland Pug Crawl has been described as a boozy benefit for man’s best friend. Loyal and lovable dogs follow their owners around the beer gardens, vendor booths, and food stations. Free doggie treats are made available at this annual celebration to benefit the Oregon Humane Society and even quick free medical examinations (for the pooches, of course) by Banfield, The Pet Hospital. Past highlights have included pug kissing booths and pug costume contests. Though pugs will be the featured dogs of the day, any pup is welcome at the event. Leashes are required for your four-legged friend. The event also caters to children of all ages.
When
May 18th 12:00 - 4:00pm
Where
MacTarnahan’s Taproom
2730 NW 31st Ave.
Portland, OR 97210 | Get a Map
ph. 503.226.7623
info@macsbeer.com
MENAGE-A-FROG
The 11th Annual Great International Beer Competition was held in November, in Providence, Rhode Island. Giving props to the West Coast, Issaquah Brewery's
Menage-a-Frog was awarded third place in the Strong Ale category and Smoked
Frog received an honorable mention. 210 beers from 47 breweries representing 11 states and seven countries entered the competition. In all there were 21 categories. Forty-five professional brewers and beer industry journalists acted as judges in a blind tasting format.
BEER ON THE RADIO
Remember to tune in this Saturday from 3-4 p.m. on KXL (750 AM) for the weekly On Tap With Mac show. There’ll be special guests. Raffles, and all things beer. Cheers!
SPECIAL EVENTS IN THE BIERCAFE
MONDAY MARCH 17 Belmont Station BierCafe taps their only kegs of ABYSS and Ft. George COFFEE GIRL Imperial Stout in the Biercafe. Open at 3PM.
Then it's More Incredible Tastings!
TUESDAY MARCH 18 6-8pm DE PROEF BELGIAN TASTING Renown Importer Alan Shapiro will offer tastes of these great beers from the multiple award winning De Proef Brewery in Belgium:
Lozenboer
Saison Imperiale
Zoetzur Flemish Ale
Reinart Flemish Wild Ale
Batch 2 of the Signature Collaboration by Tomme Arthur (Port Brewing) & Dirk Naudts (De Proef)
On draught: A rare keg of Batch 1 Signature Ale.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 19 6-8PM: EUROPEAN BEER TASTING.
Taste the full range of Paulaner beers from Germany:
Paulaner Hefe-weizen, Premium Pils, Original Munich Lager, and Salvator Doppelbock Moretti Lager and La Rossa (Doppelbock) from Italy Fischer Amber from France
Specials on Paulaner and Moretti six packs.
UPCOMING TASTINGS
TUES MARCH 25 6-8PM: AN EVENING OF CIDER. Taste Ciders from a range of cidermakers. So far confirmed to offer their ciders are Fox Barrel, Blue Mountain, Spire Mountain, and Wandering Aengus. Special offers on Cider all night long.
All Tastings are free and open to all over 21 years of age. Over the course of this year you can sample over 400 beers and ciders, just by showing up at the Station!
SPECIAL EVENTS IN THE BIERCAFE
SAT. APR 12 5PM BELGIAN BEER ME
Belgian beer enthusiast and beer tour guide Stu Stuart leads this special event. Learn about some of the many different styles of Belgian beer:
Dubbels, Trippels, Farmhouse and more. Meet some like-minded folks in a fun, informative evening, and experience and appreciate the pleasures of some beers that may change your life! The cost is $55 per person, and includes, beer, snacks, course materials and a glass. Advance tickets are available in the store. Space is limited: For more info: stu@belgianbeerme.com, or call (231) 215-0173.
The Portland Culinary Alliance has organized a cooking with beer event at BridgePort!
Beer: Hops, yeast, barley, malt and water. This simple sounding combination yields an amazing array of beer styles, flavors and characteristics. While some cultures have cooked with beer for centuries, the growing craft brewing interest in America, particularly in craft beer loving Portland, (known as “Beervana” to some!), is helping bring the art of beer and food pairing, and cooking with beer more in the spotlight in the Northwest. There is more to beer and food than marinating meat for summer grilling and we hope you will join us for a delicious and informative evening at bridgeport brewpub + bakery.
Bridgeport, located in a historic brick building, is known for award winning craft beers, is a favorite neighborhood dining spot and has a growing list of fans of their artisan baked goods. Master baker Greg Mistell (Delphina’s, Pearl Bakery and his own bakery in NE Portland) consulted in the design and launch of the bridgeport bakery, and provided some of the artisan bread recipes, including the beer bread featured in our dinner. Our beer and food pairing evening will include opportunities to hear from Bridegport brewers and tour the Brewery, beer and food pairing insights from executive chef Jack Henniger, and commentary on the dessert and her Berry Bible book from Janie Hibler.
Bridgeport chef Jack Henniger has created a four course beer and food pairing dinner and will offer his perspective on using different styles of beer in cooking and in pairing with food elements. We will also learn about bridgeport’s bakery, producing crusty artisan breads and desserts, such as beeramisu.
Menu
Appetizer: Black Strap Stout & Cheddar Spread; bridgeport bakery beer bread & butter
Plated Salad Course: Ropewalk Poached Oregon Beets, Sue’s Mixed Greens, Apples, Goat Cheese, Hazelnuts &
Honey-Poppyseed Vinaigrette, Paired with Ropewalk Amber Ale
Entree: Grilled Oregon Fish (FISH TBD, based on what is fresh and available), Bacon Braised Greens,
Crispy Polenta & Lemon-Garlic-Parsley Sauce, Paired with Bridgeport IPA
Dessert: Shortbread with Warm Oregon Marionberry-Port Sauce (from Janie Hibler’s Berry Bible), Paired with Bridgeport Stout
During dessert Janie Hibler will share the history of writing the Berry Bible book and talk about our dessert. Janie is a founding member and served as the first President of the Portland Culinary Alliance, is a past president of the International Association of Culinary Professionals, has authored three cookbooks and writes for a number of food publications.
When: Tuesday March 18, 6pm
What: “Beer & Berries”, an evening of beer and food pairing at bridgeport brewpub + bakery
Where: bridgeport brewpub + bakery, 1313 NW Marshall Street, Portland
Fee: $30 for members and $38 for guests, Deadline: March 10, 2008
Questions: Contact PCA Executive Director Ashley Griffin, ashleygriffin23@gmail.com
What does an education taste like? Find out at the 14th annual Spring Beer & Wine Fest, it might be the sublime flavors of a bite of blue cheese paired with a sip of an India Pale Ale or the tantalizing tastes of perfectly grilled salmon with an Oregon pinot gris.
No matter what tastes you discover, you'll get some schooling at the Spring Beer & Wine Fest, March 21 & 22 at the Oregon Convention Center. With the motto "A Taste of the Best," the Fest is a sampler of the finest among local and regional wine, beer, spirits and food.
"The essence of the festival is mixing entertainment with educating taste buds," says event promoter Steve Woolard.
A success in its first year, the Tour de Cheese has expanded, and features tempting samples from world-class cheese makers. Festival-goers are encouraged to find their favorite flavor combinations by trying different cheeses with their beverage samples.
Looking for some extra credit? Check out the Chef's Stage, where you can watch special demonstrations on cooking with wine, beer or spirits -- and eat the tasty results from the class. Or, sit in on a seminar. Several will be held each day, including a repeat of last year's standing-room-only Cheese Smackdown, a "battle" between wine and beer experts as they match their beverages with selected cheese -- and let the audience decide which pairing is best.
"It's kind of like the American Idol of food," says fest Marketing Director Lisa Morrison, adding that other seminars include Chocolate 101, Classy Cocktails With Indie Spirits and a panel discussion on beer and food pairings with some of the industry's brightest luminaries.
The Spring Beer & Wine Fest also is a competition for both wineries and breweries, with experts judging entries either ahead of the festival, as is the case with wineries, or during the fest, which what happens for breweries. Winners are announced at the fest, which can help attendees discover something new to sip. Fest-goers also are encouraged to participate in the People's Choice awards and name their favorite quaffs at the fest!
Even the most studious of classmates wants a break once in a while, which is why the Music Stage will be kicking it up with some of the Northwest's hottest bands, including The Insomniacs and Eric Hatcher and the Worker Bees, Ty Curtis and Sweet City Slang.
"The festival encourages responsible drinking by additional features such as cooking demonstrations, outstanding live music with a dance floor and our Food Court, offering gourmet items from local restaurants," Woolard says. "Even our vendors and exhibitors have products and services -- including arts and crafts, jewelry and massages -- for those looking for more to do."
So sharpen your wits and your taste buds, because glass is in session at the Spring Beer & Wine Fest. An education never tasted so good!
More information on the Spring Beer and Wine Fest?
Contact:Steve Woolard, 503-238-3770;Lisa Morrison, 503-233-7947;Web site: www.springbeerfest.com
Deschutes Brings back a favorite Beer Cinder Cone Red
Returns in Time for Spring
Deschutes Brewery’s Cinder Cone Red is the perfect way to end a day on one of Central Oregon’s scenic trails - with a diverse selection of hops and barley, this flavorful ale captivates any thirsty palate. Amarillo hops showcase the intense citrus aromas and defined bitterness, while crystal malt and black barley give Cinder Cone Red its distinguished reddish hue.Deschutes brewers and pub chefs agree, Cinder Cone Red pairs brilliantly with that inaugural rack of barbecue ribs announcing the return of grilling season! Cinder Cone Red will be available this year in 6-packs, 12-packs and at draft locations from late March until June when summer and Twilight Ale arrive. 5.4% Alcohol by Volume (ABV)
55 International Bitterness Units (IBU)
NEW BREW FROM PYRAMID
A new beer will soon be added to the MacTarnahan's family sometime in mid-March. The test batch of Sling Shot Extra Pale Ale is on tap exclusively in the MacTarnhan’s Taproom. Stop by for a taste. (McTarnhan’s Taproom, 2730 NW 31st Ave., 503-228-5269)
Cheers to Belgian Beers event at Roots on April 5, 2008
This Oregon Brewers Guild event will have numerous brewers making belgian beers using the same yeast strain. Mark Your calenders. We will post more as we get details. Roots Organic Brewery is at 1520 SE 7TH,
Portland, Oregon #503-235-7668
World’s Largest Organic Brewers Festival returns to Portland, Oregon June 20-21, 2008
The North American Organic Brewers Festival which poured 50 organic beers to 7000 people June 8-9th 2007, returns to Portland’s Overlook Park June 20-21, 2008. In its fourth year, the festival will again feature organic beers from across North America, and Europe.
The 2007 event raised over $2000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and the Oregon Tilth, a certification body dedicated to organic agriculture. It also brought in hundreds of cans of food for the Oregon Food Bank.
The NAOBF celebrates the diversity and range of beer styles being brewed organically; from pilsner to pale ale, saison to stout, amber ale to lambics. Brewers from across Cascadia, the heart of organic brewing, pour their beers alongside organic pioneers from Europe, such as Pinkus Mueller, from Muenster, Germany. Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Northern California, often referred to as Cascadia, lead the continent in the number of organic breweries, with nearly half of Oregon’s 80 breweries having produced an organic beer, since the first Organic Brewers Symposium in 2002.
Organic brewers have hewn out a market for themselves, with organic beer growing by leaps and bounds along with the organic foods sector. In 2006 North American organic brewers made over 40,000 barrels, with 2007 production expected to increase by more than 25%. Brewed with ingredients grown without pesticides, herbicides, and chemical fertilizers, organic beer is good for the environment, the farmer, and the consumer.
In addition to pouring organic beers the NAOBF features sustainability oriented vendors, live music, and local and organic food. The festival is powered by biodiesel, composts food waste, and will use biodegradable tasting cups.
Overlook Park, located on North Interstate Avenue between Failing and Fremont Street has its own stop on the MAX Yellow line. Riders of MAX, Portland’s award-winning light rail system may present their validated ticket for a $1 discount on the tasting mug. Overlook Park features a view of the Willamette River and downtown Portland.
The North American Organic Brewers Festival is presented by Roots Organic Brewing Company, Portland’s first all-organic brewery. Brewer-owned Roots is located at 1520 SE 7th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97214 just off of Hawthorne Boulevard. 503-235-7668 www.rootsbrewing.com
For more information, or to participate in the festival contact festival organizer Abram Goldman-Armstrong at abe@brewingnews.com or 503-730-5597. The festival’s website at www.naobf.org will be updated for 2008 in January.
ON TAP WITH MAC
Beer lovers take note. Listen in from 3-4PM Saturdays on KXL Radio (AM 750) for a local program featuring all things beer in the Northwest. With special guests, trivia, call-ins and discussions on beer, who could ask for a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon. That is of course if the show is not pre-empted for sports coverage.
FROM HOMEBREWER TO BREW MASTER
The Siebel Institute is now accepting applications for the annual Glen Hay Falconer Scholarship. For those not familiar, these are two scholarships offered on a yearly basis co-sponsored by the Siebel Institute of Technology in Chicago and the Glen Hay Falconer Foundation. One scholarship sends a person intending on entering the brewing industry to the World Brewing Academy Concise Course in Brewing Technology. The other scholarship sends a professional brewer to the International Diploma in Brewing Technology Program. Find more information at www.siebelinstitute.com or www.sasquatchbrewfest.org.
OLD KNUCKLEHEAD JOHN
In honor of their newest Old Knucklehead Barley Wine Style Ale, No. 12, BridgePort Brewing Company is saluting a pillar in the local brewing community, John DeBenedetti, as the next “knucklehead,” a brewery tradition since 1989. As this vintage's honorary knucklehead, John DeBenedetti is the steward and owner of F.H. Steinbart Company, a family-owned brewing supplier since 1918. John provided essentials to BridgePort's brewmaster, Karl Ockert, when he was making his first batches of home brew in his mother's basement. Brewed with double the malts and hops and aged in bourbon barrels, the 12th vintage of Old Knucklehead is a slightly stronger version at 10-percent ABV and will
be sold in 22-ounce bottles.
PELICAN WINS AGAIN
The Pelican Pub & Brewery recently won the gold medal in the Barley Wine competition at the Great Alaska Beer & Barley Wine Festival in Anchorage with their Stormwatcher’s Winterfest 2006 Barley Wine. The English-style Barley Wine surpassed 33 competing entries in one of the largest organized Barley Wine competitions of the year. Just last year, the 2005 vintage took home the Silver medal in the same category. There is no doubt that this beer impresses the palates of judges around the globe. In addition to its honors at the Great Alaska Beer & Barley Wine Festival, Stormwatcher’s Winterfest has won a Gold medal at the North American Beer Awards (2003); Silver medals at the Australian International Beer Awards (2005, 2006, 2007) and a Silver medal at the Great American Beer Festival (2006).
FROM HOMEBREWER TO BREW MASTER
The Siebel Institute is now accepting applications for the annual Glen Hay Falconer Scholarship. For those not familiar, these are two scholarships offered on a yearly basis co-sponsored by the Siebel Institute of Technology in Chicago and the Glen Hay Falconer Foundation. One scholarship sends a person intending on entering the brewing industry to the World Brewing Academy Concise Course in Brewing Technology. The other scholarship sends a professional brewer to the International Diploma in Brewing Technology Program. Find more information at www.siebelinstitute.com or www.sasquatchbrewfest.org.
This past weekend in Anchorage, Alaska, the Pelican Pub & Brewery had another great showing at the Great Alaska Beer & Barley Wine Festival—Stormwatcher’s Winterfest 2006 came home with the top prize—the Gold medal in the prestigious Barley Wine competition!
This English-style Barley Wine surpassed 33 competing entries in one of the largest organized Barley Wine competitions of the year. Just last year, the 2005 vintage took home the Silver medal in the same category. There is no doubt that this beer impresses the palates of judges around the globe—in addition to its honors at the Great Alaska Beer & Barley Wine Festival, Stormwatcher’s Winterfest has won a Gold medal at the North American Beer Awards (2003); Silver medals at the Australian International Beer Awards (2005, 2006, 2007) and a Silver medal at the Great American Beer Festival (2006).“The level of competition in Alaska is intense, and all of us here at the Pelican are thrilled that Stormwatcher’s Winterfest has brought home top honors,” said Darron Welch, head brewer at the Pelican Pub & Brewery. “It is especially satisfying after the great performance it had last year!”
The 2006 vintage of Stormwatcher’s Winterfest has a deep amber-red color, with an aroma and flavor of caramelized and toasted malts, rich dark fruit and earthy hops. This extremely full-bodied brew has a subtle residual sweetness balanced by alcoholic warmth in the finish. Its big, rich flavor makes it the perfect complement to a stormy Oregon Coast day.
Beer aficionados can taste Stormwatcher’s Winterfest all the way back to 2003. This deep vertical tasting of 2003—2007 vintages is available at the Pelican Pub & Brewery in Pacific City, Ore. for just $8.00. The draft and kegged 2006 vintage is sold out, but bottled Stormwatcher’s 2006 is still available in limited quantities.For more information, call 503-965-7007 or visit www.PelicanBrewery.com.
Full Sail Brewery
From John Harris’ laboratory at Full Sail Brewing comes the release of the Bourbon-Aged Top Sail Imperial Porter. Bourbon, chocolate, vanilla, and oak collide in one amazing package. February 1st is the official release date and if everything goes as planned, Belmont Station will be having a release party in the Biercafe to kick things off. Check out their beer blog at Belmont-Station.com for more details as they become available.
- The newest edition to the Samuel Adams family of craft beers is their Irish Red Ale. The Irish Red Ale is rich with a deep red color and distinctive caramel flavor; a perfect complement to any Valentines dinner. Originally brewed in Ireland in 1710 in a town called Kilkenny, Irish red ales were brewed from Pale Ale malt and roasted barley with English hops such as Fuggles and Goldings. Samuel Adams Irish Red Ale is brewed using two-row Harrington and Metcalfe as well as Caramel malts. The hop bitterness balances the sweetness of this medium bodied ale.
NEWS FROM LOMPOC
From the Lompoc Brewery and Pub comes news of a new look to their logo and also the re-release of Lompoc’s Famous Bombshell Blond Cream Ale on nitro. Also, they will be re-releasing their famous Monster Mash Porter. In the near future, look for their famous “69” Dark Lager to return sometime in February. (www.newoldlompoc.com)
NEW WIDMER BROTHERS
Now in the fourth year of their Brewmaster Series, also known as the “W” project, the Widmer Brothers have announced the release later this month of their “W ’08” beer. Offered on a limited basis, the new style for this year is a Crimson Wheat beer. The new brew will be shipped this week and will be available thru July. (www.widmer.com)
Pelican Pub and Brewery in Pacific City offers up some great ways to welcome in 2008!
If you loved Pelican’s Stormwatcher Barley Wine last year, you are going to like this year's even better Stormwatch ‘07(13.0% ABV). But heck, why not compare them side by side with Vertical Tasting at Pelican Pub in Pacific City. Right now, Pelican is offering their Stormwatcher’s Winterfest Vertical Tasting 2007. You can try Stormwatch from 2003 to 2007. Taste how Stormwatcher's has evolved over the past five years and how slow, controlled aging has a wonderful effect on the character of these beers.
No Barley Wines, you say! Pelican Pub and Brewery also have some fine Belgium style ales for the New Year
Le Pelican Brun - Available in Bottles (7.5% ABV) (Full of intriguing malt flavors, Le Pelican Brun was conceived by the fertile imaginations of the team of Pelican Brewers and inspired by the many brewing traditions of Belgium. With a deep reddish-brown color that suggests an Abbey -Style Dubbel, but a rich yeast-driven aroma reminiscent of a Saison, Le Pelican Brun serves up coffee-like, cocoa and caramel malt flavors with hints of earthiness and a captivating spiciness. Medium-bodied and highly drinkable, Le Pelican Brun is also rich, complex and satisfying.
Grand Cru de Pelican – Draft& Bottles Available now! (9.5% abv) Grand Cru de Pelican is the result of inspiration, creativity, and imagination. With a nod to the great brewing traditions of Belgium, we have been inspired to create this dark, sensous brew. Grand Cru de Pelican entices with a rich, complex aroma, and satisfies with deep malty and caramel flavors. Spicy, aromatic flavors provide a harmonious counterpoint to the malty foundation of this robust beer. A snappy finish and medium-light body enhance the smooth drinkability of this beer.
Saison du Pelican - Available in bottles! The "Saison" ales of Belgium inspire our special vintage ale, Saison du Pelican. "Saison" is the French word for season, because these ales were traditionally brewed in the autumn or winter for consumption during the late summer harvest. With a spicy, herbal aroma and a snappy, refreshing finish, Saison du Pelican combines traditional flavors with excellent drinkability.(6% ABV)
You can find Pelican Beers at your better purveyors of beer in the Portland Metro Area or go to < http://www.pelicanbrewery.com/> Why not try and win a romantic Giveaway to the home of Pelican Pub and Brewery? The Cottages at Cape Kiwanda in Partnership with the Portland Tribune are giving away these giveaways. Look in the paper or go to www.localnewsdaily.com for entries and details.
Have you made your vacation plans for May 2008 yet?
SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience comes to the Nation’s Capital in May! The Brewers Association, producers of the Great American Beer FestivalSM, is bringing the quintessential craft beer and food event to Washington D.C. in celebration of American Craft Beer Week. A must attend for craft beer aficionados and foodies alike, SAVOR will offer a memorable craft beer and food experience to a limited number of attendees in the columned archways of the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium. Tickets go on sale on February 4, 2008. CONTACT:: Julia Herz #303.447.0816, x 113 or e-mail: <julia@brewersassociation.org> or look to <www.beertown.org> for more information.
Next year's Holiday Ale Festival will take place Dec. 4-7, 2008. For more information about the Holiday Ale Festival, visit <www.holidayale.com> or call 503-252-9899.
On Saturday May 3rd, it is National Homebrewing Day! Go by 
