pFriem Barrel Aged Imperial Stout (2018) Background Josh Pfriem started pFriem Family Brewers in 2012 with support from friends and business partners, Ken Whiteman and Rudy Kellner. You’ll find pFriem in Hood River just south of the Washington State border. Also, they are situated across the street from a beautiful waterfront park and the Columbia River….
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de Garde Brewing When you think of vacation hot spots, Tillamook, Oregon probably doesn’t make the top of your list. However, visiting the Pacific coast of Oregon could easily be a high priority on that vacation list. And for any beer lover, a stop in Tillamook definitely adds some wild adventure to that coastal tour….
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Oude Geuze Boon VAT 109 Background Brouwerij Boon makes lambic beer. Lambic beers—whether straight lambic, faro, geuze (also spelled gueuze) or fruit based—are indigenous to Brussels and to the rural Zenne (or Senne) River Valley in Belgium. The beer is made through open, spontaneous fermentation and relies upon the unique microorganisms from this region. Of…
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Beer During War Beer During War is the topic for Profiles in Craft Beer this Memorial Day. Today and every day, please remember to honor our service members. In addition, remember the sacrifices they made for duty, honor, America, and the world. In Memory and Honor of Those Who Sacrificed for Us The history of…
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The Bruery Founded in 2008, The Bruery’s name was created from a metamorphosis of founder Patrick Rue’s family surname. Located in Placentia, CA, The Bruery specializes in producing barrel aged, experimental and sour beers. They have developed an impressive reputation for their products. While studying law, Patrick Rue started homebrewing to create distraction from the…
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Frank Boon’s Early Years As a child in the 1960s growing up in Belgium, Frank Boon developed an appreciation for complex aromas and tastes thanks to his mother who worked as a culinary journalist. As part of her job, Frank’s mother would try various food recipes and often modified them. She frequently cooked with beer…
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