Located about an hour east of Portland and at the confluence of the Hood and Columbia Rivers in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, the city of Hood River is the home and hub to scenic mountain and water vistas, adrenaline junkies, fruit orchards, historic landmarks, and brewing excitement. Hood River was discovered by…
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With a population of just under 80,000, Bend is certainly not a large city. However, as the hub to at least 26 breweries in the Central Oregon region, Bend towers over many major metropolises in the world of craft beer. Bend straddles the Deschutes River and is located on the eastern edge of the Cascade…
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Located in the hills near Sacramento, Auburn, California is known for its California Gold Rush history with gold discovered in 1848 and mined for many years. The town is now a California Historical Landmark and the streets are lined with beautiful buildings that take you back in time. The city is also the home of…
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South Lake Tahoe straddles the California and Nevada state line. The California side offers hiking and bike trails, swimming and boating, skiing, climbing, and tons of other activities. The Nevada side offers all of the same plus casinos for gambling. There are also 3 breweries in the immediate Lake Tahoe area. The Brewery at Lake…
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Having made our way through Sequoia National Forest, we traveled to Clovis, CA to meet friends and spend the night. There were no plans to visit any breweries in the Clovis area, but I brought craft beer to share. That evening we enjoyed Mike Hess Brewing Anno Quatro and Anderson Valley Brewing Heelch O’Hops. Both…
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I’m on the road again with my lovely wife to seek out and visit breweries throughout the Pacific Northwest. We are also visiting some spectacular natural sites, including Sequoia National Forest, Yosemite, and Lake Tahoe for starters. We left last Tuesday (2 September) for Sequoia National Forest. Sequoias are the largest trees in the world…
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