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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Driving up the western shore of Lake Tahoe from South Lake Tahoe will eventually bring you to Tahoe City. Tahoe City is a nice place to visit or just stop for lunch. The Tahoe Mountain Brewing Company Brewpub is conveniently located on Lake Boulevard and offers food, beer, and a nice view of the lake….
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Bigger isn’t always better. My hat is off to Slater’s 50/50 for their Lake Forest Backyard Brewfest (held on 5 April 2014) and creating an intimate event that provided the perfect format to actually meet brewers, taste some outstanding beers and ciders, eat delicious food, meet new people, have lots of outdoor fun, and contribute to a good…
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A short while back I stopped at Total Wine and happened upon Backstreet Brewing’s new bottle release marketing promotion. Backstreet Brewing has just started bottling four (4) different beers (Rita Red Ale, Rydin’ Dirty Rye IPA, Emergency Room IPA, and Tomahawk Double IPA) within the last two months and these beers are being carried at Total Wine…
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It’s spring and time to fire up those grills! Just in time, scientists have determined that soaking your steaks, pork, chicken, or other meats in beer can reduce the risk of cancer from the grill. In a study reported in the American Chemical Society’s Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, a group of European scientists found…
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Slater’s 50/50 Lake Forest will be hosting a Backyard Brewfest on Saturday, April 5, 2014 from 12pm (noon) to 4pm. More than 40 brews will be available from a diverse group of outstanding breweries. I strongly suspect there will be burgers in the area also! If that isn’t motivation enough, I’ll be there too. Find out…
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