Oregon Beer Reviews
This northwest state is a bona fide mecca for American craft beer.
by Tom Smillie | American Pilsner, Beer Reviews, Oregon, Pilsner Glass, Rogue Ales, United States |
If you have had Rogue’s Irish Lager and enjoyed it then you’ll like this one. It has a similar taste and aroma to that of Avery’s Joe’s Pils making it a great American rendition of a Czech Pils. This latest installment of their GYO series...
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Cascadian Dark Ale / Black IPA, Mug, Oregon, Pint Glass, United States, Widmer Brothers Brewery |
Found a single on the shelf and decided to give this one a try. Widmer’s, known more for their Hefe, has every right to brew a Black IPA as they are located in the Cascadian range of North America. While I’m not particularly found of this style, you...
by John | American IPA, Mug, Oregon, Pint Glass, Rogue Ales, United States |
Our 3 day beer crawl in the Napa Valley of brewers was outstanding. 3 dedicated days to tasting brews and talking with brewmasters was a highlight of the year. One of those highlights was the Rogue Ales Public House near downtown Portland. So many beers to chose from...
by Tom Smillie | BridgePort Brewing Company, Imperial / Double IPA, Oregon, Snifter, Tulip, Wet/Harvest Hop Beers, Wine Glass |
What a glorious beer! Instantly I knew my grade based on two factors. The first being that it poured a light golden color letting me know the malt was only there to act as a sweetener and second, the hops were bursting with a vibrant fruity quality that filled the air...
by Tom Smillie | Cascadian Dark Ale / Black IPA, Mug, Oregon, Pint Glass, United States |
I acquired this bottle in a beer trade from my homebrewer friend Washington. Thanks Bill. Not surprising of people in the Pacific NW, Bill enjoys the outdoors and lives up to his recommendation. After all, one must consider the region in which the beer hails...
by Michael Larson | American IPA, Deschutes Brewery, Mug, Oregon, Pint Glass, United States |
Deschutes description was too eloquent not to use…”Here in Oregon’s high desert, seasonal changes often bring about a peculiar weather phenomenon–an inversion. The higher up the mountain you go, the sunnier it gets, so even when Bend is covered...