Tonya, Shawn and Jimmy

Shawn Kelso Joins 10 Barrel

More official brewery news was released yesterday about 10 Barrel and its plans to open up a new brew pub in Boise, Idaho. Yesterday, the Idaho Statesman reported that a lease has been signed for “a building at 9th and Bannock streets owned by the Department of Lands.” Work will begin soon to retrofit the…

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Larry Sidor Bend Oregon

New Year, New Brewery!

Happy New Year to all Bend beer lovers! Friday December 30th construction began on yet another brewery in Bend, Oregon.  Former Deschutes Brewmaster, Larry Sidor and his partner are kicking the new year off with a sledgehammer.  Larry’s partner, Dave Wilson, is currently the VP of sales for the 21st Amendment in San Francisco. You…

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The Days of Home Brew and Moonshine in Bend, Oregon

Sampler Tray for December 20, 2011

Welcome to the Bend Oregon Beer Sampler Tray for December 20, 2011. Highlighting noteworth beer news from around the Bend and Central Oregon area. For some post-Christmas fun, check out the About History Pub at McMinamins Old St. Francis School on December 27 at 6pm. Sponsored by the Des Chutes Historical Museum, the Oregon Encyclopedia, and…

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Sampler Tray – 12/9/2011

Noteworthy brewery news samples from around the area: While playing hooky from work today, I made the time to stop by GoodLife to sample their Stout and Scotch Ale (really dug the Scotch Ale).  While there, I learned about an event I had heard nothing about.  Apparently GoodLife, 10 Barrel, Phat Matt’s and Silver moon…

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Bend Oregon Beer Sampler Tray

Sampler Tray – 12/7/2011

News and noteworthy from around the area: The Platypus Pub / The Brew Shop will be hosting a Ninkasi tasting on Wednesday Tuesday, December 7th from 4:00 – 6:30 (thanks Markus B).  They will be pouring Sleigh’r, Total Domination and Oatis from the bottles, and will also be sampling Imperiale off of draft. Boneyard is  helping Velvet…

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