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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Deschutes Brewery Adds Missouri

Deschutes Expands to Missouri

Beginning January 9th 2012, the tasty brews from Deschtues Brewery will be available in St. Louis, Kansas City and Columbia, Missouri.  The fine folks of Missouri know their beer and have been clamoring for Deschutes for years. “For years, our fans have been pleading with us to bring our beers farther east, and Missouri was the ideal…

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2011 Deschutes Brewery Abyss Release Party

2011 Abyss Release Party

The 2011 Abyss from Deschutes Brewery was officially released last night at the Bend Pub.  We had the chance to head down and share a couple of glasses with friends.  My favorite was the 2011 Abyss on Nitro, so smooth.  In addition to the 2011 Abyss, you could choose from several other vintages, even a…

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The Abyss 2011

The Abyss 2011 Release Party

Deschutes Brewery will be hosting a special release party for the 2011 edition of their famous Imperial Stout, The Abyss, at the downtown pub, beginning at 5:00. Also available for the event will be a limited amount of vertical flights including the 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 editions. Deschutes’ release events are a lot of…

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