Five years ago I was in Krakow, Poland doing research for a book, when my health turned south. Thanks to the help of several wonderful people, I managed to get help.
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The story of Bass Pale Ale charts the course of English brewing over the past two centuries. To tell Bass’ story is to describe the rise of the most important brewing nation at the most important time in brewing history.
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The OLCC is requesting feedback for a task force that will shape a future beer tax. If you live in Oregon and care about Oregon beer--especially if you own a brewery--send them your thoughts. Find out more at the link.
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The Rose City Fresh Hops Fest, which Celebrate Oregon Beer was co-sponsoring with TrueWest, has been canceled. All is not lost, however! The Fresh Hop Pop-Up is in the midst of its ninth annual run at food cart pod at Prost Portland.
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One of the big fights of the 2025 legislature is already heating up: whether to make Oregon's beer tax by far the highest in the nation. Unfortunately, we may not have an honest discussion about what that actually means.
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A rivalry is developing in the world of fresh hop beer. Proponent of one team believe the best character comes from use on the cold side, others on the hot side. It's time to get to the bottom of the debate.
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Two recent news items point to a phenomenon that will reshape the beer industry over the next decade. Call it the reset, when the perceived value of breweries comes in line with their actual sales.
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If you found a new organization to promote Oregon beer, you gotta throw a party, am I right? Later this month, Celebrate Oregon Beer is delighted to partner with TrueWest on the Rose City Fresh Hops Fest.
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Hard hop water? Have we gone through the looking glass here? No: Great Notion's latest offering works because it’s flavored solely by Citra and Mosaic hops. It’s bright, effervescent, dry, and lightly hop-scented. What’s not to like?
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Tilray may not be the cuddly, half-baked owner 10 Barrel thought it was getting when the cannabis firm took ownership from Anheuser-Busch last year. Today we learned Tilray had fired 10 Barrel's entire, award-winning innovation brewing team.
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Decades ago, in a very different world, we called the beer made by small breweries "craft." It seemed to reflect the reality we saw in the marketplace. Thirty years on, it creates more confusion than clarity.
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A heartfelt thanks on Labor Day.
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