Thirsty for craft beer news, especially the scene around western Oregon? Here are some of my articles for November 2015:
Lane Monthly Magazine
Filling the Festival Void – Lane Monthly
McKenzie Cider & Craft Beer celebrates its fourth festival! On Nov. 13–14, over 5,000 people will enjoy 190 beers and ciders at the McKenzie Cider & Craft Beer Festival (MCCBF). Presented by the McKenzie After 5 and Springfield Rotary Clubs and held at Springfield’s Willamalane Center, MCCBF showcases regional beers and ciders to the benefit of local community organizations and Rotary Club projects. More…
The Register-Guard
McMenamins still has fresh legs after a million kegs of craft beer – Tastings – The Register-Guard
The influential chain of brewpubs, now 30 years old, serves up distinctively different bestselling beers that endure in an ever-more competitive market. More…
Oregon Beer Growler
Matt Van Wyk, Coombs Brothers Launch AleSong – Oregon Beer Growler (print edition, p. 14)
After six years as brewmaster for Eugene-based Oakshire Brewing, Matt Van Wyk (left) has resigned and joined forces with two brothers, Brian and Doug Coombs, to begin a new venture. AleSong Brewing and Blending will focus on barrel-aged and farmhouse beers, with plans to begin selling product in 2016. More…
OSU Prepares Students for Life “Beyond Football” – Oregon Beer Growler (print edition, p. 12 & 23)
Oregon State University’s Beyond Football program was created in 2013 to help student-athletes identify their interests and skills by connecting them with professionals in a range of industries, including craft beer. More…
In the print edition of the November 2015 Oregon Beer Growler, you’ll find the stories above as well as these:
- New Head Brewer Named at Oakshire, p. 4
- Oregon Brewing’s Living Past: The Art of Beer, p. 13
- Gate Spans Two Breweries and Two Coasts, p. 15