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Ted Fleming, the founder of Partake Brewing, stated, "Non-alcoholic options are becoming more popular as part of the 'better for you’ lifestyle, indicating a move towards healthier living choices, including activities like pickleball. We are excited to champion, support, and create opportunities for those adopting this and our new partnership with the APP. Pickleball Pils is a prime example of...
“When designing a beer there is no doubt that the label art comes into play. You can’t have a gorgeous label followed by a lackluster beer inside. One must fit the other, so as brewers we are tasked with creating something that stands up to what’s on the label. There’s absolutely an expectation that the sensory experience is consistent.”
Ol' Crimson Legendary Lager is a classic American lager brewed with Washington grown Lyon Pilsner malt and Cashmere hops from the Yakima Valley to create a clean malt body and a light, refreshing hop finish and an approachable 4.8% ABV. A portion of proceeds from the sale of Ol’ Crimson Legendary Lager will benefit the Cougar Collective, a non-profit alumni group that supports academic ...
Beleza is Alesong’s latest-cocktail inspired beer, taking inspiration from the decadent brunch bellini. Using Pinot Gris grapes grown right next door and whole, organic, Northwest-grown peaches, this beer is bound to be your perfect Summer companion!
This competition is open to any Oregon resident homebrewer age 21 or older and is not limited to any particular category or style of beer, within the below guidelines. The beers will not be judged to a specific Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) style, but for technical merit and appeal for commercial brewing. Full guidelines can be viewed as the competition website and include:
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Silent Flight is a collaboration coferment with our friend from Bottleworks in Seattle, WA. Estate apples were pressed into stainless steel, 500lbs of estate damson plums were hand pitted and added to the apple juice and the tank was sealed. The plums were carbonically macerated over the course of a month as the apple juice kicked off a spontaneous fermentation. The plums and cider were ...
2 Towns Ciderhouse earned the Global Crushie in all 3 of its entries, the most prestigious honor offered by the Craft Beer Marketing Awards (also known as the “Crushies”). Within the competition, only one recipient per category is granted the esteemed Global Crushie award.
In the cider awards, Cotswold Cider Company won The International Innovative Cider trophy for its Phantom of the Orchard, while USA triumphed in The International Classic Cider Competition with Portland Cider Company taking home the trophy for its Original Gold. Stonewell Cider from Ireland picked up The International Flavoured Cider trophy with Rós.