Archives for June 2022

EAST AURORA  New York – 42 North Brewing Company is launching a new pale ale to support the Empire State Ride, a fundraising cycling event that travels 500+ miles across New York State from Staten Island to Niagara Falls. Proceeds from every case sold will be donated to the Empire State Ride and its beneficiary, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Sipstream is a 5.5% pale ale brewed with New York State ingredients, including the ExcelsiorTM hop from the New York Hop Guild that provides a balanced pale ale with pin and tropical notes. In regards to the recipe design for SipStream, Matt Matuszewski, head brewer at 42 North states, “In brewing a beer to highlight the trek from New York City to Niagara Falls we wanted to feature a beer with New York State ingredients. We are very excited to showcase this New York Pale Ale which will be the perfect beer after a long day on the bike.”

42 North’s Founder, John Cimperman, added, “This was a true collaboration with our friends at the Empire State Ride. From recipe design, to label development, to packaging, the Empire State Ride team participated in every facet to produce this beer.”

“Empire State Ride is a group of road warriors who want to advance cancer research from the saddle of our bikes and we’re excited to partner with 42 North on SipStream,” said Terry Bourgeois, founder of Empire State Ride. “Whether it’s a personal experience, a loved one, close friend or colleague – everyone will be affected by cancer at some point in their life. That’s what makes the funds raised through Empire State Ride and the sale of SipStream so critical.”

On July 24, over 300 riders will mount their bikes in Staten Island and traverse 540 miles of rolling hills and countryside across New York State. The seven-day ride will end with a celebration on Old Falls Street in Niagara Falls on Saturday, July 30th. Since its inception, Empire State Ride has raised over $4 million for groundbreaking cancer research at Roswell Park.

Sipstream is available across Buffalo and Rochester wherever craft beer is sold.

About 42 North Brewing Company

42 North is a New York State Farm Brewery based in East Aurora, NY (16 miles south of Buffalo). 42 North prides itself are producing a diverse line-up of artisan lagers and ales with a focus on quality, authenticity, and collaboration with the local community.

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https://empirestateride.com/sipstream

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EVANSTON, Illinois – Award-winning Temperance Beer Co. announced the release of its new West Coast-style India Pale Ale, just in time for summer. Throwing Frisbees at the Sun is a bright and refreshing throwback West Coast IPA laden with a heady mix of earthy and fruity aromas and balanced by true-to-style hop bitterness.

Josh Gilbert, Founder of Temperance Beer Co., says, “The name comes from imagining that Vinnie Cilurzo could have brewed his groundbreaking Blind Pig IPA back in the summer of ‘94 while listening to Beck’s song ‘Beercan.’ And that song features the lyric, ‘winos throwing frisbees at the sun,’ which by itself is pretty incredible and should definitely be on a beer can.”

Mike VanCamp, Head Brewer says, “With Throwing Frisbees at the Sun, we want to pay homage to the IPA pioneers, so this beer is designed to bring back memories of the IPAs you tried for the first time years ago, maybe in California or the Pacific Northwest. We went with hops that were new and exciting then (and are still amazing) like Citra and Amarillo but with a mix of hop pellets and cryo hops, which weren’t available back in the day.”

The new summer IPA will be available on tap, 16 oz. 4-pack cans at the brewery on Friday, June 17, and out for very limited distribution in the weeks after.

About Temperance Beer Co.

As Evanston’s first and oldest brewery, they’ve never wanted to “keep up with the Joneses.” Through its award-winning yet accessible beers and investment in the community, they are creating a whole new neighborhood. The brewery has been featured in numerous media such as TimeOut Chicago, ABC-TV, Zagat, Crain’s Chicago Business, Red Eye, WCIU-TV, WBEZ-FM, the New York Times, and the Chicago Reader. In its first competition, at just over a year old, Temperance took home a Silver Medal from the 2014 Great American Beer Festival® for Gatecrasher®, its English-style IPA. Gatecrasher followed up with GABF gold two years later. Temperance Beers are available throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and Colorado.

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https://temperance.beer/

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LONDON, UK – Hazy IPA fans, rejoice. And, we know there are many of you. Beavertown Brewery has announced the launch of Lunar Haze, a juicy, hazy IPA hitting the shelves of 2000 Tesco stores nationwide.

One for fans of other Hazy IPAs, Lunar Haze is a tropical, juicy IPA that’s perfect for summertime sipping. Tropical, hoppy and coming in at 4.5% ABV, it’s available to buy as 4 x 330ml packs and 10 x 330ml packs, making it perfect whether you want just one drink or a pack to grab and take to the park.

Taste-wise, drinkers can expect heaps of sticky, ripe pineapple, just like the canned fruit, as well as delightfully sweet passionfruit and hints of peach to soften the beer. With a light, cloudy lemon finish and tropical aroma, Lunar Haze is effortlessly drinkable, and perfect for picnics, parties and summertime BBQs.

Alongside Lunar Haze, Beavertown has also announced the launch of two new beers to Tesco stores from this week. Introducing the 8% Hazy DIPA, Solar Flare and 6% New England IPA, Space Hulk, both available to purchase now in 440ml cans from Tesco stores nationwide.

Pricing:

Lunar Haze 4 x 330ml – £8
Space Hulk 440ml – £3.50
Solar Flare 440ml – £4.00

About Beavertown 

Beavertown is dedicated to crafting high quality, innovative beers like Gamma Ray APA or Neck Oil Session IPA that appeal to the thirsty masses, as well as more experimental brews from our Tempus Project and Specials range. From brewing to branding, we believe in creativity in everything we do.

At Beavertown, we believe beer is more than just a beer, it’s an experience. That’s why we host weekly Saturday taprooms to give people the chance to taste our carefully crafted beer in its natural habitat, our own Tottenham brewery. We’ll have more news on when our taproom is opening up soon.

Now 10 years old, Beavertown began life on a 650L kit in a BBQ joint in Haggerston. The brewery in Tottenham Hale produces 5500L batches (or 9,000,000 pints a year) and our new home in Enfield – Beaverworld – will allow Beavertown to produce ten times this, a staggering 90,000,000 pints a year.

The official craft beer of Tottenham Hotspur F.C., you can enjoy a refreshing pint of your favourite Beavertown brew in our new taproom and microbrewery inside the stadium – the first of its kind.

Winner of 3 gold medals at the International Beer Challenge for core range beers Gamma Ray & Neck Oil

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https://beavertownbrewery.co.uk

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville’s Tennessee Brew Works (“TBW”) is pleased to announce the release of their fan favorite summer seasonal beer, Walk the Lime on Friday, June 17 at their taproom, 809 Ewing Avenue, Nashville.

Made with Tennessee wheat, this crisp, tropical and refreshing ale is bursting with fresh lime aromas and flavors of zested citrus and bitter peel, mixing perfectly with a clean wheat-driven finish.At 5.4% / ABV 20 IBU this American Wheat Ale is sessionable; great on its own or alongside light appetizers. It is wonderful with seafood including crabs, clams, oysters. But it pairs exceptionally well with any food showcasing some spice or heat!

The Walk the Lime American Wheat Ale will be available in draft, plus 6-pack, 24-pack 12oz cans and kegs to go at Tennessee Brew Works, 809 Ewing Ave. in Nashville starting at 11am Friday, June 17, followed by limited distribution in Middle Tennessee, Clarksville, Cookeville, Knoxville, Tri-Cities and Chattanooga.

ABOUT TENNESSEE BREW WORKS

Tennessee Brew Works is an independently owned and operated craft brewery that opened in 2013 with a mission to create high quality craft beer that pays homage to the land, traditions, and culture of Tennessee.Tennessee Brew Works proudly introduced the state’s first All-Tennessee grain beers in 2018 with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Our all-Tennessee grain State Park Blonde Ale is the official beer of the Tennessee State Parks and benefits the TSP Conservancy for the preservation of the state’s 57 State Parks.We brew beers with integrity, using only quality natural ingredients and source them from local farms whenever possible. We cater to those that appreciate the difference. Tennessee Brew Works is owned and operated by folks in Tennessee. Our motto: “We work hard to create high quality craft beer that makes Tennessee proud. Our culture places importance on family, friends, and community, and we hope you’ll be a part of it.”

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UTICA, New York – Right Coast Spirits, a new partnership between three craft breweries – Flying Dog, Harpoon and Saranac – announces the release of their first product, Right Coast Spirits Vodka Whips. Vodka Whips is a handcrafted ready-to-drink canned cocktail made with real vodka, real fruit, and a fresh whipped finish. Cans will hit shelves for the first time starting in June.

Right Coast Vodka Whips are unlike anything else on shelves, offering convenient pop n’ go beverages without sacrificing quality. These canned cocktails provide a full-flavor experience, as well as a premium ABV at 7.5%, in one easy-to-grab package. The beverages – which will initially be available in 4 flavors: Orange, Wild Berry, Watermelon and Pineapple – are made with real vodka, real fruit and a new whipped finish that provides a smooth, slightly sweet touch.

“The idea for Vodka Whips was inspired by the Orange Crush cocktail, a wildly popular drink in the Mid-Atlantic,” explains Ben Savage, Chief Marketing Officer at Flying Dog Brewery. “Each of our breweries are constantly finding ways to push the envelope when it comes to creativity, flavor and ABVs, so we knew our first distilled spirits venture had to reflect those passions. Our teams of brewers worked tirelessly to create really incredible flavor profiles that almost make you forget you’re drinking a 7.5% ABV canned cocktail.”

With the ready-to-drink cocktail category exploding, and each of the three partners being innovators in the beverage industry, all were eager to break into the market with a unique product.  With each company bringing their unique skills to the table, a fresh collaboration was born called Right Coast Spirits – with “Right Coast” being a playful nod to the East Coast, where all three partners are located.

“The cool thing I’ve always loved about the craft brewing industry is that we have this hallmark ‘all-for-one’ mentality,” said Fred Matt, President of Saranac. “The three of us had a great working relationship already, so we realized if we worked together, we could get a superior product to consumers faster and more efficiently.”

Initially, Right Coast Vodka Whips will be released in 15 states on the East Coast, from Maine to Georgia.

“Not only has our partnership been beneficial for product development, but also for distribution,” said Dan Kenary, CEO & Co-Founder of Harpoon. “We have the ability to spread the availability of the product into each of our markets. With the ready-to-drink category exploding, we are excited to launch our canned cocktail as quickly as possible so consumers can try it, especially since we know it will be unlike anything they’ve ever tasted before. It’s simply delicious.”

Vodka Whips is the first product to be released by Right Coast Spirits, which will launch more products in the future. Orange and Mixed Berry Vodka Whips will be available in 4-packs of 12oz cans, and all four flavors will also be included in an 8-can variety pack.

About Right Coast Spirits

Right Coast Spirits is a ready-to-drink spirits company founded by Flying Dog Brewery, F.X. Matt Brewing Company, makers of Saranac, and Mass Bay Brewing Company, makers of Harpoon. With an appetite for innovation and a passion to create high quality beverages with only the best ingredients, these three partners came together to produce their first product in a line of canned cocktails-Vodka Whips.

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https://www.rightcoastspirits.com

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CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – Charlotte’s biggest independent brewer, Sycamore Brewing today announced its newest beer, Southern Girl Strawberry (4.8% ABV). Just in time for summer, the blonde ale is a spin on the brewery’s popular Southern Girl beer and is available today on-draft and in cans at Sycamore Brewing’s taproom in the Queen City.

“Southern Girl is one of our OG Sycamore beers, and this summer variation is packed with fresh strawberries, giving it a bit of tartness to balance out the sweetness,” says Sycamore Brewing’s co-owner, Sarah Taylor Brigham. “This crisp beer is like summer in a glass!”

Southern Girl Strawberry is loaded with fresh strawberries to complement the honey and caramel notes present in the beer base. Every sip of Southern Girl Strawberry presents a dry finish with an added tartness. It is crafted very simply by blending strawberries with Southern Girl, enhancing the strawberry, honeydew and light floral-hop flavor. The instantly refreshing beer will be available in four-packs at stores throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia and Ohio in the coming weeks, so it can be enjoyed all summer long.

About Sycamore Brewing

Sycamore Brewing, a Charlotte-based brewery, has been producing award-winning craft liquids since 2013 and is owned and operated by husband-and-wife team, Justin and Sarah Brigham. Sycamore has grown and expanded at whirlwind speed since opening its doors and has consequently quadrupled its total beer production since 2018. Sycamore operates a bustling taproom and beer garden complete with craft beer, live music, food trucks and more, and has consistently been ranked as one of the top Uber stops in Charlotte. In the fall of 2022, the company will open a café inside its taproom, expanding its offerings and further establishing Sycamore Brewing as a gathering place for good times and great beer. Sycamore beer is available in NC, SC, VA, TN, KY, GA, and OH, with additional states to be added this year.

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https://www.sycamorebrew.com/

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EDGEWATER, Colorado – Coming off an amazing time at the  2022 World Beer Cup ceremony where Joyride Brewing’s Ice Cutter Kölsch was declared the best in the world by winning gold in the German-Style Koelsch category, and on Joyride Director of Brewing and Marketing Dave Bergen’s birthday no less, the brewery is excited to announce their annual anniversary block party celebration on July 15-17 where the brewery celebrates eight years of commercially brewing beer.

As Joyride is all about community and collaboration, this anniversary bash will include closed off streets with a main stage featuring a lineup of live bands throughout the weekend, a collaboration competition with Joyride’s best brewery friends, food trucks, kids zone, and of course, award-winning beer like Joyride’s Ice Cutter Kölsch—perfect for a hot summer day on the patio.

“Eight years ago we were still homebrewing in the basement and now we’ve made nearly 9,000 barrels of beer since 2014. That’s over two million pints!” says Bergen. “Each time we add another number to the ol’ odometer, I fondly look back at our amazing team and welcoming community who have been here for us since day one. We would not be here without you! As Edgewater’s first and oldest brewery, we’ve always wanted to reflect our neighborhood by providing diverse, fun, and creative offerings, and to be embraced the way we have is the ultimate compliment.”

Band Lineup for the Weekend

From American and Bluegrass to Mountain Blues and 90s and Millennium rock hits, the following live acts will be rocking out!

Friday, July 15

2:30 to 4:30pm –  The Flying Splash Kicks

5:30 to 7:30pm – Hunter James and the Titanic

8:00 to 10:00pm –  Silent Disco

Saturday, July 16

11:00am to 12:30pm –  Midnight Shakedown

1:00 to 3:00pm – 3 Hole Punch

4:00 to 6:00pm – Edgewater Project

7:00 to 9:00pm – El Paso Lasso

Sunday, July 17

11:00am to 1:00pm – The Great Jon Hamm

2:00 to 5:00pm – Blue River Grass Band

Brewery Collaboration Competition:

What started at Joyride’s third anniversary, because of all the help from brewery friends over the years, has turned into a friendly competition among brewery friends. Guests receive a punch card, try the collaboration beers, vote for their favorite brew and leave with a special commemorative anniversary glass. Previous winners include Downhill Brewing (2017 and 2019), Station 26 Brewing Co. (2018), Odell Brewing Company (2020) and Westbound and Down Brewing Company (2021). This year’s competitive sets include:

Downhill Brewing and Woods Boss Brewing: Sake Rice Lager

Barrels & Bottles Brewery and Odell Brewing Company: Sangria-inspired wine/beer hybrid

Station 26 Brewing Co. and Westbound & Down Brewing Company: Cold IPA

Call to Arms Brewing Company and Strange Craft Beer Company: Lemon Saison

“Our anniversary parties always feel like a wedding or reunion where there are so many people to high five and catch up with,” says Bergen. “But what I look forward to the most is our collaboration competition and everything involved with it including the brew days, spending some quality time over pints, and tasting the final product.”

About Joyride Brewing Company

Joyride Brewing Company is a small craft brewery in Edgewater, CO, across the street from the banks of Sloan’s Lake. The brewery opened for business on July 16, 2014. We have a 10 barrel brewhouse with ten serving tanks and 11 fermenters. Our downstairs taproom is around 1600 sq ft and can hold about 95 people. Our upstairs rooftop patio is around 2400 sq ft and can hold an additional 150 people. Please join us and enjoy the majestic views of the lake with some of the finest beer in town.

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https://www.indiecreativeco.com/news/joyride8thanniversary

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BOSTON, Massachusetts – Only one thing beats crushing a 5K or winning the local rec. league championships: having that perfect can in hand to celebrate. That’s why Boston neighbors Harpoon Breweryand Reebok announce that they are coming together for a new collaboration: Harpoon Rec. League – The Reebok Edition, a co-branded release of the brewery’s low-cal, low-alcohol hoppy and hazy pale ale. The collaboration features the same recipe Harpoon fans know and love encased in a new fresh Reebok-inspired container, including cans sporting the Reebok logo and 12-pack packaging evoking the Reebok sneaker box design.

Sharing a common desire to celebrate human movement, the brands are uniting to raise funds for BOKS, a program dedicated to promoting life-long health and fitness. While supplies last a portion of sales for each purchase of the Harpoon Rec. League Reebok Edition 12-Pack, will go directly to BOKS to encourage movement in local youth communities.

“Rec. League was the first beer we created that both complements an active lifestyle and embodies our ‘love beer, love life’ moto,” said Dan Kenary, CEO and co-founder of Harpoon Brewery. “Partnering with Reebok, a brand dedicated to sports and fitness and the impact they have on peoples’ lives, made sense with them not only being our neighbor, but also their passion for giving back to our shared local community. We’re excited to be working with them and giving back to BOKS.”

“We are thrilled to support BOKS through this unique collaboration,” said Caroline Machen, VP of Global Marketing at Reebok Design Group. “We are excited to see the positive impact that this partnership will have on our community as Harpoon shares Reebok’s commitment of enhancing the lives of others.”

In addition to raising funds for a good cause through beer sales, Harpoon and Reebok are inviting fans to celebrate the partnership by entering the Reebok x Harpoon Rec. League Floatride Energy 4 Adventure Running Shoe Sweepstakes. Featuring the traditional Rec. League colors, beer lovers and fitness enthusiasts can enter for the chance to win one of 10 pairs of the limited-edition Floatride Energy 4 Adventure Running Shoes. The Reebok Floatride Energy 4 Adventure is an outdoor-inspired, high-performance running shoe launching this August 2022.

Harpoon Rec. League is brewed with unique ingredients like buckwheat kasha, which contains important minerals and B vitamins; chia seeds that are high in fiber, Omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants; and Mediterranean sea salt that can act as a powerful source of electrolytes. Coming in at 4.0% ABV and only 120 calories per 12 oz. serving, it provides flavor and drinkability that won’t slow you down.

The Reebok Edition of Harpoon Rec. League will be available in 4-packs ($8.99) and 12-packs ($14.99) starting in July. It will be available on tap at both the Boston and Windsor, VT Tap Rooms and wherever Harpoon beers are distributed.

About the Harpoon Brewery

The Harpoon Brewery was founded in 1986 by beer lovers who wanted more and better beer options. When the Brewery was founded, Harpoon was issued Brewing Permit #001 by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, since it was the first to brew commercially in Boston after a dormant period of about 25 years. Since then, it has expanded to a second brewery in Windsor, VT. Harpoon’s line of craft beer features its award-winning IPA and seasonal beers, along with special limited releases. In 2014, Harpoon became an employee-owned company.

About Reebok

Reebok is an iconic pioneering lifestyle brand with a rich and storied fitness heritage dating back to 1895. Founded on athletic footwear that changed the direction of sport, Reebok continues to introduce innovations that propel the industry forward. Today, Reebok sits at the intersection of active, lifestyle and sport, offering high quality and modern styles that are adaptable for every occasion. The brand strives to deliver every athlete, from professionals to enthusiasts, with the opportunity, products and inspiration to reach their full potential. Reebok currently operates in 80 countries with approximately 400 freestanding stores around the world.

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BEND, Ore. — Crux Fermentation Project is celebrating ten years of community and craft beer in the Pacific Northwest this month. The Bend-based operation is a brewer-owned and operated craft community committed to producing beer, wine, cider and – most recently – whiskey of the highest quality. After a decade of pursuing brewing perfection and fermentative experimentation each and every day, Crux has cemented its position as a favorite of locals, visitors and craft beer enthusiasts alike.

Crux Fermentation Project will celebrate its tenth anniversary with its annual Cruxapalooza event on Saturday, June 25th. The official kickoff to the summer season, the day will be filled with live music, activities including tie-dye t-shirt station and a 5K fun run, and the best beers in town. Master Brewer Larry Sidor has created a special 10th Anniversary IPA that will be released at the event. An IPA that he himself would most enjoy, the Anniversary IPA is a combination of some of Larry’s all-time favorite hops, added three different ways at three different times throughout the brewing process. Cruxapalooza will see a number of additional new beer releases as part of the tasting room’s 25-beer tap list.

“Crux started out as a passion project for me, but even after ten years, we still operate with the same driving force,” said Larry Sidor, Founder and Master Brewer at Crux Fermentation Project. “Everything we endeavor to do is driven by our authentic passion for the craft and our commitment to quality. From rare yeast strains to whole leaf hops to experimental brewing methods, we’re going to do whatever it takes to make the next great beer. It’s hard to believe it’s already been ten years – I think we’re just getting started!”

In its ten years of operation, Crux Fermentation Project has built a one-of-a-kind brewery based on the love of beer. The brewery has successfully enhanced consumer knowledge of fermentation through beer and beyond. Some of Crux’s proudest accomplishments in the past ten years include:

To date, the brewery has 6,350 total brews in the books, resulting in the pilsners, IPAs, porters, saisons, stouts and sours you’ve seen on tap and in the market. Crux released its first wine in 2020 and its first whiskey in 2022. Consistently an early adopter of innovative brewing techniques and ingredients like the Southern Hemisphere Galaxy hop featured in Cast Out (originally named Outcast), crafting Crux Pilz before craft lagers and pilsners were widely popular, and experimenting with spontaneously fermented beers.Pioneered a non-alcoholic beer line, NØ MØ, to keep up with consumer demand and provide alternative options for taproom guests. The brewing team prides itself on using traditional craft brewing ingredients and techniques for its non-alcoholic line, resulting in a “near beer” that is still fermented with familiar flavors.

In addition to its original location, Crux opened a production brewery on the north side of Bend in 2015. In 2018, the brewery completed an extensive taproom expansion project featuring additional service counters, modern interior design updates, and increased indoor and outdoor seating. Launched the highly sought-after [BANISHED] Series, a limited series of barrel-aged imperial stouts and sour ales including Tough Love, Lost Love, Bramble Candy and Freakcake.Larry Sidor opened Crux Fermentation Project in 2012 with co-founders Paul Evers and Dave Wilson after renovating an old AAMCO Transmission shop. Sidor has spent more than 40 years in the Pacific Northwest beer industry, innovating and developing a huge variety of legendary recipes for names like Deschutes Brewery and Olympia Brewing Company. Beer is just the beginning for Crux – there will be much more to explore as the brewery continues its endless pursuit toward fermentation perfection.

All are invited to celebrate 10 years of Crux Fermentation Project at Cruxapalooza. To learn more, visit Cruxapalooza.com.

About Crux Fermentation Project

Crux Fermentation Project is a brewer-owned and operated community of craft beer lovers, committed to delivering beer, wine, and cider of uncompromising quality. And best of all, after ten years, we’re still just getting started. We invite you to join us in our wild pursuit of perfection wherever our creations are found. Or, come visit our Tasting Room located in the heart of Bend, Oregon – where amazing views of the Cascade Mountains and family-friendly vibes are paired with pizza, pretzels, sandwiches, street tacos and 25 of the best beers in town.

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