#oregon hops and brewing

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I'm collecting . . .

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🚀 Discover the buzz around fresh-hopped beers in the Pacific Northwest 🍻 Dive into the world of craft brewing with Coleman Agriculture, Oregon's largest hop grower, and explore how their high-quality, locally grown hops are transforming the industry. From award-winning brews to exciting harvest festivals, there is so much to learn! 🌿✨ Don't miss out on this flavorful journey! #CraftBrewing #FreshHoppedBeers #OregonHops

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Beer Events 2.12

Events

Companhia Antarctica Paulista founded (Brazil; 1891)

William A. Miles died, when he accidentally fell through a hatchway in the brewery (New York; 1894)

Northwestern Braumeisters' Verein changed their name to District St. Paul-Minneapolis MBAA (1916)

Jesse Thomas and Claud Brown patented a Beer Dispensing and Carbonating Apparatus (1935)

The SS Egholen, filled with a cargo of William Youngers beer, hit a mine & sank (1945)

Hilbert Perlick patented a Beer Keg Tap (1963)

Liying Wu and Raymond Rodriquez patented a Method of Barley Transformation (2000)

Rehrig Pacific patented a Plastic Beer Keg (2014)

Breweries Opened

Glacier Peak Brewing (Washington; 1996)

Hops Brewery (Boynton Beach, Florida; 1996)

Pinnacle Brewing (Utah; 1996)

Salado Creek Brewing (Texas; 1996)

Lindens Brewing (Colorado; 1997)

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom (Oregon; 1997)

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Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) and India Hops collaborate to release Strata HyperBoost.

https://bit.ly/4gmoWM9 image courtesy Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) Press Release YAKIMA, WA … Yakima Chief Hops (YCH), a global leader in innovation, has joined forces with Oregon-based Indie Hops to introduce a new offering to brewers: Strata® HyperBoost™. This marks the first collaboration between the two hop suppliers, combining Indie’s well-known and much-loved Strata variety with YCH’s cutting-edge HyperBoost formula, an exclusive flowable hop extract only from YCH. “Indie Hops has always approached customers with a mutual interest in making great beer, so it’s natural that Indie Hops and Yakima Chief Hops have entered into a product collaboration to bring brewers the first Strata HyperBoost,” said Ryan Hopkins, CEO of Yakima Chief Hops. “Indie has been a great partner to the brewing industry in developing hop varieties that bring new and unique flavors to brewers, and they’ve always been a strong advocate for family-owned and operated farms.” Indie Hops CEO Jim Solberg shared his enthusiasm for the project, stating, “Collaboration is a big deal between craft brewers and can be a good thing between hop suppliers as well. We’re stoked to be collaborating with YCH to pair our standout variety Strata with their exciting new cold-side flowable HyperBoost. It’s good for us, good for YCH, and great for brewers!” Strata, celebrated for its unique aroma profile of passion fruit, grapefruit, strawberry, and wafting cannabis, has become a favorite among modern brewers. Now, with HyperBoost’s concentrated oil formula, brewers can effortlessly incorporate Strata’s flavor profile into beer. Designed for maximum efficiency, HyperBoost simplifies the brewing process by allowing brewers to pour the product directly into fermenters, with no additional preparations. YCH’s Research and Development team created HyperBoost in response to brewers' demand to have a highly flowable, concentrated hop product, that would enhance beer flavor and aroma with true-to-style hop attributes. Brewers using HyperBoost have reported significant gains in beer yield, with some achieving increases of up to 10%! HyperBoost can be used to replace a portion of the hop bill or as an addition to amplify the beer’s overall sensory impact. “There is a dizzying number of hop oil extracts in the market now. One key factor that attracted us to YCH HyperBoost for our variety Strata is that HyperBoost is derived solely from hops,” said Solberg. “Real hops grown by real people for brewers to excite customers who really like hoppy beer." Strata HyperBoost is an essential ingredient for brewers at the forefront of innovation, delivering remarkable flavor to beer enthusiasts. Available in limited quantities, Strata HyperBoost comes in 100g easy-to-pour bottles for seamless use, and is available from YCH or Indie Hops. To expand access to Strata’s remarkable characteristics, YCH will also offer Strata T90 pellets. For Strata HyperBoost and pellets, contact Indie Hops, your YCH sales representative, or order through the YCH customer portal. ### Yakima Chief Hops   YCH is a 100% grower-owned global hop supplier with a mission to connect brewers with family hop farms. Operating for over 30 years, we have become leaders in innovation, quality, and customer service. We are a resource for brewers, providing industry-leading research and products. We are advocates of sustainability and meaningful social causes, working to support the communities around us.  https://www.yakimachief.com/ from Northwest Beer Guide - News - The Northwest Beer Guide https://bit.ly/4gaxVjC

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Things have been very interesting in life lately.

Last week I went to Seattle for my McMenamins adventures, which was super fun, but then on the way back in Centralia, I ended up losing my passport (not my travel passport, my funn McMenamins passport) which at this point is kind of more important in all honesty.

Anyway, in some kind of miracle, some kind soul found it on Monday night, and I drove back to Centralia and picked it up on Tuesday after work. Like you seriously have no idea how heartbroken I was when I thought my passport might be gone forever :(

Anyway, now I have it back, and I'm so so close.. to it be complete, Bend, Oregon is my last official place to visit and get stamped and then I will become a Cosmic Tripster and get to go to the party at the Grand Lodge hotel in September!!!

My girlfriends Cara and Cher are going with my to Bend to help me celebrate my last stamp.

This weekend has also been McMenamins adventures, Friday night was Rock and Roll bingo at the Crystal Ballroom which was super funn, ran into a few friends and then Saturday was an alll day adventure with my goood friend John, we went to Lincoln City to the McMenamins the Brew Fest there, then we had to go hang out at the beach, because how can you not see the beach?

After that we were driving back and stopped in Wilsonville, because McMenamins Wilsonville was celebrating a birthday as well, so we collected a stamp there too.

Good times with a Good friend :)

Besides all this, McMenamins Stuff, my Nashville trip is pretty much set, hotel ✔️ Jack Daniel's Whiskey tour ✔️ Grand Ole Oprey Tour ✔️ Hop on Hop off Bus Ticket ✔️

I'm sure I'll come up with some other stuff to add to the agenda.

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More Travel Fun

The low last night got down to 35 degrees and the high today was 55. The day started out overcast, but the clouds dissipated during the day and blue sky appeared, punctuated by a bright sun.

This morning’s blood sugar measured 145, still in a healthy range. Nancy and I had our coffee and then played all but two brain games before I had to leave for my podiatrist appointment.

According to the doctor, the arthritis in my foot is simply part of aging. She also said that giving up walking hard and fast was a good idea, but that I can continue to walk, doing it more slowly and taking care not to go so far that the pain increases. Finding an insert with a little more lift in the arch might help, I was told, but not to spend too much money on it. Filling out the paperwork almost took more time than I spent with the doctor. She said to get back in touch if I have more problems with my left foot, or the other one as well.

When I got home, Nancy and I finished the last two brain games. Then we took off for Creswell Bakery for a loaf of sourdough and two chipotle ham brioche sandwiches for breakfast.

Then we hit the road north, taking I-5. While I drove, Nancy did a little research in a couple of the Oregon travel magazines we’ve collected recently, looking for something we might actually be interested in seeing.

We wound up heading for Mount Angel, a city in Marion County of about 3,400 some 20 miles northeast of Salem. Originally settled in 1850, the city was incorporated April 3, 1893. Its name is the English translation of Engelberg, the Swiss city from a contingent of Benedictine monks arrived in 1881 in order to establish a new American monastery. About the same time large numbers of immigrants from Bavaria settled in the area.

Mount Angel is known for its annual Oktoberfest, the largest of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. It features beer and wine gardens, sports tournaments and races, arts and crafts exhibits, a farmers market, community dinners featuring sausage and sauerkraut, and a wide assortment of food, games, and entertainment.

A 49-foot Glockenspiel was completed in time for Oktoberfest 2006. The largest in the United States, it is part of the Edelweiss Village Building. The building and tower resemble a large chalet with numerous Alpine features. The massive tower with its conical roof is a tourist draw similar to the Glockenspiels of Europe. We arrived in time to see the 1 p.m. Glockenspiel display, which features carved wooden characters from the area’s history and traditional music of several kinds. The routine occurs four times each day.

Our travel resources also mention the nearby city of Woodburn and the large immigration of Mexicans and the numerous restaurants and cafes currently in operation. (By the early 21st century, 59 percent of the population of the town was Latino, with a mix of first-generation immigrants and long-term residents.) Having had little success since our move to Oregon in finding good Mexican food, we hoped to find something tasty for a late lunch.

We lucked out with Casa de Caldos, a little place established in 2018, that specializes in soups and stews. We both chose the molé tacos with rice and beans and then experimented with a variety of salsas presented to us. I also got a Mexican coke. Everything was quite good, and spicy. We will certainly return when our adventures bring us in that direction again.

After lunch, we returned to Mount Angel and visited the Benedictine Brewery, the third of its kind in the U.S. It opened at the Mount Angel Abbey in 2018. Brewing is part of the Benedictine tradition since the early Middle Ages. The beer brewed at Mount Angel follows the early monastic tradition and is “crafted for a higher purpose.” The beer receives a priestly blessing at every stage, from raising the hops to pulling the tap. Nancy got a glass of St. Michael’s lager. I, of course, had a cup of water.

When we left the brewery, we made our way back to I-5 and headed home. We arrived by 5 p.m., and since our lunch was late and large, we had simple snacks for dinner.

Our streaming for the evening commenced with Colbert’s Wednesday night show, which featured CNN’s Jake Tapper as guest. We followed that with the newest episode of “Reacher” and the second episode of “Recipes for Love and Murder.”

The temperature is expected to get down to 34 degrees tonight, with the high tomorrow once again reaching 55. There is no rain in the forecast, but it appears the day will be partly cloudy, tending toward more sun by the end of the afternoon.

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How Eugene Breweries Blend Tradition with Creativity

Eugene has become a destination for craft beer enthusiasts, with breweries that emphasize fresh ingredients, creative recipes, and a strong connection to the local community. Whether you're a longtime beer lover or just beginning to explore new flavors, there’s always something exciting to try.

Locally Sourced Ingredients

Many breweries in Eugene use hops and grains grown in the Pacific Northwest, along with fresh fruits and unique natural flavors. This commitment to local ingredients creates beers with distinct regional character.

Innovative and Seasonal Brews

Creativity plays a big role in Eugene’s craft beer scene. Breweries often introduce seasonal and small-batch brews featuring ingredients like Oregon berries, coffee, or barrel-aged notes. Each visit offers a new tasting experience.

Sustainability in Brewing

Eugene breweries focus on eco-friendly practices, such as repurposing brewing byproducts and using renewable energy. Their commitment to sustainability ensures great beer with minimal environmental impact.

A Social Experience

Beyond the beer, local breweries serve as community hubs. They host live music, food trucks, trivia nights, and other events, making them a great place to relax and connect.

With a focus on fresh flavors, creativity, and sustainability, Eugene’s brewery scene continues to grow, offering something special for every beer lover.

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Brews and Beyond: Discovering the Craft Beer Scene in Fremont, Seattle, and Newark

The last ten years have witnessed a very rapid growth in the craft beer industry, generating an energetic community of both brewers and beer enthusiasts. In these small, independent breweries, unique flavors, seasonal ingredients, and carefully honed brewing techniques distinguish them from mass-produced beers. It was in the more intensive explorations of craft beers that microbreweries and brewpubs flooded the communities of Fremont, Newark, and Seattle and gave diversity to the tapestry of craft beer. Let us see how the craft beer world continues to flourish and grow, particularly with a focus on the growing brewery industry of Fremont, in the sections below.

Quality Wins: The Craft Beer Boom

It's more than just choosing a liquor. To most, it's the joy of drinking a beverage prepared with passion and care. Breweries in Fremont, California; Seattle, Washington; and Newark, New Jersey, accommodate customers seeking experiences that cannot be experienced with the mass breweries. This appeal is found in the variety and complexity that small breweries can offer in flavor.

Unlike the big breweries, craft breweries experiment with diverse ingredients such as unusual hops and seasonal fruits and spices. The Fremont breweries are at their best in brewing beers that express the culture and flavor of the region. From the hopped-up IPAs to silky stouts, Fremont is a city that prides itself on brewing beers well-liked by locals and tourists.

Fremont: The Brewing Capital

The best breweries in Fremont can't help but be left in awe at the devotion such places have toward quality and flavor of their brews. Fremont has some really great breweries that carry a different twist on regular classics. As the Silicon Valley influence pertains to innovation and creativity, Fremont is no exception. Whether it's your first time or you are an aficionado, the breweries here can suit every one of you.

It lends a more relaxed and inviting feel to many breweries in Fremont, allowing for that connection between brewers and patrons, just as that sense of community inspires connection among patrons. Many locals hold dear those Fremont breweries; visitors are generally attracted by local rep for quality and a great vibe.

A Flavor of Seattle's Influence: Fremont's Ties to Pacific Northwest Breweries

The Seattle beer enthusiasts' interest in Fremont's brewery scene represents an overlap in interest. The Pacific Northwest has long been heralded for its lively craft beer culture, especially in Seattle, which has become well known as a craft beer city. Fremont, California, shares some of the allure, with breweries emulating the innovation and creativity that is seen in Seattle's brewing scene.

Seattle breweries have flavored the craft beer movement along the West Coast, from California to Oregon. Fremont's breweries have borrowed some of the adventurous spirit that makes Seattle breweries so iconic. Many Fremont breweries brew beers with bold, hop-forward flavors reflecting the Pacific Northwest's affinity for IPAs and other hoppy beers. This tie between the Fremont and Seattle beer scenes strengthens West Coast brewers' bonds with consumers alike, creating an experience that transcends state borders.

What's Brewing in Newark? Expanding the Craft Beer Footprint

As the wave of craft brew continues rolling across the United States, Newark has taken its place as one of the developing spots that brew enthusiasts now look at when seeking newly discovered breweries to visit. While Fremont and Seattle have long been hubs for great craft beers, Newark brewers are gaining traction with different brews to entice beer lovers in every walk of life.

The brews crafted in Newark breweries are pretty versatile. Brewed in Newark, these variously styled ales range from light and citrusy - excellent for those warm days and nights - to dark malty stouts, perfectly suited for the colder season. This variety allows Newark's craft beer scene to really appeal to locals and visitors alike, who may even be surprised by the quality and creativity on offer. In Fremont, the nearest stops from Newark would be the brewing house that its residents can enjoy and visit to expand on their brewery tours.

Beer Fremont: Tapping Into Fremont's Craft Beer Scene

The reason Fremont is so alluring as a beer town is through its emphasis on local flavor and authenticity. Many of the breweries in Fremont focus on the use of local ingredients, which is another way of supporting the community and providing patrons with a true taste of the region. Many of the products are sourced from local farms and purveyors for a sustainable and community-centered brewing process.

The breweries in Fremont are also known for their quality. Many of the places permit one to tour and taste. This makes it possible to learn about the brewing process, thereby increasing the appreciation for the craft. Beer in Fremont is not a drink, but an adventure into the artistry that goes into every pint.

Fremont Breweries: The Haven for Craft Beer Events and Socializing

Fremont breweries do not focus solely on brew quality but also as a great social spot for events and participation in the community. Brewing often hosts events, be it tasting nights, pairing with food, live performances, or even trivia; the communal aspect is, after all, a giant reason why Fremont beers are so well-loved by locals and tourists. It makes every visit an experience of enjoyment of excellent company, rather than just great beers.

Thereby, Fremont breweries cooperate much with local food trucks as well as chefs to get peculiar food pairings paired alongside their beers. Tastings become a complete sensation in this manner that have multiple layers of taste combined within, and thus provide some excellent memories for tasting with some fantastic friends. More of such craft beer enthusiast often find the comfort at which Fremont breweries even arrange for online ordering when these customers would want all their brewing experience to flow freely from their door.

Planning your next craft beer adventure in Fremont, Seattle, or Newark

For a beer enthusiast, Fremont should not be missed. Fremont offers an array of brews, flavors, and stories. If you are staying in Seattle, Fremont tastes the Pacific Northwest adventure in its own flavor of unity through good, crafted beers. And if you stay near Newark, add some more brewery stops along with Fremont for experiencing different flavors it has.

So whatever your taste is in terms of IPAs, stouts, pilsners, or sours, Fremont has it all for you. With experimental brews to classic tried-and-tested ones, Fremont has something in store for each old-time craft beer aficionado or newbie.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks have a total of 6 minor league teams in their system.

1)At the top, the Reno Aces, from Reno, Nevada, are the Triple-A affiliate. They play at Greater Nevada Field, featuring their owl mascot, Archimedes.

2) Next, the Amarillo Sod Poodles are the Double-A affiliate in Amarillo, Texas. This team, founded in 2019, found its name from local prairie dogs, and their mascot is the Mudd Pie. The Sod Poodles focus on community engagement, hosting events that connect with local fans.

3) In the High-A league, the Hillsboro Hops play in Hillsboro, Oregon. Established in 2013, gets its name from the local craft brewing scene and is backed by the mascot, Barley the Hop. The Hops create a lively atmosphere at Ron Tonkin Field, offering various promotions to attract families and beer enthusiasts.

4) The Visalia Rawhide represents the Low-A level in Visalia, California, with a history dating back to 1946. Their cowboy mascot, Rawhide, reflects the spirit of the American West.

5) At the rookie level, the Arizona Complex League Diamondbacks (ACL) play in Scottsdale, Arizona. This team emphasizes player development, helping young prospects start their baseball careers.

6) Similarly, the Dominican Summer League Diamondbacks (DSL) focuses on developing international players in the Dominican Republic.

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Brew Review - Timberline by Deadwords

Oregon. Land of tall trees, the Portland Timbers, and the last remaining Blockbuster Video on earth. It’s also home to some amazing agriculture, especially when you take a look at wine grapes for fantastic white varietals. And where grapes are found, hops are not far behind. That is true for the recently deceased (no pun intended) Deadwords Brewing, of late in Orlando. Continue reading Brew…

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Premature hopburstulation . . .

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Beer Events 6.3

Events

1st recorded mention of the Gasthaus zum Riesen, Germany's oldest tavern (1411)

Pilsner Urquell brewery gate construction began (1829)

Mighty Casey Struck Out (1888)

36th U.S. Brewers Association convention held (1896)

Boston Brewers Association founded (1897)

Lucien Handy patented a Device for Drawing Liquids (1902)

Reich Law adopted Reinheitsgebot for all Germany (1906)

Apache Beer introduced by Phoenix's Arizona Brewing (1934)

Will Glahe's Beer Barrel Polka hits #1 on the pop singles chart (1939)

Edward Berkowitz and William Lapin patented the Art of Cooling and Dispensing Beverages (1952)

Edouard Thys patented a Hop Picking Mechanism (1952)

John Cserny patented a Tap Assembly for Beer Kegs (1969)

John Fox patented a Beverage Container Having Sight Gage Means (1969)

Anheuser-Busch patented a Yeast Protein Isolate with Reduced Nucleic Acid Content (1975) 

Anders Kissmeyers & Sam Calagione brew OdenseAle together at Norrebro Bryghus (Denmark; 2007)

Brewery Openings

Lion Brewery & Museum (Canada; 1987)

Sudwerk Brewery & Grill (California; 1996)

Nya Munkbo Angbryggei (Sweden; 1997)

Laht Neppur Brewing (Washington; 2006)

Ninkasi Brewing (Oregon; 2006)

Twin Lakes Brewing (Delaware; 2006)

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Releasing on their anniversary April 13th Bale Breaker Brewing mystifies your senses with "Crop Circles Hazy IPA".

Press Release Yakima, Wash … Bale Breaker Brewing Company, a brewery located on their family’s 4th generation hop farm in the beautiful Yakima Valley, is excited to announce their newest series of Hazy IPAs - the first in the 16oz series, Crop Circles Hazy IPA, is releasing on the brewery's 11th anniversary, April 13th.  "We wanted to have fun with this one," says brewery co-owner Meghann Quinn. "Our past 16oz series have been a little more serious and reflective of our family's legacy as 4th generation hop farmers, but this year, we just wanted to make a delicious beer with fun artwork and no deeper meaning." The brewery is leaning into the alien vibe on Saturday, April 13th at their 11th Anniversary Party in Yakima, turning "Field 41" into "Area 41". Customers can expect the release party to feature space vibes, live flash tattoos by Crave Ink, the season's first YOXI hard seltzer slushies, Seattle favorite Outsider BBQ serving up delicious food, and plenty of Crop Circles Hazy IPA flowing on tap. The beer will be available on Saturday, April 13 on draft and in cans at their Ballard taproom as well.  Crop Circles Hazy IPA will receive full distribution throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho the week of April 8th– find it using Bale Breaker’s online beer finder. Washington customers can also order their beer via their online store after launch. Crop Circles Hazy IPA 6.5% ABV Get ready to have your taste buds abducted with this new limited release beer, Crop Circles Hazy IPA. A bright, bold hazy featuring our homegrown Citra®, Mosaic®, and HBC 1019 hops, grown right here on Area 41 - er, we mean, Field 41. RELEASE DATE: SATURDAY 4/13 About Bale Breaker  Crafting fresh-off-the-farm brews from the middle of a hop field, Bale Breaker Brewing Company is a family-owned brewery located in the beautiful Yakima Valley. Backed by four generations of hop farming experience, Bale Breaker started in 2013, and has grown to become one of the largest independent craft breweries in Washington.  With a 30-barrel brewhouse at a 27,000 square foot facility, Bale Breaker crafts eight year-round canned beers, including the widely celebrated Topcutter IPA, and a diverse offering of seasonal beers in cans and on draft. They have two taprooms: one onsite at the Yakima brewery; and another in Seattle’s Ballard Brewing District. Bale Breaker beer can be found in retailers and bottleshops throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. For more information, visit www.balebreaker.com or follow on Facebook and Instagram. from Northwest Beer Guide - News - The Northwest Beer Guide https://bit.ly/49lX9Ic

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Collection Report Part 2: Widmer Brothers Brewing Company Records, 1984-2013

Previously, I posted about the collection pick up and the collection description. Today I'm going to tell you about the Widmer Brothers Brewing Company company!

Read Jeff Alworth's book The Widmer Way. It's way better than this post.

Check out the whole guide to the collection.

The Widmer Brothers Brewing Company was founded in 1984 in Portland, Oregon by Kurt and Rob Widmer.

Portland is known as the locus of a local beer scene. The Cartwright Brewing Company founded there in 1980, four years later the Bridgeport Brewing Company and Widmer Brewing followed. Not everyone was keen to try the unfamiliar beers and the brothers struggled to get taverns to offer them. They only sold beer in kegs, believing flavor was degraded by the bottling process, so they were dependent on draft sales. To increase awareness and promote their beers, they formed the "Widmer Designated Drinker" program; the brothers and their friends rented vans (driven by nondrinkers) and traveled to bars where they ordered large amounts of Widmer beer. Fortunately, in future years they sold more than their friends and families consumed.

Kurt was introduced to a wide variety of beer styles while living in Germany in the 1970s, and brewed his own beer after he returned to the United States. He used a traditional strain of yeast obtained from the Brewing Research Institute in Weihenstephan, Bavaria, and later returned to Germany to fine-tune his craft at a brewery in Dusseldorf. The brothers wanted to open a brewery and raised more than $50,000 from family members and an outside investor. With their father Raymond, they set about assembling a small brewery at 1405 NW Lovejoy Street, in an industrial part of NW Portland now known as the Pearl District. At the time, the brewing industry was comprised of large, industrial-sized breweries, which meant this smaller microbrewery had to be creative when acquiring equipment. They purchased used dairy and restaurant equipment (a dairy tank turned mash tun and shrimp cooker turned whirlpool), and by fall began running test batches.

The first Widmer offering, Altbier (German for "old beer"), was offered for sale in early 1985, and the richly flavored brew was soon joined by Weizenbier, a lighter variety filtered wheat beer. They marketed the beer to taverns and pubs, often delivering kegs in the red 1970 Datsun pickup truck they borrowed from their dad. Their first year production totaled 400 barrels. The Dublin Pub was their first longtime account and served both Altbier and Weizenbier; in 1986, owners Carl Simpson and Katie Bullard wanted them to make a third beer. This was a challenge because they only had two fermenters and couldn’t afford to buy another. They decided to leave the Weizenbier unfiltered, use Cascade hops, and put it directly into kegs. The result was a uniquely cloudy beer, the first American-style Hefeweizen or Hefe, which translated from German means "yeast wheat." This style of "American Hefeweizen" and the custom of serving wheat beers with a slice of lemon spread widely. Also in 1986, the brewery released Festbier, a seasonal "winter warmer" beer brewed for winter months.

Annual production increased each year. By 1989, they reached maximum capacity on their brewing equipment and had to turn away new business. They bought two adjoining historic buildings in North Portland that were slated for demolition and planned to renovate them for a new brewery. The 100-year-old Smithson and McKay Buildings had Italianate and Romanesque Revival brickwork, a cast-iron storefront, and were on the National Register of Historic Places. The extensive interior work meant renovation costs were significantly higher than constructing a new facility from scratch. They increased production dramatically, but demand grew even faster. In 1992, they laid out plans for an expansion adjacent to the brewery that would, once again, double production. They continued to only distribute their beer in kegs, but in 1996, decided to begin bottling.

In 1995, they opened a pub and restaurant, the Widmer Gasthaus, and began work on the brewery expansion. In spring of 1996, the new $20 million brewery opened and its brewing vessels and utilities were connected to the older one through under-the-street tunnels. At that time, Widmer produced 11 different beers; this included year-round production of Hefeweizen, Widberry Weizen, Blackbier, Amberbier, Altbier, and Weizen and seasonal beers Doppelbock, Oktoberfest, and Winternacht. In 1997, they introduced new beers, including Widmer Vienna and Czech Pilsner, as well as a hard cider. They made seven year-round brews and the seasonals Golden Bock, Sommerbrau Kolsch, and Hop Jack Pale Ale. In early 2000, they unveiled redesigned packaging, which emphasized the "W" initial in the firm's name and featured more colorful graphics. In 2003, they started brewing Hefeweizen at the New Hampshire RedHook Ale Brewery plant. In 2004, they introduced a seasonal brew called Snowplow Milk Stout, which had been developed by the Oregon Brew Crew, a home brewers club to which the brothers belonged. In 2005, they launched the “W Series,” which showcased their brewmaster’s most innovative and creative recipes.

In 1997, they sold a 27% stake to Anheuser-Busch InBev for $18.25 million in order to gain access to their distribution network and strengthen the company financially at a time when many craft brewers were struggling. Anheuser-Busch InBev had already purchased a stake in Seattle's RedHook Ale Brewery. In 2007, RedHook and Widmer Brothers announced plans to formally merge, forming a new company called the Craft Brewers Alliance, It was renamed Craft Brew Alliance in 2012. By 2013 was composed of five beer and cider brands: Widmer Brothers Brewery, RedHook Ale Brewery (founded in 1981 in Seattle, Washington), Kona Brewing Company (founded in 1994 in Kona, Hawaii), Omission Beer (developed in 2012 in Portland), and Square Mile Cider (launched in 2013).

Kurt Widmer retired in 2016, the Gasthaus closed in 2019, and Anheuser-Busch InBev acquired the company in 2020.

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Local Ingredients Make Eugene Craft Beer Special

Introduction

Craft beer fans in Eugene, Oregon, love how local ingredients make their favorite brews special. Here are four reasons why using local ingredients makes Eugene craft beer unique:

Fresh and Local:

Eugene's craft breweries use ingredients from nearby farms. This means they get the freshest hops, barley, and fruits for their beer. Supporting local farmers also means better quality beer for everyone to enjoy.

Special Flavors:

Eugene craft beer tastes different because it uses hops and fruits grown nearby. These local ingredients give the beer its special flavors, like citrusy hops or hearty barley grown in Oregon.

Teamwork:

Eugene's breweries work closely with local farmers. They team up to try new ingredients and methods, creating unique beers that celebrate the region's farming diversity. This teamwork also brings the community together.

Helping the Environment:

Using local ingredients helps Eugene breweries reduce emissions from transporting goods. It also supports eco-friendly farming practices, which is good for the environment and appeals to customers who care about sustainability.

Conclusion

Eugene craft beer is loved for its great taste and commitment to using local ingredients. Every sip tells a story of collaboration between brewers and farmers, showcasing the best flavors of Eugene's farms. Whether you live here or are just visiting, exploring Eugene's craft beer scene lets you experience the delicious flavors of the Pacific Northwest.

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Flamingo Planet Guava Blonde Ale-Ecliptic Brewing 香りはグアヴァ、スムースでグラスから喉の先までサラリと通過。グアヴァ味が一番強いけど、濃ゆくなくライト。ホップの使用量、アルコール度数ともに際立たせるスタイルでないBlonde Aleにグアヴァを投入する事で華やかな印象をプラス。やり過ぎず味わいのバランスを崩すことなく。多くのビールのベースになるペールモルトのみ使用、ホップはAmarillo & Crystal。Abv4.8