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Background Rogue Ales was founded in Ashland, Oregon in 1988 by three Nike, Inc. executives: Jack Joyce, Bob Woodell (who were past University of Oregon fraternity brothers) and friend Rob Strasser. Construction began in June 1988 in Ashland along the…
When driving near Corvallis, stop by Block 15 Brewery. Situated in an historic newspaper building on a historic street. Fun place with a nice variety of beer and a good menu. We enjoyed a flight of One Hop wonder, Kolsch,…
Background – Cascade Lakes Brewing In late 2018, Father-and-son Bruce and Andy Rhine have acquired a majority stake in Bend, Oregon-based Cascade Lakes Brewing. Bruce Rhine fell in love with homebrewing after graduating from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 2017.…
McMenamins is a cult attraction. The are several establishments in two or three states The remodel historic buildings to be hotels, restaurants and brewpubs. We spoke with patrons who attempt to stay at each McMenamins that exist. The artwork is fantastic…
Background Curt Plants along with his business partners Ty Barnett and Pratt Rather founded GoodLife Brewing in 2011. Curt Plants and Ty Barnett got their start in the garage like many home brewers. Setting around brewing small batch brews dreaming…
Background Bend Brewing Company is the second oldest brewery in Bend, Oregon opening in 1995. Brewing less than 1000 barrels a year, their beer is brewed upstairs overlooking the pub. Their brew system was made in Oregon and is one…
Background – Deschutes Brewery & Public House Gary Fish established the Deschutes Brewery & Public House as small brew pub in 1988 in downtown Bend and named it after the Deschutes River. Unable to keep up with demand in its original…
Took a drive to Sisters from Bend to complete the Bend Ale Trail. Beautiful views of the three sisters mountains. Big brewpub with full restaurant. We got a flight that included our favorites, Kolsch, Stonefly Rye & VooDoo HooDoo their…
Background 10 Barrel Brewing founders Jeremy Cox, Chris Cox and Garrett Wales opened a production brewery in Bend, Oregon in 2006. In 2010 the trio opened their first brewpub in Bend Oregon. In 2012 they opened a new larger production…
Background Silver Moon Brewing was established in 2000 on Division Street by Tyler Reichert as a home brewing supply and nano brewery. By 2004 it evolved into a brewpub. The company moved to its current location on Greenwood Avenue in…
