Category Archives: beer and brewing

Mid-April

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Al

Remember when I was in Guanajuato for three weeks? Well my friends are there for five months! Each of them has a blog devoted to their stay, so I combined all of the feeds into one in order to keep … Continue reading →

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Oregon Craft Beer Month (a personal celebration)

Posted on July 4, 2009 by Al

I like the spirit of the Mercury’s Patrick Alan Coleman, who has decided to forsake cocktails for Oregon-made beers this month.  And on July 1, Andy initiated a chat with, “It’s craft beer month… what are you drinking?”  So, as … Continue reading →

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Secret I Almost Don’t Want to Tell You

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Al

This weekend is the return of the North American Organic Brewers Festival.  You’ll recall that I attended two days last year.  It’s free to get in, but if you want to buy the compostable…

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Organic Beer from the Ground Up

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Al

I was chatting with Andy from Rooftop Brew the other morning and told him my hop plant was covered with aphids this year. Turns out he had just released some ladybugs on his plant. Mine is swarming…

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Near Beer

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Al

Andy led a group of us in brewing Tuesday night.  He asked me what kind of IPA I’m liking lately, did a little research, and came up with a recipe which approximates Inversion from Deschutes.  Since it’s summer and I … Continue reading →

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Too Many

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Al

You know you’ve had too many when . . .

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Beer (Re)run

Posted on June 29, 2008 by Al

After a great time on Friday with Andy, Lindsay, and other blogless people, I’ve convinced K (despite impending dental work) to come with me to the North American Organic Brewers Festival today.  Sure, it will be 96 degrees, but I … Continue reading →

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