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Cascade demise leaves sadness, questions
Mark Graves/The Oregonian
Cascade Brewing's Barrel House, aka the House of Sour, back in 2019, when the place was packed and the mood was anything but sour.
A brewery closure is always a sad day, as the aspirations and dreams of founders and their crew slip away, not to mention the loss of a piece of the beer community.
We lost a titan this week, as Portland’s Cascade Brewing closed — quite possibly for good — less than a month after Oregon beer legend and Cascade founder Art Larrance passed away.
The closure was a rough one for the community, and the evidence was in my inbox, DMs and social media comments. People — me included — loved Cascade and its beautifully crafted barrel-aged sours. Michael Mathis, former Cascade head brewer and current owner of Portland’s Commensal Fermentation, told me how over the years he has heard from so many people about that first, perspective-changing sip of a Cascade beer.
Again, count me among those. I still remember my first Cascade Brewing Kriek, the barrel-aged cherry ale, then I couldn’t get enough of it. I still have a 2013 bottle in my cellar. Probably like many, my favorite was Bourbonic Plague, a blend of sour imperial porters aged in Bourbon and wine barrels, but that topped a very long list I could spend this whole newsletter writing about.
I wasn’t alone. I have a colleague in New Jersey who once asked me to rack up two cases of various Cascade beers for him and his wife and bring them on my next trip out east. That’s how desired they were in places far beyond the Northwest.
The Cascade closure itself was more painful than many. Larrance, who was looking to spend more time in quasi-retirement (the co-founder of Portland Brewing Co. and the Oregon Brewers Festival never really slowed down), four years ago announced the sale of Cascade to a local group of buyers, led by the ownership group of Tigard’s FlyBoy Brewery. That deal, however, apparently was never completed, and Larrance’s family told me they learned that fact after his death — when Cascade’s liquor license, which was still under Larrance’s name as the owner, expired 10 days after his passing.
I reached out to the FlyBoy group, but I received no response this week. That’s discouraging, because a brewery so widely beloved and with such a legacy shouldn’t face an obituary that offers fans no answers to the mystery of what really happened. To all of you who have asked me for more details, I’ll continue pursuing.
Until then, it might just be time to crack open that 2013, an appropriate toast to Cascade Brewing and Art Larrance. It might just help my sour mood.
In a pickle for Picklefest
Andre Meunier/The Oregonian
A pickle beer, cider and kombucha flight Wednesday at Loyal Legion.
Another question this week included, “How does one judge a pickle beer competition??”
That’s the task I faced, as the organizers of Loyal Legion’s Picklefest invited me to taste six offerings and help determine the best. Jenny Mann, a total pro marketing and social media resource for Portland and Vancouver area breweries, and Dana Garves, a beer scientist and founder of Oregon BrewLab, were the other two judges, and trust me when I say they were the class of the panel, both Certified Cicerones® with impeccable palates. I just tried to keep up, but it was fun and fascinating to try various interpretations of what a pickle beer, cider or kombucha could be. The beverages also come with a Picklefest food menu, featuring pickle brined chicken, fried pickles and pickle chips (plus a pickle brine margarita).
I had my favorite among the competitors — which featured Swift Cider, Bauman’s Cider, BinaryBrewing.co, Fracture Brewing, Fort George Brewery and Freebridge Brewing — but I’m not at liberty to say until the official announcement of the winner this week. Keep an eye on Loyal Legion’s Instagram feed. (While there you might notice that Loyal Legion Beaverton’s gorgeous and spacious outdoor patio is opening this Saturday, and they’ll be serving up Tiki style co*cktails and food and pouring Tiki-inspired beers.)
You, however, can decide for yourself on the pickle beverages. They’re pouring now at both Loyal Legion Oregon locations, so get there before the kegs kick.
Ferment Brewing, OWF and Herman
Courtesy of Ferment Brewing
Head to Ferment's beautiful pub in Hood River to try High Five, Herman!
Ferment Brewing and Oregon Wildlife Foundation are honoring the legacy of Herman The Sturgeon, a fish estimated to be over 80 years old, weigh over 500 pounds, and measure more than 10 feet in length. Herman resides at the Sturgeon Interpretive and Viewing Center and is one of Oregon’s top visitor attractions. Hood River’s Ferment Brewing is making a special IPA called High Five, Herman! The beer release is scheduled for Saturday, coinciding with Herman's birthday celebration in Cascade Locks at the sturgeon center at the Bonneville Fish Hatchery.
The Oregon Wildlife Foundation’s efforts to protect and conserve wildlife species, including sturgeon, are crucial for maintaining the balance of both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and preserving the biodiversity that makes Oregon a special place.
High Five, Herman! was brewed using regional, environmentally responsible ingredients from mission-driven suppliers like Mainstem Malt and Crosby Hops.
"We are thrilled to collaborate with the Oregon Wildlife Foundation to honor the legacy of Herman the Sturgeon through this special IPA," says Jenn Peterson, director of operations at Ferment Brewing. "By using regional, mission-driven ingredients, we hope to not only create a delicious beer that protects the very rivers in which sturgeon live, but also raise awareness for the important conservation efforts of the Oregon Wildlife Foundation."
Celebrate Herman's birthday with fun, family friendly festivities at the sturgeon center, 70543 N.E. Herman Loop, Cascade Locks, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, then enjoy lunch and a pint of High Five, Herman! at Ferment, 403 Portway Ave, Hood River. Donations to support upgrades at The Sturgeon Center can be made at OWF’s Givelively site here.
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Beer of the Week
Courtesy of Recluse Brew Works
River Pop Cream Ale, Recluse Brew Works: I’m not sure we’ve ever had a cream ale as Beer of the Week, but with Thursday being the summer solstice, nothing could be more appropriate than this easy-drinking beer that “combines the flavorful fruitiness of an ale with the thirst satisfying crispness of a lager,” the Washougal brewery says. And in fact, here are the brewery’s awesome tasting notes: “Our tasting notes are lawnmowers, rafts and attenuation.” Head on out to Recluse, at 4035 Grant St. Suite 102, in Washougal on Friday, when the crew there is having a big beer release for this summer crusher. Recluse is doing an “Alpaca Summer Solstice,” and they’ll have some alpacas that you can pet and take photos with from G. Tribe Alpaca Farm in Vancouver. They will also have Chef Anthony and his Nacheaux Food Truck there along with a Kona Ice Shave Ice truck. The event is noon-9 p.m., with alpacas there from 2-4 p.m.
What to do, what to do?
Andre Meunier/The Oregonian
Emily Ritchie, Northwest Cider Association executive director, gets the festivities rolling at last year's NW Cider Cup awards ceremony.
Northwest Cider Cup awards party: The event honors the most exemplary ciders in the Northwest and brings together cider industry professionals, elected officials, industry supporters and cider enthusiasts for an evening of celebration and recognition. In addition to honoring the best ciders, the NW Cider Association also recognizes excellence in other categories, including Best New Cidery, Best Cidery of the Year (Small, Medium, Large), Best Dressed attendee and more. 5-8 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Holocene, 1001 S.E. Morrison St. Get tickets online.
Brewsology Beer Fest: This festival at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry describes itself as “the boozy hybrid of your middle school museum field trip.” The festival takes over the museum after hours and features a top lineup of dozens of local breweries and cideries, giving attendees access throughout the museum’s exhibits and science demonstrations. 7-11 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 1945 S.E. Water Ave. Get tickets online.
Portland Beer Week continues, and you can find all the events at its website. Here is a sampling:
New Breweries of the Pacific Northwest: New School Beer + Cider presents its annual showcase, now expanded from only new Oregon breweries to include everything from as far south as Ashland to Washougal. Ten breweries (including one meadery) will be featured with two selections each, a total of 20 beers and beverages from new small and independent producers. Free admission, 21 and older, beers available in tasters, half pours and pints; pay as you go. 3-10 p.m., Thursday, June 20, Imperial Bottle Shop & Taproom, 3090 S.E. Division St.
Brewers Burger Brawl: The event this year will be hosted by Brujos Brewing and Saint Lovejoy's kitchen, welcoming four guest breweries and teams for the grill-out beer and burger party. Each brewery will design their own slider-size burger and beer pairing combo then serve them up a la carte, by the pint, or package combos of both. This is a pop-up style event with the public voting on the best burger and beer for a people's choice winner, and a separate panel of celebrity judges awarding a jury prize. Noon-3 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2377 N.W. Wilson St.
Pedalpalooza: Drink beer and help Fifty Licks recover from its devastating fire. The route starts at Groundbreaker Brewing at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 22, and rides to Fifty Licks for ice cream, then TPK Brewing, finishing at Montavilla Brew Works, wrapping up at 9 p.m. Get more info here.
Portland’s Craft Beer Pride Week: McMenamins throws a closing party at the Crystal Ballroom. Sip on a collection of beers from nine McMenamins breweries while you dance the evening away to live music from the all-female rock band Ashleigh Flynn and the Riveters and dance-punk tunes from J. Graves. The evening of drinking and dancing supports a great cause — 10% of ticket proceeds go to the Q Center, benefitting the LGBTQ+ community in the Portland area and southwest Washington.
- When: 2-8 p.m. Sunday, June 23
- Where: 1332 W. Burnside St.
- Admission: $20; get tickets online
Pride Night Party, Migration Brewing: Migration will host a Pride night party from 4-9 p.m. Friday, June 21, at 2828 N.E. Glisan St. Fresh from the brewery will be this year’s Colors of Love, a Mexican lager that comes in at 5.2% ABV and features Motueka hops. The brewpub will also have a specialty food menu for the festivities to go along with an array of vendors including Brim Bar PNW, Art From Hell Smut, Lion's Paw Jewelry, Wheelchair Worm, Chainmail jewelry and Leo Forest.
New releases of note
Courtesy of Von Ebert Brewing
Von Ebert Brewing delivers three:
- Drink Me Potion Fruited Tart Ale: With an ABV of 5.6% and tasting notes of “raspberry, coriander, and light bread crust,” this beer is fruity, slightly tart and perfect for summer weather. Now out on draft and in 16-ounce cans available in select beer bars and at Von Ebert locations.
- Helles: This Bavarian-Style Helles comes in at a refreshing 4.8%, with tasting notes of “freshly baked bread, fragrant jasmine flowers, and a hint of dried mint leaf.” Now out on draft and in 16-ounce cans available in distribution and at Von Ebert locations.
- Finest Premium Pilsner German-Style Lager: This beer won third place in the recent Bitburger Challenge at Prost! Portland. Von Ebert’s flagship Pils highlights Hallertau Mittlefruh hops, and for this beer they added a couple of our other favorite varieties, including Hersbrucker and the French grown Strisselspalt. Available on draft at Von Ebert locations and select beer bars.
Quatro Jinetes, Brujos Brewing: The Northwest Portland brewery’s fourth and final offering from its Four Horsem*n of the Apocalypse series, this hazy IPA is “an apocalyptic Citra-only saturated experience,” the brewery says. Featuring Citra 702, Citra, Citra Cryo and Citra Lupomax, Quatro Jinetes is available in cans and on draft starting at noon Friday, June 21, at the brewery, 2377 N.W. Wilson St.
Pineapple Mango, Avid Cider Co.: The Bend cidery earned the Judge’s Choice award for this cider at the 7th annual Cidercraft Awards. Cidery notes: “With bold hints of the tropics, Avid’s Pineapple Mango hard cider is a fruit lover’s dream come true. Feel the sun swaying through the palms with this drink in hand that hits the right sweet notes and finishes like a bite into a crisp apple.” Found in retail distribution across Oregon and Washington in 6-packs of 12-ounce cans. Find it through Avid’s Cider Finder at avidcider.com/cider-finder.
Two Hit Wonder IPA, Gigantic Brewing collab with Living Häus Brewing: The two Southeast Portland breweries have released this collaboration that “hits all the right notes with a burst of intensity that will make your taste buds sing,” they said. The breweries used Citra Incognito, an innovation that infuses a bold hop flavor and an electrifying aroma. Brewery notes: “Citrusy zest, dank vibes, and a crisp, dry finish.” Available on tap and in cans at all three Gigantic Brewing taprooms and at better bars and beer stores throughout Portland.
Beech Boys, StormBreaker Brewing: The brewery on North Beech Street brings back this summer kettle sour, offering “a tangy twist to beat the heat, making it the perfect companion for sunny days and warm evenings,” the brewery said. Brewery notes: “A harmonious blend of grapefruit, lime and blood orange, with a subtle punch of tartness, delivering a taste that is both crisp and invigorating.” Available now at StormBreaker locations and select local retailers. Also look for StormBreaker at these June events:
- 2nd annual Tigard Brewfest: June 22, Tigard Taphouse in Tigard
- 6th annual Edgefield Brewfest: June 22, McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale
- Portland Pickles Picklefest (Beerfest): June 29, Walker Stadium in Portland
- Punk in Drublic Festival: NOFX: June 29-30, Waterfront Park in Portland
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Beer and beverage news across the PNW| See our newslettersOregon Brews and News, June 20, 2024Cascade demise leaves sadness, questionsMark Graves/The OregonianCascade Brewing's Barrel House, aka the House of Sour, back in 2019, when the place was packed and the mood was anything butsour.A brewery closure is always a sad day, as the aspirations and dreams of founders and their crew slip away, not to mention the lossof a piece of the beer community.We lost a titan this week, as Portland’s Cascade Brewing closed — quite possibly for good — less than a month after Oregon beerlegend and Cascade founder Art Larrance passed away.The closure was a rough one for the community, and the evidence was in my inbox, DMs and social media comments. People — meincluded — loved Cascade and its beautifully crafted barrel-aged sours. Michael Mathis, former Cascade head brewer and currentowner of Portland’s Commensal Fermentation, told me how over the years he has heard from so many people about that first,perspective-changing sip of a Cascade beer.Again, count me among those. I still remember my first Cascade Brewing Kriek, the barrel-aged cherry ale, then I couldn’t getenough of it. I still have a 2013 bottle in my cellar. Probably like many, my favorite was Bourbonic Plague, a blend of sourimperial porters aged in Bourbon and wine barrels, but that topped a very long list I could spend this whole newsletter writingabout.I wasn’t alone. I have a colleague in New Jersey who once asked me to rack up two cases of various Cascade beers for him and hiswife and bring them on my next trip out east. That’s how desired they were in places far beyond the Northwest.The Cascade closure itself was more painful than many. Larrance, who was looking to spend more time in quasi-retirement (theco-founder of Portland Brewing Co. and the Oregon Brewers Festival never really slowed down), four years ago announced the sale ofCascade to a local group of buyers, led by the ownership group of Tigard’s FlyBoy Brewery. That deal, however, apparently wasnever completed, and Larrance’s family told me they learned that fact after his death — when Cascade’s liquor license, which wasstill under Larrance’s name as the owner, expired 10 days after his passing.I reached out to the FlyBoy group, but I received no response this week. That’s discouraging, because a brewery so widely belovedand with such a legacy shouldn’t face an obituary that offers fans no answers to the mystery of what really happened. To all ofyou who have asked me for more details, I’ll continue pursuing.Until then, it might just be time to crack open that 2013, an appropriate toast to Cascade Brewing and Art Larrance. It might justhelp my sour mood.In a pickle for PicklefestLoyal Legion Presents Picklefest! Top 3 Pickled Flavored beverages 39 Place: 2" Place:Andre Meunier/The OregonianA pickle beer, cider and kombucha flight Wednesday at Loyal Legion.Another question this week included, “How does one judge a pickle beer competition??”That’s the task I faced, as the organizers of Loyal Legion’s Picklefest invited me to taste six offerings and help determine thebest. Jenny Mann, a total pro marketing and social media resource for Portland and Vancouver area breweries, and Dana Garves, abeer scientist and founder of Oregon BrewLab, were the other two judges, and trust me when I say they were the class of the panel,both Certified Cicerones® with impeccable palates. I just tried to keep up, but it was fun and fascinating to try variousinterpretations of what a pickle beer, cider or kombucha could be. The beverages also come with a Picklefest food menu, featuringpickle brined chicken, fried pickles and pickle chips (plus a pickle brine margarita).I had my favorite among the competitors — which featured Swift Cider, Bauman’s Cider, BinaryBrewing.co, Fracture Brewing, FortGeorge Brewery and Freebridge Brewing — but I’m not at liberty to say until the official announcement of the winner this week.Keep an eye on Loyal Legion’s Instagram feed. (While there you might notice that Loyal Legion Beaverton’s gorgeous and spaciousoutdoor patio is opening this Saturday, and they’ll be serving up Tiki style co*cktails and food and pouring Tiki-inspired beers.)You, however, can decide for yourself on the pickle beverages. They’re pouring now at both Loyal Legion Oregon locations, so getthere before the kegs kick.Ferment Brewing, OWF and HermanCourtesy of Ferment BrewingHead to Ferment's beautiful pub in Hood River to try High Five, Herman!Ferment Brewing and Oregon Wildlife Foundation are honoring the legacy of Herman The Sturgeon, a fish estimated to be over 80years old, weigh over 500 pounds, and measure more than 10 feet in length. Herman resides at the Sturgeon Interpretive and ViewingCenter and is one of Oregon’s top visitor attractions. Hood River’s Ferment Brewing is making a special IPA called High Five,Herman! The beer release is scheduled for Saturday, coinciding with Herman's birthday celebration in Cascade Locks at the sturgeoncenter at the Bonneville Fish Hatchery.The Oregon Wildlife Foundation’s efforts to protect and conserve wildlife species, including sturgeon, are crucial formaintaining the balance of both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and preserving the biodiversity that makes Oregon a specialplace.High Five, Herman! was brewed using regional, environmentally responsible ingredients from mission-driven suppliers like MainstemMalt and Crosby Hops."We are thrilled to collaborate with the Oregon Wildlife Foundation to honor the legacy of Herman the Sturgeon through thisspecial IPA," says Jenn Peterson, director of operations at Ferment Brewing. "By using regional, mission-driven ingredients, wehope to not only create a delicious beer that protects the very rivers in which sturgeon live, but also raise awareness for theimportant conservation efforts of the Oregon Wildlife Foundation."Celebrate Herman's birthday with fun, family friendly festivities at the sturgeon center, 70543 N.E. Herman Loop, Cascade Locks,from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, then enjoy lunch and a pint of High Five, Herman! at Ferment, 403 Portway Ave, HoodRiver. Donations to support upgrades at The Sturgeon Center can be made at OWF’s Givelively site here.Beer of the WeekCourtesy of Recluse Brew WorksRiver Pop Cream Ale, Recluse Brew Works: I’m not sure we’ve ever had a cream ale as Beer of the Week, but with Thursday being thesummer solstice, nothing could be more appropriate than this easy-drinking beer that “combines the flavorful fruitiness of an alewith the thirst satisfying crispness of a lager,” the Washougal brewery says. And in fact, here are the brewery’s awesome tastingnotes: “Our tasting notes are lawnmowers, rafts and attenuation.” Head on out to Recluse, at 4035 Grant St. Suite 102, inWashougal on Friday, when the crew there is having a big beer release for this summer crusher. Recluse is doing an “Alpaca SummerSolstice,” and they’ll have some alpacas that you can pet and take photos with from G. Tribe Alpaca Farm in Vancouver. They willalso have Chef Anthony and his Nacheaux Food Truck there along with a Kona Ice Shave Ice truck. The event is noon-9 p.m., withalpacas there from 2-4 p.m.What to do, what to do?Andre Meunier/The OregonianEmily Ritchie, Northwest Cider Association executive director, gets the festivities rolling at last year's NW Cider Cup awardsceremony.Northwest Cider Cup awards party: The event honors the most exemplary ciders in the Northwest and brings together cider industryprofessionals, elected officials, industry supporters and cider enthusiasts for an evening of celebration and recognition. Inaddition to honoring the best ciders, the NW Cider Association also recognizes excellence in other categories, including Best NewCidery, Best Cidery of the Year (Small, Medium, Large), Best Dressed attendee and more. 5-8 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Holocene,1001 S.E. Morrison St. Get tickets online.Brewsology Beer Fest: This festival at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry describes itself as “the boozy hybrid of yourmiddle school museum field trip.” The festival takes over the museum after hours and features a top lineup of dozens of localbreweries and cideries, giving attendees access throughout the museum’s exhibits and science demonstrations. 7-11 p.m. Saturday,June 29, 1945 S.E. Water Ave. Get tickets online.Portland Beer Week continues, and you can find all the events at its website. Here is a sampling:New Breweries of the Pacific Northwest: New School Beer + Cider presents its annual showcase, now expanded from only new Oregonbreweries to include everything from as far south as Ashland to Washougal. Ten breweries (including one meadery) will be featuredwith two selections each, a total of 20 beers and beverages from new small and independent producers. Free admission, 21 andolder, beers available in tasters, half pours and pints; pay as you go. 3-10 p.m., Thursday, June 20, Imperial Bottle Shop &Taproom, 3090 S.E. Division St.Brewers Burger Brawl: The event this year will be hosted by Brujos Brewing and Saint Lovejoy's kitchen, welcoming four guestbreweries and teams for the grill-out beer and burger party. Each brewery will design their own slider-size burger and beerpairing combo then serve them up a la carte, by the pint, or package combos of both. This is a pop-up style event with the publicvoting on the best burger and beer for a people's choice winner, and a separate panel of celebrity judges awarding a jury prize.Noon-3 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2377 N.W. Wilson St.Pedalpalooza: Drink beer and help Fifty Licks recover from its devastating fire. The route starts at Groundbreaker Brewing at 4p.m. Saturday, June 22, and rides to Fifty Licks for ice cream, then TPK Brewing, finishing at Montavilla Brew Works, wrapping upat 9 p.m. Get more info here.Portland’s Craft Beer Pride Week: McMenamins throws a closing party at the Crystal Ballroom. Sip on a collection of beers fromnine McMenamins breweries while you dance the evening away to live music from the all-female rock band Ashleigh Flynn and theRiveters and dance-punk tunes from J. Graves. The evening of drinking and dancing supports a great cause — 10% of ticket proceedsgo to the Q Center, benefitting the LGBTQ+ community in the Portland area and southwest Washington. * When: 2-8 p.m. Sunday, June 23 * Where: 1332 W. Burnside St. * Admission: $20; get tickets onlinePride Night Party, Migration Brewing: Migration will host a Pride night party from 4-9 p.m. Friday, June 21, at 2828 N.E. GlisanSt. Fresh from the brewery will be this year’s Colors of Love, a Mexican lager that comes in at 5.2% ABV and features Motuekahops. The brewpub will also have a specialty food menu for the festivities to go along with an array of vendors including Brim BarPNW, Art From Hell Smut, Lion's Paw Jewelry, Wheelchair Worm, Chainmail jewelry and Leo Forest.New releases of noteCourtesy of Von Ebert BrewingVon Ebert Brewing delivers three: * Drink Me Potion Fruited Tart Ale: With an ABV of 5.6% and tasting notes of “raspberry, coriander, and light bread crust,” this beer is fruity, slightly tart and perfect for summer weather. Now out on draft and in 16-ounce cans available in select beer bars and at Von Ebert locations. * Helles: This Bavarian-Style Helles comes in at a refreshing 4.8%, with tasting notes of “freshly baked bread, fragrant jasmine flowers, and a hint of dried mint leaf.” Now out on draft and in 16-ounce cans available in distribution and at Von Ebert locations. * Finest Premium Pilsner German-Style Lager: This beer won third place in the recent Bitburger Challenge at Prost! Portland. Von Ebert’s flagship Pils highlights Hallertau Mittlefruh hops, and for this beer they added a couple of our other favorite varieties, including Hersbrucker and the French grown Strisselspalt. Available on draft at Von Ebert locations and select beer bars.Quatro Jinetes, Brujos Brewing: The Northwest Portland brewery’s fourth and final offering from its Four Horsem*n of theApocalypse series, this hazy IPA is “an apocalyptic Citra-only saturated experience,” the brewery says. Featuring Citra 702,Citra, Citra Cryo and Citra Lupomax, Quatro Jinetes is available in cans and on draft starting at noon Friday, June 21, at thebrewery, 2377 N.W. Wilson St.Pineapple Mango, Avid Cider Co.: The Bend cidery earned the Judge’s Choice award for this cider at the 7th annual CidercraftAwards. Cidery notes: “With bold hints of the tropics, Avid’s Pineapple Mango hard cider is a fruit lover’s dream come true. Feelthe sun swaying through the palms with this drink in hand that hits the right sweet notes and finishes like a bite into a crispapple.” Found in retail distribution across Oregon and Washington in 6-packs of 12-ounce cans. Find it through Avid’s Cider Finderat avidcider.com/cider-finder.Two Hit Wonder IPA, Gigantic Brewing collab with Living Häus Brewing: The two Southeast Portland breweries have released thiscollaboration that “hits all the right notes with a burst of intensity that will make your taste buds sing,” they said. Thebreweries used Citra Incognito, an innovation that infuses a bold hop flavor and an electrifying aroma. Brewery notes: “Citrusyzest, dank vibes, and a crisp, dry finish.” Available on tap and in cans at all three Gigantic Brewing taprooms and at better barsand beer stores throughout Portland.Beech Boys, StormBreaker Brewing: The brewery on North Beech Street brings back this summer kettle sour, offering “a tangy twistto beat the heat, making it the perfect companion for sunny days and warm evenings,” the brewery said. Brewery notes: “Aharmonious blend of grapefruit, lime and blood orange, with a subtle punch of tartness, delivering a taste that is both crisp andinvigorating.” Available now at StormBreaker locations and select local retailers. Also look for StormBreaker at these Juneevents: * 2nd annual Tigard Brewfest: June 22, Tigard Taphouse in Tigard * 6th annual Edgefield Brewfest: June 22, McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale * Portland Pickles Picklefest (Beerfest): June 29, Walker Stadium in Portland * Punk in Drublic Festival: NOFX: June 29-30, Waterfront Park in PortlandThanks for signing up for my Oregon Brews and News newsletter. Look for it (almost) every Thursday with news from Portland andOregon beer, and look for my stories at oregonlive.com/beer and more content on Instagram, where I’m @oregonianbeerguy. If youwant to email me, I'm at [emailprotected].And be sure to check out our other newsletters at oregonlive.com/newsletters.If you're an Oregonian or OregonLive subscriber, your support helps pay for great local journalism every day, and we appreciateyou turning to us. Thank you!– AndreInterested in advertising in or sponsoring our newsletters? Contact [emailprotected].| The Oregonian Good News. 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