This competition is open to any Oregon resident homebrewer age 21 or older and is not limited to any particular category or style of beer, within the below guidelines. The beers will not be judged to a specific Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) style, but for technical merit and appeal for commercial brewing. Full guidelines can be viewed as the competition website and include:
The power of the campaign lies in the ability of the public to sponsor the name of a cancer fighter in their life to appear on the annual labels. In all, there are hundreds of names that grace the cans, which exhibit a new artistic design each year, and are released each June to align with National Cancer Survivor Month. This milestone year sees Silver Moon Brewing collaborating with 2Towns...
"With Blueberry POM having been one of our most beloved recipes over the years, we knew it was the perfect option to move into our Imperial Line Up." said Avid Cider's CEO and Co-Founder, Samantha Roberts. "The consumer demand for Imperial Ciders continues to rise and we are answering the call with more delicious, elevated ABV options being added into our portfolio." she continued. Avid’s new imperial product announcement comes at a time of growth and expansion for the company as they move toward transitioning into their new 15,000 sq ft production facility in Redmond, Oregon.
The Dissident is a distinctive barrel-aged Belgian-style sour brown ale brewed with fresh Oregon cherries, fermented with wild yeast and matured in oak. This special ale reveals unmatched complexity of flavor with a pleasant, bright acidity. It is unlike anything else Deschutes Brewery brews, worthy of the name, The Dissident. 9.6% ABV | 15 IBUs
The two companies both distribute in their primary markets of Oregon and Washington through Columbia Distributing, and share success in the Colorado market through Colorado Craft Distributors. The partnership will further explore where efficiencies and economies of scale might provide additional regional distribution. It’s a natural fit” according to Eric Banzer-Lausberg, Sales Director and Co-Founder of Migration Brewing. “We have a shared value set in our approach to creating awesome craft beer experiences and high quality products. This partner brewing project is a great addition to Migration’s production portfolio and we look forward to working more closely with the Silver Moon team,” said Banzer-Lausberg.
"The Box Factory has been Avid’s home for the last eight years" said Avid Cider's CEO and Co-Founder, Samantha Roberts. "While we will miss the location and the roots we have built there, we are incredibly excited to start a new chapter for the Avid brand that will continue our trend of growth and brand expansion" she continued. Avid’s relocation plan is already well underway with exploring opportunities and locations to reopen their taproom in 2024 at a new location in Bend, Oregon.
“Like us, these new labels are rooted in Central Oregon,” said Andy Rhine, co-owner and general manager of Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. “We aimed for a truly beautiful design that will help Cascade Lakes beers stand out on increasingly crowded store shelves. Just as important, though, these new labels present beer drinkers with much more insightful information about the brew, so they can make the right beer decision to fit their taste and mood.”
"We're so excited to move into a fantastic new production facility," said Avid Cider's CEO and Co-Founder, Samantha Roberts. "This move will allow us to increase our production capacity and continue to meet the growing demand for our ciders and Seven Peaks Seltzer brand. We look forward to working with the team at Silver Moon Brewing to ensure a smooth transition and
continued success." she continued. Avid plans to keep all current production employees and will plan to hire additional roles within the company as operations expand.
After evaluating multiple technologies for dealcoholization Deschutes Brewery is confident the BrewVo® technology is superior to other methods at delivering the highest quality and best tasting non-alcoholic product. Deschutes Brewery originally partnered with SBT for the release of a non-alcoholic Stout, Irish Dark in 2020 and by early 2022 launched the groundbreaking alcohol-free version of the brewery’s porter, Black Butte Non-Alcoholic which utilizes all the same specialty malts and hops as the original for a full-flavor experience consumers expect from the number-one-selling craft porter in the U.S.
Breweries of all sizes sent over 16,000 containers of their finest product for evaluation entered in 59 categories and subcategories.
Judging took place during a 3-day, five-session period by over 100 of the most qualified international judges. They awarded 165 gold, silver, and bronze medals to 128 brewery locations around the world.
STARPM IPA is a mashup recipe of Ecliptic’s Starburst IPA and Boneyard’s RPM IPA – both companies’ flagship beers. Both of the original beers are heavily hopped, and the mashup is no exception, featuring Citra, Simcoe, Centennial, Azacca and Amarillo hops for a citrusy and tropical flavor. The beer features a classic malt profile and clocks in at a solid 7.2% ABV.
