Bend brewery, Crux Fermentation Project, releases Crux IPA and a new [Banished] series beer.

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In scenic Bend, Oregon, Crux Fermentation Project remains a destination brewery for those seeking refuge from recreation or just a solid beer. Owned by award-winning brewer, Larry Sidor, the brewery is happy to announce two new beers from their Head brewer, Cam O’ Connor, and the  brewery team at Crux. 

Starting with Crux IPA, the brewery is happy to release what they are calling a “ go-to for good times” India Pale Ale. At 5.8% ABV and 50 IBU (International Bittering Units), the brewery accomplished this release by using whole flower CTZ hops, and using “a touch” of Galaxy, Mosaic, Comet hops. The end result is a beer that is described by the brewery as dank but with a juicy finish that is all refreshment. 

Look for this on draft and in 12-ounce, six-packs, at the taproom or wherever you find Crux Fermentation beer. 

At the other end of the taste spectrum, the brewery has released the latest in their [Banished] series with All Worked Up. A Wheatwine aged in Chardonnay barrels, this beer spent six-months before being extracted and installed in the familiar 500ml bottles.

At 12.5% ABV, this beer will be released shortly at the taproom and in (limited amounts) bottle shops and other locations throughout the Pacific Northwest. Plus for those of you who live in or around Bend, you’re invited to stop into the brewery on February 6th, to try and  buy the beer before anyone else. 

For more information on Crux’s All Worked Up release part at the taproom, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2268196670145705/

Crux Fermentation Project's brewery and taproom is at 50 SW Division Street in Bend, Oregon.

Our Story

Founded by Larry Sidor, Dave Wilson and Paul Evers, Crux Fermentation Project opened its garage doors on June 30, 2012. But it didn’t happen overnight and we didn’t do it alone.

Built in 1988, our building was originally a Munnell & Sherill Mill Supply, an integral part of Bend’s history as a timber empire. In 1999, Dave Beezely bought the building and it was converted to an AAMCO transmission shop. In 2011, we found the building and began yet another transformation.

We bought used equipment from friends in the brewing business. The bulk of our brewing equipment came from a defunct Japanese brewpub, arriving in pieces we had to reassemble, clean and polish, with the help of friends and family. Then, brewmaster Larry spent months beneath the brewdeck working with plumbers and welders.

The interior, furnishings and fixtures at Crux are mostly reclaimed or recycled, as our way of paying homage to the building’s industrial history—and as our way of channeling the creative energy of a community of beer lovers.

Crux was a labor of love. To all of you who contributed ideas, materials, sweat and support to the project (and are represented on the wall of paper portraits), THANK YOU.

– Larry & Paul