Sunriver Brewing Company announces their 2021 plans, including new cans and new Cocoa Cow variants.
With nerves frayed, we cross the first day of February and arrive at Groundhog Day. Much like the film of the same name, 2021 feels like we’ve been here before. Thankfully, Oregon brewery Sunriver Brewing Company has some fresh ideas in store for the new decade.
Taking a moment to review everything that Sunriver has in store for 2021, we see an updated look for their cans, several new seasonal releases, an evolving list of Hazy India Pale Ales, Double India Pale Ales, and regular India Pale Ales. Also, there is a new Winter seasonal and five Cocoa Cow variants with flavors like S'Mores, Mocha, and Cherry Vanilla.
Splash a fresh coat of paint on 2017
Recognizing the look of Sunriver Brewing Company’s cans are dated, the brewery has hit reset on their 12-ounce can design.
Starting in February (aka, now), the brewery releases Clearview West Coast IPA, in 12-ounce cans. If the name sounds familiar, then you’ve stopped by one of their taprooms in Bend, Sunriver, or Eugene. Ok, and maybe at some random bars throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Clearview West Coast IPA. Clearview West Coast IPA. is the latest brew in our never-ending quest to develop the finest IPA. New school in design, Clearview offers the perfect balance of citrus, tropical and resinous hop character. This IPA is bright in appearance, bold in flavor, and has a clean, dry finish. Hops: Citra, Mosaic, Sultana, Summit ABV: 6.8% IBU: 65.
Besides Clearview, look for the following beers spread out quarterly.
Rivermark Pilsner. Summer 2021. Rivermark Pilsner is our interpretation of the world’s original pale lager. Perfectly balanced, this Czech-style pilsner hits all the right spots. Bready malt flavors mingle with a spicy and floral hop character. This beer is light on the palate and perfectly crisp. Hops: Nugget, Mt. Hood, Czech Saaz. 5% ABV 30 IBU
Pop Demand Hazy IPA. Fall 2021. Pop Demand Hazy IPA is the culmination of years of Sunriver Brewing experimenting with this modern interpretation of IPA. Pop has a lush, pillowy body and a complex, fruit forward hop character. Big juicy notes of mango, melon, berries, and limeade abound in this hazy brew. Hops: Mosaic, Azacca, Cashmere. 6.5% ABV 40 IBU.
For the brewery they couldn’t be more pleased with the new recipes as part of this relaunch of their canned offerings. Revisiting the progress, Brett Thomas, Sunriver Brewing’s Director of Brewing Operations had this to share.
The brewing team has been working for months perfecting the recipes for these new canned beers. All three entries in this year’s rotator series are exceptionally balanced, flavorful and well-crafted. I’m especially proud of Rivermark Pilsner - it takes a light hand in the brewhouse and lots of expertise in the cellars to create such a delicate beer. We’re really excited to share the culmination of our efforts with all of our Sunriver Brewing fans.
Like the ‘27 Yankees, the year-round lineup remains unchanged
Sunriver Brewing Company and its talented brewing team take great pride in providing consistent quality craft beer for your enjoyment year-round. Our flagship products have all received top national and regional awards for their respective category.
Just like 2020, Sunriver Brewing Company remains committed to supplying your favorite SBC beers you expect. This series, commonly associated with the term ‘flagship’ is designed for those looking for something reliable. With that said, here they are once again, as they appeared in years past.
Limited Release series replaces one while expanding to four
Limited Release - Haze Factory returns with six beers
Hoppiness meets body and texture in this beer series that showcases a relatively new style of beer. The heavy rotation of limited release Hazy IPA’s will keep you interested and delighted.
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This year the Haze Factory and IPA Factory return with some old favorites as well as some brand-new beers.
With any from 2020 returning this year, highlighted in bold, the following Hazy IPA release from January thru December. Note, in many of these releases they are available on draft or in 16-ounce cans.
Lofi Dreams Hazy IPA. May and June.
Looking back on 2020, Sunriver Brewing has elected to retire. Note, this isn’t a definitive retirement. It only lists what was missing from the calendar announcement.
Next Level
Popular Demand
Formerly Known As
Everything's Right,
Hawaiian Haze
Zero Hour
Secret Galaxy Flight
Double IPA Factory returns with a new name, IPA Factory?
With a new name, IPA Factory, the brewery remains committed to releasing Double India Pale Ales. With a more diverse focus, the brewery is releasing the following. Note, we’ve put returning IIPA from 2020 in bold.
Double Dank Double IPA. Available February.
Deep Scan Hazy Double IPA. Available March and April.
Cause and Effect Double IPA. Available May and June.
Anniversary Hazy Double IPA. Available July and August.
High Desert Diesel Double IPA. Available in September and October.
Resin Nation Double IPA. Available November and December.
Of those not asked to come back to the big leagues, the following Double IPA Factory alums are. Note, this isn’t a definitive retirement. It only lists what was missing from the calendar announcement.
Thunderstruck
Parkes and Wreck Hazy Double India Pale Ale
8th Anniversary (naturally)
Tangible Power
Mele Kalikimaka
Limited Release - IPA Factory
Our brewers spend a lot of time traveling around hop farms in the northwest and bringing in hops from around the world to select the best of the best. The limited release IPA Factory showcases these masterful grown buds of magic.
Carrying the same name as their Double IPA series, Sunriver Brewing Company has a new lineup of India Pale Ales which have familiar and unfamiliar names. In order from January 2021 thru October 2021, they are.
Cool Kids Cold IPA
Clowning Around Hazy Creamsicle IPA
The Turn Nelson IPA
Malekula Madness Tiki IPA
Limited Release - Shred Head & Oyster Stout
Besides Hazy, Double India Pale Ales, and India Pales Ales, Sunriver Brewing Company is also releasing Shred Head, a Winter Ale, and Nearts Bay, an Oyster Stout. Look for Shred Head to be a November exclusive and Nearts Bay to follow as a December-exclusive.
With this announcement, the brewery has elected to retire following from their Limited Release series, including. Note, this isn’t a definitive retirement. It only lists what was missing from the calendar announcement.
Keep Oregon Green IPA
Cryosaurus IPA
T'Rippin Tangerine NW Pale Ale
Missing Link IPA
Electric Avenue Session IPA
Sounds Like Summer Garden Ale
Bondi Beach Party Pale Ale
Cousin Eddie's Leisure Suit IPA
Finally, the brewery has plans for their Cocoa Cow Chocolate Milk Stout as part of their new Herd Mentality series. Look for a new Cocoa Cow Chocolate Milk Stout variant with ingredients ranging from raspberries to coffee and in between. In order from March 2021 to December 2021, they are.
Raspberry Thorns & Udders. Available March and April.
S’Mores. Available May and June.
Cherry Vanilla. Available July and August.
Cookies N’ Cream. Available in September and October.
Mocha. Available November and December.
For more information on Sunriver Brewing Company, their beers, their bars, and how to follow the next release, visit https://www.sunriverbrewingcompany.com/
About Sunriver Brewing Company
Sunriver Brewing Company’s pub in the Village at Sunriver opened to rave reviews in the summer of 2012. Recognizing that the original pub would not accommodate demand, a 13,000-square foot building was purchased in the Business Park in 2014. Since that time, Sunriver Brewing Company has garnered many national and international awards for their craft beer. In February of 2016, Sunriver opened its second pub location on Galveston Avenue in Bend Oregon. The year of 2017 included a major national accomplishment with winning Small Brewing Company of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival.
