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12.22.11 · 3:18 PM

When is an IPA not an IPA? When it’s Newcastle

Ask anyone; I’m a huge fan of IPAs. I love the front-loading of hops; whenever any beer company tries an IPA, I’m usually first in line. It’s just a singularly fantastic taste that seems so natural to the beer-drinking experience. So when I discovered that Newcastle had come up with its own IPA, naturally I was intrigued — although a little skeptical. After all, their other recently released beer, Werewolf, was, for me, a disappointment. To be specific, Newcastle calls ... Read more...

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12.15.11 · 2:29 PM

Feeling Lucky at the Freakin’ Frog

The Facebook message from Freakin’ Frog bartender Jack Belden was short, but sweet: “Lucky Bastard now on tap recommend you come by for a taste.” (That’s right, I’ve been to the Frog so many times, I’m now Facebook friends with Jack. I’m proud to say I was one of the first people he sent a friend request to.) For those as yet unaware, I’m a Stone fanatic. I’ve sampled just about everything they have to offer, and I always look ... Read more...

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12.8.11 · 2:22 PM

Not quite an OREgasmic experience

One of the first things I ask any brewer is whether they produce their beer using local products. I feel it’s a big selling point of any beer. That’s why my eyes were immediately drawn to Chatoe Rogue’s OREgasmic Ale, which is made with 100 percent Oregon-produced ingredients. Chatoe Rogue, a “American pale ale,” according to Rogue’s website, is made with the following six Ingredients: micro barley farm first growth Dare and Risk malts (trademark names, apparently); Rogue micro hopyard ... Read more...

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Cocktail of the Week May 15, 2013
by Sabrina Chapman

The Golden Pillar: An architectural cocktail built for XS

This Sunday, XS nightclub celebrates the grand reopening of its after-dark pool party, Night Swim. Along with the bash comes a new offering of signature cocktails served by the pitcher, ...
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