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We are one week into March and I am just now ready to release this months event blog… I blame Oregon Beer Awards. If you haven’t experienced OBA be sure to get yourself a ticket next year and prepare for one hell of a night! March seems to be centered around St. Patrick’s Day which […]

Just because you’re single doesn’t mean you have to be alone and without chocolate.   Market forces beyond my control have dictated that it’s nearly Valentine’s Day. When I think of Valentine’s Day, I think of Nickelback. No one openly admits to enjoying either, but somehow they’re both incredibly popular. That being said, as a […]

Love is in the air y’all and do you know what I love more than my significant other? Beer. Just kidding, I don’t have a significant other, but I do have beer! February is known for Valentine’s Day, unless you live in Portland. If you live in this beautiful city you know February is the […]

FOX 12 OREGON: BREWVANA Offers free rides during Zwickelamnia The Oregon Brewers Guild will host its 11th annual Zwickelmania on Saturday, February 16, in the Portland metro area from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Participating Portland breweries will open their doors to drinkers for free tours, beer samples, meet-the-brewer opportunities, food and beer pairings, and […]

HAPPY NEW YEAR! The first month of the year is the most ideal time to set our intentions for 2019. I intend to take full advantage of the amazing beer culture we have in Portland. The world of craft is blazing with creativity and I am eager to see what new recipes our talented brewers […]

Several years ago, I swore off New Year’s resolutions as shallow, vain attempts at pretending to be a better person for a few weeks and then ultimately circling back around to the comforting familiarity of base, animalistic desires. I’ve since learned that I’m a terrible, cynical person, and there are a wealth of ways in […]

And just like that 2018 is gone! I had such high hopes, I really thought this would be the year that we kicked it out of the park with BREWVANA. I also thought this year I would be welcoming a new member to my family. To say that 2018 was a disappointment would be an […]

NYE is fast approaching and if you’re like me you want to celebrate like you’re in New York. Dressed in something festive, confetti falling from the ceiling, glass of champagne in hand and ready to ring in the new year. I hold high expectations for this holiday but seem to have a hard time finding […]

Well, it finally happened. I’m ready to admit that it’s cold outside. Much like my father (and everyone else’s), I’ve been reluctant to touch the thermostat. However, damn it; it’s December, and it’s hard to write whilst buried under blankets. You might say, “Get yourself a BEER blanket. Duh!” And you’ll think you’re super clever. […]

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” we tell ourselves. The holidays are all about coming together and cherishing what is most valuable in our lives: each other. So why don’t we do that in the summer? Quite simply, because we don’t have to. Winter has a way of forcing everyone inside. On a […]