According to Facebook, Oregon Spirit Distillers are holding a tasting event at East Bend Liquor (2220 NE Hwy 20)… now. Friday, Sept 24, 4-6pm. That’s all the information they have, and I didn’t see anything on their website. If you want to get your weekend started a little early but aren’t quite ready for the Oktoberfest crowd… head on over!
I’d be interested to see how many weekend festivals per year are held in Bend, because it feels like there’s always SOMETHING closing a street in this town. Seems like we have a higher than usual concentration of beer-centric events than anywhere. I’m not complaining, though. Who’s excited for Oktoberfest? For the 6th year, the Downtown Bend Business Association (DBBA) will hold the Bend Oktoberfest to raise funds for Downtown Bend beautification projects. The community event is … Continue reading →
Bendistillery has been around for quite a while now, so it might seem weird to have a Grand Opening—however, this is actually the opening of their new distillery and farm just out past Tumalo, this Saturday the 18th: We are finally ready to unveil the new distillery, tasting room and farm this Saturday, Sept. 18 from noon to 6pm. We will be offering sampling, tours and a series of cyclecross races on the property. Join … Continue reading →
McMenamins Old St. Francis School has a couple of cool things going on this week—one free, one a little spendy (but not too much). Wednesday the 25th, starting at 5, is their monthly limited-edition beer tasting: Once a month, on Last Wednesdays, stop by to try a limited-edition, special release beer. And when the keg is kicked, that’s it. When it’s gone, it’s gone. That’s the free event—of course, you may well want to buy … Continue reading →
So, with “Jason Evers” sitting in a jail in Idaho, accused of stealing the identity of a three-year old murder victim who died almost three decades ago (the Bulletin has a good summary) and up on federal charges, it certainly begs the question: what’s the OLCC (Oregon Liquor Control Commission) going to do about this? So far, it doesn’t seem like much of anything. What I wonder is, how many tickets and fines were issued … Continue reading →
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