Gary Monterosso host of the Beverage Chronicles joins me to talk ACBHOF, plus why are folks cutting back on booze and more. News from Founders, Von Ebert Brewing, Indeed Brewing too. Suds and Duds and more.

A spin on their classic offerings, Von Ebert Brewing will brew fresh hop versions of Volatile Substance NW IPA, Sector 7 Hazy IPA and Pils

New School Beer + Cider founder Ezra Johnson-Greenough cycles through the freshest food and drink news.

Portland's reputation as a haven for craft beer drinkers precedes it. Oregon's trendiest city witnessed a brewpub boom in the 1980s, an IPA revolution in the '90s, and by 2014, CNN was declaring it "the world's best beer city." It remains a heavy hitter in the global beer scene today, being home to award-winning breweries like Von Ebert...

August is waning and brewers are celebrating summer’s end and fall’s soon-to-come arrival with an interesting roster of beers that suit the changing seasons.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Today, Von Ebert Brewing releases its collaboration “Probably Something with Pally Hazy Double IPA,” brewed with Green Cheek Beer Co. from southern California. 

“Our friends at Green Cheek brew hoppy beers, crispy lagers and big stouts – just like Von Ebert so it was only natural we partner on something this year,” said Sam Pecoraro, brewmaster of Von Ebert Brewing. “As we look to expand into the California market, we strategically reached out to some of our favorite brewers in the state for collaborations, like this super tasty hazy double IPA made with Krush and Citra hops.”

A good beer on game day serves a simple purpose. It complements what’s going on, never overpowers, never distracts. The timing matters too. Before kickoff, during tense overtime, after a win or a loss, it has to work in each of those settings. The whole thing revolves around that shared moment when people show up to watch, yell, argue, and forget about whatever was clogging up their week. That’s when the right beer earns its place.

With only one day left before the inaugural Legends of the West invitational West Coast IPA festival, organizers Grains of Wrath Brewing have shared the beer list with the New School. Taking place outside of GOW’s new production brewery in Washougal, Washington at the mouth of the Columbia River Gorge, the open area should provide a tranquil area with plenty of parking to host a mid-size curated festival like this one that welcomes some of the best Brewers of bold and clear hop bombs from Oregon and California to Colorado and Texas.

Portland, OR – Von Ebert Brewing is excited to announce the release of its Triple Dry Hopped (TDH) Volatile Substance IPA, the second in a trio of 2025 spin-offs from its award-winning Volatile Substance Northwest IPA. This release coincided with a lively patio concert at its new N. Mississippi location (825 N. Cook St., Portland) on July 5, 2025.

July is ON and American craft brewers are celebrating the 4th  with an uber-interesting roster of beers that you’re gonna want to have around coming out  the long holiday weekend.

Judges at the Idaho Falls-based competition examined four pilsner categories and bestowed just a handful of medals on U.S. breweries.

Portland loves barbecue, and there’s a wealth of great restaurants and carts to choose from when you’re craving some smoked meat. If you need some help narrowing down the choices, our readers have voted to pick the five best barbecue joints in the Portland area.

The Fourth of July is the top beer selling holiday in the U.S. with nearly 5% of brewers’ annual sales occurring within two weeks of July 4

Judges in Idaho Falls tasted dozens of lagers across various subcategories before selecting the gold medal winners for 2025.

Summer beer festival season kicks off in a big way with the debut of Grains of Wrath Brewing’s inaugural Legends of the West Beer Fest on Saturday, July 12th outside of their new Washougal, Washington production facility. Grains of Wrath (GOW) is taking the invitational-style beer festival model that has been so successful in California and in other parts of the country to bring sought after breweries and beers from across the country into the Pacific Northwest for this one-day only event.

By most important measures, Texas-style brisket has already been hacked. Starting about 15 years ago, pitmasters in and around Austin began fine-tuning a cooking practice as old as recorded history, tweaking the time and temperature that a once inexpensive cut of beef must sit in a bath of warm smoke to transform into one more coveted these days than filet mignon.

Brewing great beer and serving standout food is no longer enough to be considered a success in a consumer’s eyes. For brewpubs seeking to build lasting loyalty and attract new visitors, the difference between a “good” visit and a “great” one comes down to the customer experience.

ISLAND CITY — As one tradition ends, a vibrant new one begins! Side A Brewing is picking up the mantle from the Eastern Oregon Beer Festival with the first Life of Summer Celebration on Saturday, June 21, at Side A Brewing’s tasting room in Island City, 10705 Walton Road. From 2-10 p.m., it is a chance to celebrate the longest day of the year with a curated lineup of regional craft breweries, live music, delicious food, and all of the sunshine the first day of summer has to offer.

This award-winning Northwest IPA is a flagship for Von Ebert in Portland, Oregon, with a berry-forward hop flavor driven by lots of Mosaic, plus Simcoe and Strata in the dry hop.

In this week’s Beers to Know, we’ve got cult zombies reawakening in Colorado, collab-fueled West Coast IPAs, strawberry sours, and a Texan lager with serious cowgirl energy. Whether you’re into terpene-loaded collabs, summer-ready lagers, or just appreciate a well-balanced Maibock, there’s plenty to taste and take inspiration from.