tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post3517390477516740598..comments2023-11-02T07:13:53.064-07:00Comments on Beervana: The Belgian BoomJeff Alworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-85676837969019742722008-08-03T16:51:00.000-07:002008-08-03T16:51:00.000-07:00For a real treat, make sure to stop by Belmont Sta...For a real treat, make sure to stop by Belmont Station on Tuesday the 12th; I head they'll be tapping a keg of Russian River's divine Supplication at 5pm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-46203361697785369802008-08-03T10:20:00.000-07:002008-08-03T10:20:00.000-07:00I'm hoping the brewers and breweries will cont...I'm hoping the brewers and breweries will continue with their Belgian efforts! As with anything in Life, the SAME OL' THING can getting pretty boring. <BR/><BR/>The brewers influence and educated the local market (or dumb them down as I've also seen) in regard to beer styles and new beer ideas and concepts. If Belgian's are to become a mainstay, as it appears in CA, where they areAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-2317467751169802262008-08-02T12:42:00.000-07:002008-08-02T12:42:00.000-07:00Anon, thanks for thoughtful comments on Cascade Br...Anon, thanks for thoughtful comments on Cascade Brewing. I agree about that Apricot ale--it's currently in front place in the race for my annual Satori award. Amazing.<BR/><BR/>I wouldn't be too worried about the appearance of the La Chouffe/Ardennes yeast--I think it's a legacy of the Cheers comp. They all brewed beer using that strain. I agree that it's not particularly interesting; it Jeff Alworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-26957691308551457702008-08-01T19:47:00.000-07:002008-08-01T19:47:00.000-07:00Can't share enough love for Ron Gansburg &...Can't share enough love for Ron Gansburg & co. at Cascade/Raccoon Lodge… having <I>stumbled</I> upon their Triple Tempter at McCormick & Schmick's in Bridgeport Village about a year and a half ago, I sought out the brewery that produced what was at the time - and still is to a large extent - my favorite beer in general, across all styles (prior to which I had been almost Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-62301597500873955222008-08-01T12:29:00.000-07:002008-08-01T12:29:00.000-07:00I had a Belgian Brown at the Brass last night that...I had a Belgian Brown at the Brass last night that I believe was from Captured by Porches (it was called Clinton Street Brown which made me think it was from Clinton St, but it also said "CBP" next to the name). It was a sour Belgian, though a fairly mild one (at least compared to some of the sours I had at PIB). It wasn't incredible (the flavor was a bit mild for my taste), but definitely shows Nate Curriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17521144528027441205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-32193828288033088342008-08-01T12:09:00.000-07:002008-08-01T12:09:00.000-07:00Hard to say what will happen here in Oregon, but C...Hard to say what will happen here in Oregon, but California has certainly been experiencing a sort of Belgian rennaissance, as evidenced by the likes of North Coast (a pioneer really), Russian River, Lost Abbey, The Bruery, etc. I for one would be delighted to see a similar groundswell of innovation here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com