3 July 2023 And what are they the Remedy for? “What ales you.” It was very convenient that Remedy was just a short walk from my hotel! In fact, while walking there I saw Monk’s Ale House where I’d visited …

2 July 2023 Frontier Brewing has taken over an old theater, I think – the taproom is in what would have been the lobby. They don’t have a kitchen but they do have a “pour-your-own” tap wall with ten taps, …

1 July 2023 I didn’t get a photo of the outside as it was still sprinkling lightly when I pulled into the very busy parking lot. Based on Google analytics, I’d expected the place to be somewhat busy; I certainly …

30 June 2023 Temperatures were nearing 100º on this full-sun afternoon so I was really looking forward to enjoying some cold microbrews in an air-conditioned space. Oh well. Riverport is the only brewery in this area, as far as I …

29 June 2023 I met up with my older brother in Bend today and the distraction of that visit made me forget to get general pictures of this delightful little spot. Not only is downtown Bend a really interesting and …

28 June 2023 I had seen a sign for Santiam as I drove through Salem to Gilgamesh Brewing, and after checking out their website, decided to swing by on my way to the hotel. It wasn’t easy to find; thanks …

28 June 2023 Gilgamesh has several locations in Salem; I chose their “The Woods” location based on typical crowds, and I was not disappointed – it was practically empty. The menu gives a brief explanation of The Epic of Gilgamesh, …

After my experience with the beers at Final Draft, I figured I’d stop in at Fall River – a brewery taproom with no food available – for a flight on my way to my hotel. They were at least half …

Final Draft Brewing, Redding CA 27 June 2023 Final Draft has a large space and they brew all their beers on site; the tap list is good-sized: I started with a flight; you can read about each of the beers …

Degrees Plato, Oakland CA 26 June 2023 After a lazy day, Frank and I headed to Degrees Plato for a couple of pints. Degrees Plato is a measurement used in the brewing of beer, so it’s appropriate this little spot …