Recent Posts Three Fingered Jack, a Central Oregon Backcountry Gem!

Three Fingered Jack, a Central Oregon Backcountry Gem! »

One of the most accessible alpine hikes in the Bend, Oregon area is the Canyon Creek Meadow Trail to the base of Central Oregon’s Three Fingered Jack.  While Canyon Creek Meadow may not always look...

July 26 2010 / No comment / Read More »
Hoo Doo Voo Doo IPA from Three Creeks Brewery in Sisters, Oregon

Hoo Doo Voo Doo IPA from Three Creeks Brewery in Sisters, Oregon »

Hoo Doo Voo Doo IPA has been a favorite of the Bend Wild staff since its genesis at the hands of then brewer, Dave Fleming.  The Three Creeks Website doesn’t currently have any information about...

June 16 2010 / No comment / Read More »
Deschutes Brewery’s Red Chair Northwest Pale Ale

Deschutes Brewery’s Red Chair Northwest Pale Ale »

The newest addition to Deschutes Brewery’s seasonal bottling line up is worthy of its own style classification, which is exactly what Deschutes has given Red Chair Northwest Pale Ale.  This 6.4% ABV “Northwest Pale” is...

April 11 2010 / No comment / Read More »
Fresh Squeezed IPA from Deschutes’ PDX Pub

Fresh Squeezed IPA from Deschutes’ PDX Pub »

This tap-only Deschutes beer has been in the back of my mind for quite some time.  A couple of friends of Bend Wild tipped us off on this hoppy, but approachable IPA  crafted by Cam...

April 11 2010 / No comment / Read More »
Dry Hopped Saint Rogue Red Ale by Rogue Ales

Dry Hopped Saint Rogue Red Ale by Rogue Ales »

Any beer bold enough to put “Dry Hopped” in big capital letters on its label better come through on that promise, and Saint Rogue Red does not disappoint. Bend Wild – Beer Scoring Scale Maximum Nose/Appearance 35 34 Body/Flavor 40 35 Finish/Mouthfeel 15 13 Overall Drinkability 10 9 Total Score 100 91 Nose/Appearance:...

March 28 2010 / No comment / Read More »
Broken Top Trail. Central Oregon’s Hiking Nirvana!

Broken Top Trail. Central Oregon’s Hiking Nirvana! »

One of the classic hiking areas in Central Oregon lies high on the flanks of Central Oregon’s Broken Top Mountain.  This gorgeous area is largely composed of high dry alpine basins peppered with mountain streams,...

March 28 2010 / No comment / Read More »
Oregon Beer News

Hoo Doo Voo Doo IPA from Three Creeks Brewery in Sisters, Oregon »

Hoo Doo Voo Doo IPA from Three Creeks Brewery in Sisters, Oregon

Hoo Doo Voo Doo IPA has been a favorite of the Bend Wild staff since its genesis at the hands of then brewer, Dave...

Jun 16 2010 / No comment / Read More »

Deschutes Brewery’s Red Chair Northwest Pale Ale »

Deschutes Brewery’s Red Chair Northwest Pale Ale

The newest addition to Deschutes Brewery’s seasonal bottling line up is worthy of its own style classification, which is exactly what Deschutes has given...

Apr 11 2010 / No comment / Read More »

Fresh Squeezed IPA from Deschutes’ PDX Pub »

Fresh Squeezed IPA from Deschutes’ PDX Pub

This tap-only Deschutes beer has been in the back of my mind for quite some time.  A couple of friends of Bend Wild tipped...

Apr 11 2010 / No comment / Read More »

Dry Hopped Saint Rogue Red Ale by Rogue Ales »

Dry Hopped Saint Rogue Red Ale by Rogue Ales

Any beer bold enough to put “Dry Hopped” in big capital letters on its label better come through on that promise, and Saint Rogue...

Mar 28 2010 / No comment / Read More »

Mission Street Pale by Steinhaus Brewing Company (aka: Firestone Walker) »

Mission Street Pale by Steinhaus Brewing Company (aka: Firestone Walker)

Mission Street Pale Ale is a Trader Joe’s Exclusive Beer, and it is an absolute steal at $5.99 per six-pack.  This hopped up pale...

Jan 2 2010 / No comment / Read More »

Axe Head Red from the Bend Brewing Company »

Axe Head Red from the Bend Brewing Company

Shame on us for taking so long to evaluate any of the Bend Brewing Companies many fine ales.  Tonya Cornett, the now famous brewmaster...

Nov 25 2009 / No comment / Read More »

Skyline Forest Ale from Deschutes Brewery in Downtown Bend. The ground work for a “Hop Session” Style Ale? »

Skyline Forest Ale from Deschutes Brewery in Downtown Bend.  The ground work for a “Hop Session” Style Ale?

This is the first of what we hope will be a recurring column here at Bend, Wild, on site beer evaluations.  This review won’t...

Nov 21 2009 / No comment / Read More »

Widmer Brothers Drop Top Amber Ale »

Widmer Brothers Drop Top Amber Ale

Widmer Brothers Brewing is one of Oregon’s Brewing behemoths.  While the Ale thrives in Oregon, Lagers have played a significant role in Widmer Brothers...

Aug 28 2009 / No comment / Read More »
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Trail Running

Broken Top Trail. Central Oregon’s Hiking Nirvana! »

Broken Top Trail. Central Oregon’s Hiking Nirvana!

One of the classic hiking areas in Central Oregon lies high on the flanks of Central Oregon’s Broken Top Mountain.  This gorgeous area is largely composed of high dry alpine basins peppered with mountain streams, waterfalls and wildflowers.  It is a stunning place with easy...

Mar 28 2010 / No comment / Read More »

Bend, Oregon’s Deschutes River Trail/ First Street Rapids, an urban trail oasis. »

Bend, Oregon’s Deschutes River Trail/ First Street Rapids, an urban trail oasis.

Because Bend, Oregon was recently awarded the title of “Best Trail Running Town” in the USA, our trails have received a fair amount of recognition.  As Bend is largely surrounded by BLM and National Forest land, we Bendites are blessed with hundreds of miles of...

Nov 28 2009 / No comment / Read More »

Shevlin Park Trails: Running, Riding, and hiking in Bend Oregon’s backyard trail system. »

Shevlin Park Trails: Running, Riding, and hiking in Bend Oregon’s backyard trail system.

Where should I start with trail reviews for Central Oregon?  Well, from the beginning, that’s where.  Bend, Oregon’s Shevlin Park is one of the crown jewels of the Bend park system.  Less than 5 miles from the core of downtown Bend, this woodland park offers...

Oct 13 2009 / No comment / Read More »
Beer Scoring

Hoo Doo Voo Doo IPA from Three Creeks Brewery in Sisters, Oregon »

Hoo Doo Voo Doo IPA from Three Creeks Brewery in Sisters, OregonHoo Doo Voo Doo IPA has been a favorite of the Bend Wild staff since its genesis at the hands of then brewer, Dave Fleming....

Jun 16 2010 / No comment / Read More »
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Biking Shevlin Park Trails: Running, Riding, and hiking in Bend Oregon’s backyard trail system.

Shevlin Park Trails: Running, Riding, and hiking in Bend Oregon’s backyard trail system.

Where should I start with trail reviews for Central Oregon?  Well, from the beginning, that’s where.  Bend, Oregon’s Shevlin Park is one of the crown jewels of the Bend park system.  Less than...

Oct 13, 2009 / More »
Recent Posts Three Fingered Jack, a Central Oregon Backcountry Gem!

Three Fingered Jack, a Central Oregon Backcountry Gem!

One of the most accessible alpine hikes in the Bend, Oregon area is the Canyon Creek Meadow Trail to the base of Central Oregon’s Three Fingered Jack.  While Canyon Creek Meadow may not...

Jul 26, 2010 / More »
Trail Running Broken Top Trail. Central Oregon’s Hiking Nirvana!

Broken Top Trail. Central Oregon’s Hiking Nirvana!

One of the classic hiking areas in Central Oregon lies high on the flanks of Central Oregon’s Broken Top Mountain.  This gorgeous area is largely composed of high dry alpine basins peppered with...

Mar 28, 2010 / More »
Downtown Bend Bend, Oregon’s Deschutes River Trail/ First Street Rapids, an urban trail oasis.

Bend, Oregon’s Deschutes River Trail/ First Street Rapids, an urban trail oasis.

Because Bend, Oregon was recently awarded the title of “Best Trail Running Town” in the USA, our trails have received a fair amount of recognition.  As Bend is largely surrounded by BLM and...

Nov 28, 2009 / More »
Running Broken Top Trail. Central Oregon’s Hiking Nirvana!

Broken Top Trail. Central Oregon’s Hiking Nirvana!

One of the classic hiking areas in Central Oregon lies high on the flanks of Central Oregon’s Broken Top Mountain.  This gorgeous area is largely composed of high dry alpine basins peppered with...

Mar 28, 2010 / More »
Hiking Three Fingered Jack, a Central Oregon Backcountry Gem!

Three Fingered Jack, a Central Oregon Backcountry Gem!

One of the most accessible alpine hikes in the Bend, Oregon area is the Canyon Creek Meadow Trail to the base of Central Oregon’s Three Fingered Jack.  While Canyon Creek Meadow may not...

Jul 26, 2010 / More »
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