Stone’s 14th Anniversary ale is a huge 8.9% British-styled ale categorized as an Emperial IPA (as in a beer from the English “Empire”). Despite its English-heritage, this beer is distinctively “Stone” in nature. It includes two hop varieties; Target, East Kent Goldings and Boadicea (which we’re presuming must be old English jargon for “Big Booby” [...]
This pub-exclusive from the masterminds at Deschutes Brewery is a direct descendent of Red Chair Northwest Pale. For a previous review of Red Chair Northwest Pale Ale and all of its elegant virtues, visit the following link. Red Chair Northwest Pale. Mother Lode chimes in at 5.6% alcohol and a whopping 76 IBU’s. That is [...]
This excellent pale ale is a standout brewed by the people with a “passion for the pale”, Firestone Walker Brewing company in Paso Robles, California. This hoppy and balanced yet light beer is a summer blessing. At 4.8% ABV, this “California Pale Ale” is very worthy of a 6 pack purchase despite the hefty price [...]
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 Voo Doo IPA but you’ll have to trust us that it is part of their regular line-up. It tips the [...]
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 one of several strong pales that Deschutes has been experimenting with in the past year. More approachable and session-like than [...]
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: A dark auburn ale that pours with a dense tannish head. Not surprising for a dry hopped beer, Saint Rogue [...]
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 ale is a 4.6% ABV session beer that is brewed and bottled by “Steinhaus Brewing Company” in Paso Robles, California. Hmmmm? 4.6% ABV? Super hoppy? Paso Robles, California? Does that sound like Firestone [...]
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 success. This beer, Drop Top Amber Ale, has hints of lagerishness, despite its ale label. The labeling on this bottle is somewhat spartan but with a happy dog apparently hanging out [...]
Blind Pig IPA is brewed in an affable, quaffable style. At 6.1% alcohol, it isn’t exactly a giant, but we at Bend Wild have grown more fond of full flavor and low alcohol IPA’s in the last couple of tasting seasons. Attractive labeling and text bring attention to Russian River’s unusual bottle size of 500 [...]
Lagunitas Brewing Company from Petaluma, California is one of those tiny little breweries that somehow manages to put out a huge number of different beers every year. Hop Stoopid Imperial IPA is one of their latest big brews that is available throughout Bend in 22-ounce bottles. Several of our closest friends have recommended this beer to [...]
Mt Bachelor and red indian paintbrush as seen from the Three sisters Wilderness area
Monkey Face in Smith Rock State Park in Central Oregon
Benham Falls in winter from the Deschutes River Trail
Broken Top Sunrise in the Three Sisters Wilderness of Central Oregon
Smith Rock State Park
Mount Jefferson
