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Summer In The City

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

from theweeklybrew

JR gave me an updated taplist, I’ve posted it at the bottom

logositcJR has made sure it’s no secret that Venti’s has some Burghead Heather Ale from Roots waiting to be tapped, and I’ve made it no secret that I will visit said keg when it is tapped. However JR has informed me that Thane is holding back on tapping it. for more specifics on Venti’s involvement check out their blog.

Here’s the email I received from JR

Bad news, good news.
Venti’s Cafe, in conjunction with Maletis Beverage, Portland, is operating the Craft Beer Pavilion
during the 2009 Salem ‘Summer in the City Music & Wine Festival’.

Bad News first:

Burghead Heather Ale is not on offer at Venti’s Cafe.
Thane continues to hold the 1/6 barrel of RootsO ‘Burghead Heather Ale’ in reserve
hedging against a short fall by a beer distributor; Columbia, General, Maletis, Mountain People

Good News, at last:

Allegedly, there will be an inexhaustible supply.

Venti’s Beer Pavilion at ‘Summer in the City Music & Wine Festival’btw, the four beer taplist is

  1. Burghead Heather Ale; Roots Organic Brewing Co., Portland: nil IBUs / 5.3% ABV
  2. LSD, Lompoc Strong Draft Ale; New Old Lompoc, Portland: ~ 55 IBUs / 6.9% ABV
  3. Invasive Species IPA, Captured by Porches Brewing Co., St. Hellens, 92 IBUs / 6.3% ABV
  4. Ninkasi Tricerahops Double IPA; Ninkasi Brewing Co.; Eugene: 100 IBUs / 8.8% ABV

regards, jbx

Updated Taplist

Specifically, the beers offered at the SITC Beer Pavilion are

  1. Burghead Heather Ale; Roots Organic Brewing Co., Portland
  2. Red Emma Amber Ale, Captured by Porches Brewing Co., St. Hellens
  3. LSD, Lompoc Strong Draft Ale; New Old Lompoc, Portland
  4. Ninkasi Tricerahops Double IPA; Ninkasi Brewing Co.; Eugene

The bitterness, IBUs, and alcohol content, % ABV, of these beers are delineated below:

  1. Burghead Heather Ale: nil IBUs / 5.3% ABV
  2. Red Emma Ale: 32 IBUs / 6.1% ABV
  3. Lompoc Strong Draft: ~ 55 IBUs / 6.9% ABV
  4. Tricerahops Double IPA;100 IBUs / 8.8% ABV

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Salem Beer Festival No More?

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

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I was hoping to have a definitive answer on the status of the Mission Mill Beer Festival back in July, but due to a computer issue not all the club members received emails about the meeting. This Saturday however was the August meeting for Capitol Brewers, and the status of the festival is unknown. It does seem however that Capitol Brewers is no longer involved in planning it. For the original post about it click here.

Everyone knew that May was short notice for planning a full festival, but there was hope it could get off the ground anyway. I haven’t heard any news about whether or not they’ll aim for next year. I really hope though that this festival is delayed and not dead in the water. I think Salem is ready for a real beer festival (sorry McMenamins, Barley Cup doesn’t count). I will try to gather some more info and let you guys know the status of this idea.

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Venti’s 1 Year

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

vtweetSo today is Venti’s one year anniversary, and I’m sitting herewith Bill having lunch. Sadly I will miss the tapping of Damnation. Turns out they won’t tap the keg until 4:00 pm. They do have Ninkasi’s Radient summer ale in bottles, as well as Rogues Sesquicentennial ale. Total lunch was only $15 for two people. Not bad with the bomber of Ninkasi. Not many people seemed to realize it was the anniversary. There is also Venti family everywhere. In fact once Venti’s updates their blog I got a photo of me sitting and typing, with JR, Leslie, and Dino posing with me. I feel so lazy when I think about the fact I’m the only one sitting in that photo.

I’m excited that it’s one year for Venti’s at their new location, and that they’re doing well. I’ve known Conrad since highschool, so even though I’m not family I’m still excited for their continued success. I think part of this is also because Venti’s is personal and cares about their customers. Not only that, but as I’ve discovered over the last year they have great beer. Boy do they have great beer.

I hope you guys stop by and enjoy the offerings Venti has for what is a special day for them. I know I enjoyed myself even if Damnation wasn’t tapped yet :) It was great seeing Leslie, Dino, and JR, and we really enjoyed our lunch.

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Another Venti’s Update

Monday, July 6th, 2009

JR left this comment on my last Venti’s post. Thanks for the update JR

Mr. Weekly, aka, Jared,

Further evolution regarding Venti’s 07 July 2009 Anniversary Celebration.

Rogue Sesquicentennial Ale is not available in kegs.
So, Thane, Venti’s most competent bar manager and extraordinary beer man, has purchased
- a 12 bottle case of 22 oz bottles
- a 24 bottle case of 12 oz bottle
of Rogue Sesquicentennial Ale. These are offered at a special price until the stock is depleted.

The Special Anniversary Day Special, based on loyal customer request and product availability, is a keg of Russian River’s Damnation, Belgium Style Strong Golden Ale, offered at a special price until the stock is depleted, the keg is ‘blow’.

Clever man that you are . . . you will notice that Russian River is a Santa Rosa, California, brewer; seemingly, inappropriate for the stated joint celebration of Venti’s anniversary, Oregon Craft Beer Month, and State of Oregon Sesquicentennial.

However, Rouge Sesquicentennial Ale and 4 taps will satisfy the recognition of Oregon and Mr. Chocholak, Thane, stands by the celebratory merit of Russian River’s Damnation.

Regards,
jrbox

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Ask And Recieve

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

vtweetWednesday I let you guys all know some of the details about Venti’s 1 year anniversary at their new location (why do we still call it the new location after a year?) When I posted the details I somewhat jokingly had said that I had been hoping for

some great tap prices, or an extra special keg

Turns out Leslie read this line as I got a Facebook message letting me know that the event was still evolving, yet there were no plans for a special keg, but all drinks would be happy hour prices from 4-11. Cool I thought. There is always great beer on tap so happy hour prices sounds great. Then I got another email.

Here is where the ask and ye shall receive part comes in. Leslie had asked for my email address, and not to long after giving it to her this showed up

Happy hour prices on pints $3 all day, but happy hour on mixed drinks only after 4 when lounge opens

Gettin a keg of Rogue Sesquicentennial Ale

Talk about awesome. Venti’s has definitely gone above and beyond. Not only that but because of that email I now feel all powerful. What a nice feeling.

So now that Venti’s has gone out of their way to make this celebration worthy of being listed in the craft beer month event list we must do our part. Get the word out there. Three dollar pints is an unusual thing to see for beer of the caliber that Venti’s serves. So not only will you get an awesome price on a pint, but you will be supporting a great local restaurant. See you all on July 7th hopefully.

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Honest Pint Future

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

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As I hoped, the honest pint bill failed. I know this view makes the hair on Portland drinkers necks rise and causes them to foam at the mouth. Let’s face it though. The way the bill was written was sillly. The bill provided no incentives for pouring honest pints other then a pat on the back.

Happily though the Honest Pint Project is still alive. I love the grass roots version because it’s about the people doing something themselves to get better pours. I wonder sometimes what Jeffs expenses are though. Maybe he should post them so people who want an honost pint can donate to cover it. Anyway

Jeff has declared this Saturday certification Saturday, and will be visiting pubs with a measuring cup and a camera. The great thing is he’s leaving it open for us to get involved to. If you happen to be swinging by an Oregon pub this Saturday you should bring a camera and 1 pint measuring glass with you, then send the picture and information to him. I’m gonna go out on a limb though and say that you could measure your favorite pubs later then Saturday though.

So here is your opportunity to shape the future of beer in Oregon, not through legislation, but through your own hard work. Get out there and get your favorite pub certified. Let’s take Oregon’s future in our own hands instead of letting politicians do it for us.

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Oregon Craft Beer Month, and Happenings Around Salem

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

These were supposed to be two separate posts with todays celebrating the start of Oregon Craft Beer Month and tomorrow talking about the many events in Salem, but since CapitolTaps pre-emptively struck on the Salem front I am combining to save face.

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Oregon Craft Beer Month

As I’ve already stated today is the launch of Oregon Craft Beer Month. This means instead of about 2 or 3 beer events per a week around the state we have gone to several per a day. Exciting eh? Problem is about 90% of the events seem to be in Portland. There is no reason why they shouldn’t either. Portland more then any other city in Oregon takes beer drinking to a new level. There are plenty of craft beer drinkers in Salem, not to mention three breweries. You’ld think Salem these breweries, as well as people that serve Oregon craft beer, would join in the celebrations. Yet outside of Bend and Portland celebrations are few and far between, and almost never advertised as well as they should be. Check out the Oregon Brewers Guild blog for a full list of events

The highlights of this month seem to be as follows

Puckerfest – Belmont Station July 10-16

I understand Belmont Station is a store/pub, and that some people won’t consider this a true festival. So instead lets consider it a celebration of  soured beers.

Portland Interenational Beer Fest – North Park Blocks July 18-19

22nd Oregon Brewers Festival – Tom McCall Waterfront Park July 23-26

 

Happenings In Salem

We may not have the crazy, boozy, haze filled month here in Salem, but there are some cool things goin on here.

According to CapitolTaps Pale Horse will be pouring tasters in a couple locations in Salem Check out the site for more info.

Also Venti’s is celebrating it’s first year in it’s new location. I messaged Leslie Venti hoping that there would be some great tap prices, or an extra special keg. I got no dice though. Here’s what she sent me.

July 7

Venti’s Cafe celebrates 1 year at new location 325 Court St. NE, Salem

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Teriyaki chicken + rice lunch special price all day, 11am-9pm
$4.5 regular dark meat
$6 large dark meat
Add veggies $1 more

$1 Iron City tall boys available after 4pm in the lounge

Singer/songwriter Patrick Burke playing in the lounge 6-8:30pm

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Cherry City Derby Girls in the house after 9pm fresh from practice (maybe not-so-fresh). Skates allowed upstairs, girls!

Lastly there are the good old Salem standbys, both of which will have good beer on tap.

Salem Art Fair – July 17-19

The Bite - July 31st – August 2nd

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Barley Cup

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

mcmenaminsSpecific information on this event may seem lacking, but that’s because there isn’t much out there to go off of. Here is McMenamins info on it. http://www.mcmenamins.com/index.php?loc=54&id=81&eventid=69838

This Saturday is the 12th Barley Cup at Thompson’s Brewery in south Salem. Every year McMenamins breweries randomly draw a style of beer which they then have to brew for the competition. The winner of the contest then goes on to represent McMenamins at the Holiday Ale Festival in Portland. If you choose to attend though you won’t get to pick the beer that goes on. That honor is reserved for volunteer members of Capitol Brewers. If you do go however you get to choose the peoples choice award.

Interestingly enough I was there when judges volunteered, and if the enthusiasm of the volunteers is a measure of the quality of the Barley Cup then it may not be an event worth going out of your way for. Truth is I don’t know. This is the first year I have heard of the Barley Cup since McMenamins does such a crappy job advertising to Salem that this event is going on.

Hopefully though this will be my first year going. If I can get work off Saturday evening then I plan to attend. Also if I do make it I hope to take some video of this event. Who knows, I may even volunteer as a judge for next years.

Does anyone else in Salem plan to attend?

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June Events

Friday, June 12th, 2009

dadoprom_helianthusHmmm what to say about the events coming up in June….. I got nothin. There are some good ones on here though so give some of em a try.

North American Organic Brewers Festival           June 26-28
I’m not big on the whole organic movement, but I kinda want to attend this one. To bad I won’t be able too. There are alot of great breweries, and many of the beers on the list look to be herbal, so will be worth it. Admission is free, but if you want to taste it will cost you $6 for a glass to taste with and $1 each for samples. It’s more spendy then other beer festivals, but looks like it may be worth it.

2009 Brewers Summer Games                                  June 20
This one sounds more fun then beer oriented. Cost is free and you get to watch brewers from around Oregon compete. It’s at the Pelican Brewery in Pacific City with all proceeds going to the charities. This is a family friendly event.

Oregon Brews and BBQs                                             June 19-20
This even takes place in the Granary District in McMinnville Oregon. Cost is $5 which includes a souvineer cup. All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. Come help Oregon by drinking beer.

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Salem Beer Festival?

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

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As I’ve hinted at in another post there may be a new beer festival coming to Oregon, and it will be located right in our capitol. Mission Mill Museum, Capitol Brewers, and others are all in the process of trying to make this thing happen. If it gets off the ground then they’re aiming for September at the Mission Mill Museum. So far I know Seven Brides has been officially approached, and others probably have also. It will be great to finally have a beer festival in our own backyard. From my research I think I’m the first one to break this online, so it’s hard finding details. As they become available though I’ll post updates. If anyone has any information send me an email at theweeklybrew@live.com

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