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Belmont Station’s Puckerfest

From July 18-24, 2011, Portland beer store and cafĂ©, Belmont Station will host its annual Puckerfest, a festival for “sour, wild and funky beers.” To promote this annual event, Belmont Station has decided to roll out an exclusive website. The … Continue reading

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New Belgium Le Terroir

Sour beer does not commit one to a particular malt or hop bill. It is possible to leave out the wheat (Cantillon Iris), add oats (Cantillon Zwanze 2010), or (partially) substitute fresh hops for aged hops (Cantillon Iris). Jef van … Continue reading

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Week of Wild Fest in Eugene, Oregon

The 16 Tons Beer & Wine Bottle Shop and Tasting Bar in Eugene, Oregon is organizing the Week of Wild Fest, which will culminate on Friday the 17th with a festival featuring 10 wild ales on tap and more than … Continue reading

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A celebration of sour beers

I have been reluctant to write about Belmont Station’s 2010 Puckerfest because there were few local sour beers on tap that I find appealing, and this opinion is not due to a lack of trying! I still am not aware … Continue reading

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Belmont Station Puckerfest 2009

One of the most interesting innovations at Cantillon are the Lou Pepe lambics. Unlike the traditional gueuze, which is made by blending lambics of various ages, the Lou Pepe beers are made by blending 2 year old mellow lambics from … Continue reading

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