Are you a brewer? Are you looking for a job? It’s not the US Army looking for a brewer this time, it’s Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon and they’re looking for a Brewmaster to replace outgoing Brewmaster Larry Sidor who will soon be opening a brewery of his own in Bend. Deschutes is looking for someone more than the average garage home brewer and rightfully so as they’ll have some huge shoes to fill; The Dissident, The Abyss, Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Black Butte Porter, Jubelale … ring any bells?

If you think you have what it takes and ideally a degree in Fermentation Sciences and at least 10 years of professional production brewing, now is your chance to get called up to the big leagues and become the Brewmaster at one of my favorite breweries.

Deschutes Brewery, Bend, OR is seeking an amazing Brewmaster. The successful candidate will have a passion for craft beer and share our desire to constantly push the envelope when it comes to quality and creativity. We need a brave soul, willing to experiment while also having the experience and expertise to run a sophisticated and growing brewery. This person will bring outstanding leadership skills, technical & creative expertise and proficiency in brewing operations.

Qualified individuals should submit their resume with salary requirements to: [email protected]

25 April 2011 – Bend, Oregon– Deschutes Brewery and Boulevard Brewing Company today announced that they will release two versions of a new collaboration beer later this summer. The style, which is described by brewmasters Steven Pauwels of Boulevard and Larry Sidor of Deschutes as a White I.P.A., combines Boulevard’s expertise in making Belgian-style witbiers with Deschutes’ mastery in brewing hop-forward ales. The ale will be made at both breweries and released simultaneously throughout each of their distribution territories.

“To say we’re excited about working with Deschutes on this project would be an understatement,” said Pauwels. “We have a lot of respect for Larry and his team, and we look forward to sharing our knowledge with them through the collaborative process.”

Pauwels and Sidor began exploring the idea of brewing together after crossing paths several times at craft beer events around the country. The brewers discovered they had much in common in their brewing philosophies, both pushing the envelope whenever possible, yet remaining dedicated to the time-honored traditions that keep them consistent and grounded.

“It will be interesting to see how similar the brews turn out despite being brewed more than 1,600 miles apart,” said Sidor. “That’s part of the fun of working together with a brewery like Boulevard. We both use the latest technologies but also stay true to traditional brewing ingredients and methods.”

Despite both beers being characterized as White I.P.A.s, there will be differences in packaging and in how they will ultimately taste. Brewed at their Bend, Oregon facility, Deschutes’ version will be the second beer in their new Conflux collaboration series and will be distributed throughout their 18-state region in kegs and 22-ounce bottles. Their first collaboration, brewed with Hair of the Dog Brewing Company, is still aging in wood barrels.

Boulevard’s version, christened Collaboration No. 2, will be distributed throughout their 20-state region as part of the Smokestack Series seasonal lineup in kegs and 750ml bottles. The brewery’s first collaboration, a partnership with distinguished Belgian brewer Jean-Marie Rock, was released in January of 2010.

After successful Base Camp Weeks in San Francisco and Phoenix, Deschutes Brewery now moves onward to Los Angeles for five days of incredible beer, awesome people, the best beer bars LA has to offer and great food. If you’re in the LA area, be sure to check the schedule events for your chance to meet the brewers, try Deschutes’ rarest beers (like Lost Barrels of Mirror Mirror), pair it with some great food and hang out with Woody, Deschutes’ mobile bar.

• Spring Beer Bash at Rustic Canyon in Santa Monica (6-10pm)

The long-awaited Beer Bash is back at Rustic Canyon Winebar & Seasonal Kitchen. Hosted by Beer Sommelier and Author Christina Perozzi & Proprietor Josh Loeb and featuring a beer inspired menu from Chef Evan Funke & Pastry Chef Zoe Nathan, paired with craft beers from Oregon’s preeminent craft brewery, Deschutes Brewery. Brewer Tim Alexander will be present to talk about the featured award-winning, and hard to get specialty beers The Dissident ’10 and The Abyss ’10. View the complete menu and purchase your tickets, by clicking here.

• Beer Tasting at Verdugo Bar (5pm-close)

Our giant wooden barrel, affectionately known as Woody, and brewer Veronica Vega will be on site for this special Jubel 2010 & Black Butte XXII tasting at Verdugo Bar.

Wednesday April 13
• Specialty Beer Tasting at Surly Goat (5pm-close)

Our giant wooden barrel, affectionately known as Woody, and brewer Veronica Vega will be on site for this special Jubel 2010 & Lost Barrels of Mirror Mirror tasting at the Surly Goat.

• Bourbon-Barreled Beer Tasting at Seven Grand (6-8pm)

Pair your flights of The Abyss (’07 -’10) with hand-rolled cigars from Leon Cigars in downtown L.A. at Seven Grand with brewer Tim Alexander.

Thursday April 14
• Food & Beer Pairing Luncheon at Hot’s Kitchen (12-3pm)
• Deschutes Night at Congregation Ale House (4pm-close)

Our giant wooden barrel, affectionately known as Woody, and brewer Veronica Vega will be on site for this special tasting at Congregation Ale House. Try The Abyss 2008 in bottles as well as Black Butte Porter, Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Inversion IPA, Red Chair NWPA, Hop Henge Experimental IPA and Nitro Obsidian Stout on tap. Yummy!!

Friday April 15
• In-Store Deschutes Tasting at Hi-Time Wine Cellar (12-3pm)

Join us and our big wooden traveling barrel we call “Woody,” at Hi-Time Wine Cellar for an in-store Deschutes Beer tasting. Taste every Deschutes beer they carry along with a special tasting of The Abyss 2007! Get here early before it’s gone…

• Special Beer & Food Pairing at Side Door (5pm-close)

Join us and our big wooden traveling barrel we call “Woody,” at Side Door for an amazing menu that pairs perfectly with Deschutes Brewery beers. There will also be a special tasting of The Abyss Reserve Series Beer from 2008. Hope to see you here!

Saturday April 16
• Deschutes Night at Pizza Port in San Clemente (5pm-close)

Our giant wooden barrel, affectionately known as Woody, will be on site for this special tasting at Pizza Port in the beah town of San Clemente. Try The Abyss 2008 in bottles as well as Black Butte Porter, Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Inversion IPA, Red Chair NWPA, Hop Henge Experimental IPA and Nitro Obsidian Stout on tap. Yummy!!

After an incredible week at the Craft Brewers Conference in San Francisco and having the opportunity to hang out with the Deschutes Brewery crew at a few of their Deschutes Brewery Base Camp Week – San Francisco events, we are excited to announce their events for Deschutes Base Came Week – Phoenix, which we are wishing we could attend, but sadly that won’t be the case. If you are in the area, get there and try some of their incredible beers!

DESCHUTES BREWERY BASE CAMP – Phoenix, Arizona

Tuesday April 5

• Beer Tasting at Total Wine & More in Tempe (2-5pm)
  Here’s your chance to discover your favorite Deschutes Brewery beer, and maybe even take some home to further your exploration. We’ll be pouring several of the beers we have for sale in the store.
• Specialty Reserve Series Beer Tasting at Taste of Tops (5:30-8pm)
  Not only will the giant Deschutes Brewery barrel on wheels, Woody, be here, but you should be too! We’ll be pouring the Lost Barrels of Mirror Mirror (yes, they were really lost and rediscovered in the brewery’s warehouse) and The Abyss ’08 – finely aged for your drinking pleasure. This is a rare chance to try some rare beers from Oregon’s Deschutes Brewery. Pair your beer with some hand-rolled cigars and view the mad skills of a visiting professional cigar roller.
• Specialty Reserve Series Beer Tasting at Robbie Fox’s (7-10pm)
  We’ll have some of Deschutes Brewery’s most popular beers – Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Black Butte Porter and Inversion IPA – for you to try at this event, along with the latest vintage of The Abyss. Woody, the brewery’s giant traveling beer barrel, will be rolling in around 8 p.m. Pair your beer with some hand-rolled cigars and view the mad skills of a visiting professional cigar roller.

Wednesday April 6

• Beer Tasting at Total Wine & More in Glendale (1:30-4:30pm)
  Here’s your chance to discover your favorite Deschutes Brewery beer, and maybe even take some home to further your exploration. We’ll be pouring several of the beers we have for sale in the store.

Thursday April 7

• Whole Foods
  In-Store Beer Tasting (2-5pm) | Tasting and Small Plate Dinner (6-8pm) $10
  Is there really anything better than working a little bit of beer tasting into your grocery shopping trip? Deschutes Brewery will be at Whole Foods with samples of its lineup of craft brews in the afternoon, and a small plate pairing dinner in the early evening. The special brews we’ll be pouring include The Abyss ’10 and Jubel 2010, which is only released once every 10 years.
• Specialty Beer Tasting at Papago Brewing (7-10pm)
  Deschutes Brewery’s Reserve Series beers are always a little hard to find, but none more so than The Dissident ‘10 which had an extremely limited release. We’ll also be pouring the brewery’s Black Butte XXI, the brewery’s 21st anniversary beer, which is full of chocolaty goodness. A few bottles of Jubel 2010, The Abyss ’07 & ’08 will also be cracked open.

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The 2011 Craft Brewers Conference put on by the Brewers Association is less than a month away and breweries, bottle shops, and beer bars/restaurants are getting their events for the conference finalized as the American craft brewing community prepares to descend upon San Francisco. We at Mutineer are happy to announce the events that our friends at Deschutes Brewery will be holding and judging by the events we attended of theirs during the Great American Beer Festival, these will be off the charts.

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WHAT: Collaboration Beer Dinner and Pairing at The Monk’s Kettle
Deschutes Brewery Chef Matt Neltner and Monk’s Kettle Chef Adam Dulye collaborate to deliver a menu made for beer. The special menu, from which anyone visiting the restaurant can order, takes the expertise of these two chefs to create food and beer pairings that will kick of the week just right. On tap will be a large variety of Deschutes beers including: The Abyss 2010, The Abyss 2009, Black Butte XXI, Hop Henge Experimental IPA, Red Chair NWPA, Mirror Mirror, Jubel 2010, Mirror Pond Pale Ale and Green Lakes Organic Ale. Visitors will also have a chance to discuss the beers and brewing processes with Deschutes Brewery brewer Robin Johnson.
                               
WHEN: Tuesday, March 22, 6-9pm

WHERE: The Monk’s Kettle
3141 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
415.865.9523

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WHAT: Black Butte XXII California Debut at The Republic
Join us for a very rare appearance of last year’s coveted Black Butte XXII, which never released to the public. What we can tell you is that this imperial bourbon-aged version of our popular Black Butte Porter, brewed in 2010 with chilies, dark chocolate and orange peel, is well worth a taste during its California debut. You may be familiar with Black Butte XX and XXI which were released to celebrate the Brewery’s past anniversaries, but because XXII was not available outside of our brew pubs, most have not had the pleasure of tasting this spectacular beer.
                               
WHEN: Wednesday, March 23, 8pm-close

WHERE: The Republic
3213 Scott Street
San Francisco, CA 94123-2605

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WHAT: Specialty Beer Tasting at the Toronado 8pm-close
Join no less than FOUR Deschutes brewers for some beer and sausage….a pairing that could only be made in, well, San Francisco. Deschutes Brewery, the Toronado and Rosamunde Sausage Grill are teaming up for an evening of pairing pleasure. Rosamunde will be grilling up some of their best to wash down with a bit of any of the following beers: The Abyss, The Dissident, Mirror Mirror, Nitro The Abyss, Hop Henge Experimental IPA, Red Chair NWPA, Green Lakes Organic Ale and Mirror Pond Pale Ale.

WHEN: Thursday March 24, 8pm-close

WHERE: The Toronado
547 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

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WHAT: Specialty Beer Tasting at City Beer Store
There’s nothing quite like a small space that’s completely packed with beer of all kinds, from all over the world. What better atmosphere to enjoy some fine Deschutes brews and conversation with a Deschutes brewer? We’ll be serving up some small appetizers to bring out the flavors of the beer as we host a casual beer tasting evening for the Friday night crowd in the city by the Bay. We will be bringing down some favorites and specials such as The Abyss, Jubel 2010, Mirror Mirror, Hop Henge Experimental IPA and Red Chair NWPA. Meet our brewmaster, Larry Sidor, along with three other Deschutes brewers as they discuss this wide variety of beers.
         
WHEN: Friday March 25, 6pm–close

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I’m a huge fan of Deschutes Brewery from Bend, Oregon and as a craft beer addict, I am thankful for having always had a plentiful supply of their spectacular brews since I was of legal drinking age. I’ve also been fortunate enough to meet the extraordinary people behind their award winning brews and it’s a simple case of great people making great beer. As mentioned, they are from Oregon and one of the really cool things I continually see with Deschutes is their connection with Oregon and it’s more than just the place they are from. You can see Oregon in the names of their beers, in their labels, in the inspiration of each of their unique and exciting beers.

Below is a video for Deschutes that was created by their advertising agency that I really liked and I wanted to share with you. I must point out, however, that there is a very brief moment (one second) of partial female nudity around 3:15, so please be mindful of that. I think it’s a very cool video that captures a lot of the soul that is Deschutes and it also shows some of the inspirations behind their very cool labels. With that said, enjoy.

It’s great seeing cities teaming up with breweries to promote their city, their economy, and well, their beer. Bend, Oregon knows a great thing when they see it, and they’ve seen it with their local craft beer scene, leading to the creation of The Bend Ale Trail.

A collaboration between Visit Bend, the city’s tourism bureau, and eight of the regions top craft breweries, The Bend Ale Trail is an interactive, multi-faceted tour and celebration of the city’s craft breweries. Continue Reading »

The March/April issue of Mutineer Magazine is now on newsstands, with the cover story featuring Grammy Nominated artist Kenna and his crew on Mt. Kilimanjaro in the name of water relief.

Featured stories in the new issue include:

Mutineer Interview: Kenna

Grammy Nominated artist Kenna brings together a star-studded cast of A-listers to climb Africa’s highest peak, Kilimanjaro, to bring clean water awareness to the masses.

Patron and the Quest for Tequila Perfection

Editor Alan Kropf finds that tequila’s growing up fast and that Patron is leading the charge out of the frat house and into the penthouse.

Deschutes: An Evening of Beer Pairing in the Rose City

Deschutes Brewery pairs up with Portland’s most talented chefs for a decadent meal to remember.

Mutineer’s Guide to Spring Break in Beverage

We immerse you in the essence of spring break and tell you everything you need to know to have a Mutinous spring break, including; tiki recipes, airline beverage programs, everything you need to know about margaritas, and more!

The March/ April issue also includes:
In The World: Wine in Lebanon
Thirsty Children: Ethiopia
Wine Steals: Zinfandel
Beer Styles: Saison
Classic Cocktails: Sidecar
What Karl Wente Drinks
Cooking with Absinthe

And much, much, more…