http://oakbrew.com Humble Brewers of Delicious Beer Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:06:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en On the eve of the Ducks first battle of 2010, I realize the transition from Summer to Fall is truly upon us. I thought I’d take a moment and update you on all things beer at Oakshire, especially for those who have not been out to visit us in a while. We had a great [...]]]> http://oakbrew.com/2010/09/03/brewmasters-corner-update-from-the-brewery/ Oakshire Brewing is delighted to be able to participate in our very first Barn Dinner hosted and coordinated by Heidi Tunnell Catering Company barn-dinners – We will be enjoying a whole roasted goat and pig at this spectacular event along with Four Oakshire Beers.  Dine with other beer, food and wine lovers.  Sign up for [...]]]> http://oakbrew.com/2010/08/06/barn-dinner-on-october-1st/ Well, another Oregon Craft Beer Month has passed and we are on the wind down period of summer. As my thoughts turn towards the Great American Beer Fest in September and our fall and winter seasonals, I thought I’d look back on the crazy July.  These thoughts were prompted by a handful of recent critiques [...]]]> http://oakbrew.com/2010/08/04/brewmasters-corner-reflections-on-oregon-craft-beer-month/ So you found our new website. Awesome! Now find our beers pouring this Friday and Saturday at the Willamette Valley Brews and Blues Festival in Springfield. We’ll have Watershed IPA and Line Dry Rye. And of course you can hang out in the grass for some smokin’ blues. See you there! Share and Enjoy:]]> http://oakbrew.com/2010/08/02/oakshire-brewing-to-pour-at-willamette-valley-brews-and-blues-fest/ “I think I’d like a Gronker of the Horny Toad”! Spoken by a stunnning 70 year old Australian woman with twinkling eyes. She has been visiting the brewery this summer with her son and heads back to her home on Wednesday. Share and Enjoy:]]> http://oakbrew.com/2010/08/02/best-dock-sale-customer-comment-of-the-day/ We had such an overwhelming response to our last beer and cheese pairing class, Matt, Joe and I will be doing another class for everyone who didn’t get a chance to make it the last time. Join us as we try 5 new cheeses, four Oakshire beers and one guest beer.  We will discuss methods [...]]]> http://oakbrew.com/2010/07/23/another-beer-and-cheese-pairing-class/ Did you know that someone in Lane County needs a blood transfusion every 23 minutes? Every THREE seconds someone in the United States needs a transfusion. Join Oakshire employees  and donate your platelets at the brewery on Saturday, June 19th from 12-4pm. Contact Eriel at the brewery with any questions – 541.688.4555 Share and Enjoy:]]> http://oakbrew.com/2010/06/08/blood-drive-at-oakshire-june-19th/ A big shout out goes to James at Benedetti’s Meat Market and Deli over in Springfield for stepping in for JP at Devour this last Saturday. If you missed it, James was on hand grilling up brats made with Watershed IPA (as he makes them for Devour) and other goodies.  Thanks for stepping up to [...]]]> http://oakbrew.com/2010/06/07/thanks-bendettis-meat-market-and-deli-and-welcome-new-faces/ At long last, we have brought Line Dry Rye back for a return engagement. All summer long, this Rye Pale Ale made with NW honey will be available in bottles and draft. At about 5.3% and full of character, this easy drinking beer is sure to be your drink of choice this summer. Bottling commences [...]]]> http://oakbrew.com/2010/05/31/line-dry-rye-returns-now-in-bottles/ We will have the doors open this weekend for Memorial Day.  Friday afternoon from 3-6pm, feel free to get your holiday keg filled up.  Then on Saturday, our normal hours continue for Tours and Tastings. 12-4.  Come out and have lunch and try a few samples. Bring the relatives!  Then on Monday, Matt will be [...]]]> http://oakbrew.com/2010/05/28/oakshire-tasting-room-if-open-for-memorial-day-weekend/