Balling on a Budget
Finding the cheapest craft brews in town
Drinking the same old beers can get boring. But upgrading to craft beer doesn’t have to be expensive. To prove it, I went on a … Continue reading
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Home Is Where the Wine Is (Made)
Buckets to bottles: Fruit wines gain ground among Eugene home brewers
You may already know you can grow zucchini, potatoes and tomatoes in a bucket — see the Weekly’s March 5 Home & Garden edition — … Continue reading
Orange Wines are A-Peeling
Explore Oregon wines beyond red and white
In the wine world, orange wines remain the underappreciated cousin to the more recognizable reds and whites. But orange wines are gaining in popularity, paralleling … Continue reading
Beer and Wine on the Horizon
Looking forward at upcoming beer and wine events
For the beer and wine enthusiasts here in Eugene and Springfield, there’s a few exciting beer and wine events coming up. On April 2, The … Continue reading
What’s in a Name?
The Oregon Otter Beer Festival turns a barley malt pun into a purposeful night out in Portland
Maris Otter, a variety of barley malt that’s been around since the 1960s, has a name that’s hard to ignore. It’s a staple of British … Continue reading
Uncorked!
Learn about Eugene and Springfield’s beer and wine scene in Cap and Cork
Each year, Eugene Weekly takes a deep dive into the diverse beer and wine scene here in Eugene and Springfield. Every time, we’re able to … Continue reading
The Mezcalero
Virginia restaurateur shares his knowledge of mezcal in Eugene
Sample rare mezcal at Party Bar in downtown Eugene August 10, in a Rare Mezcal Tasting Class. It is taught by Charlottesville, Virginia, restaurateur River … Continue reading
Brewing Community Connection over IPAs
Arable Brewing Company, a small brewery, seeks to have a big impact
With only two years in operation, Arable Brewing Company is a small, craft five-barrel brew house with all beer brewed in-house and poured straight from … Continue reading
Brewing Up A Storm
Eugene breweries are keeping the craft scene alive with the annual Eugene Beer Week coming in June
When folks think about beer culture in Oregon, they might think of Portland first. But Eugene’s beer scene is alive and growing. You can experience … Continue reading
Rosé Means ‘Pink’
Always judge a Willamette Valley rosé by its label
By Amelia Winkelman and Mirandah Davis-Powell As Eugene Weekly’s most dedicated lovers of the color pink, us two reporting interns, Mirandah and Amelia, knew what … Continue reading