Podcast · Episode 1
Portlandia
On today's episode we recap our recent trip to Portland and try several different styles of beer from throughout Oregon. We also discuss a recent blind-taste test of 116 of the best American IPAs. Plus, we find a beer that is truly tough to drink!
Beers from this Episode
Cream Ale
Rooster's Cream Ale
Coalition Brewing Co.
Rooster's Cream is a slightly cloudy, golden, unfiltered beer with dark specks of flaked barley floating in the glass. It has a light, crisp flavor and goes dow…
Strong Ale
Jubel 2015
Deschutes Brewery
Jubel 2015 is a complex barrel-aged strong ale with a sweet and smoky flavor. Its toasted malts are balanced by hints of caramel, toffee and figs. For a beer wi…
Brown Ale
Rogue Creamery 80th Anniversary Ale
Rogue Ales
Rogue Creamery is a specialty cheese maker in Oregon. For their 80th Anniversary, Rogue Ales brewed a special beer to commemorate the occasion. Rogue Creamery 8…
India Pale Ale (IPA)
PDX Carpet IPA
Rogue Ales
Although the carpet in Portland's airport stirred up some controversy, the beer named for it won't ruffle any feathers. Despite having a distinct cascade aroma,…
Double/Imperial IPA
Mega Monster Imperial IPA
Gilgamesh Brewing
Mega Monster Imperial IPA was a knock-out punch to our tastebuds. This beer is insanely hard to drink, with an alcoholic taste and an unsettling bitter finish t…
Braggot
Marionberry Braggot
Rogue Ales
Marionberry Braggot pours a reddish brown color and gives off a fresh berry aroma that lingers throughout the experience. Your first sip will introduce a distin…
Strong Ale
Adam
Hair of the Dog Brewing Company
Adam is a high quality beer that is worth seeking out if you can find it. This is an "old world ale" and the original beer from Hair of the Dog. It pours a dark…
India Pale Ale (IPA)
Double Mountain IRA (India Red Ale)
Double Mountain Brewery & Taproom
This beer didn't immediately stand out to us at first, but it definitely grew on us as it opened up. It pours a copper, dark red or amber color with a nice head…
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