Bend Celebrates 100 Years!
Lewis and Clark Oregon Bicentennial!

Once a peaceful meadow near an easy ford across the Deschutes River (from the French “Riviere des Chutes” - where it is unclear whether “Chutes” translates to “falls” or “slides” or “flying monkeys”); it was referred to as “Farewell Bend” by travelers heading west to the Willamette Valley.  The name was eventually changed by the U.S. Postmaster to just “Bend” because he apparently had an unnatural phobia of the word “Farewell”.  Lewis and Clark did not actually discover Bend, though they wished they had.  An obscure journal entry from William Clark when camped at the mouth of the Deschutes on the Columbia River reads: “Once againe Meriwether has short-sheeted my sleeping bagge.  The soape ran out weeks ago and the members of the Corps are beginning to smelle like Buffaloe in rut.  I could certainly use a beere.”  Had they merely turned left (or right, depending on which way they were facing) and followed the Deschutes, found Bend, and waited 192 years, they could have enjoyed a fine ale from Deschutes Brewery.  You, on the other hand, don’t have to wait that long.  Come on in for a Bend Centennial Lager or stop by the local store and pick up a six-pack of Twilight Ale.

Deschutes ~ Near and Far
My request for spring vacation photos has been heard!  Three fine Deschutes fans sent along their exotic shots, eliciting a deep need for me to head out on an exotic vacation!

Costa Rica, Cabo San Lucas and Hawaii are the Deschutes destinations for this Bitter Truth issue.

First, Jim Lord and Jessica Wojdak toted Cinder Cone Red to Tamarindo Beach in Costa Rica ~ Now, that is some beautiful beach!

Chuck Mackdanz thought Black Butte Porter and Cabo San Lucas were a perfect fit ~ And I agree!

Now, Chad Berg has moved to Hawaii and he loves his Obsidian Stout, swinging in a hammock, chilling by the ocean. As Chad says, “Obsidian Stout is good on a warm, Hawaiian day.”  You don’t have to convince me!

Next time you take a vacation, preferably exotic and far, far away, pack a bottle of Deschutes beer and send us a photo (Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal, World's Largest Ball of String, etc.).  We’ll send you cool Pub Stuff if we publish it.

Thanks to each of our contributors ~ And I encourage everyone to send photos when available.  I hear rumors that next issue will bring pictures of China!  Who would have thought!?!

Deschutes Brewery’s Employee Community
This is a new section for the Bitter Truth and highlights the many varied activities that brewery staff is involved.

The Deschooters, the brewery’s men’s indoor soccer team, once again took home this season’s trophy.  They also went undefeated for the season!  Congratulations to Matt Bussman, John Mercer, Andy Tester, Greg Strom, Jon Porlier, Manual Ramirez and Colby Nightingale.

The Brewery’s Employee volunteer group has also been extremely busy since it’s inception in November 2004.  They have coordinated activities within the brewery that include a successful coat drive for Bend Aid, a division of COCAAN.  The Adopt-a-Family program, also through COCAAN, gathered Christmas gifts and dinner for a family in transition.  The brewery group adopted a family of four and is hoping to adopt two families for 2005.  The Bethlehem Inn and the Central Oregon Humane Society are organizations that the brewery volunteer group has recently assisted with meals and muscle power.  In the upcoming months, clean-up for the Metolius Preserve, implementing a veggie garden for Healy Heights and the McKenzie Hwy clean-up are on the books.

Worldly considerations have not escaped the employees at Deschutes Brewery.  Over $10,000 was donated to the American Red Cross for tsunami victims when the brewery offered to match 2 to 1 the amount donated by employees. 

Upcoming Beers at The Pub:

Bend Centennial Lager ~ Pre-Prohibiton-style lager celebrating Bend’s 100th Anniversary

Phil’s Trail Ale ~ Great after a hard ride on a hot day

Oatmeal Pale ~ Rich and creamy Pale Ale

Bendsch ~ Kolsch-style altbier.  One of the Pub staff’s favorites

Horizon Glacier ESB ~ A high gravity Extra Special Bitter made with Horizon & Glacier hops

Twilight Ale ~ Our award-winning Summer seasonal

Sagebrush Classic Call for Volunteers

It’s that time to think about all the summer fun that can begin very soon, once the weather warms up a smidge!

With the coming onset of summer, it’s the perfect time to remind all you faithful readers about the Sagebrush Classic, Deschutes Brewery’s annual golf tournament and feast, which raises funds for the Deschutes Children’s Foundation.

The 2005 Sagebrush Classic is July 15th & 16th and there are many, many volunteer opportunities available.  You can work with the chefs doing prep on Friday or Saturday.  You can serve at the Feast on Saturday evening.  If that does not suit your desires, you can help with set-up at the site on Friday or Saturday. 

Please contact Lesley Walthew at Deschutes Brewery if interested in volunteering,
541-312-6944 or email at lesley@deschutesbrewery.com.

Deschutes Brewery Employee Profile

If you have spent any time at the pub in the last twelve years, you’ve seen or met JC, aka John Collins.  Though his hair is shorter these days, JC is still a free spirit at heart.  He takes full advantage of everything that Central Oregon has to offer ~ He snowboards, skateboards and rock climbs and surfs when he gets over to the coast.  JC also is a family man.  He says his favorite part about working at the pub is interacting with all the people and, of course, the beer.  His favorites are Mirror Pond Pale Ale and Black Butte Porter.  Stop in for a pint and say “hi” to JC ~ He will be behind the bar!
Cheers ~

2nd Annual Deschutes Brewery Open House
Saturday, June 18th Noon until 4:00 p.m.
901 SW Simpson Bend, OR

2004 was the first Open House at Deschutes Brewery’s bottling facility at the Colorado and Simpson roundabout in Bend.  The Open House was such a hit that the brewery decided that it should be an annual event. 

With appetizers, samples and employees on hand to answer all your questions, this is the time to visit the brewery and spend some time in the Mountain Room.

And, if you are really adventurous, you can join us for the Wood Barrel Tasting, following the Open House.

Wood Barrel Tasting
6:00pm Saturday, June 18th

A new adventure just in time for a Father’s Day Surprise ~ Deschutes Brewery’s Mountain Room is hosting a Wood Barrel Tasting, featuring Wood-conditioned ales and passed appetizers.

Jake Harper, barrel master and brewer for Deschutes Brewery, will be on hand to discuss the different characteristics imparted by each of the barrel types and their effects on the beer profiles.

Wood Aged Beer Selections:

’04 Jubelale aged in a French Oak Pinot barrel for 6 months

’04 Mirror Mirror Barleywine aged in a Port barrel for 8 months

‘04 Mirror Mirror Barleywine aged in a Jack Daniel’s Bourbon barrel for 6 months

’04 Obsidian Stout aged in a Jack Daniel’s Bourbon barrel for 4 months
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05 Mirror Pond Pale Ale aged in a French Oak Pinot barrel for 6 weeks
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05 Mirror Mirror Barleywine aged in a French Oak Pinot barrel for 6 weeks

Appetizer Selections:

Pickled Prawns and Chow Chow

Shucked Pacific Oysters

Artisan Cheese Selections with Fruit Preserves and Herb Biscuits

Cascade Ale-Cured Brewery Smoked Salmon

Dungeness Crab and Fried Garlic Custard with Ocean Salad

Herb Wrapped Carlton Farms Pork Tenderloin with a Roasted Tomato Confit and Twice Baked Fingerling Potatoes

Black Butte Porter Mole Braised Beef Short Ribs with Buttermilk Crushed Yukon Potatoes

The cost for this unique sampling is $25.00 per person and reservations are required.

Reserve early for this tasting with Sharon at 541-385-8606.

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