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After a longer than anticipated wait, Mirror Mirror is, indeed, in the bottle and being dipped in black wax as I type and we even have photos to prove it. This first Reserve Series release of the year will be out in the market in just a couple of weeks.

What:
Gourmet Beer-Pairing Event: Get a taste of the renowned Deschutes Brewery Sagebrush Classic Feast, which is held each summer in beautiful Bend, Oregon. The Sagebrush Sampler features six Portland chefs pairing small-plate specialties with craft beers from Deschutes Brewery.

Where:
Deschutes Brewery Portland Pub
210 NW 11th & Davis
Portland, OR   97209

When:
Monday, May 11th
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Who:
Some of Portland’s Finest Chefs:
Cathy Whims, Nostrana
Pascal Sauton, Carafe Bistro
Scott Neuman, Oba! Restaurante
Pascal Chureau – Fenouil Brasserie
Jill Ramseier, Deschutes Brewery, Portland
Jeff Usinowicz, Deschutes Brewery, Portland
Philippe Boulot, The Heathman Restaurant & Multnomah Athletic Club

Entertainment:
Aaron Meyer, concert rock violinist

Beneficiary:
Morrison Child & Family Services

Dinner Tickets*:
$100 each. Call 503-332-5000 or stop by the Portland Pub to purchase tickets.

Attention all craft beer enthusiasts who live to discover bold brews and push the sensory envelope. A new member of the Deschutes Brewery Bond Street Series is set to debut in mid May and will be available in 22oz. bottles through September. Red Chair IPA is named after the oldest operating lift at Mt. Bachelor, a classic old school double that locals flock to on fresh powder mornings. This beer has been wildly popular with our pub regulars, who always seem to know when we have hit on something special. Red Chair will be the latest in a volley of experimental hop beers originating at our Bond Street pub in downtown Bend.

Given the wild reception and enthusiasm shown by the public for the likes of The Abyss, The Dissident, Hop Henge, and Hop Trip, we are confident that there is no shortage of folks out there who appreciate innovation. Clearly people understand and appreciate the importance, or dare we say, the absolute necessity of our continuing to be experimental and cutting edge.

Red Chair is a bright copper beauty (think freshly minted penny) with a solid head and perfect lacing that typifies Deschutes ales. It has a plush body with satiny caramel flavors derived from seven varieties of malt including British crystals, German pilsner, and domestic versions of cara-pils and Munich. Despite all of this, Red Chair is still a hop forward ale, but not in the way many have gotten used to. You will find no cloying, mouth puckering bitterness here. In its place a straight up succulent citrus punch to the nose. This is due to the experimental nature of some of the hops, as well as, how late in the process they were added.

To say that the seemingly contradictory elements of caramel maltiness and citrusy hops get along would be an understatement; they coexist in blissful harmony. Red Chair would pair exceptionally well with hot-n-sour soup, enchiladas with mole sauce, or thin crust margarita pizza. But don’t take our word for it, get a little experimental yourself and enjoy this wonderful beer with any food you see fit, or all by itself.

Cheers,

John “Abe” Abraham, Brewer