Deschutes Brewery just released this film that not only shows the great state of Oregon really well, it includes a soundtrack, Beach House, by The Cave Singers from their album Welcome Joy.

From PortlandBeer.org via their Flickr stream

Beer lovers rejoice! Deschutes Brewery is shipping out the latest Red Chair Northwest Pale Ale seasonal ale. Be sure to track some down as last year's batch sold out way in advance..

And don't forget to enter the Red Chair Sweepstakes to try and win a Winter escape for two at Mt Bachelor..

Returning to Bend's Old Mill District, the five-day USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships introduces a new, challenging course for 2010. Competitors, fans and family can also take part in the Cross Culture: Art+Bike Festival, featuring live music, film screenings, parties and more. Go here for more info and course maps etc.

A Syrian mercenary drinking beer in the company of his Egyptian wife and child, c. 1350 BC. Photograph: Bettmann/Corbis

Sorry Black Butte XX11 fans..here's the story from the Deschutes Brewing blog:

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This Cascadian Dark Ale from Deschutes Brewery is available May through September and should be available wherever you normally pick up your 22 ouncers.. The bottle has a striking design by Portland artist, Casey Burns - here's his story:

Pro skateboarder Tyler Martin giving a Dana Mackenzie Deschutes skateboard a pounding. Check out Dana's work and more board designs here.

As an avid homebrewer for many years, Kyle Hollingsworth, keyboardist of The String Cheese Incident, has long been a fan of microbrews and specialty beers and has found the perfect way to blend his love of brewing with his love for music.