Original Microbrews
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Beer is almost as old as civilization itself. It is
mentioned in Sumerian texts that date back more than
5,000 years ago. Beginning in the 1950s, scientists
debated the notion that beer, not bread, was actually
the start of the development for agriculture.
Brewpub Heaven
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Everyone knows that if your looking for the best in
coffee, you go to Seattle. For wine, you go to
California. When it comes to the best in beer, you
go to Portland Oregon, where your never more than
15 minutes away from a quality brewpub.
Equipment For Microbrews
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Before you can start brewing beer, you’ll need to
have the right equipment. If this is your first
time brewing, you should start simple. Before
you begin, the first thing that you’ll need is a
brewpot. Before you rush out and buy one, you
may already have one that will work just fine.
Lagers
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Lagering, as a process, was discovered around 200
years ago in Bavaria. Here, it was found that
beers experiencing secondary fermentation in casks
stored in the caves of the Alps would produce beers
with differnet characteristics than ales.
Pale Ale Beer
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English pale ale
The style of English pale ale was originated by
producers in Burton during the 1800′s. The high
levels of calcium found in the water compliment this
style quite well, by making a more efficient
extraction of bitter resins from the hops.
Hybrid Microbrews
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Cream ale/American lager/blonde ale
This blend produces a mild, pale, light bodied ale.
This can be made using a warm fermentation (either
top or bottom) and cold lagering or also by
blending top and bottom fermented beers.
Beer Culture
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Social context
Many social traditions and activities are very
associated with drinking beer, such as playing cards,
darts, or other games. The consumption of beer in
isolation and excess may be associated with people
drinking away their troubles, while drinking in
excess with company may be associated with binge
drinking.
Microbrews Of The Northwest
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The ideal place to sample the best of Northwest
handcrafted ale is a well run brewpub, which will
stimulate the human spirit with warmth, the scent
of malt, pleasant conversation, and hearty food.
Oregon Microbrews
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To get the most out of a visit to Oregon, you’ll need
to try a local craft beer. Even if you don’t like
to drink craft beer, it’s something you should at
least experience.
Wheat Beers
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Wheat beers are beers that are brewed with both
malted barley and malted wheat, rather than using
just barley. The addition of wheat will lend wheat
beers a lighter flavor and somewhat paler color
than most all barley ales and beers. Wheat beer
is normally top fermented, which is fermentation
with ale yeast.