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Maple sweetness. Smokehouse fire. Bourbon warmth. Thick-cut sourdough, crisp iceberg lettuce, heavy tomato slices, and an entire pack of Maple Bourbon Bacon stacked sky-high. Full tasting review and whiskey breakdown coming soon.
At Mike’s Ice Cream, samples led to Galaxy + Coffee—Galaxy layered with mixed chocolates folded into rich chocolate ice cream, while the coffee brought smooth, roasted depth. Cozy spot, bold scoops—cash or check only. #hoodriver #oregon #icecream #travel #photography
#gifted by #portlandcider we thought we'd try the poetic route to describe their most recent release - Pear Lychee. A pale gold apparition, lucid as morning light, slips from the can—Portland Cider Company’s Pear Lychee, revealing itself like a quiet omen. On the first slow spiral, the air opens: orchard whispers of pear drift into soft florals—rose petals pressed between pages—touched by grape skin, white peach flesh, and a glimmer of honeyed sunlight. Then, the sip: a gentle unfolding. Pear leads the procession, followed by blooming florals and tender white peach, all rooted in the memory of orchard fruit. The body rests in a medium weight, warmed faintly by spirit, before dissolving into a lingering sweetness—soft, inevitable, like the last note of a dream you almost remember. Happy spring ya'll! Image covered by copyright.
A picture of a pint glass, filled with orange-colored beer, next to a full bottle of Double Barrel Ale by Firestone Walker Brewing Company. In the background are several unopened bottles of the same.
Math might be hard for some. Drinking Reverse Math isn’t. 🍻 West Coast IPA with berries, tropical citrus, pine, lychee, earth & orange citrus. More thoughts here: https://pixelfed.social/p/Beer/936391038755773840 #photography #beer #westcoastipa #ipa #oregon #pdx #portland #vonebertbrewing
Sierra Nevada’s Springfest IPA captures that electric in-between moment when winter loosens its grip and spring starts stretching its arms. As the days grow longer and the nights shorter, there’s a new brightness in the air — but let’s be honest, the prospect of snow still lingers like an occasional threat on the horizon. Springfest IPA is brewed for exactly that kind of season: bold enough to warm you after a surprise cold snap, yet bright and lively enough to toast the first truly sunny afternoon. Pouring a radiant golden hue, this IPA bursts with fresh citrus and pine aromatics, layered with notes of grapefruit zest, floral hops, and a subtle crackery malt backbone. It’s crisp and invigorating, with a balanced bitterness that feels like a cool breeze cutting through the last chill of winter. Each sip is clean, refreshing, and just robust enough to remind you that sweater weather isn’t completely gone. Crafted in the adventurous spirit of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Springfest IPA celebrates the season of contrast — muddy boots and blooming trails, patio plans and surprise flurries. It’s a beer for longer afternoons, backyard gatherings, and that hopeful feeling that brighter days are finally here. #photography #california #northcarolina #beer #ipa More thoughts Out of the can Springfest produces a shaving cream-white head on a bed of clear straw yellow. Receding, there remains an antique curtain of lacing inside the glass, and a soft blanket on the surface. Swirling and sniffing, we recover notes of stone fruit, orange zest, gooseberry, and some floral. Sipping, we recover notes of cooking herbs and some black peppery spice, along with pine, rich earth, and grapefruit citrus and some orange citrus, along with a bit or caramel. Overall, Springfest has a medium mouthfeel, noticeable alcoholic warmth, and a lingering bitterness that is both pine and grapefruit.
After nearly 30 years in business, Lighthouse Brewing Company has announced its closure. (Lighthouse Brewing Company/Facebook) Read more at: https://vancouverislandfreedaily.com/2026/01/20/cheers-and-goodbye-vancouver-island-craft-beer-brewery-issues-last-call/