Bend Ale Trail Archives

The Best Way to Trek the Bend Ale Trail

And how to complete it in one weekend November is Bend Ale Trail Month, and that means trekking the legendary Bend Ale Trail gets even more exciting. All month long, celebrate Bend’s craft beer scene with 18 total breweries, loads of prizes, and a sweet trophy. In order to earn … Continue reading

Monkless Belgian Ales

Our classic Belgian-style ales are crafted to be accessible, refined and smooth. Consistency is critical and we never rush the process. We patiently enable the distinctive Belgian-style yeast to work their magic and don’t obscure their efforts with bold hop bitterness, or excessive adjunct spices, which detract from the old world character … Continue reading

How to chill out in Bend

It’s been a crazy, action-packed summer with loads of adventure had with the family. And the busy days haven’t stopped now that school is back in session with homework, carpools, and after-school activities. That being said, it’s time to relax. And what better way than to get away for a … Continue reading

The Most Epic Labor Day Weekend in Bend

We all enjoy the perk of having a 3-day weekend (or longer) at the beginning of September. It’s a good excuse to squeeze in the last summer vacation before school starts and certain activities close down for the colder months. One of the coolest places to spend that vacation to … Continue reading

Bridge 99 Brewery

Two friends, Trever Hawman and Rod Kramer, decided to turn in their carpenters belts and follow their passion by starting a small batch brewery using eco-friendly methods and the freshest, local ingredients. What started out as a hobby, quickly grew into a full-blown obsession for crafting fresh, “more drinkable” microbeer. … Continue reading