News RSS

Oktoberfest may feel like it’s just around the corner, but good news — there’s still time to get a delicious, malty lager (or even a fast-fermenting ale) into your fermenter and raise a stein in celebration this fall! Traditionally, Oktoberfest-style Märzens were brewed in March and lagered over the summer months — but we live in a golden age of brewing where techniques and yeast strains allow us to fast-track the festbier flavor profile without sacrificing character. Whether you're going traditional or taking some modern shortcuts, here are your options: 1. Fast-Lagering with Temperature Control If you’ve got a fermentation...

When the sun’s blazing and the grass is freshly cut, there’s nothing more satisfying than cracking open a crisp, cold beer. Enter: the lawnmower beer—light, refreshing, and designed for drinkability after a hot day outside. This summer, let’s dial it in and brew a lawnmower beer that’s clean, crushable, and deceptively simple.  The recipe for our "Summer Crusher" is included at the end. ☀️ What Makes a Great Lawnmower Beer? A lawnmower beer isn’t a style—it's a vibe. The ideal lawnmower beer is: Low to moderate in alcohol (4–5% ABV) Light in body and color Crisp and clean with minimal...

Think brewing a crystal-clear, refreshing pilsner takes weeks or even months of lagers and cold-conditioning? Think again. With the K‑22 Stalljen multi‑strain kveik yeast, you can pull off a clean, crushable pilsner in just seven days—no cloying esters or extended lagering necessary.  Our friends over at Kveik Yeastery shared a great recipe along with some additional details here - www.kveikyeastery.com/post/crisp-pilsner-in-7-days Why K‑22 Stalljen is a Game-Changer 🍺 Rapid, clean fermentation even at cooler temps—no banana, clove, or fruity off-flavors. Delivers the same crisp clarity you'd expect from a traditional lager, but in a fraction of the time  The Grain Bill &...

Come out to Craft Kitchen and Brewery to see brewing, mead making and other fermentation projects in action! COHO will have stations set up with different brew systems from the club's three-tier system to all-in-ones. The jockey boat will be there too with homebrew on tap to share with friends, family and visitors (21+ only). Bring out your fermentation-curious friends to teach them the wonders of making beer, mead, cider and more at home! Set-up time is 9:30am and we will open to the public at around 11am when things will be in motion. Craft Kitchen opens at noon. The...

Kveik yeast, a traditional Norwegian farmhouse yeast, has gained popularity among brewers for its unique fermentation characteristics and robust flavor profiles. We're excited to introduce four new kveik strains from Kveik Yeastery now available at Oregonized Brewing, each offering distinct attributes to enhance your brewing experience. Kveik Yeastery is the only source for authentic, dried multi-strain blends, providing brewers with the complex, nuanced profiles that define classic kveik. These diverse blends offer a superior brewing experience, unlocking the full potential of this remarkable yeast. K.9 Ebbegarden Multi-Strain Kveik Yeast Originating from the Ebbegarden farmstead, this multi-strain kveik yeast is known...