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Category Archives: Last Call

JEB Oliver’s weekly reviews of new beers and old favorites.

Last Call: Hollywood Edition

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Jeb Oliver
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Jeb Oliver, Staff Writer|I have just returned from great journalism conference in Hollywood and have something to say in the matter of beer. The beer scene in Hollywood was something that is so miserable it resembles the broken life of Charlie Sheen – it’s overpriced, bloated and ridiculous. Continue reading →

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Last Call: Widmer KGB Stout

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Jeb Oliver
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My roommate and I were at Fred Meyer, hoping to find something worth trying for this article, when lo and behold we found a winner. Continue reading →

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Last Call: Discovery Channel Explores the History of Beer

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Jeb Oliver
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Did beer save the world? According to a Discovery Channel special, “How Beer Saved the World,” the answer is … Continue reading →

Posted in Last Call | Tagged beer, discovery channel, history | Leave a reply

Last Call: Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Jeb Oliver
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Me and my friend have been going though the list of whiskey at Downward Dog and we got the chance to enjoy the sweet and delicious Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey. Continue reading →

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Last Call: Brrr

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Jeb Oliver
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“Brrr” is a seasonal ale made by Widmer Brothers Brewing Company in Portland around this time of year, and it is something quite delicious. Continue reading →

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Last Call: Mid-Valley Brewfest

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Jeb Oliver
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The first week of November, 2010, the streets of Albany and Corvallis were plastered with signs for “Brewfest.” If you are a beer lover, you were probably asking yourself, “What in the world is ‘Brewfest,’ and how can I get in on that!?” Continue reading →

Posted in Last Call | Tagged beer, beerfest, boys and girls club | Leave a reply

Last Call: New Belgium Tripple

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Jeb Oliver
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New Belgium makes some of my favorite beer, from 2˚ Below, found in last weeks article, to the Ranger I.P.A. I just love the beer they come out with. Its always high quality and tastes like heaven. Continue reading →

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Last Call: Winter Ales

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Jeb Oliver
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‘Tis the season … for Winter Ales. Continue reading →

Posted in Last Call | Tagged 2 below, abbey ale, beer, blue moon, new belgium | Leave a reply

Last Call: Cask Ale at Block 15

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Jeb Oliver
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The cask ale, also known as the “real ale,” was something I’ve been hoping to try. I’ve always failed in the past on being in the right pub when they weren’t out of a cask ale, but when I went to Block 15 in Corvallis recently, they actually had some on tap. Continue reading →

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Last Call: Old Tom Gin review

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Jeb Oliver
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The beer articles are back and as usual I went out and hit the bars in search of something good to write about. Continue reading →

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