Craft Beer Scribe

A look back at my cider history as I embark upon Level 1 Certified Cider Guide training.

My Pommelier Journey & The Growth of Craft Cider A look at my history with Cider & becoming a Level 1 Certified Cider Guide

Yesterday I had the opportunity to witness a Changing of the Guard, of sorts, as Anna Buxton departs Broadway (an nearly exact 5 year tenure) for Copenhagen and while Lara Hargrave will take over as Head Brewer after leaving next Friday.

These are just a few of the many Head Brewer changes that have been happening over the past month and will no doubt continue over the next few months.

Oregon will miss Anna's world class knowledge and approach to all things English Ale, though I'm also very excited to watch the continued ascendance of Lara in Portland brewing 🍻

The latest Loyal Legion location in downtown Vancouver, , softly opened last night with friends and family in attendance.

Occupying the former Feral House, this fourth LL location has all the qualities we know & love about their spots: 51 taps of Washington-focused craft beer, a solid food menu (including pizza), plus all the signature cocktails and spirits we've come to expect.

There's also a work-in-progress speakeasy as well that's not quite ready to open quite yet. Stay tuned as a formal grand opening has yet to be announced 🍻

Last night's Four Twenty Häus Share at was a great success!

Beyond their killer new Crux the Cat IPA collab with and the first pizza pop-up, the wide variety of unique, old, terpy, and just plain weird beers & ciders were a 420 miracle.

Thanks to for her patience with us on top of an already busy evening and to for laying down the psychedelic soundtrack.

Put May 18th on your calendars - it's our second anniversary and it's gonna be a doozy 🍻