Craft Brewing Magazine
Podcast Episode 494: Patrick Raasch of Sunriver Builds a Throughline of Refinement into Boldly Flavored Beers
Headquartered just outside of Bend, Oregon, this production brewery and multi-location brewpub has quietly grown into a powerhouse in a region that’s full of them. And refinement is the name of their game, whether they’re brewing Alpha King–winning double IPA or rice lager with basil, cucumber, and yuzu.
Special Ingredient: Brewing with Foraged Yarrow
Easily found in the springtime, this bitter flowering herb can contribute a unique depth to your beer—and a taste of ancient history.
Recipe: Far Field Infrared American Red Ale
From Far Field Beer in Lawndale, California, in L.A.’s South Bay area, here’s a recipe for the American amber that won gold at the 2024 World Beer Cup.
Beyond the Bin: Why Biodegradable Multipack Handles Are the Next Big Thing for Craft Breweries
Biodegradable plastics take recycling even further, with packaging that keeps performing on sustainability even when the recycling bin is out of reach.
American Ale, Encased in Amber
American amber ales aren’t fossils—they’re more like liquid signals sent through time and space from an earlier generation. And today’s brewers continue to refine and polish them to an appealing ruby hue, while the opportunities for flavor and quality are greater than ever.