(Bend, OR) – Deschutes Brewery shared news with the media following the regarding beers this week: Jubelale (October); The Abyss (November); Hop Henge Imperial IPA (December); Red Chair Northwest Pale Ale (January) & Special releases: Sonoma Pride Porchata (November); Black Butte Porter Whiskey (November). More info on these below…
Jubelale
When: October – December
What: Seasonal (12-ounce bottles and draft)
A work of art in more ways than one, Deschutes Brewery’s winter seasonal, Jubelale, is celebrating its 30th bottling this year. For the first time ever, the packaging will feature not one piece of artwork, but a series of custom snowflake themed illustrations by Bend, Oregon artist MaryLea Harris . Each snowflake, the artist says, is “unique and full of complexity and detail” – just like the beer inside the bottle. Jubelale differs from many of Deschutes Brewery’s other beers in its malty and dried fruit character, along with the use of EKG hops which have a light herbal and spice quality.
Where: Available everywhere where Deschutes is sold
The Stats: 6.7% ABV | 65 IBUs
The Abyss (x3)
When: November
What: Reserve Series (22-ounce wax-dipped bottles and draft)
Perhaps one of the most lauded beers in Deschutes Brewery’s rich lineup, The Abyss is beloved by many for its immeasurable depth and complexity. Hints of molasses, licorice and other alluring flavors make it something not just to quaff, but contemplate. This year, in addition to the Imperial Stout that fans have come to love, Deschutes’ brewers mixed it up and added two more limited edition versions of the beer. One is 100% barrel aged in tequila barrels and the other 100% aged in rum barrels. These are extremely limited!
Where: Available in limited quantities wherever Deschutes is sold
The Stats: 11.1% ABV | 80 IBUs (for The Abyss, not specialty versions)
Release Parties!
Both of our pubs are celebrating the long-awaited arrival of The Abyss in November. Bottles will be available for sale, along with special paired beer inspired brunch options that will knock your socks off! The barrel-aged versions will be available in extremely limited quantities in our pubs in mid-December. Check out details for both releases on our website!
Hop Henge Imperial IPA
When: January (year round, in 6-packs)
What: Bond Street Series (12-ounce bottles and draft)
For several years, Deschutes Brewery’s Hop Henge Imperial IPA has been dubbed experimental – as brewers annually redesign the beer with a different blend of hops, ingredients and techniques. It seems they’ve finally landed on a version on which we all can agree, and that’s why this beer is being added to the brewery’s year-round offerings. Featuring Chinook, Cascade, Centennial and Galaxy hops, this beer is the culmination of a long and tasty investigation of hoppy goodness.
Where: Available everywhere where Deschutes is sold
The Stats: 8.3% ABV | 90 IBUs
Red Chair Northwest Pale Ale (NWPA)
When: January – April
What: Seasonal (12-ounce bottles and draft)
A consistent national and international award-winner, this brew was named after a classic lift chair at Deschutes Brewery’s home mountain of Mt. Bachelor in Central Oregon. However, it’s not necessary to carve any turns to enjoy this beer’s subtle aromatic seduction. The citrus punch of a big IPA, minus the one-dimensional hop sledgehammer. Several select European and domestic malts round out the edges for a complex, copper-colored brew. Like its namesake ski lift, it’s an insider’s ride to fresh thrills.
Where: Available everywhere Deschutes is sold
The Stats: 6.2% ABV | 60 IBUs
Release Party!
Each year, our Bend pub celebrates the arrival of Red Chair with a special visit from the big guy himself – Santa Claus. Sitting on a real red chair pilfered from a ski lift, Santa cheers adults with a toast and kids with help on their Christmas list. Stay tuned for a date and time on this event by checking the event page on our web site .
Sonoma Pride Porchata
To help support victims of the devastating fires in northern California, Deschutes brewers at the Portland, Oregon, pub have created Sonoma Pride Porchata, a milk porter spiced with cinnamon, vanilla, almond and cardamom. The beer will be released and on tap at Deschutes Brewery’s Portland pub in November, with a portion of each pint sold going to help those in need after the tragic fires in Sonoma County.
Sonoma Pride was originally conceptualized by Russian River Brewing Company in July 2015 to celebrate the bounty and greatness of Sonoma County. Under the dire circumstances the area is facing, they have redirected use of the Sonoma Pride name to help those in need. Several leading breweries have joined the program, brewing special beers for the cause.
Black Butte Whiskey: Coming Soon!
Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither was this limited edition whiskey. The delicious result of a collaboration between Bendistillery and Deschutes Brewery, this malt whiskey – which has been double distilled from the wash of Black Butte Porter – will be released later this year in bottles and for purchase by the glass at both our pubs.
Black Butte Whiskey was first released in 2016 and sold out in 29 minutes. The 2017 version was aged in new #4 char American oak barrels, and the resulting liquor retains the malty, chocolatey notes of Black Butte Porter while gaining woody, earthy flavors from the oak. The body is full while the spirit drinks dry and clean. We’re practicing patience until we discover the exact release date, which we will share as soon as the experts tell us this coveted liquid is ready!