Backwoods Brewing 'Meet the Brewer'

Last Thursday evening we headed out to the Backwoods. The Backwoods Brewing Company ‘Meet the Brewer’ event at Concordia Ale House. Backwoods Brewing laid down its roots in July 2012 in the once timber town of Carson, Washington. Their branding reflects just that. With beer names such as 'Log Yard IPA' and pizzas like 'Lumber Jack', Backwoods pays homage to the town’s beginnings in the late 1800s when sawmills were built using the waters of Carson Creek. At Concordia we caught up with Matt Weber and Tom Waters, Assistant Brewers at Backwoods Brewing. They asked us how we liked their beers. Of the (3) on tap, a Pale, IPA and Amber, we answered with “we thought they were all great!” Backwoods' beer has that wonderful, unfiltered look and flavor, and according to their website the local water plays an important role. We agree!

Clear Cut Pale Ale, Red Bluff Amber Ale and Log Yard IPA

Assistant Brewers, Tom Waters and Matt Weber

From what we could tell it appeared the entire Waters Family and company

Hoppity Hops: 4k and 9k Fun Run + Walk

This is a shout out to all my fellow beer runners. On Saturday, March 30^th Good Sport Promotion brings us the Hoppity Hops 4k and 9k fun run + walk. This well supported event is capped at 5,000 participants therefore register early. Once you hop aboard, you’ll be treated to all of this (and more):

• Fresh coffee and doughnuts from Franz Bakery in the morning
• Yummy treats on the course
• Fun bunny ears for everyone
• Entry into the Spring Beer & Wine Fest*
• Commemorative Spring Beer & Wine Fest mug*
• 4 tokens to fill the mug (or 4 sample pours)*
• Clearly marked, safe course
• A huge team of friendly, support volunteers to help out on course and at the start/finish
• *Spring Beer & Wine package may be exchanged for a free event t-shirt

Costumes are encouraged, so let your creativity shine!