by Suds SisterThere's a chill in the air, and with it, the predictable Portland rains have started. While we are not quite ready for winter warmers yet, we can ease into the season with Oktoberfest beers.Oktoberfest in Munich started last Saturday and will run until October 3rd. Six million people attend this beer festival every autumn. It originally began on October … [Read more...] about Fall for Oktoberfest Beers
Review: Life of Riley Tavern
Kick off those Manolos girls, and take off those ties gentlemen, because the Pearl’s got a new laid-back bar. Life of Riley Tavern opened just about a month ago in the old Jimmy Mak’s location. Our group of six Suds Brothers and Sisters visited the other day, and here’s a quick hit based on that one visit.In case you don’t notice from the relaxed vibe of the crowd, the menu … [Read more...] about Review: Life of Riley Tavern
Pucker up! – About Sour Beers
By Suds SisterI have a confession to make: I have grown to love what most people find repugnant.It's not as though I have a girly palate. I'm a hoppy girl at heart, swilling Imperial IPAs with enough IBUs to take the enamel off your teeth, slap you across the face and say, "I'm Rick James, bitch." Ballsy, bitter beers were my first foray into extreme beer tasting. And I … [Read more...] about Pucker up! – About Sour Beers