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Maus Haus

Posted on April 8, 2009 by otammik

Here’s a promo video of Maus Haus, playing the Wow Hall in Eugene this Saturday, Apr. 11. Also, check out a feature story about them on the ODE website.

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Dead Guy Ale

Posted on November 12, 2008 by otammik

Beer of the week: Partying like a dead guy First of all, very appropriate name. I’ve sipped on Rogue’s Dead Guy Ale before, but fleetingly. It is rumored that drinking this infamous amber-colored northwesterner immediately makes you want to fight … Continue reading →

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Beers for celebrating!

Posted on November 6, 2008 by otammik

Congratulation’s America for electing our next president! Here’s a guide for how to celebrate from Northwest Beers Magazine. Democratic Brews                                                                           Ninkasi Lefthook Lager (Eugene, OR)                                      Brew Moon Democratic Bitter (HI)                                           Sweetwater Donkeypunch IIPA (GA)                                      Black Sheep Holy Grail (England)                                               … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin beer

Posted on October 29, 2008 by otammik

Attack of the pumpkins! With the seasonal flood of jack-o-lantern orange in the beer aisle, I decided to find out whether a pumpkin beer could ever be taken seriously. My roommate and I sampled the five kinds we could find … Continue reading →

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Can’t afford beer? Make your own!

Posted on October 15, 2008 by otammik

This week’s post of Pub Pondering is a sort of mix of College Kitchen and How-to Girl Can’t afford beer? Make your own! Have you ever wanted to experiment with brewing, but you don’t have the time, money or patience … Continue reading →

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Hard times for Eugene wines

Posted on October 8, 2008 by otammik

Eugene wineries, ready to harvest, are being reminded that Oregon is back from summer vacation – and so is the rain. “No one in their right mind is harvesting right now. We’re praying to god for some more sunshine!” said … Continue reading →

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Minor Adults: The pseudo citizens

Posted on October 4, 2008 by otammik

The legal drinking age was brought back to the debate table a few weeks ago when concerned professors mobilized to turn over the 1984 measure that withheld 10 percent of highway funds from states with a legal drinking age lower … Continue reading →

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