Venturing beyond beer has always been in our DNA. Last year we set out to make whiskey the newest chapter in our pursuit of fermented perfection. And while beer is always our first love, we have continued to press into the distilling world with our second batch of straight bourbon whiskey we distilled in partnership […]

It was our head brewer, Ryan Atagi, fourth-generation Japanese-American who set out to make our very own Japanese Rice Lager, Bochi Bochi. Ryan was determined to make it using the best possible ingredients and, in his mind, correctly. “As a Japanese-American, it’s important to me to make a proper Japanese Rice Lager to pay homage […]

Experimental hops are typically new hop varieties still being developed and tested by hop breeders. They may offer unique flavor and aroma profiles not found in more established hop varieties. It’s also a great way to explore the newest and latest flavors in beer. With our Aromatic Variance series, brewers use the same recipe but […]

Imagine if you could be a hop. You wouldn’t want to be just any hop; you’d want to be an Oregon-grown McKenzie hop. You’d twist and shine on the bine until one day, you’d be plucked and gently folded into the most beautiful liquid on the planet: beer. You’d be the belle of the ball […]

Larry Sidor, our Co-Founder, has been in the brewing industry for over 50 years. His journey towards brewing our non-alcoholic (NA) line-up, NØ MØ, started about 40 years ago. “I was making an NA beer for a brewery in Missouri and was told to increase volume. I tried everything possible, through arrested fermentations, dealcoholization using […]

It’s been over a decade since my husband, Jason, and I moved to Bend. From what we hear, it is the classic Bend story. We had been living out of our 1992 Toyota truck- teaching acrobatics and adventure racing around the world. After multiple years of collecting gear, repacking, and packing all out of our […]

Beer is the ultimate beverage, so why not put in in our food!? We’ve whipped up a series of Thanksgiving recipes that use our favorite on tap brews that will take your Turkey Day to the next level. Glow Stick Hazy IPA Brussels Sprouts  Ingredients:  1 pound of brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise  1 […]

It’s fresh hop season, and the air is filled with verdant anticipation. After the kids return to school and the sun becomes slightly less intense, hop farmers will open their doors to local breweries for a short window of time. Brewers, in return, wake before the day breaks, hold out their burlap sack, and watch […]

Growlers are fine, but crowlers are better. Gone are the days of forgetting your growler at home. Crowlers are the new champion. They’re lightweight, durable, and, let’s not forget, that satisfying sound when you crack it open…Crussshhh (or is it pshhaaatttt??) We’re filling 32 oz of liquid gold just for you. All your favorite tasting […]

We are excited to announce Bend’s first ever DOGS & LAGERS FEST Friday, August 26th, from 2-8 pm at Crux We teamed up with our pal Ely, dog mom of Smoky Joe and Alaska, and genius behind The Dog Guide Bend to unleash this fetching event! Because here at Crux, we love dogs, a lot. So […]