Beer and Dog Lovers Find Nirvana in Newport

NEWPORT, OR, (Rogue Wire Service) - Rogue Ales Brewery will host the 2nd Annual Brewer’s Memorial Ale Fest on May 16-17th in Newport, OR in honor of Brewer, our revered Chairman and resident black lab who passed away in May 2006. The largest dog-friendly beer festival in the world, this year’s event will include 50+ microbreweries, live music, local seafood, and dog-inspired entertainment. Proceeds from the event will benefit local animal charities like Oregon Coast Therapy Animals and the Central Coast Humane Society.

Held inside the Rogue brewery where Brewer grew up, dogs can participate in Doggie Musical Chairs, Dog Dancing, and Celebrity Dog Look-alike contests. Canines can also browse dog food, dog accessories, and specialty doggie beer. Outside, volunteers will host a dog washing station within a fenced dog run area overlooking the scenic Yaquina Bay.

Over 50 world class microbrews from across the country will be poured including Allagash, Amnesia, Bear Republic, Calapooia, Caldera, Diamond Knot, Dogfish Head, Eugene City Brewery, Fish, Georgetown, Issaquah Brewhouse, Lagunitas, Laurelwood, McMenamin’s, Lighthouse, Pelican, Rogue Ales, Sierra Nevada, Siletz, Skagit River, Standing, Stone, Steelhead, Max’s Fanno Creek, Wakonda, Ninkasi, and more.



Non-canines will enjoy tours of the Rogue Brewery’s new brew system and the unveiling of John Maier’s 2008 batch of Brewer Ale. The House of Spirits, Rogue’s craft distillery located next door to the brewery, will also offer tours and tastings of its award-winning spirits like Spruce Gin and Hazelnut Spice Rum.

The festival will also showcase crafts from local artisans, cuisine from area restaurants like Mo’s and Local Ocean, and live music. This year’s line-up features hometown favorites Ty Curtis Band, Whiskey Robbers, HooDoo Johnson, and Whiskey Puppy.

A charity raffle will include a Rogue-inspired Beach Cruiser and a custom Brewdawg surfboard shaped by legendary shaper Steve Swan.



Entry to this 21+ event is $10 which includes a souvenir mug and five free taster tokens. Dogs get in free when accompanied by a human. Rogue Ales Brewery is located on the Yaquina Bay at 2320 OSU Drive, Newport, OR 97365. Festival hours are Friday, 4-10pm and Saturday, 12-10pm. For more details, go to www.brewersalefest.com.

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Rogue Astoria Goes Topless

Located on the Columbia River near where it meets the Pacific Ocean in the historic Bumble Bee Tuna plant, Rogue Ales Astoria Public House lost its roof in 126 mph winds which closed Interstate 5 in Washington. No injuries were sustained. Limited hours are being maintained with a skeleton crew and umbrella covered tables while awaiting FEMA's arrival.

"When the going gets Weird, the Weird turn Pro."
-Hunter Thompson

Rogue Scores a Perfect 10

The 23rd Annual
Beverage Dynamics Advertising
& Promotion Awards says...
Rogue Scores a Perfect 10.














Best New Product Packaging
1st Germain Elderflower Liquer designed by Portland's Steve Sandstrom
2nd Kobrands Depaz Blue Cane Rhum designed by Icon
3rd Rogue Spirits Hazelnut Rum

Best Banner/Streamer
1st Dos Equis
2nd Bacardi
3rd Rogue Dead Guy Banner




Best Poster
1st Makers Mark
2nd Pink Vodka
3rd *Tie* Rogue American Amber/Jack Daniels Tennessee Whisky


Best Tap Handle
1st Rogue Yellow Snow
2nd Rogue Dead Guy
3rd Dos Equis




Best Drink Menu
1st Pink Vodka
2nd Rogue Ales





Best Branded Wearables
1st Rogue Dead Guy T-Shirt
2nd Rogue Menage-a-Frog T-Shirt
3rd Jack Daniels Stripped Collard No. 7 full button shirt

Best Promotional Glassware
1st Rogue Morimoto Imperial Pilsner
2nd Rogue Dead Guy Ale
3rd Dos Equis

Shakespeare Stout is awarded Guld

Rogue Shakespeare Stout was awarded the Gold medal in the Stouts category, at the 2007 Stockholm Beer & Whiskey Festival.

Surfers Unite under the Newport Sun.

Newport, OR: The 5th Annual The Gathering Longboard Classic was held at South Beach State Park in Newport, Oregon on September 8th and 9th. 97 Competitive longboarders and a Gathering record 700+ fans watched surfers in 11 categories catch waves on a gorgeous, sunny weekend at South Beach State Park.

Contest Winners:
Menahunies 12 and under: Laird Tuel
Menahunies w/Parent: Eli Field
Gremmies 13-19: Mattie Starr
Boys 20-29: Patrick Mason
Hot Shots 30-39: Nathan Smith
Mid-Life Cruisers 40-49: Mike Jipp
Dukes 50-59: Bill Bourdon
Grand Dukes 60-69: Danny Anderson
Gals Under 25: Alexandra Papac
Gals Over 25: Kristen Lovett
Stand up Paddle: Tony Stein

Thanks to all of the sponsors that helped make The Gathering a success: Local Ocean Seafoods, Anchor Pier/Marine Discovery Tours, Kialoa Paddles, Shape by Steph/Swan Surfboards, Rowley’s Towing, Les Schwab Alan Brown Tire Center, Rebel Surfboards, Alsea Bay Power Company, True Cut Engraving, Dutch Brothers Coffee, Mo’s, Port of Orford Surf Shack, Umpqua Bank, Fiberglass Supply, Clif Bar, Body Glove, Kiwanda Surf Company, Lincoln City Surf Shop/Rip with Jipp Surf School, Ossie’s Surf Shop, Hang Goose and the many volunteers who contributed their time and energy.



The 6th Annual The Gathering will be held September 6–7, 2008. For more information, visit ROGUE.COM or call Stacey Maier at (541) 961-0142.