There are many great things about living in Central Oregon. From the lakes, rivers, and mountains there are lots of opportunities to experience the outdoors. One of our favorite hobbies here in Central Oregon is snowboarding at Mt. Bachelor. Every year we look forward to making turns down his beautiful slopes, and every year we look forward to riding up the Red Chair lift together. This year we have started a tradition that involves drinking a Red Chair beer from Deschutes Brewery on our first run. Really there is no better way to celebrate another year on the hill.
Deschutes has made a delicious batch once more and we will definitely be putting a dent in the supply!
Check out the specs:
Style: American Pale Ale
Ingredients:
Malts: Seven varieties of malt including British crystals, German pilsner, and domestic versions of cara-pils and Munich.
Specs:
- 6.4% ABV
- 60 IBU
- Available: January to April
History (provided by Deschutes Brewery)
Red Chair NWPA is named after the oldest operating lift at Mt. Bachelor here in Central Oregon. And just as the locals line up for that fabled mountain ride, they flock to our Bend brew pub whenever it goes on tap. One thing we’ve learned, “when the brew pub talks, listen.” For the past two decades, the serious beer fanatics down there seldom miss when we’ve hit on something truly special.
What makes this copper colored beauty so wildly popular? As a debut Northwest Pale Ale, it’s an adventure all its own. It has a plush body with satiny caramel flavors derived from seven varieties of malt. Yet, despite it all, it remains a hop-forward ale with that distinctive citrusy punch. Just minus any mouth-puckering bitterness.
Related Facts
Available from January to April
192 calories per 12 oz serving
Further Reading
http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/brews/seasonal-ales/red-chair-nwpa/default.aspx
http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/blog/2009/04/06/red-chair-ipa-the-newest-edition-to-the-bond-street-series/
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/63/55564
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This is my favorite! wish it wasn’t only seasonal!
I just had the last one in the fridge. I will definitely be stocking up before the end of March! Thanks for stopping by Abby! Looks like you just won a Red Chair!
This is arguable the best seasonal beer that Dechutes brews. I look forward to the stores stocking Red Chair every year. It has a clean, crisp, hoppy taste and I can never manage to have just 1. This NWPA is the best that I have experienced (Hop Head | Bend Brewing Co. – is a very close 2nd). My taste buds are rewarded every time is enjoy a Red Chair! It is best paired with some hot wings or sweet potato fries!!
Just finished off a 6-pack with a buddy while watching UFC Fight Night which took place in Seattle. This beer is my number #4 favorite out of the Deschutes Brewery line.
The smell reminds me of the PNW everytime I pop that top. You know when a beer is brewed in the NW, you just know.
Very good beer with a chill but I find this beer to be one of the few that holds a great taste even as it warms up a bit, which tends to happen when you”re managing 2 kids.. Outstanding!