Last Friday the 12th, former Portland Trail Blazer center Chris Dudley was apparently on his way to the Linn County GOP Lincoln’s Day Dinner to run up his banner in the bid for the governor’s seat, when he decided to stop in for a pint at The Calapooia Brewpub. At 6’11″, the poor man can probably not go anywhere without being noticed, and sure enough, before he had even stepped through the front door of our humble and bustling establishment, there was a buzz. Flanked by aides sporting “Chris Dudley” across the top of their dress shirt pockets, he enjoyed a pint of our White Water Wheat and played a game of darts. Standing at the throwing line and reaching out, his arm spanned nearly half the distance to the board. I think it’s safe to say he’s the tallest man ever to enter our darling pub. Yours truly broke the ice with a request for a photo, wherein I looked like his child-hood teddy bear, brought along for comfort on a grueling campaign trail.
"This is my childhood friend Mr. Fuzzles."
Chris Dudley and Chris, or is it Tim?
Our dynamic Kary Rose with Chris and his aides.
The gig was up for our guest by then and on his way out he was regaled with a gauntlet of greetings, questions and appreciation for his contribution for the Blazers. Come back anytime Chris, bring your friends and plan on staying a while.
We enjoyed another great year of hosting the Albany Crab Feed. Check out the images I got that afternoon, and if you have some to add, please email me at webmaster@calapooiabrewing.com
dc, webmaster
Crab Feed at Calapooia Brewing in Albany, Oregon.
Calapooia Brewing Stained Glass. Click for an HD widescreen wallpaper.
Pouring Pilsner at Calapooia Brewing
Calapooia Brewing Atrium Panoramic at Crab Feed 2010. Click for the Hi-Res version.
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Beavers Basketball!
As promised, we now have new information to share about the First Annual Nano Beer Fest at the Fanno Creek Brewpub on Main St. in Tigard, OR:
Mark your calendars for our first annual Nano Beer Fest – Winter
to be held February 26, 27 & 28, 2010.
Many BIG BEERS from eleven small breweries will be available for your tasting. A tent with heaters will be set up in back of the pub with a tunnel tent leading to the gathering room inside the pub. Don’t miss this chance to experience some of the finest beers crafted in the Pacific Northwest.
When: February 26th – 28th, 2010
Where: Fanno Creek Brewpub on Main St. in Tigard, OR
What: Eleven small breweries from the Pacific Northwest
How much?: $4 per mug / $1.25 per 4oz taster
Grub?: Full menu available!
Looking forward to meeting up with Portland area Calapooia Brew Fans — and making new ones! See you at the end of the month!
dc, webmaster
