PORTLAND,
OREGON – The inaugural Pints for Prostates Portland Pale Ale
Invitational will be held on July 25 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Tom McCall
Waterfront Park in Portland, Ore. The event celebrates the allure,
complexity and flavors of pale ale.
The tasting event features pale ales from a dozen Oregon breweries and a dozen breweries from around the globe. Presented by Beer West magazine in conjunction with the Oregon Brewers Festival, the event benefits the Pints for Prostates campaign.
“We
are bringing together a collection of great pale ales in a city where
pale ales are truly appreciated, all to raise awareness about an
important men’s health issue,” said Rick Lyke, a drinks journalist and
prostate cancer survivor. Lyke founded Pints for Prostates in 2008 after
successful prostate cancer surgery. “Our goal is to reach men through
the universal language of beer with a message about the importance of
early detection.”
Tickets for the Portland Pale Ale Invitational are $30 and will be available online starting on March 1 at http://www.pintsforprostates.
“We
are excited about the brewers that have agreed to take part and the
world class pale ales they will be pouring. Beer fans will get the
chance to try a wide variety of pale ale styles in a single session,”
said Megan Flynn, publisher and editor-in-chief of Beer West magazine. “Pale
ales have become America’s favorite type of craft beer. This event
salutes the passion brewers and beer drinkers have for pale ale.”
The
24 participating breweries include: BridgePort Brewing, Portland, Ore.;
Caldera Brewing, Ashland, Ore.; Cascade Brewing, Portland, Ore.;
Deschutes Brewery, Bend, Ore.; Fire Mountain Brew House, Carlton,
Ore.; Firestone Walker Brewing, Paso Robles, Calif.; Full Sail Brewing,
Hood River, Ore.; Lompoc Brewing, Portland, Ore.; MacTarnahan's
Brewing, Portland, Ore.; Moa Brewing, Marlborough, New Zealand; New
Holland Brewing, Holland, Mich.; Ninkasi Brewing, Eugene, Ore.; NoDa
Brewing, Charlotte, N.C.; Odell Brewing, Fort Collins, Colo.; Oregon
Brew Crew, homebrewers from Portland, Ore.; Rogue Ales,
Newport, Ore.; Sierra Nevada Brewing, Chico, Calif.; Silver City
Brewery, Bremerton, Wash.; Snake River Brewery, Jackson Hole, Wyo.;
Southern Oregon Brewing, Medford, Ore.; Stone Brewing, Escondido,
Calif.; Tree Brewing, Kelowna, British Columbia; 21st Amendment Brewery,
San Francisco, Calif.; and Wells & Young’s, Bedford, United Kingdom.
“This year marks the 25th
annual Oregon Brewers Festival so we are proud to be able to help
support Pints for Prostates by making our venue available for the
Portland Pale Ale Invitational on the eve of our silver anniversary,”
said Art Larrance, one of the founders of the Oregon Brewers Festival. “The
Oregon Brewers Festival is already one of the world’s biggest beer
events and the Portland Pale Ale Invitational is another reason for
people to visit and enjoy great craft beer.”
Judges
at the Great American Beer Festival award medals in seven different
pale ale categories. Pale ale categories attract the most entries and
are the hottest contested.
“Men
are 33 percent more likely to develop prostate cancer than women are to
have breast cancer, yet few men know about the critical importance of
early detection,” Lyke said. “The support of Beer West magazine, the
Oregon Brewers Festival and the two dozen great craft brewers donating
beer for the event will help us reach an audience that needs to hear our
message.”
About Pints for Prostates
Pints
for Prostates is a 501(c)3 a campaign that reaches men through the
universal language of beer to encourage them to take charge of their
health. The group was founded by prostate cancer survivor and beer
writer Rick Lyke in 2008. The grassroots effort raises awareness among
men about the importance of regular health screenings and PSA testing by
making appearances at beer festivals, social networking and pro bono
advertising. According to the National Cancer Institute, 240,890 new
prostate cancer cases were diagnosed in the U.S. in 2011. More
information is available at www.pintsforprostates.org. Pints for Prostates also has a presence on Facebook and Twitter (@pints4prostates).
About Beer West Magazine
Founded
in 2007, Beer Northwest has grown to become the leading beer culture
and lifestyle magazine in the Northwest. In January 2011, the magazine
expanded into California and became Beer West. The magazine covers the
thriving West Coast beer market and is the only regional publication of
its kind. Beer West has more than doubled its circulation and visibility
in the past year, with a focused readership of 80,000 beer and food
enthusiasts. Beer West is a celebration of the unique Western
beer-loving life.
About the Oregon Brewers Festival
The
Oregon Brewers Festival is one of the nation's longest running and best
loved craft beer festivals. Situated on the west bank of the Willamette
River, with towering Mt. Hood as a backdrop, it is the ideal venue for
anyone who loves craft beer. With a laid back attitude and scores of
award-winning beers, the festival reflects the essence of the city of
Portland, and is the crowning jewel of Oregon Craft Beer Month. The OBF
was at the forefront of exposing craft beers to the public. A total of
84 craft breweries from all parts of the nation will serve more than 30
beer styles to nearly 80,000 beer lovers from around the world. Another
50 specialty beers will be available for tastes in the Buzz Tent.
