As the pass opens, we begin to welcome our westside visitors to the valley. The highway was open this year in time for 49ers weekend, a favorite event for both visitors and locals ...it kicks off our summer season and gets us in the mood for lots of summer fun. Memorial Day weekend was off-the-charts for us, a thankful surprise as we sold more beer than ever that weekend .... up more than 70% over last year. Luckily with our new fermentation tanks and added capacity, we have enough beer this summer to keep our taps flowing. Part of our success has been with all the beer awards that we've been enjoying again this year: First awards this year were from the Denver International Beer Competition where OSB took the gold medal for Ruud Awakening IPA and the silver for Imperial IPA. On to Bellingham Brewfest where we won Judge's Choice for our Imperial Stout. Then came the Untapped Blues and Brews festival in Kennewick where we won the People's Choice for Favorite Brewery. Here's a pic from the Untapped event ... our beautiful OSB beer wenches were on hand to help at this event!

Our new summer menu is out as well. We've changed it around a bit, trying to slide in some more healthy options while maintaining the typical pub choices. Our favorites are back ... Alaskan halibut and chips, Casey's Masterpiece Burger, Alaska Fish Taco Wrap, Methow Appetizer, No Cheese Left Behind Nachos, five delicious salads ... two new ones as well.. An Emmer Farro salad made from locally grown grains, and a crispy River's Wedge topped with avocado, bacon, cherry tomatoes, and a new homemade yogurt-bluecheese dressing. Yum. We're making more of our own sauces and adding our special spices and touches to these meals. For the hearty appetite, we have a Double Burger Tower on the menu ... two patties, onion rings, spicy speciality mustard made by Rockinghourse Bakery and using our beer, lettuce, tomato, onion! Almost too big to eat. Plus, Stephanie has gone wild with the music scene this summer. I believe we have the summer pretty book already and she's working on the fall date now. The Log Jam, our riverside stage, is a perfect blend of amazing acoustics and ambiance. Who gets to listen to world-class music, dance on the patio, steps from the Chewuch River ... all while drinking a cold, award-winning brew. Not a bad way to spend the summer. Hope to see you there!