Craft Brew Smackdown

Albany Downtown Association would like to thank everyone for joining us this year for Craft Brew Smackdown and making it yet another absolutely FUN fundraiser!

Thank you to our Sponsors: TnT Builders, The Squeaky Cork, Grazing Oregon Charcuteries Catering, No Dinx, Oare & Associates Realty Jessica Pankratz, Realtor, The Natty Dresser, Signature HealthCare at Home-Albany, KRKT, 1580 KGAL, Linn County Fair & Expo. We know it's been said before, but it is so very true, without your support we couldn't do this event. So, THANK YOU!

Thank you to our vendor participants who joined us in person and were able to talk all about their beer, wine, spirits and hard citrus to those who attended: 4 Spirits Distillery, 10 Barrel Brewing Company, Airlie Winery, Ankeny Vineyard, Barsideous Brewing, Calapooia Brewing Company, Crater Lake Spirits, Deluxe Brewing, Ruzzo, Sinister Distilling, Tallman Brewing, Vivacity Spirits. The event is that much more fun and personal when attendees can talk to the vendors and here about their craft. So, THANK YOU!

Thank you to our host businesses who opened their doors and provided food for hundreds of people: 1st Hand Seconds Unique Boutique, Albany Downtown Association, Albany Regional Museum, Albany Visitors Association, Brigitte's Place, Grazing Oregon Charcuteries Catering, Greyhound Tavern, Jo Jo Macs, La Belle Boutique, Loafers Station, Margin Coffee Roasters, No Dinx, Reds Boutique, Signature HealthCare at Home-Albany, Sniffany’s Pet Boutique, Sugarheroes Super Sweet Shoppe, The Corvallis Contractor, The Garage, The Squeaky Cork, Today’s Next Experience Salon, Urban Ag Supply, Wine Crush. We couldn't have this event without your gracious hospitality; we appreciate you and THANK YOU!

A special THANK YOU to the Greater Albany Rotary Club (Oregon - Rotary District 5110) volunteers who helped us during the event. We truly appreciate your support; we couldn't have done it without you.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to all the Craft Brew Smackdown committee members who have been working on this event since April!

Finally, to all those who bought tickets and joined us this year, we hope you had as much fun as we did sampling local product and visiting with local business owners. So, THANK YOU and we will see you next year!!

Happy International Beer Day! Come and celebrate with us at the 10th Craft Brew Smackdown today, in downtown Albany from 4-8pm. We have 25 vendors in 23 local businesses that are looking forward to seeing you! Come and join the fun, you can buy your tickets at Loafers Station, The Garage and The Squeaky Cork! $20 for an event-glass, wristband, 10 tasting tickets and a passport so you can enter the $200 drawing. It's going to be a beautiful day and we hope to see you there!

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A big shoutout to Event Sponsor, Signature HealthCare at Home-Albany!

Signature provides patient-centered Home Health, palliative care and hospice wherever you call home.

In addition to being a sponsor, Signature is hosting for the first time! Please come visit them and taste Tallman Brewing! 317 W 1st Ave suite #103.

Thank you for sponsoring us, Signature HealthCare at Home! We'll see you tomorrow!

Get your tickets here: www.craftbrewsmackdown.com until midnight Thursday or at the event starting at 4 pm. Ticket locations include The Squeaky Cork, The Garage or Loafers Station

A big shoutout to our Passport Sponsor, Grazing Oregon Charcuteries Catering!

They cultivated relationships with farmers throughout our State and around the World. Their culinary expertise features fresh produce, honey varieties, aged butchered meats, and specialty cheeses - each personally selected by the Chef to support small craft businesses. They look forward to bringing you the many beautiful flavors of Oregon and the World directly to your table. For lunch and dinner, visit their Downtown location at 115 Ellsworth St SW.

Thank you for sponsoring us, Grazing Oregon Charcuteries, and hosting Ruzzo Hard Citrus! We'll see you tomorrow!

Get your tickets here: www.craftbrewsmackdown.com until midnight or at the event starting at 4 pm. The closest ticket location is The Squeaky Cork or stop in at The Garage or Loafers Station

Thinking about buying tickets but want to know who's participating?! Here's the list of 25 vendors; the most we've ever had!

10 Barrel Brewing Company
2 Towns Ciderhouse
4 Spirits Distillery
Airlie Winery
Ankeny Vineyard
AVID Cider Company
Barsideous Brewing
Calapooia Brewing Company
Cascade Lakes Brewing Company
Crater Lake Spirits
Deluxe Brewing
Ecliptic Brewing
Empathy Wines
Gigantic Brewing Company
Hop Valley Brewing Co.
Ninkasi Brewing
Oakshire Brewing
Pelican Brewing Company
Rogue Ales & Spirits
Ruzzo
Sinister Distilling
Sunriver Brewing Co.
Tallman Brewing
Vivacity Spirits
Willamette Valley Vineyards - Estate Winery

Get your tickets here: www.craftbrewsmackdown.com

We hope you can make it to the Craft Brew Smackdown this Friday on August 2nd, from 4-8 because we have something brand new to share with you! ! Please give a big Craft Brew Smackdown hello to Ruzzo! Ruzzo is a fermented citrus juice base (lemon and lime juice) flavored with teas, dried fruits and purees, it's a refreshing bubbly. As a brand new beverage category, it falls between a Hard Cider and a Hard Seltzer. Since we're super excited to try it, we know you will be too so be sure to get your tickets at www.craftbrewsmackdown.com

A fan favorite will be back this year, 4 Spirits Distillery! 4 Spirits Distillery has joined us every year and we couldn't be more thankful! Whether you are looking for quality whiskey, rum, gin or vodka; 4 Spirits Distillery has a wide selection from you to choose from.

4 Spirits Distillery is passionate about giving back to the community and local veteran services in Oregon and other states where their products are sold. Beginning in 2012, 4 Spirits Distillery began donating a portion of the sales from 4 Spirits Bourbon Whiskey to support local programs that help veterans and their families with reintegration support.

Thank you for joining us again this year, 4 Spirits Distillery, we appreciate you and will see you on Friday!

Get your tickets here: www.craftbrewsmackdown.com

We have another new vendor this year; please give a Craft Brew Smackdown welcome to Crater Lake Spirits!

Crater Lake Spirits are about the Spirit, not the Spotlight. Their spirits? They’re the silent types, whispering tales of the pure, crisp waters and rich volcanic soils of Crater Lake. They won’t steal the limelight, but they’ll sure steal your heart with their smooth, timeless tastes and cheeky charm.

While anyone can create a quick and dirty spirit. Luckily, they're not just anyone. They're there for the spirit enthusiasts who care about what they’re drinking, how it’s made, and its impact on the planet. By purchasing Crater Lake Spirits, it shows that you share their goal of doing right by their employees, their community, and our shared future.

Thank you for joining us, Crater Lake Spirits, we look forward to seeing you next week!

Get your tickets here: www.craftbrewsmackdown.com

We have a new beer vendor this year, Gigantic Brewing Company!

Located in Portland, OR, Ben Love is the Gigantic Brewing Company's Brewmaster. A native Oregonian, Ben’s passion for beer (legally) began with a pint at the Horse Brass and a stint at Belmont Station in 1999. His brewing career began in 2003 in Appleton, WI at the Adler Brau Brewpub. He returned to Oregon in 2004 to brew at Pelican in Pacific City. In 2007, Ben became the first employee and Headbrewer at Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB) in Portland. Ben always wanted to own his own business, and put years of dreaming and scheming into action to start Gigantic.

Welcome Gigantic Brewing Company, thank you for joining us, we look forward to tasting your beer next week!

www.giganticbrewing.com

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Please give a huge Thank You to The Natty Dresser for their sponsorship this year! It's their 10th Anniversary this year and we are thrilled they are sharing it with us.

Located in the heart of downtown Albany, The Natty Dresser is the largest independent menswear shop in Oregon. Their old-school haberdashery has an ever-changing assortment of men's clothing from casual to business attire; from hats to shoes, and everything in between. Services include a Shoe Shine Stand, Tuxedo and Suit Rentals, Custom Suits and Custom Shirts as well as, Alterations for men or women whether you purchased there or not. They serve the greater Albany Area including Corvallis, Lebanon, Salem and Eugene!

Dress Well, Be Confident, Find Success!

Thank you for sponsoring us, The Natty Dresser we'll see you next week!

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The 10th Craft Brew Smackdown is 10 days away!! 😁 On Friday, August 2, we will be sampling crafted beverages from 25 breweries, wineries, distilleries and cider houses! Just $20 for an event glass, 10 samples and passport. Join us for the most FUN fundraiser around!

Get your tickets here: www.craftbrewsmackdown.com

Our Sponsor Swag is going to be awesome this year, with a special thank you to our Swag Sponsor, No Dinx!! Not only are they a great volunteer partner with the Albany Downtown Association, but with over 30 years of experience in the apparel printing industry, they accept nothing less than perfection. They bring professional designs, countless clothing options, and innovative printing techniques to their clients. All apparel is printed in-house with state-of-the-art technology and handled with utmost care. Their clients are included in every step, ensuring that all ideas and visions are 100% accomplished. They guarantee competitive prices, quick production, and top-quality apparel.

Just two and a half weeks to the Craft Brew Smackdown, get your tickets here: www.craftbrewsmackdown.com

Another fantastic brewery that is joining us from Lebanon, is Tallman Brewing! Resurrected from the Tallman Oregon ghost town, Tallman Brewing's humble beginnings started with friends in a garage graduating to friends at the Brewhouse. Blessed to support Lebanon and Linn County with the ultimate combination of amazing food and unique craft beer, wine, cider and so much more.

The Landing at Tallman Brewing is a community driven, family friendly, kid friendly and pet friendly establishment hosting 30 taps, 10 food trucks with large indoor and outdoor enjoyable space.

Please give them a Craft Brew Smackdown hello and be sure to visit with them during the event. www.tallmanbrewing.com

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Please give a huge shout-out to one of the most generous people with their time for local non-profits... Brian Oare of Oare & Associates Realty. Oare & Associates Realty is our once again this year and we can't thank him enough for all the work he's done. Thank you Brian Oare; we appreciate you!!

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The 10th Craft Brew Smackdown is only 3 weeks away!! 😁 Our sponsors are finalized, our locations are set up and we are finalizing our breweries, wineries, distilleries and cider houses! Don't forget to join us in for the most FUN fundraiser around! Get your tickets here: www.craftbrewsmackdown.com

2024 Craft Brew Smackdown The Greater Albany Rotary Club and the Albany Downtown Association cordially invite you to join us for the 10th Craft Brew Smackdown taking place on Friday, August 2nd, 2024 from 4pm to 8pm.

Please give a resounding "Hello!" and "Thank you!" to The Squeaky Cork for sponsoring our After Party this year from 6pm to 10 pm! The Squeaky Cork is a warm and cozy Scottish Restaurant & Pub in historic Downtown Albany, serving your favorite drinks and dishes. Their full bar features a library of 250+ Whiskeys, plus a variety of spirits, beers, wines, and craft cocktails. Open Wednesday through Saturday from 4 to 10 pm, you can find them at 136 1st Ave W in Downtown Albany. So when you are done with your tasting at the Craft Brew Smackdown, be sure to stop by The Squeaky Cork anytime after 6pm to enjoy some great food and drinks!

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Get your tickets here, and join us for the 10th Craft Brew Smackdown on August 2nd, from 4pm - 8pm. Tickets are just $20 and when you redeem them at The Garage after 4pm on Friday the 2nd, you'll get an event-specific tasting glass, 10 tasting tickets, wristband, map and brochure. You can buy additional tickets along the way at Loafers Station and The Squeaky Cork. Hope to see you August 2nd for the most FUN fundraiser around! https://www.craftbrewsmackdown.com

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Please give a Craft Brew Smackdown hello to Barsideous Brewing, who is joining us for the first time this year!! Located in Lebanon, the concept of Barsideous Brewing is to create a gathering place that will draw people in with handcrafted beer, hearty food and entertainment. A place that will invite great conversation with friends; and bridge connections to our community – hence the Bridge in their brand. Will they be pouring their Hazed & Confused Hazy IPA, or their Red Hag Mother? We don't know but I'm kinda hoping that their Steven Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout is on the list!! Thank you Barsideous Brewing for joining us this year, we look forward to meeting you and sampling your awesome brews!

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Please join us in extending a huge THANK YOU to TnT Builders for signing up as our Presenting Sponsor again this year! 🎉 We could not do this event at the current pricing without our sponsors, so if you see TnT Builders on the day of the event; please give them a shout-out! Also, if you want to turn your backyard into a place for gathering, playing or relaxing, be sure to contact TnT Builders at www.tntbuildersinc.com! Thank you, TnT Builders, we appreciate you very much and will see you on August 2nd!! 🍺

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Mark your calendars!! The 10th Craft Brew Smackdown is set for Friday, August 2nd, 2024, from 4pm - 8pm! We are keeping ticket prices at $20 and each ticket gets you an event glass, wristband, passport, 10 tasting tickets and an opportunity to sample from up to 20 breweries, cider houses, distilleries and wineries! Ticket link is coming soon so be sure to join us for the most FUN fundraiser around!

Save the Date!! The Craft Brew Smackdown will be back this year; August 2nd, 2024 in Downtown Albany. Benefiting the Albany Downtown Association and Greater Albany Rotary Club (Oregon - Rotary District 5110); we can't wait for the most fun-fundraiser in Albany! More details coming soon, but so looking forward to seeing you in a few months!!