“He was a wise man who invented beer.” –Plato. The Greek philosopher had his sentiment right, but according to most historians, it was likely a woman who brewed the first beer. For most of the last 6,000 years of recorded civilization it was women “Brewsters” who continued to evolve the art of brewing beer, developing many unique and regional varieties of beer.

As craft brewers we are proud to be part of this heritage of brewing diverse, local beers as well as a beer culture that welcomes women. So we thought it only fitting that we should have our “Brewster” Kristy Holsopple brew the beer to toast the start of Oregon Craft Beer Month. Our Lab Supervisor, Kristy Holsopple, an avid home Brewster, crafted “Dunkopple,” a German Dunkles lager as part of our Brewer’s Share series, just in time to toast the beginning of Oregon Craft Beer Month.

In recognition of the positive impact that Oregon craft brewers have made to our communities, the entire month of July has been designated by the Governor as Oregon Craft Beer Month. “To lead the Oregon Craft Beer Month kick off toast and to have the opportunity to highlight women’s role in craft brewing with one of my own recipes is a great honor. Dunkopple is traditional German Dunkles lager with a northwest twist. It’s a dark, yet easy drinking, moderately hopped, malty brew. Traditionally, Dunkles use Noble hops, so I chose northwest descendants of those varieties, Mt. Hood and Citra, to make it my own,” said Kristy. ABV 5.2% IBU 25

We have scheduled two “Meet the Brewster and the Beer” events to showcase this new beer. The first is at our Tasting Room and Pub in Hood River, on Thursday, July 1 from 5:30 to 7:00PM. At 6:00PM (Pacific Time) the Full Sail crew will lead a toast along with brewers, brewsters, and craft beer enthusiasts from all corners of Oregon (a.k.a Beervana) to signify the official kick off of Oregon Craft Beer Month. Join in, no matter where you are, and raise a toast to celebrate Oregon Craft Beer. The second “Meet the Brewster and the Beer” event will be at Full Sail at Riverplace in Portland, Tuesday, July, 6th, from 5:00 – 6:30PM. Join us to celebrate Oregon Craft Beer Month and toast a pint of this new brew with Kristy.

Our Brewer’s Share series is a line up of small batch draft beers where each Full Sailor takes a turn hand-crafting a single batch recipe of their choosing. Our Brewer’s Share beers will only be available on tap at our Tasting Room and Pub in Hood River, Oregon, and at Full Sail at Riverplace, in Portland, Oregon. Growlers to go are available. The next Brewer’s Share will be crafted by Full Sail Brewer Adam Bulson, and is expected in early September.

Kristy Holsopple along with Full Sail CEO and Founder, Irene Firmat, are both members of the Pink Boot Society. The mission of the Pink Boot Society is to inspire, encourage and empower women to become professionals and advance their careers in the Beer Industry.

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