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Caldera Brewing Co
540 Clover Lane Ashland, OR 97520 (541) 482-4677

Caldera Brewing Co. was established in 1997 in Ashland, Ore., by brewer/owner Jim Mills. From the lightest of lagers to the darkest of stouts, the brewery's middle name is smooth.

Jim MillsCaldera is a brewer-owned and -operated microbrewery dedicated to producing uncompromised quality craft beers. By maintaining a local market niche, Caldera remains a true microbrewery consistently brewing small batches of both year-round and seasonal brews.

Traditionally brewed in smaller 10-barrel batches, each beer is designed for optimum sensory pleasures by balancing premium malted barley, fresh hops and natural carbonation.

Caldera does not operate a pub or tasting room, but dock sales at the brewery allow the public to purchase kegs on a convenient and consistent basis.

Caldera's beers are available throughout Southern Oregon, as well as in Eugene and Portland.

The Beers

Year-round Beers

Pilsener Bier: Brewed in the Northern German style, this true pilsener is cold lagered for eight weeks. Grist: Pilsener malt, Carahell, Acidulated; Hops: German Select; Original gravity: 1.048; Alcohol by volume: 5.0%.

Pale Ale: A West Coast-style pale ale balancing plenty of hops with the malty backbone. Grist: Premium Two Row, Light Munich, Crystal; Hops: Perle, Cascade; Original gravity: 1.052; Alcohol by volume: 5.4%.

IPA: An American-style India Pale Ale made with plenty of body and an assertive hop profile. Grist: Premium Two Row, Munich, Wheat, Crystal; Hops: Crystal, Horizon, Bullion; Original gravity: 1.057; Alcohol by volume: 6.3%.

Dry Hop Orange A conundrum in the world of beer styles. This ale does not fit any conventional beer style. Orange in color, this beer has hop characteristics of oranges and tangerines. Grist: Premium Two Row, Crystal; Hops: Amarillo, Cascade, Horizon; Original gravity: 1.052; Alcohol by volume: 5.4%.

Ashland AmberŪ A crisp, refreshing amber. Simplicity is the key to this recipe. Grist: Premium Two Row, Crystal; Hops: Cascade, Perle; Original gravity: 1.054; Alcohol by volume: 5.6%.

Dry Hop Red A red ale, dry-hopped with three local hop varieties. The stable head and aromatic nose make this beer a hophead's delight. Grist: Premium two-row, dextrine, crystal, munich; Hops: Chinook, Cascade, Columbus; Original gravity: 1.058; Alcohol by volume: 6.0%.

Pilot Rock PorterŪ A smooth, creamy, worthy porter. Grist: Premium Two Row, Crystal, Munich, Brown, Carafa Special, Chocolate, Dextrine; Hops: Willamette; Original gravity: 1.057; Alcohol by volume: 6.0%.

Oatmeal Stout Good old fashioned oatmeal stout. Brewed at a higher gravity, this is a big, thick, chewy, full-bodied, quaffable stout. Grist: Premium Two Row, Munich, Brown, Crystal, Chocolate, Carafa Special, Oats; Hops: Galena, Willamette; Original gravity: 1.065; Alcohol by volume: 6.8%.

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Seasonal Beers

Helles Lager A German style blonde lager. The German word "helles" means light in color. This beer is cold fermented and lagered for eight weeks before its release.
Grist: Pilsener malt, Vienna, Light Munich;
Hops: German Hallertauer;
Original gravity: 1.046; Alcohol by volume: 4.8%.
Release date: April 7.

Lawnmower LagerŪ A premium domestic style light lager brewed with a touch of adjuncts.
Grist: Pilsener malt, Six Row, Flaked Rice, Flaked Barley;
Hops: German Saaz;
Original gravity: 1.038;
Alcohol by volume: 4.0%.
Release date: June 7.

Oktober Festbier Another true lager brewed in the German tradition. Using 100% German Festbier ingredients, this festbier goes down quite easily.
Grist: Pilsener malt, Vienna, Caramunich;
Hops: German Saaz and Select;
Original gravity: 1.056;
Alcohol by volume: 6.1%
Release date: September 25.

Cauldron Brew Released just before Halloween, this winter seasonal is a different style of beer every year.
Release date: October 26.

Old Growth Imperial StoutŪ
Brewed in late December of every year, this imperial stout ages for one whole year before its release.
Grist: Two Row, Munich, Chocolate, Brown, Carafa, Crystal
Spices: Brewers' licorice, Black pepper corns;
Hops: Galena, Whatever is around at the end of the year;
Original gravity: 1.088; Alcohol by volume: 9.0%.
Release date: December 15.

Look for other specialties as time and tanks allow!

Caldera Brewing Company is located at 540 Clover Lane Ashland, Oregon. Caldera is classified as a microbrewery which means no pub, tasting room, or restaurant. However, dock sales at the brewery allow the general public to purchase kegs on a convenient and consistent basis. Having a party, wedding, family reunion, or just want buy a keg of beer? Call ahead and reserve your keg today or visit the brewery during normal dock sale hours on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 3 to 6 pm. Caldera has three different keg sizes available. Cheers from Caldera Brewing Company and please be safe whenever consuming any alcoholic beverage.

Public Dock Sales: (541) 482-HOPS (4677)

"When you want quality beer, you want Caldera"


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