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Graham, more at Moth Lounge
The Moth Lounge will host DJ Brasil, spinning dance
music and groovy music to move to from 8:30 to 11p.m. on
Saturday, July 11.
Alan Graham will play the Moth on Saturday July 18,
8:30-11 p.m. Alan plays guitar, piano and sax, is a singer
and composer and he brings his unique takes on old fa-
vorite blues and original tunes to the stage. His songs
have been played across many media in the USA and in
Europe where he has a large fanbase. The Moth Lounge,
105 Fourth St., Hood River; 541-387-7600.
‘Vokab’ at River City July 16
Portland alternative rock band Kool Stuff Katie has a
show scheduled for Saturday, July 11, at the River City
Saloon. Although the show is 21 and over, a portion of
the proceeds will benefit the Hood River Middle School
music department.
Vokab Kompany is a genre-defying masterpiece of
sound comprised of vocalists Rob Hurt and Burke Baby.
With live accompaniments by their four-piece band, they
create an innovative sound that “blankets audiences and
leaves them in a musical stupor.” Catch them at River
City on Thursday, July 16; music starts at 9 p.m. Advance
tickets $12 at brownpapertickets.com/event/1751955.
River City Saloon, 207 Cascade Ave., Hood River; 541-
387-2583.
Live music at Taqueria Saturday
Live country music will be featured at the Hood River
Taqueria Mexican Restaurant on Saturday, July 11, from
6-9:30 p.m. 1210 13th Street, Hood River; 541-387-3300.
Weird World of Science camp
Columbia Gorge Discovery center hosts the Weird
World of Science day camp for kids, Tuesday, Aug. 4
through Friday, Aug. 7 for children 1st to 6th grade. Kids
will have fun while exploring the science behind the na-
ture all around us. Session 1 from 9 a.m. to noon is for
kids in grades 1-3. Session 2 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. is
geared for kids in grades 4-6. For more information, call
541-296-8600 x 201 or visit www.gorgediscovery.org.
Get ready for the HR County Fair
The Hood River County Fair returns Wednesday
through Saturday, July 22-25. An old-fashioned family-ori-
ented county fair that’s been named the “best in the
state,” it’s known for outstanding entertainment, activi-
ties for kids and adults, displays and exhibits, carnival
and midway fun, horses, livestock, flowers, and food to
please every taste. Country music star trio Gloriana per-
forms Saturday evening, July 25. The scenic fairgrounds
are at 3020 Wy’east Road, south of Hood River, near the
community of Odell.
Regular general admission prices to the fair are $7 per
adult Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and $10 on Satur-
day. Admission for children aged 6-12 is $2. Children
under 6 admitted free. Season tickets are available ($24
adults, $5 ages 6-12 inclusive). The fair opens each day at
noon, carnival rides begin at 1 p.m. Check the schedule,
as FFA and 4-H events begin earlier. Many favorite dis-
plays have moved to the blue gym this year from the
gold. Musical performances are free with paid admis-
sion.
Gregg Rolie at the
Columbia Gorge Hotel July 19
The Columbia Gorge Hotel and Spa is proud to present
the return of Gregg Rolie on Sunday, July 19, to kick off
its outdoor summer concerts overlooking the Columbia
River. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the show will start at
6 p.m. Tickets are $20.
Gregg Rolie is a founding member and was inducted
into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a founding mem-
ber of Santana. Throughout his 30 year music career, he
has played with The Storm, Abraxas Pool, and Journey,
for whom he was the original keyboard player. Gregg and
his band played at the Columbia Gorge Hotel in 2012 to a
sold out crowd so get your tickets early.
Columbia Gorge Hotel, 4000 Westcliff Dr., Hood River;
541-386-5566.
‘Artists Create’ needed July 31
“Gorge Artists Create” is the annual open juried show
held each summer at The Dalles Art Center. The theme
this year is “Fruits Of Our Labor.” Artists are encour-
aged to be creative and asked to explain how their art-
work relates to the theme upon submission. Works in all
media are welcome. This show is open to the Mid-Colum-
bia area and is very popular with local artists. Cash
prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place as well as People’s
Choice will be awarded. Submission will be accepted
July 15 - 31 during regular gallery hours: Tuesday - Sat-
urday 11-5 p.m. Artists may submit up to three pieces.
There is a $20 non-refundable entry fee for the first piece,
then $10 subsequent entry fee for each of the following
pieces. The Dalles Art Center, 229 E. 4th St., The Dalles,
541-296-4759.
Hood River News, Saturday, July 11, 2015
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The Ale List
Tip the Volkanische Vijf, (or, how a
3-way collaboration celebrates a 5)
By KIRBY NEUMANN-REA
News editor
Volcanic Bottle Shoppe on
the Heights hosts a fifth-an-
niversary party today with
plenty of ales to choose from
but a special one in honor of
the occasion — Volkanische
Vijf from Solera Brewery
and Everybody’s Brewing.
The Vijf – “five” in Flemish,
one of Belgium’s official lan-
guages — is a low-alcohol
brew modeled on the Berlin-
er Weiss (wheat) tradition.
The name adjustment hap-
pened because, “It turned
out a little on the Belgian
side more than the German
as far as the esters go,” said
Jason Kahler, Solera brew-
master and owner.
The Volkanische comes
out at about 2.8 ABV, and
Kahler called it “super
quenching, mildly tart, and
zero bitterness units — not a
hop in sight.”
He said Volcanic owners
Abe Stevens and Amanda
Goeke approached him about
a year ago about an anniver-
sary beer.
Kahler said, “At about the
time they called to remind
me I was already working on
a collaboration with my
friends at Everybody’s Brew-
ing,” namely chief brewer
Jess Caudill and owner Doug
Ellenberger of the White
Salmon brewery.
“So I suggested a three-
way collaboration, as Every-
body’s is a lot larger than
Solera and you get a lot more
beer out of it for everyone,”
Kahler said. “It was a beer
we had all talked about doing
together.” The unhopped
wheat is “a very simple beer.
There are not a lot of differ-
ent ways to do it,” Kahler
said. “It’s 20 percent wheat,
80 percent Pilsner malt, and
no hops, that’s a huge flavor
profile you can play with it
and it’s not in there,” Kahler
said.
The tartness comes from
the use of lactobacillus in-
stead of saccharomyces
yeast. The lactobacillus has a
chance to convert the sugar
into lactic acid, and once it
gets the proper acidity or
tartness we want, then we
add the yeast and it will
come in and clean up the
sugar and convert that into
alcohol,” Kahler said. “There
is a very small amount of
grain and a lot of water, for a
low-alcohol, light body beer,”
he said.
“I wouldn’t quite use the
word sour, it’s very tart, not
really mouth puckering but
really quenching with some-
thing like a lemonade char-
acter,” he said.
“It’s definitely very spe-
cial,” Stevens said. “Doug is
a personal friend of ours
from Indiana and with Jason
we were able to debut Solera
beer here four years ago, so
it’s nice to have that tie-in to
celebrate our fifth anniver-
sary.”
The party starts at 5 p.m.
with music by Matt Mesa
and Mark Reynolds, followed
by the trio 23rd and Union,
and Smudgepot taking the
late night spot. Positive Light
Productions will be in the
house, and Boda’s Kitchen
will have eats available start-
ing at 5 p.m.
Moth Lounge concludes
metamorphosis (mostly)
Jules Bur ton’s Moth
Loung e (for merly Pint
Shack) features new signage
by metal artist Kelly Phipps,
a new interior mural by
Ethan Radcliff, and a new set
of blackboards to post the
ever-changing list of beers,
ciders, and wines (cocktails
also served).
The name comes from
Burton’s fascination with
the social creatures known
as moths (she’s a college sci-
ence professor but is taking
the summer off to float Moth
Lounge). “They like to follow
the light and flock together,”
Burton said. Tuesday night
open mic talent nights and
Monday night movies (kids
welcome until 8 p.m.) are reg-
ular features on the schedule
at the pub, on Third between
Oak and Cascade.
The metamorphosis from
Pint Shack will be complete
once Burton reworks the
menu, adds a mural or two,
and gets the backlighting in-
stalled on the Phipps signs
outside.
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More Ale List online at
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Jason Kahler
Calling All
Softball Players
12U ASA Tryouts for the 2016 Spring Season
for the NEW Gorge Softball team will be held in
August.
For information on tryout dates, locations and
times, Contact Tonya at (541)705-7217 or
gorgeshadows@gmail.com
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Enjoy panoramic river views and casual dining from Chef
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1108 E. Marina Way, Hood River
541-386-4410
Open every day 6 am to 9 pm
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HOOD RIVER TAQUERIA
MEXICAN RESTAURANT
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Serving the best Szechuan and Hunan Chinese food in the
Gorge. Healthy dining. All food prepared fresh, no MSG
added. Lunch and dinner. Dine in or take out. Beautiful view
& convenient parking.
2680 Old Columbia River Dr, Hood River
541-386-5331
Featuring fine authentic Mexican food and cocktails.
Spacious outdoor seating.
Open seven days a week:
Sun. - Thurs. 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.,
Fri. - Sat. 9:30 am to 11 pm
1210 13th St., on the Heights, Hood River
541-387-3300
Combining Southern soul food and Northwest cuisine.
Whether it is craw-fish etouffee or fresh local salmon, it will
not disappoint. With a great martini bar and some of the
best bread pudding in Hood River, we are quickly becoming
‘the place to go in the gorge.’
Open 11:30-9 pm Sun. & Tue.- Thurs
11:30-10 pm Fri. & Sat.
102 Oak St., Hood River, inside the Hood River Hotel
541-288-8264