A conversation with Matt Van Wyk, the brewmaster of Alesong Brewing and Blending, which just picked up two medals at the Great American Beer Festival and was named brewery of the year- for its size category (251-500 barrels).

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Alesong is a brewery,  winery, cidery, and restaurant in the Willamette Valley wine country. All of its small batch, purposeful beers spend time in oak, regardless of style. From cocktail inspired ales, to mixed cultures, to stouts, the beers are nuanced and lovely. Van Wyk walks us through the inspiration, process, and ethos of the brewery.

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