There are 30 plus brew pubs in the city of Bend and more than half of these places are craft brewing operations. There is even a pilgrimage mapped out, guidebook and passport stamps included.
So there is never a problem finding a pint around here. The issue, for us anyway, has been the overabundance of IPAs filling brewers’ taps.
At least one of the Bend brewers has broken out of the rut.
Monkless Brewing, Belgium style beer (without the monks) has quickly become a favorite stop. Then this Fall they opened a new riverfront brasserie to pair food with their delicious ales. We stopped in for lunch and the food is as good as the brews.
Jack had the Moules pot (fresh steamed mussels), JQ had the Panzanella Salad (tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and pickled onions, and we shared a cone of Belgium Frites served with three dipping sauces. Twice fried in duck fat, the Frites were amazing!
We’ll be back … to try out their outdoor patio seating (furry friends welcomed) and enjoy pint and a cone of Pommes Frites.
Can’t wait to come and try it! Pommes Frites in Belgium were the best in the world…. always fried twice!