Crux Fermentation Project

Microbrewery in Bend, Oregon, United States 🇺🇸
Owned by Oregon Beverage Collective
Associated Venue: Crux Fermentation Project

Established in 2012

Contact
50 SW Division St, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Description
Crux is a crossroads, an intersection, the heart of something. In brewing it's that pivotal point where fermentation happens and anticipation mounts.

We’re Crux Fermentation Project— housed in a former AAMCO Transmission Plant and inspired by our location right in the heart of Bend, Oregon. Our brewery is a one-of-a-kind, built for non-traditional brewing methods like decoction mashing, open fermentation and barrel aging, and for leveraging the limitless possibilities that wild yeast strains and experimental hops present.

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6.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Full, pillowy head on this one, hazy golden body with very active column of carbonation in the center of the glass. Aroma of honey and sweet malt, some sourdough. Taste is tangy, leaves the tongue tingling. Slippery mouth feel, sweet finish.
Tried on 19 Jun 2014 at 20:24

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Dark brown/ruby body with small, tight beige head. Aroma is true Belgian, dried fruit, molasses and oak barrel. taste is slightly tangy, some alcohol burn. Mouthfeel is sticky and weight is medium bordering on heavy. Good try at this style. Very close to a dubbel.
Tried on 16 Jun 2014 at 19:52

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Schwing! Beautifully crafted DIPA, rich and flavorful without being overpowering. Amber with nice tight creamy head, light syrupy, hop nose, malt and hops blend perfectly in the flavor, more smoothness on the finish. Awesome!
Tried on 12 Jun 2014 at 19:33

7.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8.5
Bottle at WWBA. Pours ruby brown. nose is zest, booze, and dark fruits. slightly tart up front but then mellows, you get Belgian spices, lemon zest, and figs, and woody. its slight boozy on finish.
Tried from Bottle on 08 Jun 2014 at 07:01

7/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Bottle at WWBA. Pours brown with off white head. Nose/taste of cinnamon, vinegar, brown sugar, acid, cranberry, sour fig and dates. Medium body.
Tried from Bottle on 07 Jun 2014 at 22:36

7.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Another top choice from the flight, dark and rich, brown murky body. Aroma and taste of peat, wood, musty. Nutty, yet mildly sweet, a classic scotch ale.
Tried on 22 May 2014 at 21:59

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
A little light and sweet, very floral, elements of honey. Not your typical Belgian ale, a different take on the style.
Tried on 22 May 2014 at 21:56

7.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
One of my favorites from the flight I ordered, true to the original German recipe. Heavy on the malt, while keeping it light and refreshing. Very, very drinkable. Would not be out of place in a liter mug at Oktoberfest.
Tried on 22 May 2014 at 21:48

7.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Amber with beige head, nice sharp, biting hops in the aroma and taste. IPAs are a dime a dozen in the NW, but this one is a head of the pack.
Tried on 22 May 2014 at 21:46

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Good pilsner, crisp, clean, sharp edges, but keeping it refreshing and drinkable.
Tried on 22 May 2014 at 21:44