The Ale Apothecary
The Ale Apothecary
AboutThe Ale Apothecary
Paul Arney founded The Ale Apothecary in 2012 in the woods outside Bend, Oregon, with wild fermentation at the heart of the brewery. Its beers draw on oak vessels, foraged plants, local ingredients and spontaneous fermentation. Small-scale, hands-on brewing includes mixed cultures and bottle conditioning.
Joe Hitselberger and Taryn Arvold became the owners in July 2024. Brewer Connor Currie stayed on to lead the wild and spontaneous beer programme, while Arney became founder emeritus.
The Ale Apothecary The Beer Formerly Known as La Tache
American Beer
$54.99
Soft tartness shapes this barrel-aged wild ale, with grain, citrus and gently rustic fermentation notes held in careful balance. Malted barley and wheat provide a rounded base, while aromatic Cascade hops add lift without assertive bitterness. Long fermentation in oak builds subtle wood, earth and vinous depth before a dry, complex finish. Serve cool rather than ice-cold with roast chicken, washed-rind cheese or charcuterie.