🍻 Luckey’s Woodsman × Van Henion Brewing
Beer Pairing Dinner
A Celebration of Craft Beer, Adventurous Cuisine & Central Oregon Community
Luckey’s Woodsman and Van Henion Brewing invite you to gather around the table for a six-course beer-pairing dinner celebrating thoughtful food, traditional brewing and the collaborative spirit that makes Central Oregon’s craft community so special.
Hosted inside the Van Henion Brewing tasting room, this one-night experience brings together Van Henion’s exceptionally clean, carefully crafted beers and a playful, German-inspired menu created by Chef Jackson “Rooster” Higdon and the Luckey’s Woodsman team.
Every course has been intentionally paired to complement the beer in your glass—from spent-grain pretzels and live-fermented sauerkraut to huckleberry-glazed dino ribs and an avocado-pilsner crème brewlée.
Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Van Henion Brewing Tasting Room
Address: 63067 Plateau Ct, Bend, OR 97701
🍽 What to Expect
This isn’t your ordinary beer dinner. It’s a carefully curated collaboration between two independent Central Oregon businesses that share a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, creativity and bringing people together.
Six Courses & Six Van Henion Pairings
Each dish has been designed to complement, contrast and elevate its accompanying beer—creating a progressive dining experience that celebrates flavor, technique and the relationship between the kitchen and the brewhouse.
From crisp, refreshing lagers to smooth German-style ales and dark-but-drinkable Schwarzbier, the evening will showcase the range and precision behind Van Henion’s brewing program.
🍺 Who’s Behind the Beer?
Van Henion Brewing is a brewer-owned and operated Bend brewery founded in 2021, specializing in the kinds of beers brewers love to drink: exceptionally clean lagers, traditional German styles and bright Pacific Northwest ales.
The ownership and brewing team brings more than 65 years of combined professional brewing experience to the brewhouse. Van Henion gives its lagers a minimum of eight weeks in the tank before packaging, allowing the beers the time they need to develop balance, clarity and an exceptionally clean finish.
That patience and respect for tradition can be tasted throughout this dinner—from the golden, highly drinkable Helles and naturally hazy Weissbier to the smooth Schwarzbier and uncompromising German-style Pilsner.
Luckey’s Woodsman is proud to represent Van Henion, the people behind the beer and everything they continue to contribute to Central Oregon’s craft-brewing community.
🌲 Who’s Behind the Food?
Luckey’s Woodsman was created by Bend native Chef Jackson “Rooster” Higdon to bring together professional food service, outdoor adventure and the rugged culinary spirit of the Pacific Northwest.
Long before launching Luckey’s Woodsman, Jackson spent more than a decade working inside and leading brewery kitchens. He was part of the original kitchen team at 10 Barrel Brewing’s Galveston pub, became the first employee and executive chef at Crux Fermentation Project, and later helped develop the food operation for 21st Amendment Brewery’s San Leandro tasting room.
For more than 15 years, Jackson has been cooking with beer, building menus around it and exploring how the right pairing can transform both the food and the beer. Collaborating with local breweries remains one of his favorite parts of being a chef.
To Jackson, a beer dinner isn’t simply about placing a pint beside a plate. It’s about understanding the intention behind the beer, respecting the work of the brewers and creating a dish that allows both crafts to tell a stronger story together.
These collaborations are also a way for Luckey’s Woodsman to help keep the independent craft-brewing spirit alive—celebrating the brewers, makers and gathering places that have helped shape Central Oregon’s identity.
This menu brings that history to the table, honoring Van Henion’s German influences while giving every course an adventurous and unmistakably Luckey’s Woodsman twist.
🎟 Ticket Options
Full Pairing Experience — $130
Includes:
All six culinary courses
Six intentionally selected Van Henion beer pairings
A guided evening celebrating food, beer and local craftsmanship
Dinner-Only Experience — $100
Includes:
All six culinary courses
No alcoholic beer pairings
Both ticket options include the complete Luckey’s Woodsman dining experience.
Seating is limited, and advance reservations are required.
📞 Reserve Your Spot
Call (541) 410-8346 or use the reservation button below to secure your seat at the table.
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Whether you’re passionate about traditional lagers, adventurous food or simply sharing an unforgettable meal with good people, this is an evening built to be remembered.
Come hungry. Raise a glass. Celebrate the craft.
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