According to Gigantic Brewing Company’s website, they only do two things: “make the best damn IPA in Portland, Oregon and produce seasonal, exciting, flavorful beers, most of which will be brewed only once.” They hold themselves to a simple ...
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The Commons Brewery, Beers Best Enjoyed with Company
The Commons Brewery is located in the Central Eastside of Portland, Oregon, just a quick 0.1 mile walk from Cascade Brewing Barrel House. Inspired by European brewing tradition, The Commons Brewery takes a hands-on approach to brewing small batch ...
Barrel Magic at Cascade Brewing Barrel House
Cascade Brewing is a pioneer of the Northwest style sour beer movement. Their blending house currently houses more than 1,400 French oak, Kentucky Bourbon and Northwest wine barrels – plus nine foudres – filled with wheats, blonds, quads, reds, ...
Fat Head’s Brewery – From Pittsburgh, PA to Portland
Fat Head’s Brewery began in the historic South Side of Pittsburgh, PA when Fat Head’s Saloon was founded in 1992. The Fat Head’s 278-seat brewpub location in the Pearl District of Portland, Oregon opened in November 2014.
Brews and Food at Deschutes Brewery and Public House
Deschutes Brewery is a family and employee-owned brewery founded in 1988 in Bend, Oregon. Deschutes Brewery and Public House, Deschutes’ second location opened in Portland’s Pearl District in 2008, offering great beer and delicious food in a ...
Take a Break at Breakside Brewery
Breakside Brewery, an idea that began on a kayak trip in Alaska, is located in a unique neighborhood brewpub on Dekum Street in North Portland. In addition to this location, Breakside operates a 30 barrel production brewery in Milwaukie, OR.
Great Notion Brewing Has a Passion for Hops and the Patience for Sours
Great Notion Brewing is located on Alberta, a vibrant street in North Portland. The motto at Great Notion is "With a passion for hops, and the patience for sours.” The project was started by three friends - Andy Miller, James Dugan, and Paul ...
Ecliptic Brews are Out of this World
Ecliptic Brewing, located in North Portland, was founded by Oregon craft beer icon John Harris. Harris began as a brewer at McMenamins’ breweries, then moved to Deschutes Brewery where he created the recipes for Mirror Pond, Black Butte Porter, ...
Experimental Tastes at Labrewatory
Labrewatory, located in North Portland, opened in November 2015 as a “test lab” for brewers to concoct unique libations on the house 5 barrel brew system. The 50-seat science-themed taproom features beakers and flasks on shelves behind the bar ...
Brews Take Flight at Airways Brewing
Airways Brewing Company, located just south of Seattle in Kent, opened their new taproom a few months ago complete with a 10 barrel brewhouse. The taproom seats over 40 with both table and bar seating. There is also a garden area with outdoor ...