Wonderland Brew Fest this Weekend in McMinnville
The inaugural holiday beer festival takes place December 19th, 20th, and 21st at The Bitter Monk in downtown McMinnville
Reports of Craft Beer’s Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
Despite a perfect storm of socioeconomic factors, the craft beer industry remains strong
An Interview with Hasta La Raíz Founder Jessica Salas
Learn more about a new craft beverage initiative raising money for the non-profit Freedom for Immigrants.
Everywhere Beer Opening SE Portland Taproom
Everywhere Beer, has announced the opening date of their taproom and it’s sooner than you might think…
The History of Lager in the Pacific Northwest
The first-time arrival of Douglas Lager in Oregon harkens back to the old days of brewing in the PNW.
Rise of the Taproom and Fall of the Festival
A complex distro landscape and taproom successes have impacted the future of beer festivals
Chuckanut Closing Portland Taproom
Nearly three years after opening their P. Nut taproom in Southeast Portland, Chuckanut Brewery will be closing the location, shifting focus to the continued expansion of their Burlington, Washington production … Continue Reading Chuckanut Closing Portland Taproom
Bottle Shares Build Community
Tonight’s bottle share at Living Häus elicits reminiscence about 12 years of craft beer community in Portland.
The BeerMongers & Away Days Release First in Series of 15th Anniversary Collabs
This first of five releases for the SE Taproom’s anniversary highlights the relationship between two like-minded neighbors
Preview: CiderCon & Oregon Cider Week 2024
The world’s Cidermakers descend upon Portland this week, as do over 100 events.
The Fresh Hop Conundrum
Fresh Hop Season has grown dramatically in recent years, but is it still a good thing for the PNW beer industry?
The Meaning of Now: Taking Stock of Oregon’s Craft Beer Climate
GABF 2023 really got me thinking about what’s succeeding in craft beer today vs 5 years ago.
What’s Next… or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Variety
What’s trending in beer? Good question… covid broke our crystal balls.
730 Days Later: A New Reality
It was on March 17th 2020, 2 years ago today, that Oregon’s Governor enacted a mandate requiring the closure of indoor dining at bars, breweries, and restaurants. Within those first … Continue Reading 730 Days Later: A New Reality
First Look: Chuckanut Brewery’s P Nut Beer Hall
This Thursday, December 9th, the next chapter of Chuckanut Brewery’s history begins as they open their new P Nut Beer Hall in Southeast Portland. Located on the corner of SE … Continue Reading First Look: Chuckanut Brewery’s P Nut Beer Hall
Sustaining Craft Beer Community
Last night I made a visit to my favorite watering hole in Portland, The BeerMongers, on the occasion of their 12th anniversary. While my constitution may have restrained how much … Continue Reading Sustaining Craft Beer Community
Craft Beer Scribe 