CategoryTaprooms, Pubs & Bars

Posted February 6, 2020 Beer Media

Quality Still at the Fore as pFriem Continues Latest Expansion

A peek behind the curtain at pFriem’s latest expansion in Cascade Locks

Posted January 31, 2020 Beer Events

February is the New Oregon Craft Beer Month and It’s A Good Thing

July is out and February is in as Oregon Craft Beer Month, filled with events, tastings, and more, begins today.

Posted December 12, 2019 Beer Media

KEX Portland: Social Hotel Offers Warm Vibe & Creative Brews

So… I’ve never been to Iceland. I’ve barely even been to Europe, for that matter, though after one trip to the newest KEX Hotel location, which opened just over a … Continue Reading KEX Portland: Social Hotel Offers Warm Vibe & Creative Brews

Posted November 11, 20192 Comments Beer Events

Modern Times Previews New Belmont Fermentorium Expansion

Updated 11/13 – details below. Last night, Modern Times previewed the soon to open expansion of their existing Belmont Fermentorium location in Portland, Oregon. The colorful new space, located in … Continue Reading Modern Times Previews New Belmont Fermentorium Expansion

Posted November 7, 20192 Comments Brewery Opening

Weathering the Storm: Surviving in Today’s Craft Beer Industry

If you haven’t heard, there’s been a lot of beer and cider news that’s broken over the past few weeks in Portland. In fact, the speed at which beer and … Continue Reading Weathering the Storm: Surviving in Today’s Craft Beer Industry

Posted September 5, 20191 Comment Beer Events

Hop Harvest 2019: Crosby Hop Farm Recognized; Fresh Hop Beer Update

In case you hadn’t heard, we’re at least 3 or 4 weeks into the Hop Harvest for 2019 and there’s a lot going on! August and September have become the … Continue Reading Hop Harvest 2019: Crosby Hop Farm Recognized; Fresh Hop Beer Update

Posted August 22, 2019 Beer Events

Ex Novo Brewing Presents Lagerhosen ’19

The way 2019 has gone thus far, it’s really seemed like the Year of the Lager in Portland. Sure, we’ve all seen a rise in interest – better yet, a … Continue Reading Ex Novo Brewing Presents Lagerhosen ’19

Posted August 6, 2019 Beer Events

In The Groove: Portland Brewing’s Latest “Keep Portland Weird” Collab with Terry Currier

Portland Brewing and Terry Currier team up for In The Groove Black Vinyl Lager.

Posted June 7, 2019 Beer Events

Bean to Bar: Portland Beer Week’s Newest Event Features Beer & Chocolate Pairings

It’s not every year that Portland Beer Week initiates a new event. And it’s only during this week of the year that one-of-a-kind happenings like Snackdown and the Beer & … Continue Reading Bean to Bar: Portland Beer Week’s Newest Event Features Beer & Chocolate Pairings

Posted June 6, 2019 commentary

Craft Beer’s Abundance of Small Breweries Enable Continued Evolution

Just as entrepreneurs adapted in the wake of the Dot-Com Boom (and bust), so too have smaller breweries learned from others mistakes, and continue to find a broad audience. But how?

Posted April 26, 20195 Comments Beer Events

Off The Beaten Path: A Guide to Portland Craft Beer’s Hidden Gems

An in depth look at 14 small and nano-sized breweries in Portland, Oregon.

Posted March 25, 2019 Beer Events

Assembly Brewing Sets Course for the Future by Channeling the Past

The craft beer industry, over the past decade, has seen a myriad of changes, all at a mind-numbing pace. We’ve seen shifts in state regulations resulting in the explosive growth … Continue Reading Assembly Brewing Sets Course for the Future by Channeling the Past

Posted March 4, 20191 Comment Beer Events

Great Notion Celebrates Opening of NW Portland Location

Great Notion Brewing just completed primary construction on a beautiful new taproom, restaurant, and coffee shop in NW Portland. Today, at 11am, there will be an official ribbon cutting to celebrate the new location, which will feature special guest taps all week.

Posted February 21, 20191 Comment commentary