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But, even when you consider the drinks, the food, and entertainment, it cannot discount the fact that one of us didn’t get a good night’s sleep. Instead, we will be content to stop occasionally, either while cruising along 84 or as a distraction from nearby Portland's points of interest.
on Tue, 3AM
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Visually, Brighten Up is golden but clarified. Swirling, you get notes of pine akin to walking in an Evergreen-state forest, along with tropical and citrus notes like grapefruit and navel oranges. Sipping, you recover some of the tropical and orange, while pushing some biscuit and graham cracker fla
on Fri, 10PM
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To create the coffee stout, Heck and Puff teams came together to discuss flavors and intentions during a coffee cupping. A special reserve Guatemalan blend was specially selected by Puff founder, Duane Sorenson, for its cocoa and fruit-forward character that compliments the beer’s rich chocolate and
on Jan 14
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“We’re excited to collaborate with Smith Teamaker yet again, especially for the new year, since many people cut back on alcohol as a way to detox or as a part of New Year’s resolutions,” said Viviana Kaizer, Public Coast’s director of marketing. “We also understand that not everyone drinks alco
on Jan 14
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“It’s tough times for Oregon’s craft brewers,” said Sam Pecoraro, President of the Oregon Brewers Guild and Brewmaster of Von Ebert Brewing. “Between inflation, supply chain issues, employee shortages, a pandemic and a downward trend of drinking, these local businesses need the support of the pub
on Jan 14
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Their new canning line arrived in Burlington in December and they’ve been hard at work dialing everything in to enable their first canning runs to start off the new year. Just today, Day One Distribution received not only an abundance of Chuckanut’s Pilsner and Kölsch cases in cans, but also a v
on Jan 14
Calendar Alert! The 2025 NW Cider Symposium returns March 17th & 18th. — The Northwest Beer Guide
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The Northwest Cider Association (NWCA) will hold its third in-person symposium, bringing together cidermakers, growers, marketers, and executives for 2-days of education, community and networking. This year’s Symposium will cover trends like orchard health in the PNW, agritourism and tasting room
on Jan 14
Returning in 2025, Double Mountain Brewing releases Iowa Bar Fight IPA — The Northwest Beer Guide
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Iowa Bar Fight’s bold, punchy name comes to life through striking packaging inspired by legendary graphic designer Saul Bass (1920–1996). Known for revolutionizing film title sequences and posters for classics like West Side Story and North by Northwest, Bass’s minimalistic style adds a touch of n
on Jan 14
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“We’re incredibly honored to receive the first Thumper Award at the US Open Cider Championship,” said Lee Larsen, co-founder and CEO of 2 Towns Ciderhouse. “This recognition not only celebrates a milestone for us but also pays homage to a pioneer in the industry whose legacy will continue to inspire
on Nov 15
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"We couldn't be more excited to continue building our relationship with Great Notion, one of the West Coast's most exciting breweries" says Day One founder, and co-owner, Robby Roda. "Taking on this territory for the brewery allows us the ability to bring their brand into locations th
on Nov 15
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The lineup stars the iconic MASSIVE! Barleywine in six distinct barrel-aged variations and the Most Most Premium Russian Imperial Stout in seven unique barrel-aged editions. Each bottle includes a crown sticker marking its specific barrel origin, adding a unique collectible touch for enthusiasts. Fa
on Nov 15
Mother Earth Brewing's latest Four Seasons is lighter than you expect! — The Northwest Beer Guide
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“Using virgin, medium-toast oak casks, we laid down our German Festbier just long enough to pick-up some mild oak tannins to balance notes of honey, toasted bread, and a touch of malt sweetness. The malt base consists of premium Pilsen with an all-German specialty blend of Vienna and Munich. Nobl
on Nov 6
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As the crisp air rolls in and the days grow shorter, Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery invites you to warm up with the flavors of the season by introducing this year’s winter releases: Hey, Porter! Robust Porter and the annual return of the beloved Fa La La La La Winter Ale. Both beers are craf
on Nov 6
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The Santa Clones Winter Warmer—a deliciously malty, rich brew layered with caramel and a hint of dark fruit—is crafted for cozy, festive vibes. And here's the best part: you get to sip it first at the launch party at Gigantic Brewing's Hawthorne location (4343 SE Hawthorne Blvd) on Friday, November
on Nov 6
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"After two years of featuring our neighboring Yakima breweries with our Frenzgiving releases, we decided it was time to swap to the West-side and give our Ballard brewery and taproom some love," says co-owner Kevin Quinn. "We reached out to our pals in the Ballard Brewed Coalition to
on Nov 6
Northwest Beer Guide: Pairing: 2017: A pint with a side of trick or treat — The Northwest Beer Guide
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Long-held to be associated with the Pagan Autumn Festival or Harvest Home, Halloween is a holiday on which superstition and role-playing cooperate for the purpose of acquiring confections from charitable neighbors. Obviously, the previous statement is an exaggeration of a holiday where people dress-
on Oct 31
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"Farm to Market: I Love the IBUs" is a classically bitter IPA with complex citrus flavors and a subtle touch of tropical fruits, crafted for those who appreciate the bold flavors that first put the Pacific Northwest on the beer map. This IPA blends the old-school bitterness of Cascade, Sim
on Oct 30
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"As long-time partners of LNF, we are thrilled to bring Euphorics™ to South American breweries, opening up new opportunities and driving innovation throughout the region," said Alfredo Desco de Almeida, International Sales Director at John I. Haas. "Our shared mission is to provide br
on Oct 30
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Homebrewers from across Oregon competed for the opportunity to brew their best beer with a local brewery this summer, and now the public get to cast their vote for the best beer on Saturday, November 9th from 11-5pm at the Boneyard Pub. The winning homebrewer and brewery will get bragging rights and
on Oct 29
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Highlights of the 2025 beer club include collaborations with some of the world’s most notable breweries, including Horus, Lervig, Green Cheek, Pinthouse, Revolution, Omnipollo and Frau Gruber. Members will receive a Welcome Kit and four seasonal collections, as well as special benefits such as prefe
on Oct 21
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EUGENE, OR: Alesong Brewing & Blending was awarded two medals at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition and named Brewery of the Year in its size category, the top honor at the nation’s largest beer competition. This year marks the ninth year in a row Alesong has received at le
on Oct 21
Talking Cedar announces expanded American Single Malt Whiskey program. — The Northwest Beer Guide
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As Co-Founder and former Master Distiller of Westland Distillery, Hofmann was instrumental in the creation of the American Single Malt category. Throughout his thirteen year tenure, he developed a robust reputation in the craft spirits world—including accolades like Forbes 30 under 30, Whisky Magazi
on Oct 19
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Press Release FORT GEORGE BREWERY installs the largest solar array on the Oregon Coast and largest ever single-building private solar project in the state of Oregon. Fort George opened its doors on Duane Street in Astoria, Oregon in 2007 with less than a dozen employees and a refurbished
on Oct 10
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Fresh Hops have arrived at Boundary Bay Brewery. Every year Boundary Bay Brewery heads to Yakima Valley on two, one-day round trip journeys for fresh hops right off the hop bine. This year Boundary Bay brewers have brewed two fresh hop beers.
on Oct 2
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On October 11th and 12th, 2024, Block 15 Brewing is set to host its annual Oktoberfest-themed celebration, Bloktoberfest. Held under the traditional big tent occupying the entire city street next to its Downtown Block 15 Pub, located at 300 SW Jefferson Avenue in Corvallis, Oregon, the cashless even
on Oct 2
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Head Cidermaker, Dave Takush explains, “We’ve taken the bright, bold profile of Cosmic Crisp® apples and given them a winter twist. Imagine the cozy comfort of apple pie wrapped in the deep warmth of winter spices balanced by a zesty lift of sweet orange peel. Spiced Cosmic crisp is a perfect winter
on Sep 25
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“Now more than ever, it’s essential to stand up for our rights and support one another in the fight for our justice,” said Stoup Brewing co-owner, head brewer AND dunk tank participant, Brad Benson. “We’re excited to partner with Washington for Kamala to bring our community together for such an impo
on Sep 25
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"We’re thrilled to bring 2 Towns Ciderhouse to Upstate New York," said Russ Teplitzky, General Manager of DeCrescente Distributing Company. "These ciders have a boldness and quality that we know our retailers and consumers in the Capital District are going to love. We're proud to part
on Sep 23
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Every Saturday in September, Portland Cider Co. will accept bushels (40 pounds or more) of unwanted and fallen apples and pears at its Clackamas Taproom at 8925 SE Jannsen Rd, Bldg. F. Drop-off hours are Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. only. For every bushel of edible quality apples or pears, donor
on Sep 11
Washington Beer Awards opens registration for the Fresh Hop Competition. — The Northwest Beer Guide
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The Washington Beer Awards is Washington-only competition provides an opportunity for all of Washington’s craft brewers to compete in a blind judging format. It allows recognition of brewing excellence in Washington and provides feedback supporting future competition entry decisions. Our goal is t
on Sep 11
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These fresh hop beers will be available as draft or 16-ounce four-packs at Von Ebert Brewing locations along with Northwest bars, bottleshops and grocery stores, such as New Seasons, starting September 4 and going through October or while supplies last.
on Sep 11
Tis the season for Pumpkin Spice Cider from Portland Cider Company. — The Northwest Beer Guide
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Press Release CLACKAMAS, Ore. … There’s a feeling of fall in the air, the sunlight is a little more golden, and the Pumpkin Spice Cider is ripe and ready to drink at Portland Cider Company. This fan-favorite release contains crisp Northwest apples paired with warm autumn spices like cinnamon, clo
on Aug 23
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“We’re always looking for fun and creative ways to celebrate Oregon’s beautiful summers, and these new releases offer something bright and refreshing for a variety of palates and occasions,” said Ben Christianson, Public Coast’s brewer. “We’re especially excited to debut our first hop water, the Cit
on Aug 23
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"We couldn't be more excited to work with one of the West Coast's most distinguished distribution and importing powerhouses" says Day One founder, and co-owner, Robby Roda. "This new partnership with Lime Ventures allows us the opportunity to feature some of the world's greatest brand
on Aug 23
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Founded by co-owners Andrew Schwartz, Tim Kamolz and Mallorie King, Human People is the latest brewery to turn heads in the area. Course, it wouldn’t have been possible had Andrew Schwartz and Tim Kamolz not met up while working at Modern Times Beer in San Diego. With plans to open a taproom, eventu
on Aug 16
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It’s no coincidence that Washington enjoys a flourishing craft brewing industry. As water flows from the peaks of the Cascades and Olympics it picks up things along the way. Things like natural minerals can contribute positively to the unique regional flavor of a beer. But water can also collect pol
on Aug 16
StormBreaker Brewing shares big plans for this year's fresh hop season. — The Northwest Beer Guide
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StormBreaker Brewing has gained significant recognition for its fresh hop offerings, earning a total of seven medals over the past two years at prestigious events such as the Best of Craft and Oregon Beer Awards. The brewery's celebrated brews include Fresh Hop Nobody Puts Hazy in a Corner, Triple D
on Aug 14
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According to U.S. Department of Agriculture, hop acreage decreased nationally by -18% from 2023, and that’s true for Oregon hop growers, who are also down -18% compared to last year. Oregon is the third largest hop producing state going from more than 7,000 acres in 2022 to now just 5,500 acres, on
on Aug 14
Alesong Brewing and Blending announce their Summer 2024 releases. — The Northwest Beer Guide
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Alesong will host a release party exclusively for Blender’s Circle members at their country brewery the weekend of August 15-18, featuring small bite food pairings to accompany each new beer and will have all of the beers available on draft and in bottles for non-members the following weekend alongs
on Aug 14
Portland's Gigantic Brewing hosts the "Kölsch Party", August 17th, 2024. — The Northwest Beer Guide
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The Kölsch Party will be a unique opportunity for beer enthusiasts to indulge in a variety of exceptional Kölsch beers crafted not only by Gigantic Brewing but also by some of their esteemed friends in the brewing community. Participating breweries include 54-40, Brothers Cascadia, Chuckanut, Double
on Aug 14
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“The years-long streak of gold medals for Original Gold says a lot about its appeal to judging panels, and we think it’s an easy favorite for any cider fan,” said Jeff Parrish, co-owner of Portland Cider. “Introducing the 6-packs makes this classic, award-winning cider more accessible to both retail
on Aug 14
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“For a brewery honoring the German roots of Grandma Von Ebert, this beer embodies our motto ‘where tradition meets evolution.’ The festival beers of Bavaria evolved from darker colored Märzens to the lighter colored Festbiers you see today. In this beer, we highlight that modern presentation,” said
on Aug 9
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The first true, independent institution of its kind, the Hall’s mission is simple:The American Craft Beer Hall of Fame has been established to honor, celebrate, and commit to history those people who are responsible for initiating, sustaining, and promoting the American craft beer industry. This Hal
on Aug 6
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Presented by Amazon and Seattle Cider Taproom, more than 40 producers convene at Cider Summit to share over 150 ciders, meads, cider cocktails, and fruit spirits, sourced both from the Pacific Northwest and internationally – nearly half of which are new to the event in 2024. Additionally, many cider
on Jul 31
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Velvet Wallpaper West Coast IPA exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship both breweries are known for. The breweries crafted a classic West Coast IPA using some of their favorite Pacific Northwest hops. Modern hopping techniques highlight citrus aromas, with pine and evergreen providing a well-b
on Jul 31
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“Gin cocktails have always been a favorite with our family,” says Thor Stoddard, innovation manager at Reuben’s Brews. “They were at every get-together, vacation, party, etc. And here at Reuben's we've brewed with citrus quite a few times now. Ultimately we thought something with gin botanicals and
on Jul 31
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At the height of summer in the Columbia Gorge, Ferment Brewing announces four specialty beers that give a broad range of beer lovers exactly what they’re looking for during the hot season. The beers, which are available beginning today, include Queen of Persica peach sour ale, Downtime Pale Ale coll
on Jul 29
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"We're excited to become part of the dynamic Columbia City community," said Matt Lincecum, founder of Fremont Brewing. "This new Urban Beer Garden allows us to share our passion for great beer with more Seattleites while creating a welcoming space for neighbors to gather and connect.&
on Jul 24
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Corvallis, Ore. … Two renowned pioneers in the PNW craft beverage industry, Westward Whiskey and 2 Towns Ciderhouse, have joined forces once again to bring back a beloved favorite: the Westward Whiskey Bad Apple. This creation takes the award-winning Bad Apple Imperial Cider and ages it in Westward
on Jul 24