By C. Baker

There’s a rumor going around about a new(ish) Growler that has been spotted roaming the streets of Northeast Portland. My friend, Mark confirmed the gossip, reporting a sighting at Breakside Brewery’s NE Dekum location on Sunday. A few clicks of the mouse this morning led me to the company that spits out what I would say are fine pieces of art. They refer to themselves as the Portland Growler Company (PGC). According to their website they began in the summer of 2010. The company consists of designers and ceramicists who collectively work together to create locally made, beautiful clay based-growlers. The PGC growler, which brings to mind the Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey jug, comes in several styles and colors. One design, called The Sprocket even pays homage to our vibrant cycling community by sporting a handle that looks like Read More…

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By Kim Schimke

I am but a common gal who drinks from a common jar. Yes, I drink from a Mason jar. I often encounter friends, acquaintances, and Instagram followers that are perplexed by my glassware habit. Some are big fans of the Mason and applaud my drinking vessel selection; others feel I am doing a disservice to the brew. Due to the buzz surrounding the Mason jar, I figured I would write a little something that gives a quick glimpse of the history behind this object and profess my delight in drinking from it.

Once upon a time long, long ago, a world without technology existed. Modern industrial improvements were undiscovered. Canning was one such activity that was done by hand. A clever fella, respectively named John Landis Mason, invented and patented the Mason jar, for food storage purposes. The world upgraded its awesome status in 1858 when Johnny boy, a tinsmith, introduced the masses to this container. Also known as a Ball jar, the Mason which was (and still is) sought after as a collectable antique, has made a resurgence in modern society, and the craft beer industry is no exception for this glassware paradigm shift. One of the most notable examples in craft is Read More…

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Join Troutdale’s premiere craft beer hot spot Brewligans on Thursday January 26, 2012 for their grand opening. Founder John Griffin says he’s got a full weekend of great beer and fun events planned.

For more information, visit Brewligans’ website: brewligansbottleshop.com.

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On Saturday February 4 from 6-8PM, Ninkasi Brewing Co.will be in the house pouring their famous Eugene, Oregon brews.

For more information, visit Brewligans’ website: brewligansbottleshop.com.

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Brewligan’s will also host Mindy Humphrey of Mindy’s Beer Gear on Friday February 3 from 6-8PM. Mindy will show case her upcycled craft brew sixpack goods like purses. bracelets, hairbands, luggage tags, and more.

For more information, visit Brewligans’ website: brewligansbottleshop.com.

Posted under beer events, Beer Merchandise, beer news, Beer personalities, beer releases, events, Oregon beer, places to drink beer

Join Troutdale’s premiere craft beer hot spot Brewligans on Thursday January 26, 2012 for their grand opening. Founder John Griffin says he’s got a full weekend of great beer and fun events planned.

Brewligan’s will also host Mindy Humphrey of Mindy’s Beer Gear on Friday February 3 from 6-8PM. Mindy will show case her upcycled craft brew sixpack goods like purses. bracelets, hairbands, luggage tags, and more.

On Saturday February 4 from 6-8PM, Ninkasi Brewing Co. will be in the house pouring their famous Eugene, Oregon brews.

For more information, visit Brewligans’ website: brewligansbottleshop.com.

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Beer and Bicycling are often combined through themed events, special rides, brands, marketing and in merchandise ranging from bike jerseys to 22oz bike bottle holders and six pack bike rack containers. Portland company Micro Beer Jerseys has been releasing craft beer branded jerseys since forming in 2009. Their 2011 line includes 11 attractively designed craft beer branded jerseys featuring breweries from Portland and around the country. The 2011 line includes jerseys branded with: Anchor Steam Brewing (flagship label, Liberty Ale), Pike Brewing (XXXXX Stout, Tandem Double Ale), Lucky Labrador Brewing, Shmaltz Brewing (HE’BREW Beer, Coney Island Lager, Mermaid Pilsner), Bridgeport Brewing (Blue Heron, Haymaker), Maui Brewing (Big Swell IPA, Coconut Porter), Amnesia Brewing, Schlafly Brewing (Pale Ale, Hopped Up APA), and North Coast Brewing (Acme). Read More…

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