By. D.J. Paul

While biking back from Widmer Brewing’s tank installation on Monday morning I noticed a brand new OLCC Liquor License Application in the window at the former location of Ellington Leather Goods. Native Tap House will be located at 1533 NW 24th Ave, just one block north of Stepping Stone Café and a block west of the now defunct New Old Lompoc.

According to the sign in the window they ownership plans on making this tap house “neighborhood craft beer establishment that also serves wine, light food and non-alcoholic beverages. The mission is to offer exquisite beers as well as a Read More…

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By Jen Sotolongo

Beer production requires a lot of water. In fact, 90% of beer is water. And this figure doesn’t even include the water required for cleaning, running a brewery or brewpub, or growing hops and barley.

According to the Water Footprint Network, the Netherlands organization that pioneered measuring water footprints, one gallon of beer requires 689 gallons of water to produce. The majority of water used in the production comes from growing and fermenting barley and other grains used during the brewing process. The industry average is 6-10 gallons of water per gallon of beer produced in the brewery, according to Executive Brewmaster at Full Sail, Jamie Emmerson.

Of the top 100 water users in Portland during the FY09-FY10 year, Widmer Brothers ranked #27 and Pyramid Brewing #77. A recent study conducted by consulting firm McKinstry & Co. and the World Bank estimates that by 2030, more than one third of the world’s population will face major water shortages if we continue business as usual. This is a cause for concern in an industry whose product relies heavily on water, especially in states like Colorado and California, with abundant breweries, and severely depleted rivers.

Luckily, many breweries realize the importance of Read More…

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By D.J. Paul

As published yesterday here on Brewpublic, today is when Widmer has their first two of four new 1,750-bbl fermentation tanks installed. That is a lot of beer and the largest tanks in the Pacific Northwest.

Having found out over the weekend that the installation would begin around 8:00 a.m. this morning I arrive around 8:30 a.m. to be greeted by a nice Portland mist. I set up shop under a Read More…

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By Angelo M. De Ieso II

Over the past 14 years I have met so many wonderful people in and around Portland. These people have shaped my life in ways that I can’t even begin to explain. Many of these fabulous folks I have met through being a beer blogger and an advocate of craft brew. The talented souls who work in a myriad of capacities to grow the artisan beer segment of our top notch community here in the Pacific Northwest have served not only as tastemakers, but they’ve helped me to evolve and redefine much of who I am and what I see in the everchanging world around me.

I remember when my friend Read More…

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On Monday May 21, 2012, Widmer Brothers will be installing two 1,750-bbl fermentation tanks to their brewhouse off North Interstate Avenue in Portland, Oregon. According to a press release sent earlier, these two tanks are the first of four 60-foot tall tanks, the largest yet in the Pacific Northwest. Built by Paul Mueller Company in Springfield, Missouri, these tanks will be the largest in the Pacific Northwest, and according to the brewery, because of their size, the tanks will travel via truck on a specially organized route. The installation has been scheduled to take place early to minimize the impact on traffic; however Mississippi Avenue will be closed from North Russell Street to Interstate Avenue to accommodate the tanks and equipment. This will be done in the early morning to minimize disruption of commuter traffic in the area. The tanks will be brought in to the already existing brewhouse after the paneled ceiling is removed and “the largest crane on the West Coast” is employed to lower them in. Read More…

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The Green Dragon and Buckman Botanical Brewery will co-host the 5th

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By D.J. Paul

The day finally arrived for the much-anticipated collaborative beer, “Collage”, from two of Oregon’s most coveted breweries, Deschutes Brewery and Hair of the Dog Brewing Company. As was previously mentioned here on Brewpublic, the official bottle release is took place on May 15, 2012 at both the Bend and Portland Deschutes Brewpubs. After this initial release the bottled beer will be making its way through the Deschutes distribution system but availability will be extremely limited. Read More…

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Here’s some details from Amnesia Brewing of Portland, OR about their second annual Single Hop Fest happening on June 2, 2012: Read More…

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10 Barrel Brewing of Bend, OR is releasing their Apocalypse IPA and ISA in 6-Packs (12 ounce bottles) this week. Look for ‘em where tasty beer is sold.

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Join us at the brewery for an intimate dinner featuring Grain and Gristle chef Nathaniel Price. The four main beers being paired are the new Supercool IPA, 2011 Provision, Fantasia, and the Seven, all of which are being served with individual courses including Moroccan beef sausage and smoked pork belly. To open and close the dinner, special beer and vermouth cocktails using an in progress Berliner weisse and the upcoming 2012 Late Harvest will be made by pulling beer directly from the barrels. Stay tuned to Upright’s facebook and website for tickets and info!

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