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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Bison Organic Brewing Meet the Brewer & Tasting Events featuring Brewmaster Daniel Del Grande

Berkeley, CA’s 100% Certified Organic Brewery Visits Portland Area

This week, Bison Organic Brewing of Berkeley, CA hits the road and visits Portland for three unique and delicious events. Read More…

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

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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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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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This Thursday, May 17th at 5pm the Green Dragon will host Shawn Kelso and 10 Barrel Brewing for Meet the Brewer. Well known for making strong and flavorful beers, Shawn will be bringing with him five of 10 Barrel’s exceptional Ales:

As always beer will be on tap at 5pm and the introductions will begin at 6pm. See you on Thursday.

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Breakside Brewery is excited to announce a beer dinner that they are having at Aviary (1733 NE Alberta) on Tuesday, May 15. The four-course meal will be limited to twenty tickets and will be held in the back room of the Aviary Bar. The cost is $45 per person plus gratuity. As always, these dinners are a great value–four courses, four beers and a chance to mingle with the brewers and chefs. Expect tickets to go fast; reservations can be made through the restaurant at 503-287-2400 Here is the menu:

First: Steak tartare with fried quail eggs and pickled cauliflower with Bourbon Barrel-Aged Tripel

Second: Steamed clams with, sugar snap peas, pig snout bacon, chile miso broth with “A Good Problem to Have” Summer Golden Ale with kaffir lime and ginger

Third: Crispy pig ear with Witbier

Fourth: Dark chocolate tart with coffee tahini ice cream, grapefruit with Passionfruit Berlinerweisse

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Breakside Brewery has announced that they are throwing quite the party for their second anniversary. On May 12, 2012 the restaurant will remain open normal hours with the addition of several house brewed beers flowing from all taps as well as more outside. Many of the featured beers are not to be missed one-of-a-kind treats. There will be live music as well. A commemorative glass will be featured for this ticketed event. Here’s the details from lead brewer Ben Edmunds: Read More…

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Full Sail has scheduled two “Meet the Brewer and the Beer” events to showcase this new beer. The first Meet Brewer and the Beer event will be at Full Sail at Riverplace in Portland, Tuesday, May 15th, from 5:00 – 6:30PM. The second is at the Full Sail Tasting Room and Pub in Hood River, on Thursday, May 17th from 5:00 to 6:30PM. Join the Full Sail crew to celebrate and toast a pint of this new brew.

With each Brewer’s Share series beer, Full Sail picks a local charity to receive a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the beer. Joshua has chosen to support the Columbia Gorge Ecology Institute, so every keg of Allman’s All Mild benefits this organization whose mission is to create life-long learning opportunities that foster a sense of wonder and community stewardship in the natural systems of the Columbia River Gorge.

The Brewer’s Share Experimental series is a line-up of small batch draft beers where each Full Sail brewer takes a turn hand-crafting their own single batch recipe. A portion of the proceeds benefit a local charity or organization of their choice. Full Sail’s Brewer’s Share Experimental beers will only be available on tap at Full Sail’s Tasting Room and Pub in Hood River, Oregon, and at Full Sail’s Brewery at Riverplace, in Portland, Oregon. Growlers to go are available.  The next Brewer’s Share Experimental will be brewed by Brewer, Clinton Wertzbaugher and is planned for late summer.

About Full Sail Brewing Company:

The independent and employee-owned Full Sail Brewery is perched on a bluff in Hood River, Oregon, overlooking the most epic wind and kite surfing spot in the world. At this very moment our specialists in the liquid refreshment arts are crafting barley and hops into your next beer. Among the company’s most popular brews are Full Sail Amber, IPA, Pale, LTD, Session Premium Lager, Session Black and Session Fest. Founded in 1987, the Full Sail crew has been fermenting godlike nectar for 25 years.  Committed to brewing great beer and sustainable practices their award winning brews are now available in 29 states. The Full Sail Tasting Room and Pub is open seven days a week.  Swing by for a pint, grab a bite, tour the brewery, or just soak up the view.  http://www.fullsailbrewing.com

About American Craft Beer Week, May 14-20^th 2012

Started in 2006 and recognized by congress twice in its history, American Craft Beer Week® (ACBW) is the national celebration of America’s small and independent craft brewers, their impact on American culture, and the love affair that craft beer enthusiast have for their favorite American made craft beers. Become a fan of American Craft Beer Week on Facebook or visit the ACBW website for more information on events around the country and toast the week with a delicious beer brewed by one of the craft brewers in the US.

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