By D.J. Paul

With the Portland Timbers’ third season in the MLS already in full force comes a new beer brewed specifically for the Timbers. Yes, Widmer Brothers Brewing has recently released a beer to pay tribute to America’s Portland’s favorite pastime, Timbers soccer.

The bottle and label design is quite appealing to any Timbers fan. The packaging features the Timbers axe logo on the bottle cap, Timbers Army seal on the side of the main label and 107ist seal on the neck label. The neck label states:

“We are RCTID. Each year the Timbers Army and 107ist host a homebrew competition, bringing out the best in what makes the Rose City great: craft beer, creativity, and a passion for the green and gold. Timbers Army homebrewer Abram “Abe” Goldman-Armstrong’s recipe was chosen and brewed by Widmer Brothers for you to enjoy as you cheer on your Timbers. Pints up Portland”

Well-known Timbers Army member Read More…

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BiKETOBEERFEST, the world’s only bike-in Oktoberfest party featuring bikes, bands and beer returns to Hopworks Urban Brewery on September 17. The event benefits the Bicycle Transportation Alliance and Sunday Parkways and features 15 local, organic Hopworks beers; live music; entertainment and games for children; bike building demonstrations; BMX stunt riders and the famous “Huffy Huck” bike toss competition.

BiKETOBEERFEST is held in the back parking lot of Hopworks Urban Brewery, 2944 SE Powell Blvd. from Noon to 10 pm.

Event Schedule

We’ll have great music and entertainment all day long!

12:00 – House DJ
12:00 – Group Ride Leaves from BikeBar (3947 N. Williams)
2:00 – Flatlanders (BMX stunt riders)
2:00 – Huffy Toss Competition (rolling open entries until 6pm)
2:30 – Brownish Black
3:30 – New Birth Breakdancers
4:00 – Flatlanders (BMX stunt riders)
4:00 – Group Ride Leaves from BikeBar (3947 N. Williams)
4:30 – Oh Darling
5:30 – Jared Mees and The Grown Children
5:45 – Huffy Toss Finals
6:00 – Bouncy House For Kids Closes
6:30 – New Birth Breakdancers mini show
6:45 – Goldsprints (roller races)
7:30 – Ascetic Junkies
8:30 – Wanderlust Circus
9:30 – LAST CALL

Ride Your Bike

BiKETOBEERFEST is a car-free event.

Powell is a busy road. Cross with extreme caution at a light. 26th Ave. has a light and you may ride respectfully up the sidewalk to get there.  Check out this cool map that a bike+beer fan put together with suggested routes for getting to Hopworks.

Ample bike parking is provided. Our parking is unattended so be sure to bring your lock. Bike parking closes at 10:00pm.

GROUP RIDES

Portland Bicycle Tours is leading scenic group tours from BikeBar, the new Hopworks location at 3947 N. Williams. These free rides will take a leisurely pace.

12:00 – Slow family-friendly ride. For the Bakfiet, bike trailer, Xtracycle crowd and others too! (intended for riders who have experience riding in traffic)
4:00 – General group ride.

The times listed are the times the ride will DEPART. If you wish to grab a drink first, please ensure you’re out front by the listed times.

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BiKETOBEERFEST, the world’s only bike-in Oktoberfest party featuring bikes, bands and beer returns to Hopworks Urban Brewery on September 17. The event benefits the Bicycle Transportation Alliance and Sunday Parkways and features 15 local, organic Hopworks beers; live music; entertainment and games for children; bike building demonstrations; BMX stunt riders and the famous “Huffy Huck” bike toss competition. Read More…

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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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You may have missed it, but Blitz Sports Bar opened a third location earlier this summer out in Tigard.

In the former home of Newport Seafood Grill, the new Blitz 99W (located at 10935 SW 68th Parkway on Hwy99W in Tigard) will feature much of the same elements that appeal to folks at their Pearl and Ladd locations. In the spacious 8,500 square foot venue, Blitz 99W offers a full bar and an expansive food menu that includes pizza, salads, burgers, sandwiches, pasta and more.  One obvious attraction to craft beer lovers is 99W’s 26 draft beers on tap that focuses heavily on the Northwest microbrews. Couple this with their large Read More…

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It is amazing. One of the most action packed craft beer days of the year is unquestionably going to be Saturday August 20, 2011. Where to begin? Well, I’ve got a list of stuff you should consider. As for me, I will be at my dear friends’ wedding and attending my niece’s first birthday party. But here’s the lowdown on what you might consider: Read More…

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I headed up to Seattle for the weekend to catch a couple baseball games. The American League leading Boston Red Sox were in town for a three game set against the ever-struggling hometown Mariners. Each year I try to make a point of taking in at least one game up in the Emerald City. Not only is Safeco Field (the ballpark where the Mariners play home games) one of the best places to catch a sporting event, but the city of Seattle offers a vast array of choice craft beer options. Like the beer options, the number of Red Sox fans each year seems to grow. In fact, it has been pointed to my attention that the Red Sox boast the greatest road attendance in the sport. And with the Mariners being so terrible this year, the sea of red in the crowd (a crowd with numbers that jump dramatically when teams like Boston and New York come to town) was more pronounced than I can ever remember it being. Read More…

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Mark you calendar because the Sasquatch BrewAm is taking place again this summer!   The 7th Annual BrewAm will be on Friday, July 29th. Sign-up now!!

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