Bazi Bierbrasserie Celebrates 2nd Anniversary

Bazi Bierbrasserie

Press Release:

Portland, OR – Bazi Bierbrasserie (1522 SE 32nd Avenue) is celebrating two years of Belgian-inspired libations on Sunday, May 26 from 4-10 PM and Monday, May 27 at 5 PM. Here are the details of the festivities taking place on each day:

Fill My Fridge

Sunday, May 26 from 4-10 PM

This is the official release party for Bazi’s recently expanded license which now includes To Go Bottles and Growler refills. Double Mountain’s limited edition Four Horsemen Series will be available for purchase as a 4-pack while supplies last. So get there early, check out the growing bottle list of Trappist beers as well as local favorites and Fill Your Fridge!

2nd Year Toast Beer and Cake Pairing

Monday, May 27 at 5 PM

Bazi proprietress, Hilda Stevens, spent the last few months brewing up a recipe for a saison with Bryan Kielty of Lompoc Brewing. The result of the Bazi and Lompoc collaboration is the Forbidden Fruit saison. Brewed in a 15 barrel system with 64 gallons of black currant and a secret Belgian yeast, the saison has a delightful tart finish.

Named the Forbidden Fruit due to the restrictions of growing black currant in the US during the 20th century. Mostly recently, those restrictions were lifted and black currant can now be grown in OR, NY, VT and CT.

“We’re taking the beer a step further by adding a third partner to this collaboration,” says Stevens. Some of the beer will be preserved in French barrels used by De Ponte Cellars, located in the Dundee Hills, in the making of their Pinot Noir. “I’ve been a fan of De Ponte Cellars wines for years and personal friends of the family. It was Bryan’s idea to age some of the beer after we first tasted it, so involving De Ponte Cellars was a natural fit. I’m very excited to see what aging does to the flavor profile of this beer,” concluded Stevens.  

Bazi will be pairing the Forbidden Fruit Saison with Jaciva’s chocolate cake, a local award-winning bakery in the Hawthorne area where Bazi is located. The pairing is complimentary until the last piece of cake is claimed. For more information about these and other events call 503-234-8888 or visit www.bazipdx.com.

Left to right: Hilda of Bazi, Bryan, Irena and Grant of Lompoc Brewing

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If Monks lived in Portland, this would be their watering hole. Bazi is located in the heart of Hawthorne, just south on SE 32nd Ave. A full service bar, Bazi brings centuries of brewing expertise under one roof by pouring domestic and imported Belgian craft beers. Wine and a premium liquor selection compliment many along with signature cocktails. The food menu blends a heritage influenced by the French, Dutch and German. Just like the European tradition, Bazi embraces all local sport teams and encourages enthusiasts to gather together to cheer for your local team on a 114” HDTV!