Bailey’s Taproom has a new event space, The Upper Lip (720 SW Ankeny St). Their first event is Tuesday, June 4, 2013. Occupancy is limited and tickets must be purchased ahead of time.

Posted under Bay Area beer, beer events, Oregon beer, places to drink beer

Our friends at Bailey’s Taproom have informed us that the world class craft beer bar in downtown Portland, Oregon is looking to open a new space above their current pub. Still in the process of getting approval from the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC), proprietor/publican Geoff Phillips is patiently awaiting a verdict for his application.

The new spot above Bailey’s Taproom in the same building at the corner of SW Broadway and SW Ankeny will feature a separate entrance from Bailey’s popular storefront at 213 SW Broadway. The new addition recently acquired by Phillips is around the corner at 720 Ankeny. The space is best known as once housing the 24 Hour Church of Elvis from Read More…

Posted under beer news, Beer personalities, Oregon beer, places to drink beer

Tip of the hat to  WineIsDivine.com for pointing us toward this video. Two of Bailey’s Taproom‘s finest beertenders Michael O’Connor (also a contributor to Brewpublic) directed this video with hip-hop outfit Black Sleep featuring Bailey’s beer slinger Bill Munighan (second emcee to spit on the track).

For O’Connor, an accomplished student of film, this is not his first rodeo. The back-packer indie hip-hop cut “Astro Creeps” is just one example of his production abilities in his growing arsenal. You may remember a popular NW Film School video short O’Connor did, “Beer Porn” featured here on this very site.

As WineIsDivine.com’s Anthony Garcia points out in their post, Portland is a Read More…

Posted under Beer & Art, Beer & Music, Beer personalities

Each year since Brewpublic began in 2008, we’ve taken special pleasure in rounding up the best-of-the-year lists. Most often you’ve witnessed these year-end inventories in the form of top 5′s. And, to not let down, we’ve rounded up this year’s superlatives in a multi-part series we will bring you throughout the rest of the year.

For 2012, much like we did last year, asking craft beer experts, industry workers, enthusiasts, and friends to conjure up their fondest beer memories of 2012 as well as sharing what they eagerly anticipate for the future in the coming year. We’ve also asked these folks to attest to top trends witnessed in the craft beer scene over the past year as well as some favorite events of 2012.

While we realize that such lists are next to impossible to formulate with any real certainty, the process of thinking back on all of the remarkable brews tested and tasted is a fun and nostalgic process. We will not hold these reputable individuals to their beer choices with absoluteness, because we realize, as mentioned in the past, that choosing just one beer, or even only five for that matter, as a favorite, can be as constrictive and limiting as choosing a favorite song, work of art, or even friend. Variety is the spice of life, just as hops is readily that of Northwest craft brews. So, without further adieu, let’s hear what the people have to say. Read More…

Posted under beer events, beer history, Beer personalities, Oregon beer, places to drink beer

By Michael O’Connor

Nobody loves Belgian beer as much as the Bailey’s crew, which is why for the third year in a row, we’re letting all those esters and adjuncts, fruit and funk run free on our taps. This year’s festival starts Saturday, November 10th at 4 PM for General Admission, or 2 PM for the VIP Experience.

What’s the difference, you ask?

General Admission begins at 4 PM and there’s no cost at the door. You pay for what you drink. Simple, right? Tastes (4 oz) cost either $2 or $3, depending on the beer, while fills (10-12 oz) will cost $4 or $6.

Meanwhile, VIP patrons will get a head-start on these twenty unique brews by gaining entry two hours earlier in a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere. Because admission is limited there will be plenty of seats available and no long lines or crowding. Tickets are only $25 and include the cost of your first six 4 oz tastes (HINT! if you’re smart about your free tasters, early entry almost pays for itself!) If you’re interested, act fast by clicking HERE!

For the list, we’ve assembled a motley assortment of styles, from the traditional and classic to the what-were-they-smoking? All twenty Belgian-style beers are brewed locally by some of our favorite Oregon brewers and we’re happy to report that they’ve really outdone themselves this year. Take a look at our nearly complete list below and keep your ears and eyes open in the following days for further details and reveals! Read More…

Posted under beer events, Oregon beer, places to drink beer

Eight days of madness, mayhem, and magnificent beer marked Brewpublic’s KillerBeerWeek, a celebration of four years of running this Cascadian-centric craft beer blog and organizing a bunch of fun events along the way. We paced ourselves as best we could and drank lots of water along the way, but it was still an uphill battle. The ultimate test came on Saturday at Bailey’s Taproom when the pinnacle of all the events rolled around – KillerBeerFest. Publican Geoff Phillips and crew helped keep the party rockin’ with 23 total beers flowing throughout the ten hour tastival.

Click here for a look at all 8 days of events through photos that we captured, many with the help of our good man Charlie of the Beer Traveler. Prost!

Posted under beer events, beer reviews

Sunday October 28: Yetta’s Recovery Beerunch @ The Hop & Vine – 11a.m.
Publican, foodie, and beer and wine expert Yetta Vorobik helps resuscitate the wounded livers of KillerBeerWeek with a 5-course beerunch (that’s a beer brunch) at her bar and bottle shop The Hop & Vine (1914 N. Killingsworth St., Portland, OR). Yetta and her chef will present pair killer food items with locally brewed specialty craft beers. Meet the brewers from Hopworks, Upright, Breakside, Laurelwood, and The Commons as well as The Hop & Vine’s masterchef Sam Reed as they discuss the pairings. There will also be a special beer cocktail  Limited tickets available for this intimate event. $35 per person. To make a reservation, call (503) 954-3322.  VERY LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE

For a complete list of events happening during Brewpublic’s KillerBeerWeek, visit http://brewpublic.com/events

Get updates on KILLERBEERWEEK by following @KillerBeerWeek on Twitter, and use the hashtag #kbw12

Posted under beer events, Brewpublic Events, events, Oregon beer, places to drink beer

Saturday October 27: KILLER BEER FEST! @ Bailey’s Taproom – 2p.m.
The mother of all BREWPUBLIC events is undoubtedly KillerBeerFest! Hosted by our homeskillets at Bailey’s Taproom (213 SW Broadway, Portland, OR), a world class craft beer bar, this event will showcase the ultimate of uber-geek offerings ranging many styles, from light and crisp quaffable brews to big and bold barrel-aged behemoths. This installment of KBF will be highlighted by a handful of collaboration beers between some of the best regional breweries and some one-of-a-kind releases. If you’ve ever been to any of our four previous KillerBeerFests, you know we will bring it strong and come correct!

For a complete list of events happening during Brewpublic’s KillerBeerWeek, visit http://brewpublic.com/events

Get updates on KILLERBEERWEEK by following @KillerBeerWeek on Twitter, and use the hashtag #kbw12

Posted under beer events, Brewpublic Events, events, Oregon beer, places to drink beer

The highlight of KillerBeerWeek remains KillerBeerFest at Bailey’s Taproom. And for the 4th annual KBF, we’ve put together a list of beers we think you, the craft beer lover, will appreciate.

Here’s the lineup of beers and some details: Read More…

Posted under beer events, Oregon beer, places to drink beer

On this mini-installment of The Beer Traveler, Charlie Herrin stops by Bailey’s Taproom in downtown Portland to taste some delicious local beers with founder/owner Geoff Phillips during KillerBeerFest.

Posted under Beer personalities, beers on film, Oregon beer, places to drink beer