Shame on us for not visiting The Hop & Vine sooner. Our friends and colleagues have been raving about the place for some time. The respectable North Portland pub and bottleshop offers artisan grub, five thoughtfully selected rotating draught lines, and a plethora of bottled beer from around the globe. Just down the road from our friends at Saraveza, the spacious, relaxed ambiance of The Hop and Vine is a welcomed addition to the vibrant Portland beer community.
Upon a first visit, we met with proprietor Yetta Vorobik, the friendly beer geek behind the public house. Vorobik’s passion for beer and people is as evident as her appreciation for art. In an adjacent room, soon to house more beer, several intriguing works of art hang from the walls. The hardwood floors and warm environment make The Hop & Vine a quintessential dwelling to enjoy a delicious honest pint of brew. The establishment also offers a wide assortment of liquors and spirits for those not as inclined to opt for a malty treat.

I asked Ms. Vorobik about her wonderful establishment in this recent interview:

When did The Hop & Vine open?

The big dogs at Double Mountain never skimp on killer beer. Hell, even their Dapper Dan brown ale is dope. Tonight you can join DM brewmaster Matt Swihart at the best bar on Division Street, Victory. Here, owner and barkeep Yoni and the crew have been pining for a release party, so here it is. Deck the halls, jingle all the way (is it even Thanksgiving yet?), and have a cup of cheer aka Double Mountain’s seasonal hoppy beast known as “Fa La La La La.”

Says DM’s Charlie Devereux in a recent press release “Fa La La La La is our winter ale offering, packed with enough rich malt and Centennial hops to fill Santa’s toy bag.” Though Swihart’s beer and presence are the real presents, t-shirts will be raffled off (”Don we now our gay apparel”). Devereax warns “This one should be packed, so make it over early if you can.”