Charlie Herrin, The Beer Traveler continues his visit with Christian Ettinger, founder and brewmaster of Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB) in Portland, Oregon. This time they discuss HUB’s Read More…
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This post was written by Angelo on February 12, 2013
In this webisode of The Beer Traveler, Charlie heads over to Hopworks Urban Brewery‘s main brewpub in Southeast Portland to sample some sustainable and organic beers from founder and brewmaster Christian Ettinger. Christian always has time for a beer and his is of the award-winning world-class variety. In the midst of winter, Ettinger discusses the new canned offerings from HUB, Oregon’s only 100% organic brewery. Mostl of the food served at HUB is organic, too. In fact everything in the brewery from the light fixtures to the reclaimed materials that make up the walls and bar tops is evidence of this ongoing effort for an optimally sustainable business. And as Ettinger states, HUB is “trying to lead by example”, and if the beer and ambiance of the two pubs is any indication, it looks like they’re doing a great job!
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This post was written by Angelo on January 22, 2013
Happy holidays y’all! Hope you are enjoying your day with family and loved ones. During these cold and dark days of winter punctuated with bright lights and delicious beer, we’ve come up with a list of twelve beers that we plan on enjoying to celebrate. Feel free to chime in with your favorites. Cheers! Read More…
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This post was written by Angelo on December 25, 2012
For the next two weeks, The Beer Traveler will be taking a much needed hiatus. Here’s a sneak peek at what you can expect to see in the not too distant future. Cheers!
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This post was written by Angelo on December 20, 2012
4th ANNUAL BiKETOBEERFEST ROLLS IN ON AUGUST 11
Bikes, Beer & Live Music Event Benefits Bicycle Transportation Alliance and Friends of Trees
Nothing sums up the culture and spirit of Portland like local craft beer, bikes and live music. And all of those are coming together at Hopworks Urban Brewery’s (HUB) BiKETOBEERFEST on Saturday, August 11.
BiKETOBEERFEST is a family-friendly, bike-in Oktoberfest celebrating Portland’s bike culture. The event features 15 organic Hopworks beers, local bands, bicycle-themed entertainment, bike builder demonstrations, BMX stunt riders and the famous “Huffy Huck” bike toss competition.
Bands scheduled to appear include The Builders and The Butchers, Casey Neill & the Norway Rats and Fault Lines.
BikeToBeerFest is taking place at Hopworks Urban Brewery, located at 2944 SE Powell Blvd. and runs from 2 to 10 p.m. HUB is closing the parking lot and encouraging everyone to ride their bikes to the event. For more information, please see www.BiKETOBEERFEST.com
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The World’s Only Bike-In Oktoberfest Party
All ages all day long!
$5 admission includes four hot bands on the main stage, plus activities all day long. Kids under 16 are free.
Builders and the Butchers (9:10 pm)
Ramona Falls (7:30 pm)
Casey Neill & the Norwary Rats (5:00 pm)
Fault Lines (3:30 pm)
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This post was written by admin on August 11, 2012
Nothing sums up the culture and spirit of Portland like local craft beer, bikes and live music. And all of those are coming together at Hopworks Urban Brewery’s (HUB) BiKETOBEERFEST on Saturday, August 11, 2012.
BiKETOBEERFEST is a family-friendly, bike-in Oktoberfest celebrating Portland’s bike culture. The event features 15 organic Hopworks beers, local bands, bicycle-themed entertainment, bike builder demonstrations, BMX stunt riders and the famous “Huffy Huck” bike toss competition.
Bands scheduled to appear include The Builders and The Butchers, Casey Neill & the Norway Rats and Fault Lines.
BikeToBeerFest is taking Read More…
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This post was written by admin on August 6, 2012
The last weekend of June marked the return of one of Oregon’s best brew festivals, the North American Organic Brewers Festival (NAOBF). Held at Overlook Park off North Interstate Avenue in Portland, the eleventh NAOBF’s grounds are arguably the best venue for an outdoor beer festival anywhere. And, despite some early humidity and the expected occasional rainfall that comes with late June in Oregon, the fest again came out a winner.
It was apparent that Oregon craft beer festival organizer and media coordinator Chris Crabb was a big force behind the success of this year’s NAOBF. Crabb also is a key component behind both the Holiday Ale Festival and the mother of all Northwest beer shindigs, the Oregon Brewers Festival. Working long days in preparation and during the fest, Crabb saw to it that all the ducks were in a row for this, the only organic festival of its kind (at least to our knowledge). She was at the fest at 4 a.m. on Thursday to coordinate television interviews with brewers and representatives. At 11 a.m. a media tasting that provided samplings of some of the festival’s highlights began. Here, Lisa “The Beer Goddess” Morrison directed a group of us through about a dozen recommended picks that would be featured to the public when the gates opened at noon. Here’s a look at some of the brews showcased for the 2012 NAOBF: Read More…
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This post was written by Angelo on July 2, 2012
The North American Organic Brewers Festival (NAOBF) returns to Overlook Park in Portland, Oregon to continue celebrating the contributions of organic brewers and a commitment to more sustainable living. This year’s fest marks the 8th annual NAOBF and will once again feature craft beer and artisan ciders from around the world. “This should be a great fest this year – we’ve increased to three trailers, so lines won’t be a problem” says event coordinator Chris Crabb, adding: “Styles run the gamut from Belgian Whites to Cascadian Darks.”
NAOBF will feature a full lineup of live local music, organic food (including ice cream and coffee!), sustainability-oriented vendors and non-profits, a soda garden with complimentary Crater Lake Root Beer for minors and designated drivers, and a children’s area with face painting and activities. The NAOBF is a family friendly event, and minors are welcome with parents.
More details:
Event hours are Noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission into the event is free. The purchase of a $6 reusable, compostable cornstarch glass is required for tasting beer, as are tokens, which sell for $1 apiece. A full glass of beer or cider costs four tokens and a four-ounce taste costs one token; select beers cost double tokens. Patrons receive a $1 discount toward the tasting glass with a validated MAX ticket, a ticket from the onsite Hopworks bike corral – last year, nearly 2,000 attendees parked their bikes at the festival – or three cans of food for the Oregon Food Bank (limit one discount per person). The NAOBF benefits the Leukemia Lymphoma Society and the Oregon Food Bank.
Lineup of Beers and Ciders To Pour at 2012 NAOBF: Read More…
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This post was written by admin on June 20, 2012
Hopworks Single Hop IPX series, Citra A$$ Down on at both brewpubs tonight (2944 SE Powell, PDX & 3947 N. Williams, PDX) at 5:00PM. This is the fourth in our single hop beers.
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This post was written by admin on June 5, 2012
By Kerry Finsand
A Benefit For We Love Clean Rivers, Inc. June 8 at the Spirit of 77
Taplister, a website that helps beer geeks find their favorite beers on tap and discover new ones in Portland and beyond announces the first ever Rye Beer Fest, a fundraiser for the nonprofit organization, We Love Clean Rivers Inc.
The Rye Beer Fest, a celebration of the revival of rye beers, will be held at the Spirit of 77 (500 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR) during Portland Beer Week. The fest will take place on Friday June 8, from 4-10 p.m. and will feature special one-off rye beers like Hopworks’ Fight for your Rye’t to staples such as Upright Six and Oakshire Line Dry Rye. In addition to rye beers, there will be rye whiskeys paired with the rye beers that were curated for the fest. Entry to the event is free. Beers will cost $1 for a 4-ounce sample, $2.50 for a 10-ounce pour of beer and $5 for a 20-ounce pint. The price of the whiskeys is to be determined.
Event highlights include:
4-6 p.m.- Meet The Brewer, some of the breweries who brewed the fine beers for this fest will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. During the meet the brewers Rye cocktails will be available as well.
Starting at 5 p.m. and on every hour We Love Clean Rivers will be doing a raffle drawing. Tickets cost $2 each or $10 for 15. Prizes range from NRS boating swag to Smith Optics sunglasses.
While you are enjoying your drinks, watch extreme kayaking and rafting videos on the big screen.
A percentage of the proceeds of this event will benefit We Love Clean Rivers Inc., a nonprofit that is dedicated to cleaning high-use rivers by mobilizing the river recreation community and partnering with local environmental, recreation, and educational organizations. To keep up with the latest news regarding the Rye Beer Fest check out www.ryebeerfest.com
Complete Beer List: Read More…
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This post was written by Kerry Finsand on June 4, 2012
