Starting Saturday, October 1, Prost! will throw its two-day-long Oktoberfest celebration, in honor of the legendary German tradition that inspired the pub itself; the party will occur throughout the entire Mississippi Marketplace, inclusive of the multiple food carts, Prost!’s own separate bier cart, and the outdoor bar recently built into Prost!’s sun-deck.

The pub’s doors will open at 11 a.m. Saturday morning, at which time a limited supply of 1L glass boots and 1L glass mugs will go on sale for purchase. At noon, the ceremonial tapping of the  first Oktoberfest keg of the celebration will commence on top of the bar, officially beginning the festival. Throughout the day, BBQ chicken will be coming off the grills, live music will be playing from 1-9 p.m., and traditional German dancing shall be performed for the crowd, starting at 2 p.m.

At 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday, Prost!’s first Masskrugstemmen competition will take place. Masskrugstemmen, which, loosely translated, means the lifting a liter mug full of bier, is a well-known, highly competitive Bavarian sport. A competitor holds the Masskrug, a 1L stein full of bier, in his hand as his outstretched arm is positioned parallel to the floor. Whoever can hold the Masskrug the longest is declared the winner! There will be both men’s and women’s competitions, and winners will receive prizes ranging from Prost! gift cards, swag, glassware, and more.

On Sunday, October 2, the bar will open again at 11 a.m., and the party will continue with food, live music, traditional German dancing performances at 1:30 p.m., and more rounds of the Masskrugstemmen men’s and women’s competitions at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Prost!, located at 4237 N Mississippi Avenue, will be open from 11-2:30 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday.

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Starting Saturday, October 1, Prost! will throw its two-day-long Oktoberfest celebration, in honor of the legendary German tradition that inspired the pub itself; the party will occur throughout the entire Mississippi Marketplace, inclusive of the multiple food carts, Prost!’s own separate bier cart, and the outdoor bar recently built into Prost!’s sun-deck.

The pub’s doors will open at 11 a.m. Saturday morning, at which time a limited supply of 1L glass boots and 1L glass mugs will go on sale for purchase. At noon, the ceremonial tapping of the  first Oktoberfest keg of the celebration will commence on top of the bar, officially beginning the festival. Throughout the day, BBQ chicken will be coming off the grills, live music will be playing from 1-9 p.m., and traditional German dancing shall be performed for the crowd, starting at 2 p.m.

At 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday, Prost!’s first Masskrugstemmen competition will take place. Masskrugstemmen, which, loosely translated, means the lifting a liter mug full of bier, is a well-known, highly competitive Bavarian sport. A competitor holds the Masskrug, a 1L stein full of bier, in his hand as his outstretched arm is positioned parallel to the floor. Whoever can hold the Masskrug the longest is declared the winner! There will be both men’s and women’s competitions, and winners will receive prizes ranging from Prost! gift cards, swag, glassware, and more.

On Sunday, October 2, the bar will open again at 11 a.m., and the party will continue with food, live music, traditional German dancing performances at 1:30 p.m., and more rounds of the Masskrugstemmen men’s and women’s competitions at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Prost!, located at 4237 N Mississippi Avenue, will be open from 11-2:30 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday.

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We celebrate the arrival of fall with some superb craft beer events happening in and around Beervana. Here’s a look at what you might consider hitting up if you are in the area:

Natian’s 2nd Anniversary at The EastBurn – September 23,  7-11PM

Join Ian McGuinness and Natalia Laird of Natian Brewing for their second birthday celebration. The nano brewers have been hard at work and will be at one of Portland’s best craft beer bars, The East Burn with the following brews flowing from the taps in their downstairs taproom:

Vintage Big Block IPA – aged for 1 year
CoDA – last keg of their organic CDA from NAOBF
La Luz Summer Ale
Nitro Lumberjane Stout + Hint O’Mint to make Black and Mints
Pumpkin Ale – Special tapping at 9pm for the release of this SUPER limited beer that has been aged for one year.

10th Annual Northwest Brew Cup – September 23-25

It’s the perfect time of the year to enjoy the ambiance of Astoria, Oregon’s waterfront aside the mouth of the mighty Columbia River. 2011′s Northwest Brew Cup will feature more than 30 breweries will be on hand to share their seasonal and flagship offerings. Sponsored by the folks at Astoria’s Fort George Brewery and Baked Alaska Restaurant, The Cup is a wonderful addition to the Oktoberfest season. For more details check out calendar listing here.

Fire & Brimstone: A Celebration of Smoke & Chili Beers at The Hop & Vine – September 24-25

Represented by breweries such as Burnside, Deschutes, Breakside, Upright, Oakshire, Heater Allen, Migration, Coalition, Lompoc, 10 Barrel, Laurelwood and more, this first annual event at The Hop & Vine will dive into some unique rauchy flavor profiles. There will also be a showing of clips from the late social commentary comedian Bill Hicks. As a special treat there will also be a unique smoked porter made in Hicks’ honor by Breakside Brewery’s Ben Edmunds, Upright Brewing’s Alex Ganum, and The Hop & Vine proprietor Yetta Vorobik. For complete details and times, check out our calendar post here.

Septoberfest at Seven Brides Brewing – September 24, 1AM-11PM

A full day of fresh hop madness in the heart of Oregon’s hop country. Seven Brides Brewing (990 N. 1st Street) of Silverton is less than ten minutes from their hops source in Mt Angel, and this year, their new large brewpub serves as home to the second annual Septoberfest. More than fifteen Oregon breweries will be on hand for this wonderful fest filled with food and live music by The Ken Hanson Band and The Matthew Price Band. For more details visit Seven Brides official site.

Rogue Farms Hop & Harvest Festival at Chatoe Rogue – September 23-25

Celebrate the fall harvest in Independence, Oregon for this special three day party. Close to Rogue‘s Chatoe hopyards, this family friendly fest features events such as a tractor pull, hot air balloon launch, ghost walk, square dancing, hop farm tours, and a firework display…Oh, yeah, and there will be a beer garden with tasty Rogue brews on tap like their pumpkin beer and brews made with freshly harvest hops. For complete details click here.

A toast to Geoff and Emma

This weekend is also a special one for our good friends Geoff Phillips and Emma Beckman of Bailey’s Taproom. The two lovebirds will be tying the knot on Saturday. The pub will be closed on Friday (10/23) and Saturday (10/24) for them to celebrate with staff, family and friends. We wish them the very best and a happy life together. Cheers!

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Laurelwood Public House & Brewery is having it’s 10^th annual Laurelfest celebration this Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. The brewery will have a special seasonal beer release of Laurelfest Bier; a Vienna lager style fresh hop beer, a wonderful food menu consisting of dishes from a fresh Albacore tuna salad to house made double smoked pork & cheddar sausages, and a fantastic live music line up. In addition to the great food, beer, and music, we will have fun kids activities all day.

The music schedule is as follows:

3:30 p.m. Popular Demand

5:30 p.m. Rubella Graves

7:30 p.m. Keegan Smith

There will also be a Laurelfest celebration at our Battle Ground, WA location from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the same day. Special BBQ menu will be $16.95 for adults and $6.95 for kids. Live music will be provided by Matt Brown starting at 3:30 p.m. Join the Battle Ground crew for fun, food, and great beer.

About Laurelwood Brewing Company

Laurelwood is a family owned brewery that creates one of the most recognized regional craft beers. Owners Mike De Kalb & Cathy Woo-De Kalb are dedicated to sustainable and organic practices, and first began producing certified organic beer in 2001. Laurelwood’s product line is known for its creativity and quality therefore winning many national and international beer awards. Laurelwood’s handcrafted beers can be found on draft and in bottles throughout Oregon and Washington. To find out more about Laurelwood Brewing Company go online at www.laurelwoodbrewpub.com.

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Laurelwood Public House & Brewery is having it’s 10^th annual Laurelfest celebration this Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. The brewery will have a special seasonal beer release of Laurelfest Bier; a Vienna lager style fresh hop beer, a wonderful food menu consisting of dishes from a fresh Albacore tuna salad to house made double smoked pork & cheddar sausages, and a fantastic live music line up. In addition to the great food, beer, and music, we will have fun kids activities all day.

The music schedule is as follows: 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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Join Vancouver, Washington’s Salmon Creek Brewery & Pub for their annual Oktoberfest. Serving their seasonal Oktoberfest Beer, German Helles, Fresh Hop IPA, Beer Brats & Kraut with the BEST hot potato salad on earth. Come dressed in your Beer Wench Costume and Lederhosen or just enjoy a night being served by your favorite Beer Wench. Enter to win a Beer Stein. Donations go to The Lions Club Blindness Prevention Campaign.  Saturday September 17, 3PM-Dark.

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Break out your lederhosen and polish your extra-large beer steins! The time of year has come where we “Get Festive” with the tapping of Rocktoberfest! Stop by Rock Bottom Portland for the tapping of our latest handcrafted brew and the launch of the complementing menu!

Full-bodied with a classic sweet flavor, Rocktoberfest is an award-winning Oktoberfest-style beer that is rich with a toasted malt character and finishes with a subtle crisp hop. Rocktoberfest pairs perfectly with our latest limited-time-only culinary creations! Kick off your Oktoberfest celebration with our appetizing Reuben Rolls, try our Traditional German Sausage Platter, our authentic Brew Master’s Schnitzel or the delicious German Mac ‘N Cheese, and complete your festivities with our mouth-watering Sour Cream Apple Pie!

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This Friday, join us at Sidebar from 3 to 11 pm for our annual Oktoberfest release party. Lompoc’s Oktoberfest is a Marzen lager, pale orange in color with a clean malt flavor balanced by a touch of Perle hops.  A portion of the grain used was roasted in the oven at Lompoc’s Fifth Quadrant, giving a slight biscuit flavor. The Oktoberfest release party will also feature complimentary appetizers like cheese and German sausages. If you’re lucky, Jerry might make an appearance in his lederhosen!

We’ll also be serving 2007 Fresh Hop Harvest Man Red, brewed in September 2007 with 100 pounds of Crystal fresh hops. It is malty and full bodied with a deep, rich red color; 2008 Saazilla, a double Pilsner that features Czech Saaz hops. It is aggressively hopped with seven hop additions, and it is the perfect beer for a warm summer day; Centennial India Pale Ale; Batch 69 Baltic Porter, a strong, dark beer with hints of chocolate and black licorice that was brewed with a lager yeast for a much cleaner, smoother finish than a traditional porter; and Pale Ryeder, a rye pale ale brewed with Crystal hops and 30% rye malt. It has a golden color with a balanced malt flavor and a slight spiciness.

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