We look back at yet another year in craft beer in a three part series of some of our favorite photographs that the BREWPUBLIC staff captured in 2017. For our second installment in our Year In Photos we look back at beers, events and a few beercations that took place from May through August.
Wow, what an amazing summer of beer. It’s great living in the Pacific Northwest with so many summer beer festivals to attend. Some may be better than others but a few of our highlights this past year included making a trip in mid-May to Seattle for Seattle Beer Week. Then in June we attended the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest where three Oregon breweries, Boneyard, Ecliptic and Gigantic, were invited to pour its beers alongside some of the finest breweries in the world. Then it was another trip up to Seattle to close out the month of June for Sierra Nevada Beer Camp On Tour.
The month of July was no slouch either with music from The Sonics, The Struts and Black Pistol Fire at Elysian Brewing’s Search Party. Since it’s July it is also Oregon Craft Beer Month and with it the Oregon Brewers Festival. We also found time to make a trek up to Anchorage for a festival that has been on our radar for some time, The Culmination Festival hosted by Anchorage Brewing. What an amazing festival this is. Great beers from across the country held in one beautiful brewery in an equally beautiful state!
This month was also a busy one with our annual fundraisers began in earnest for the National Brain Tumor Society. Thanks to many of you, Team BREWPUBLIC raised an amazing $35,662 for the NBTS. Thank you all so much!
In August we visited Goschie Farms for a hop farm tour with Pyramid Brewing. We then closed out the summer by attending Project Pabst catching some amazing live music and enjoying a few macros during the warm spell that hit Portland.
We give you Part 2 of BREWPUBLIC’s 2017 Year in Photos.
May 2017 Photos
A freshly canned Fort George 3-Way IPA that was brewed in collaboration with Reuben’s Brews and Great Notion Brewing.Samples at Georgetown Brewing in Seattle’s far south side.The taps at Georgetown Brewing in Seattle.SAFECO Field hosted Mariners Brewery Night during Seattle Beer Week.Mariners Brewery Night during Seattle Beer Week with Schooner Exact and Black Raven.The expansion of The Woods brings a much larger, inviting space to Two Beers and Seattle Cider.Inside the warehouse of Tavour in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood.A can of Toppling Goliath Pseudo Sue from Tavour in Seattle.A trip to Bainbridge Island included a stop at Bainbridge Brewing.A Hazy IPA at Fremont Brewing during Seattle Beer Week.Bale Breaker Brewing brewed the official beer for Seattle Beer Week with its Fresh Off The Farm IPA. This beer was served at the SBW Kickoff Party at Flatstick Pub.Charles Culp and Jeff Dense at The BeerMongers. (photo by Angelo De Ieso)Danny Connors, brewer at Rogue Eastside Pub & Pilot Brewery at a Rogue Hop Dinner.Matt Van Wyk from Alesong Brewing and Angelo De Ieso at The BeerMongers.In May Gigantic Brewing celebrated its 5th Anniversary. The brewer re-released its most popular beers from the past five years that continues through mid 2018.Celebrating Bazi Bierbrasserie’s 6th Anniversary. (photo by Cat Stelzer)Hilda Stevens celebrating Bazi Bierbrasserie’s 6th Anniversary. Later in the year we learned that she sold her bar to Thirsty Monk. (photo by Cat Stelzer)Alan Taylor from Zoiglhaus Brewing discusses his beers during Cribbage Night at The BeerMongers. (photo by Angelo De Ieso)Joseph Sundberg and Chris Crab at The BeerMongers. (photo by Angelo De Ieso)Brothers Josh and Jared Allison, owners of Reach Break Brewing in Astoria, Oregon. (photo by Cat Stelzer)The impressive beers from Reach Break Brewing in Astoria. (photo by Cat Stelzer)Art Larrance (right) narrates the Detour tour of Portland’s beer scene. (image courtesy of Kerry Finsand)
June 2017 Photos
Wishing Sean Campbell from The BeerMongers a Happy Birthday with a 12 pack of beer from New Glarus Brewing.Firestone Walker Brewing Company sign that sits on the southside of the tap room.Firestone Walker Co-Founder David Walker guiding us on a tour of the recently expanded brewhouse.David Walker pouring samples inside Firestone Walker’s barrel room. Oh how it would be great to capture the aromas from this room!Beer Before Glory is the mantra at Firestone Walker Brewing.3 Floyds Brewing LazerSnake Indiana Pale Ale, yes that’s Indiana at the 2017 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest.A close up of Garage Project’s Yuzu Rising Sun, a raspberry sour at the 2017 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest.FishGaucho wins its 2nd consecutive People’s Choice Restaurant award at the 2017 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest.Logan Plant of Beavertown Brewery and Tom Madden one of the founders of the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest.Jim Cibak of Revolution Brewing pouring at the 2017 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest for the 5th consecutive year.Gary Valentine a Chicago beerlebrity alongside Brewpublic’s D.J. Paul at the 2017 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest.Matt Brynildson set to announce the People’s Choice winners at the 2017 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest.Matt Brynildson (far left) with Side Project. For the 2nd consecutive year Side Project won People’s Choice Brewery at the 2017 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest.Phil Roche from Ecliptic Brewing pouring a Barrel-Aged Ultraviolet Blackberry Sour Ale at the 2017 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest.The crew from Gigantic Brewing were at the 2017 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest for the very first year.BridgePort Brewing serving its beers at the 2nd annual Pints in the Pearl. (photo by Kerry Finsand)Greg Passmore from Back Pedal Brewing at the 2nd annual Pints in the Pearl. (photo by Kerry Finsand)Jeffers Drops Acid…Knowledge with Jeffers Richardson of Firestone Walker Brewing Co. at The Upper Lip.Jeffers Drops Acid…Knowledge goes deep with Jeffers Richardson of Firestone Walker Brewing Co.Jeffers Richardson of Firestone Walker Brewing Co. discussing wild beers.Sherman Gore and Jason Bos of Brothers Cascadia Brewing.After being discontinued a few years back Zima made a return. We of course had to relive some memories and added Jolly Rancher candy to the mix in the summer of 2017.Carl Singmaster pours John Lovegrove a rye beer during the 2017 Rye Beer Fest.A festive crowd at Rye Beer Fest that was held at Happy Valley Station.Hopworks honored Timber Jim with a beer during the 2017 Timbers season. (photo by Cat Stelzer)Solstice Block Party at Ecliptic Brewing brought out a very large crowd.Vitaly Paley shucking oysters prior to the pFriem Beer Dinner at Headwaters. (photo by Cat Stelzer)Gavin Lord from pFriem and Tim Eckard from Headwaters during the pFriem Beer Dinner at Headwaters. (photo by Cat Stelzer)Mike Kinion from Vertigo Brewing at the inaugural Brewfest in the Park held at Overlook Park.Nat West serving up his cider at Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider.Bill Arnott from Machine House pouring from his cask engine at the 2017 Portland International Beer Fest.Brian Yeager during the 2nd Annual Kriekfest held in Parkdale, Oregon our beautiful Mt. Hood in the background. (photo by Cat Stelzer)The draft tower at Level Beer is eye catching.The patio at Level Beer is covered that was once a greenhouse. The sides are open to allow for great air flow.BREWPUBLIC is featured as you enter the taproom at Level Beer!Lake Union behind this beer at the 2017 Sierra Nevada Beer Camp on Tour. (photo by Cat Stelzer)Cloudburst Brewing’s Steve Luke served his beers at the 2017 Sierra Nevada Beer Camp on Tour. His brewery had some of the longest lines.Colin Rath from Migraion Brewing, Kat Finn from Sierra Nevada and Amy and Carl Singmaster from Belmont Station at the 2017 Sierra Nevada Beer Camp on Tour.Doug Coombs made his second appearance for Alesong Brewing & Blending in Seattle for the 2017 Sierra Nevada Beer Camp on Tour.Cameron Murphy, head brewer at Laurelwood Brewing pours a couple offerings at the 2017 Sierra Nevada Beer Camp on Tour inside Gas Works Park.Kevin Smith from Bale Breaker Brewing at the 2017 Sierra Nevada Beer Camp on Tour in Seattle.Ken Grossman, founder of Sierra Nevada Brewing and D.J. Paul. (photo by Cat Stelzer)Terence Sullivan of Sierra Nevada fame (center) with Portland beerlebrity John Lovegrove (right) at the 2017 Sierra Nevada Beer Camp on Tour.Vancouver beer fans Ryan Hargrave and Jennifer Tierney at the 2017 Sierra Nevada Beer Camp on Tour.The festivals music stage was a popular place to take a break during the 2017 Sierra Nevada Beer Camp on Tour.Beer keg bowling toss at the 2017 Sierra Nevada Beer Camp on Tour. (photo by Cat Stelzer)Mark Henion from Boneyard Beer had a continuous line for his brewery’s beers at the 2017 Sierra Nevada Beer Camp on Tour.
July 2017 Photos
A pour of Elysian at Elysian Search Party. (photo by Cat Stelzer)Black Pistol Fire performing at Elysian Search Party. (photo by Cat Stelzer)Luke Spiller, lead singer of The Struts at Elysian Search Party. (photo by Cat Stelzer)The Sonics rocked the crowd at Elysian Search Party inside the Seattle Center. (photo by Cat Stelzer)Two stilt walkers at Elysian Search Party. (photo by D.J. Paul)The Alesong Brewing & Blending Tasting Room.The covered patio at Alesong Brewing & Blending.Angelo De Ieso in between Theo and Amanda Skourtis during a National Brain Tumor Society Fundraiser at The BeerMongers.DJ Paul, Angelo De Ieso and John Foyston during a National Brain Tumor Society Fundraiser at The BeerMongers. (photo by Cat Stelzer)Alex Ganum from Upright Brewing and Rick Nelson from Oedipus Brewing at a National Brain Tumor Society Fundraiser at Upright Brewing. (photo by Cat Stelzer)Tyler West from GoodLife Brewing at the Oregon Brewers Festival Dinner.Friar Mike meets Reverend Nat at the Oregon Brewers Festival Dinner.Mike Mathis from Cascade Brewing and Trevor Bass from Hopworks Urban Brewery at Oregon Brewers Festival Brunch.Hopworks Urban Brewers pulls the Ceremonial Keg for the Oregon Brewers Festival from the brunch to the festival grounds.Mike Moscarelli from F.H. Steinbart and Christian Ettinger from Hopworks Urban Brewery give each other a huge hug at the 2017 Oregon Brewers Festival.Big Bolt (left) and Little Bolt from 54 40 Brewing at the Oregon Brewers Festival.Chris Milner, local beer legend and college professor, took advantage of the Portland Perks offer at the Oregon Brewers Festival.Ritch Marvin and Morgan Miller, Sales Manager at Gigantic Brewing, at the Oregon Brewers Festival.Van Havig from Gigantic Brewing and Rick Nelson from Oedipus Brewing at the Oregon Brewers Festival.Vertigo Brewing and 54 40 Brewing offered up two tasty beers at the 30th annual Oregon Brewers Festival.Nick Rivers, DJ Paul and Ryan Spencer at Maletis Beverage’s Fest on the Edge. (photo by Cat Stelzer)The tap list at Anchorage Brewing on the eve of The Culmination Festival.The foeders in the background at The Culmination Festival held at Anchorage Brewing.Live music during The Culmination Festival at Anchorage Brewing.Hill Farmstead Works of Love poured at The Culmination Festival at Anchorage Brewing.Art on display of the foeders at Anchorage Brewing.A festive crowd at The Culmination Festival held at Anchorage Brewing.The Masonry from Seattle brought up its pizza oven for The Culmination Festival at Anchorage Brewing.The Masonry from Seattle made pizza for the attendees at The Culmination Festival at Anchorage Brewing.Welcome to Midnight Sun in Anchorage.A light fixture at Midnight Sun in Anchorage.An aerial view of Anchorage from a float plane.During July we made a visit to Girdwood Brewing near Alyeska Resort.A scenic view from atop the deck at 49th State Brewing in Anchorage.A beer at Glacier Brewhouse in downtown Anchorage.
August 2017 Photos
A few beers that were brought back from Anchorage Brewing were shared with friends at The Upper Lip.Cory McGuinness has his own beer from Pravda Beer Theater in Lviv, Ukraine.Former Portland Mayor Bud Clark proclaims August 12th to be Terry Currier day. Terry is the longtime owner of Music MilleniumSub Pop Records made a Terry Currier CD honoring the Portland music legend.The Hot Sauce Fest in Portland brought the heat in early August.Beer Wars from 10 Barrel Brewing returned to Bend. (photo by Amanda Skourtis)We took in the eclipse at Ecliptic Brewing.Cameron Murphy has become the new Brewmaster at Laurelwood Brewing.Bolt Minsiter from 54 40 Brewing picking up freshly picked hops at Goschie Farms.Gayle Goschie of Goschie Farms during the 2017 Pyramid Brewing Hop Harvest.The long kiln drying room where hops lose its moisture content at Goschie Farms during the 2017 Hop Harvest.Separated hop cones at Goschie Farms during the 2017 Hop Harvest.The brewers at Pyramid Brewing add 200 pounds of Centennial Hops to a batch of Outburst Imperial IPA.Guided By Voices kicked off Project Pabst at the Dr. Martens store’s back parking lot.Project Pabst sponsor Pabst Brewing kept the thirsty crowds going throughout the day. (photo by Cat Stelzer)The Last Artful, Dodgr got the crowd going to open up Project Pabst. (photo by Cat Stelzer)Kurt Block, Scott McCaughey and Corin Tucker of Filthy Friends at Project Pabst. (photo by Cat Stelzer)Peter Buck playing his Rickenbacker during Filthy Friends at Project Pabst. (photo by Cat Stelzer)Kurt Block and Scott McCaughey enjoying the time on stage during Filthy Friends. (photo by Cat Stelzer)Father John Misty brought the tempo down but the excited the crowd at Project Pabst. (photo by Cat Stelzer)Father John Misty at the 2017 Project Pabst.(photo by Cat Stelzer)Iggy Pop, the Godfather of Punk at the 2017 Project Pabst. (photo by Cat Stelzer)Iggy Pop at Project Pabst in downtown Portland. (photo by Cat Stelzer)Spoon front man Britt Daniel at Project Pabst. (photo by Cat Stelzer)Nas at Day 2 of Project Pabst. (photo by Cat Stelzer)Britt Daniel of Spoon at Project Pabst. (photo by Cat Stelzer)Beck at Project Pabst. (photo by Cat Stelzer)Beck at day 2 of Project Pabst. (photo by Cat Stelzer)
Look for part three of three in BREWPUBLIC’s 2017 Year In Photos in the coming days!
D.J. is a Portland, Oregon based writer that spent his formative years in the Midwest. With over 25 years under his belt of drinking beer at festivals across America and the world, he has developed a strong appreciation and understanding of craft beer and the industry that surrounds it. He can be found in any of the great breweries or beer bars that make Portland the best beer city in the world. His writing can also be found in the archives of Northwest Brewing News and can be followed on Twitter and Instagram at @hopapalooza.
