4th Annual Cinco de Micro Returns to Salem

For those in the Willamette Valley the 4th Annual Cinco de Micro Returns to the Salem Convention Center on Friday, May 1st from 4pm -10pm and Saturday, May 2nd from Noon-10pm. This spring beer event will bring together local and northwest brews alongside some amazing rare, hard to find national breweries such as Sun King Brewing.

But Cinco de Micro is more than just beer as it also brings in local eateries and distilleries, and live music. Attendees will also be able to vote for their favorite beer. Last year Salem’s own Vagabond Brewing won the People’s Choice Award for its Wild Ride IPA after only being open and brewing for a few months. Vagabond was followed up by Rusty Truck Brewing’s Low Rider Lager and then Barley Brown’s Pallet Jack IPA. Who will take this year’s crown?

This would also make the perfect weekend to visit some of Salem’s homegrown breweries such as Gilgamesh Brewing, Santiam Brewing, Salem Ale Works, and Vagabond Brewing along with McMenamins Thompson Brewery and Public House and the local R.A.M. outpost. Here is our take on the Salem Beer Scene from our visit in late January. This scene is still in its infancy but shows a lot of promise in the young brewers there.

The 2015 Cinco de Micro Beer List

2 Towns Ciderhouse
Ginja Ninja
Cherried Away

Alameda Brewing Co.
P-Town Pilsner
Rose City Red Ale

Alaskan Brewing Co.
Cranspruce
Hopothermia

Angry Orchard
Crisp Apple Cider
Hopped Mad

Atlas Cider
Classic Hard Apple Cider
Hard Apricot Cider

Barley Brown’s Beer
Pallet Jack

Base Camp Brewing Company
Pilgrimage Saison
Hop in the Pool

Blue Moon Brewing
Blue Moon White IPA
Blue Moon Summer Honey Wheat

Boneyard Beer
Hop a Wheelie
Bonelight

Breakside Brewery
Pilsner
Lunchbreak
Amuse

Bridgeport Brewing
Conviction Pale Ale
Long Ball Ale

Bouy Brewing
Czech Pilsner
Czech IPA

Cascade Lakes Brewing
Hop Smack IPA
Mosaic IPA

Crispin Cider
Crispin Original Apple Cider
Crispin Blackberry Pear

Crux Fermentation Project
Off Leash NW Session Ale
Outcast Galaxy Hopped IPA

Deluxe Brewing
Resurrection – Pre-Prohibition Pilsner
Big Block Maibock

Deschutes Brewing
Fresh Squeezed IRA
Pinedrops IPA

Dogfish Head Brewing
Piercing Pils1/6th
120 Minute IPA ***Special note due to the 18%ABV this will be a 4 token – 2oz taste

Ecliptic Brewing
Oort
Orbiter

Elysian Brewing
The Immortal IPA
Dragonstooth Stout
Superfuzz

Fat Head’s Brewery
Bumble Berry Honey Blueberry Ale
Sunshine Daydream

Fort George Brewing
The Optimist
Plazm Farmhouse Ale

Full Sail Brewing
Pilsner
Session IPA
Session Summer Cream
Session Bock

Georgetown Brewing
Eddie India Pale Lager
Johnny Utah Citra Pale Ale

Gilgamesh Brewing
Oedipus IPA
Mamba
DJ Jazzy Hef
Vader Coffee CDA
Hoot Attack
Hopscotch

GoodLife Brewing
Good Life Sweet as Pacific Ale

Growl Movement Specialty Beer Line Up
Friday 4PM Fruit Cider Salad ~ Rouge
Friday 6PM Bourbon Barrel Timmie Imperial Stout ~ Sun King Brewery
Friday 8PM Curly Wolf Maple Vanilla Imperial Stout – Barrel House Brewing Co.

Saturday 12PM OFFERINGS FROM FRIDAY THAT ARE STILL AVAILABLE
Saturday 2PM   Osiris Pale Ale ~ Sun King Brewery
Saturday 4PM Fistful of Hops IPA ~ Sun King Brewery
Saturday 6PM Rumpshaker Rum Barrel Russian Imperial Stout ~ Sun King Brewery
Saturday 8PM 120 Minute IPA ~Dogfish Head Brewing

Hop Valley Brewing Co.
Citrus Mistress
Light Me Up Lager

Hopworks Urban Brewery
HUB IPA
Rise Up Red
Red IPA

Lagunitas Brewing Company
Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’ Ale
Cappiccino Stout

Leinenkugel’s
Leinie’s Big Eddy Royal Nectar Ale
Leinie’s Summer Shanty

Lost Coast Brewing
Shark-a-nator
Honey Golden Ale
Red IPA

Mazama Brewing
Grand Cru
White Wedding

Nectar Creek Honeywine
Ginger Session Mead
Raspberry Session Mead

New Belgium Brewing
Slowride
Oatmeal IPA
Skinny Dip Summer Beer

Ninkasi Brewing
Dawn of the Red
Luxe

Oskar Blues Brewing
Espresso Stout
Hoppollo 7
Reclamation Lager

Pelican Brewery
Kiwanda Cream Ale
Umbrella IPA

Portland Brewing
S.M.A.S.H.
Amber Ale

Pyramid Brewing
Brewers IPA
Curveball
Indian Pale Lager

The Ram
IPA Big Dread

River Bend Brewing
Served at b2 Taphouse
Blonde Bandit
XPA
Saison

Rogue Brewing
7 Hop IPA
Farm Chipotle Ale
Fruit Salad Cider
Dad’s Black IPA

Rusty Truck Brewing
Low Rider Lager
Crusier Sessions IPA

Salem Ale Works
Jefferson Pale Ale
Beacon IPA

Samuel Adams
Curious Traveler
Illusive Traveler

Santiam Brewing
Ecotopia IPA
Idolator Doppelbock

Seven Brides Brewing
Emily’s Ember
Drama Princess Pale Ale

Sierra Nevada Brewing
Suumer Ale
Hop Hunter

Silver Moon Brewing
Get Some Pal
Snake Bite Porter

Sparky’s Brewery
Kilo Hops IPA
Short Fuse Sessions Ale

Sunriver Brewing
Vicious Mosquito IPA
SUP Summer IPA

Three Creeks Brewing
Knotty Blonde
Five Pines Chocolate Porter

Vagabond Brewing
Attack Owl IPA
NW Passage Stout

Vermont Cider Company
Woodchuck Hard Cider ~ Summer
Wyder’s Hard Cider ~ Reposado

Wild Ride Brew
Hopperhead IPA
Whoopty Whoop Wheat

Wandering Aengus
Anthem Hops
Wandering Aengus Gin Barrel

The food vendors at this year’s Cinco de Micro include Wooden Nickel – Silverton, Fusion, Tacos Los Muertos, Gamberetti’s Italian Restaurant, Cacioppo’s, Creative Catering by Roth’s Fresh Foods along with Salem Convention Center in the food court.

Here’s the 2015 Music Line-Up on the Outdoor Stage for the weekend.

Friday, May 1st
The MgRaw’s – 5:00pm-7:00pm
Steve Hale & The Super Soul Heroes – 7:30-9:30pm

Saturday, May 2nd
Garry Meziere – 1:00-2:30pm
Stillwater Vibes – 3:00-4:30pm
Sacred Road Country Band – 5:00 to 7:00pm
Stump City Soul – 7:30 to 9:30pm

Tickets for Cinco de Micro can be purchased in advance at EventBrite or at the door. One can also pre-purchase both general admission and VIP tickets in advance in and around the Salem area at the following locations: Magoos Sports Bar, Gilgamesh Brewing, Wooden Nickel – Silverton, Venti’s Cafe + Taphouse, Venti’s Cafe + Basement Bar, Growl Movement, West Side Tap House, Vagabond Brewing, Yeasty Beasty or Pura Vida Cocina & Arte.

Must be 21+ years old to pay admission and to enter the event. Valid ID will be checked and required from all attendees – regardless of age! ATM will be available onsite. Additional tastes will be available for purchase at the door for $1 per taste.

Regular Admission Packages Includes plastic mug and tastes
1 Day Admission: $15 {two tastes included}
2 Day Admission: $25 {four tastes included}

VIP Admission Packages Includes glass mug and tastes, plus other VIP perks!
1 Day Admission: $25 {5 tastes included}
2 Day Admission: $40 {10 tastes included}

Designated Drivers
1 Day Admission: $5

To stay up to date on all happenings at Cinco de Micro like its Facebook page.

Salem Convention Center
1395 Summer Street NE
Salem, OR 97301