Weekend In Beer – Beginning April 13, 2023

Wow, this weekend is set for some killer beer events in the Portland metro area and beyond. There are three anniversary events, two tonight and the other on Friday. Plus, the weekend brings us brewery re-openings, tap takeovers, dog benefits and so much more!

One of the nation’s best beer bars and beer stores, Belmont Station, celebrates 26 years with three special anniversary beers from Kings & Daughters, Living Haus, and Hetty Alice. If your travels take to the north side of Mt. Hood, Solera Brewery celebrates its 11th anniversary. While in Eugene, The Bier Stein will host Block 15 as part of the brewery’s 15th anniversary with the debut of Crystal Ball IPA.

Here’s a listing of our top beer picks!

The Bier Stein and Block 15 Crystal Ball IPA Release Party
Thursday, April 13 – 5:00-8:00pm
The Bier Stein and Block 15 Brewing have partnered on a new beer, Crystal Ball IPA. Brewed in conjunction with Block 15’s 15-year anniversary celebration, the beer pays homage to the long-standing relationship between the two, with staff from The Bier Stein assisting in recipe creation, artwork design, and the brew day.

Crystal Ball IPA features classic West Coast IPA hops, Chinook, Amarillo, and Cascade, and is then fermented on the thiolized Horningdal Kviek yeast from Omega Yeast Labs. A yeast that alchemically pulls tropical notes out of these traditionally piney, stonefruit and citrus forward hops. The combination of these ingredients results in a beautifully balanced IPA, with visions of tropical fruit and intense citrus.

For the release party, the Block 15 crew will be at The Stein sampling, giving away prizes via the prize wheel, and answering any technical questions about the sorcery conjured while creating this magic elixir. There will also be a tarot card reader in the house to answer all of your questions about the past, present, and future.

The Bier Stein – 1591 Willamette St – Eugene, OR

Solera Brewery 11th Anniversary
Thursday, April 13 – 5:00-9:00pm
With the majestic Mt. Hood in its backdrop, Solera Brewery celebrates its 11th anniversary today. The brewery will be offering all day happy hour, 11% off all merchandise and live music from Bonneville Power Trio beginning at 5:00pm!

Solera Brewery – 4945 Baseline Dr – Parkdale, OR

10 Barrel Brewing x Poler Camp Vibes Golden Ale Release
Thursday, April 13 – 6:00-9:00pm
10 Barrel Brewing has partnered with Portland’s Poler, a leading outdoor gear and apparel brand on a new project. The two Oregon businesses have teamed up to create a limited-edition outdoor gear collection and new beer, Camp Vibes Golden Ale.

Camp Vibes is a Golden Ale that is brewed with Cascade Hops and a hint of fresh lemon. Its light bodied and easy drinking at just 5% ABV. It’s available year-round on draft and in 6-pack, 12oz cans.

At tonight’s release party there will be plenty of samples of Golden Vibes being served alongside some non-alcoholic beverage options and food from Kim Jong Grillin while DJ Timothy Bee spins some tunes!

Poler – 3557 SE Hawthorne Blvd – Portland, OR

Belmont Station 26th Anniversary
Friday, April 14 – Noon-11:00pm
Belmont Station has been providing Portlanders with excellent beer options for the past 26 years. On Friday it’ll celebrate its 26th anniversary as it partners with three local breweries – Kings & Daughters, Living Haus and Hetty Alice – on three different anniversary beers.

Here is some info on the beers:

Kings & Daughters – Greetings From Belmont Station
DDH Soft IPA / 5.3% ABV
Before brewing professionally, Kyle worked at Belmont Station. Being asked to make a beer celebrating their 26th anniversary is such an honor (and a special full-circle moment)

Belmont Station has been a staple of the Portland craft beer scene for over a quarter of a century. They are a unique neighborhood hub for beer lovers, and making a unique double dry hopped soft IPA felt like the right way to mark their birthday.

Brewed with YCH Simcoe Cryo, Mosaic Incognito, El Dorado Incognito, Citra LupoMax, WVH Galaxy, YCH Sabro & Hollingbery Cascade.

Living Haus – Nancy
West Coast IPA / 6.5% ABV
This IPA was brewed with a base of 2-row, Oat Malt, and just a splash of C10(because we’re edgy like that). Nancy was hopped Mosaic Incognito and Pellets along with Citra and Strata. The resulting beer is an incredibly drink IPA with notes of mango, fruit punch, and a touch of resin.

Nancy is named after Lisa Morrison’s mom.

Hetty Alice – Belmont Lager
Light Lager / 4.9% ABV
Featuring Mandarina Bavaria and Nelson Sauvin.

Brewed in celebration of Belmont Station’s glorious 26 years of craft beer stewardship, Belmont Lager pours a radiant straw gold with pristine white foam. Aromas of orange blossom, passionfruit and white grape precede notes of ripe citrus, fresh sourdough, and white pepper. The finish is bright, spicy, and concise.

In addition to these three beers on tap. the fine staff at Belmont Station have selected their favorite beers to be served. What did they pick? You’ll have to come by and see for yourself!

Belmont Station – 4500 SE Stark – Portland, OR

Ascendant Beer Co. Re-Opening
Friday, April 14 – 4:00-9:00pm
After being closed for nearly three years, Ascendant Beer Company located in Portland’s Old Town neighborhood is finally re-opening. Its hours will be Wednesday – Friday from 4:00-9:00pm. During this evening’s festivities, Ascendant Beer will offer up $1 off pints, complimentary slice of pizza from Humdinger Pizza and to-go growler fill specials.

On tap will be Seismic IPA, Awesome Sauce Hazy IPA, Rip Saw Red, Unwavering Approach, Team Lift Porter and will be supplemented with a Helles Lager and a Bavarian-style Hefeweizen.

Ascendant Beer Co. – 412 SW 5th Ave – Portland, OR

Gigantic Brewing & Upright Brewing Czech Your Cold IPA Pub Crawl
Friday, April 14 – 5:00-10:00pm
Gigantic Brewing and Upright Brewing are hosting an old fashioned pub crawl in Northeast Portland to celebrate that release of their collaboration beer, Czech Your Cold IPA. Crews from both breweries will be hitting up five bars beginning at 5:00pm.

Here’s the schedule:
5:00pm Concordia Ale House – 3276 NE Killingsworth St – Portland, OR
6:00pm NEPO 42 – 5403 NE 42nd Ave – Portland, OR
7:00pm McPeets – 4501 NE Fremont St – Portland, OR
8:00pm Cully Central – 4579 NE Cully Blvd – Portland, OR
9:00pm Upright Brewing Beer Station – 7151 NE Prescott St – Portland, OR

The Ale Apothecary Showcase
Friday, April 14 – 5:00-Close
On Friday evening, The BeerMongers will be hosting Paul Arney and his brewery, The Ale Apothecary. The Mongers will have both Sahalie and Sahati on tap. There will also be vintage bottle pours and some special deals on bottles to go. Plus, Arney will be previewing a few new beers – Pingpong Table Beer and Slayzon Saison.

The BeerMongers – 2415 SE 11th Ave – Portland, OR

Syntax of Fort George Vortex IPA
Friday, April 14 – 5:00-8:00pm
Fort George Brewery is known for its Vortex IPA. Now the Astoria based brewer has added a few Vortex IPA variants into the mix. Final Draft Taphouse will have all three – Vortex IPA, CryoTex Vortex, and Double Dry Hopped Vortex – on tap. All three variants will also be available on a taster tray.

Plus, the crew from Fort George will be in the house from 5:00-7:00pm.

Final Draft Taphouse – 11504 SE Mill Plain Blvd Suite C – Vancouver, WA

Get Revved Up with Piston Pale
Friday, April 14 – 7:00-9:00pm
Spend Friday evening with Laurelwood Brewing at QuarterWorld Arcade as the Portland brewer celebrates the release of Piston Pale in 12oz cans. They’ll be hosting a Super Bikes and Mario Kart racing contest. The top 3 scores will win some great prizes!

QuarterWorld Arcade – 4811 SE Hawthorne Blvd – Portland, OR

Cask Fest – Spring 2023
Saturday, April 15 – 2:00-8:00pm
Early tickets are sold out, but the doors open to the general public at 2:00pm for Cask Fest – Spring 2023. This season’s Cask Fest will feature real ales from Away Days, Foreland Beer, Machine House Brewing, Upright Brewing, Nebeleus Beer, Level Beer, Steeplejack Brewing, Obelisk Beer Co., and Gigantic Brewing.

Away Days Brewing – 1516 SE 10th Ave. – Portland, OR

Deluxe Brewing Paws & Claws Event
Saturday, April 15 – 1:00-3:00pm
Deluxe Brewing will welcome SafeHaven staff and a number of adoptable pets for a meet and greet, with additional information about ways to adopt, foster, and volunteer for the organization. Attendees may look forward to themed food and drinks as well as the showcase of a number of adoptable animals for those who are ready to take home their next furry friend.

During the event, Deluxe Brewing will be accepting donation items for SafeHaven and offering happy hour discounts to those who participate in this aspect of the donation drive. Deluxe Brewing has also committed to donating $1 per pint or cocktail purchased during the event towards SafeHaven and the animals that they care for.

Admission to the event is free, and minors are welcome in the main brewery area. For more information about Paws & Claws or to view details of the event and a full list of suggested donation drive items,  please visit https://fb.me/e/2R3pS9OiC
Deluxe Brewing Company – 635 NE Water Ave. – Albany, OR

Pints for Pugs
Sunday, April 16 – 3:00-6:00pm
Montaville Brew Works will host Pints for Pugs to benefit Pacific Pug Rescue. PPR rescues, rehabilitates and places unwanted, neglected and abused Pugs in permanent adoptive homes. A portion of pint sales for the day will go towards helping the Pug rescuing friends on their remarkable mission.
Got a Pug of your own? Bring ’em by the patio to meet other Pugs and share a pint. WOOF!

Montavilla Brew Works – 7805 SE Stark St. – Portland, OR

Ninkasi + Russian River + Bale Breaker Smithy’s Surprise Portland Release
Tuesday, April 18 – 5:00-8:00pm
Some Loyal Legion’s favorite breweries are Ninkasi Brewing, Bale Breaker Brewing, and Russian River Brewing. The three have banded together on a collaboration beer, Smitty’s Surprise IPA. Representatives from the breweries will be in house during this three-hour window.

This collaboration West Coast IPA comes in at 7% ABV. It’s medium gold, with highlights of tropical peach and berry notes from the four types of hops used to brew the beer. This beer was brewed and packaged by Ninkasi in Eugene, Oregon, and is available for a limited time.

Additionally, Loyal Legion will have at least three other beers from each brewery, including Russian Rivers’ Pliney The Elder and Blind Pig (for the first time ever at Loyal Legion).

Loyal Legion – 710 SE 6th Ave – Portland, OR