Weekend In Beer – Beginning August 3, 2023

The forecast for this weekend is looking splendid and there are plenty of ways to celebrate with a craft beer in hand. Pickathon, the Portland area’s largest music festival returns this weekend to Pendarvis Farm and there will be plenty of craft beer choices there.

If you’re not making it to Pickathon, look for events all across Northern Oregon as Away Days releases a collaboration with Von Ebert and Loyal Legion hosts breweries from The Gorge later today.

On Friday, TopWire Hop Project will be host to the awards ceremony for the Best of the West Coast IPA National Throwdown. Then on Saturday, we ask you to swing by The BeerMongers to show some support for Nile Johnson of Day One Distribution that is recovering from a terrible motorcycle crash. The Mongers will be hosting a silent auction for Nile.

There are these events and a whole lot more taking place this weekend. Learn more from our top picks that are all listed below!

Von Bobby Golden Mild Release Party
Thursday,  August 3 – 4:00-8:00pm
Away Days and Von Ebert Brewing collaborate on a new beer, Von Bobby Golden Mild and this one will be released to help usher in the weekend ahead.

Von Bobby is said to be a true collaboration of styles, blending the Away Days approach to English ales with Von Ebert’s expert knowledge of hop varieties. This one was brewed with an English Malt base while Saphir hops were used for a grassy character along with Mandarina Bavaria for a bright and punchy citrus finish. At just 4.2% ABV, Von Bobby sounds like it’ll be quite crushable!

Beginning today, Von Bobby will be available at the Away Days taproom on draft, cask and packaged in cans to go, as well as a special tea-infused cask pin, made just for this event.

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

To Hood We Toast Showcase
Thursday, August 3 – Sunday, August 6
The breweries from The Gorge will be taking over the taps at both Portland area Loyal Legion locations. This will include breweries from both the Oregon and Washington side of the Columbia Gorge and bringing the taste of the ‘hood to Loyal Legion. Yes, it’s quite rare to see any non-Oregon brewed beers pouring at Loyal Legion, but for this event there is a slight exception.

Featuring beers will be from Thunder Island Brewing, pFriem Family Brewers, Ferment Brewing Co, Double Mountain Brewing, Everybody’s Brewing, Solera Brewery, plus kombucha from KYLA Hard Kombucha.

Meet the breweries will take place at both locations on the Thursday kickoff from 5:00-8:00pm.

Loyal Legion – 710 SE 6th Ave – Portland, OR
Loyal Legion – 4500 SW Watson Ave – Beaverton, OR

Best of the West Coast IPA Awards Ceremony
Friday, August 4 – 6:00-8:00pm
There’s not a better place to host an awards ceremony about hop forward beers than on a thriving hop farm. The Oregon Brewers Guild recently hosted a Best of the West Coast IPA National Throwdown and on Friday, the winners will be announced at TopWire Hop Project.

This event is free of charge and open to the public. Beverages can be purchased via the TopWire bar and food can be purchased from the Poundtown food truck.

If you can’t make it in person, TopWire will be live streaming it right from its Facebook page.

TopWire Hop Project – 8668 Crosby Rd NE – Woodburn, OR

Nile Johnson Fundraiser
Saturday, August 5 – Sunday, August 6
Last week, Nile Johnson of Day One Distribution experienced a serious motorcycle accident. He was hit in North Portland as an uninsured driver pulled out in front of him that caused him to flip over the hood and across the car onto the pavement, knocking him unconscious.

This crash has left Nile in the hospital with multiple fractured vertebrae in his back, a broken right kneecap, a broken left tibia, and a broken finger. He has also suffered reparable brain trauma from a severe concussion causing short-term memory loss, as well as internal hemorrhaging in his skull.

To assist Nile on the financial side there has been a Go Fund Me set up and this weekend The BeerMongers is hosting a Nile Johnson Fundraiser.

Beginning at Noon on Saturday and continuing through Sunday at 5:00pm, The BeerMongers will be hosting a Silent Auction with all of the money raised will go directly to Nile. The Silent Auction features original artwork from John Foyston, a new in the box Anchor Brewing Christmas tree, along with generously donated items from Duality Brewing, Mayfly, FH Steinbart, See See Motor Coffee, ForeLand Beer, Jägermeister and so much more! No need to be present to collect, as winners will be notified after the drawings on Sunday.

And if you are feeling generous, you can always donate to Nile’s Go Fund Me by clicking here.

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

Portland Cider Westside Pub One Year Anniversary
Saturday, August 5 – Noon-10:00pm
It’s been one year since Portland Cider Co. opened its Westside Pub in Beaverton, Oregon. On Saturday the Clackamas cidermaker will celebrate with a One Year Anniversary Party.

To celebrate, Portland Cider will release its new Watermelon Tajin Cider. There will also be raffle prizes every hour, including Hillsboro Hops tickets, Portland Cider Co. merch, Trivia Thursday coupons, and more. Grand prize is (4) tickets to the Aug. 24 Hops Craft Beer Night game. Plus, the first 50 people through the door will get a free half-pint of Nico’s Ice Cream while Chef Vinnie is bringing his burger to the Westside, along with other delectable dishes!

Portland Cider Westside Pub – 4005 SW Orbit Rd. – Beaverton, OR

Grocery Outlet Beer Fest
Saturday, August 5 – 1:00-4:00pm
Who said there was no such thing as a free lunch? Well this is even better as the Grocery Outlet in Bend, Oregon is hosting a Beer Fest that is free and there will be free food provided! Life is better in Central Oregon.

Over 25 breweries will be in attendance serving out free beer samples to those of legal drinking age. Plus, Grocery Outlet will be providing free hot dogs, chips, potato salad and soft drinks!

Grocery Outlet – 694 SE Third St – Bend, OR

 

Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery Brewers Dinner
Saturday, August 5 – 6:00pm Seating
Up on Mt. Hood, Double Mountain Brewery will be the featured brewery at Mt. Hood Meadows Brewers Dinner.

Executive Chef Matthew Grimsley has put together another incredible menu for this five-course dinner that features an accompanying beer or cider pairing from Hood River brewery and cidery, Double Mountain. Enjoy dishes like Creole Shrimp Fritters (paired with Jiro Japanese Lager), Peaches and Cream Salad (paired with Peach Cuvée), Grilled Hanger Steak Frites (paired with Collaboration IPA), and more. Click the link below to view the full menu and get tickets!

https://www.skihood.com/explore/events-and-activities/double-mountain-brew-dinner

Mt. Hood Meadows – 14040 Highway 35 – Mt. Hood, OR

BBQ, Brews & Bluegrass
Sunday, August 6 – 2:00-8:00pm
Join Brix Tualatin for an afternoon of BBQ, Brews & Bluegrass! Enjoy a day of great food, beer tastings, and live music with a portion of all proceeds being donated to the American Cancer Society!

GA Tickets – $25 per person
Includes: entry to event, beer tasting glass & 6 tokens for beer tasting

VIP Tickets – $50 per person
Includes: entry to event, access to VIP patio, plated BBQ dinner, beer tasting glass & 6 tokens for beer tasting

Tickets are limited and are only for those 21 years of age or older. To purchase tickets, click here.

Brix Tualatin – 8187 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Rd – Tualatin, OR