2013 Portland Fresh Hop Beer Fest
Making its rounds across the state of Oregon over the past few weekends has been our state’s coveted Fresh Hop Festivals. Coming up this weekend it makes its way to Portland’s Oaks Amusement Park for the last Fresh Hop Festival of the season for Oregon.
Taking place on Friday night and Saturday, Portland’s Fresh Hop Beer Fest will be the place to be for the best fresh hop beers from our beloved Oregon breweries. There will be well over 55 Fresh Hop Beers all from Oregon, the most ever in one location. That’s a pretty impressive amount!
On Saturday afternoon Portland U-Brew & Pub will be conducting various homebrewing demonstrations throughout the afternoon. There will also be various food vendors at the festival to aid you in your hunger that features 50 Licks, Bella Luna Coffee, Doug’s Nuts, Philadelphia’s Steaks & Hoagies, The Kronic Kettler, and Urban German
Portland Fresh Hop Beer Fest Details:
Oaks Amusement Park
7805 SE Oaks Park Way-Map
Portland, OR
October 4th – Friday – 5:30-8:30pm
October 5th – Saturday – Noon-8:00pm
Free Admission – Must purchase a glass to sample beer.
$15/glass + 5 drink tickets.
$20/glass + 10 drink tickets
$40/two glasses + 20 drink tickets
21+ to drink – 1 person per glass – Cash only – Minors permitted
Tickets can be purchased on line by clicking here. You can save some money on two of the packages by pre-purchasing.
The complete beer list of over 55 Fresh Hop Beers can be found here.
Organizers are still seeking volunteers to assist in pouring at the festival. If you’re interested please sign up online here.
Food Booths:
- 50 Licks
- Bella Luna Coffee
- Doug’s Nuts
- Philadelphia’s Steaks & Hoagies
- The Kronic Kettler
- Urban German
Vendors:
- Bottle Tap
- Firebug Pottery
- Illustrated Playing Cards
- Oregon Beer Growler
- Underdog Sports League
- MV Marketing
About The Author
DJ
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.