Portland beer: Hillsdale Brewfest – Feb. 21, 2015

Hillsdale Brewery & Public House in Portland is home to one of the biggest beer battles of the year for McMenamins brewers. OnFebruary 21, 2015, the 22nd annual Hillsdale Brewfest pits 22 of the finest ales from McMenamins breweries against each other for the chance at winning a championship belt, bragging rights and inclusion into … Read more

Relish Gastropub

“Neighborhoods are the sum total of the emotions, experiences, occasions, and coincidences of the folks who live in them.” Relish Gastropub is a new neighborhood restaurant in the Sellwood-Moreland area of Portland.  Relish has a vision to be to be casual-upscale where the prices are affordable but the food is exceptional. You want beer? They … Read more

Beer & Brats at PINTS URBAN TAPROOM

Celebrate the end of summer with a pint of Oregon craft beer and a grilled brat at PINTS URBAN TAPROOM on Friday September 10th. The outdoor grill fires up at noon with Beer and Brat Combos for $6. This includes any beer on tap including Alaska White , Widmer Hefeweizen, Walkingman Knuckledragger , Laurelwood Workhorse … Read more

St. Patrick’s Day

There are no shortage of things to do and places to drink today but Kells is by far the most popular place to be on St. Patrick’s Day in Portland. Kells Irish Pub is the is rated as the #1 Irish restaurant and pub in the nation and has been serving the NW for 25 … Read more

3rd Annual Zwicklemania

Found by AroundTheSunBlog.com who gives a weekly list of free things to do in Portland on weekends. Over 50 breweries and brewpub statewide will open their doors to beer lovers for the 3rd Annual Zwickelmania.  It’s a free statewide event put on by the Oregon Brewers Guild that gives the beer community a chance to to … Read more

New Release – Angler’s Amber

On January 14th Pelican Brewery released its Angler’s Amber Ale, which will be available on draft and in bottles at the Pelican as well as bottled at select locations in the Portland area.  Angler’s Amber Features a toasted malt profile, a floral yet spicy Sterling hop character and a clean, snappy finish. Fermented cool with … Read more

Old Market Pub

Old Market Pub wins for best website name I have seen in a while, DrinkBeerHere.com.  This bar is huge, just like their list of Handcrafted Ales.  This place is a case of being on a street that you travel to get somewhere else.  I have driven by for years but never stopped but whenever I … Read more

Hall of Records

Hall of Records at 3342 SE Belmont St. is a new record store and bar that pours only local drafts! Every Tuesday is Pint Nite! where all drafts are $3 from 7PM – 12AM. DJ starts at 8PM. This reminds me of Guapo Comics and Coffee where people with two different passions form a great … Read more

Rogue Ales Brewery

While Portland was hitting the mercury in the high 90’s this weekend I skedaddled out to Lincoln City and then visited Newport, home of the Oregon Coast Aquarium and Rogue Ales Brewery. For the curious or jealous, it was 55 degrees on Saturday. I love the picture above, just a cool setting for this massive … Read more

Bar Of The Gods

Bar Of The Gods. How can you ignore that name? How can you even call yourself that? So I headed to online reviews like I often do. Alexandra I – Bar of the Gods is the best!! This bar is what it is. The drinks are stiff and cheap (my favorite kind), but still tasty.  … Read more